Windows OEM system builder question

After navigating Microsofts labrynth of a website looking for information about becoming a system builder, I finally decided to ask somebody else. Basically I want to build new PC's, IE; get the parts from new egg, assemble the computer and slap on a copy of Windows 7 and Microsoft office legally. However, Buying a single license for each new build is not only pricy but not the right way to do it. Is there a way to get a pack of say..10 licenses that I can distribute with the PC's I build?

I have found some information about this on Microsoft but nowhere do I see any information on WHERE I can purchase the software. THANK YOU!!

Reply 1 : Windows OEM system builder question

There are no 10 packs. Today it's 3 and 30.

http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/Pages/index.aspx is where you start.
Bob

Reply 2 : Windows OEM system builder question

That looks like what I need. Where do I purchase this software, and how much is something like this going to cost?? Thanks.

Reply 3 : Windows OEM system builder question

http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/productlicensing/pages/oem_parts_numbers.aspx

Sadly I must log out for a day and get on the plane. Let's hope you figure out there is no big savings here.

As the OEM you get to answer all tech support issues with Windows. That's fine for some but for most companies they soon head back to full retail products.
Bob

Reply 4 : Windows OEM system builder question

There are distributor networks but I don't know their names. But keep in mind that, as an OEM system builder, you provide support for the PCs you build including the OS with an OEM license. You also get to replace defective motherboards under warranty conditions and Windows OEM software locks to the original hardware. I believe there's an activation workaround when this happens but system builder shops don't give out their secrets. Good luck.

Reply 5 : Windows OEM system builder question

This came up in a google shopping search..

http://www.provantage.com/microsoft-fqc-04770~4MIC909C.htm

$$4348.99. Wow, That comes out to roughly 144 bucks a copy!! Thats actually more than you would pay for a single copy of the retail version, and you would have to offer tech support!?!? No thanks. I just wanted to build a few systems and put them up on Amazon. You all have been very helpful, any further suggestions are welcomed.

Reply 6 : Windows OEM system builder question

Depending on your level of expertise, you could offer full retail copies and let the buyer take their OS issues to MS but your machines would run at least $150.00 more than your competitors. The advantage, however, is that you can move those copies to other machines in the future. That's not the worst thing that could happen and some folks might even think it's worth it.

Reply 7 : Windows OEM system builder question

Definetly a possibilty, Although a lot of the systems Ive seen on Ebay/Amazon have been pretty high end machines with Windows 7 for irrationaly low prices to start with. I dont know how they do it. Ive come to grips with the fact that I will certainly have the highest prices around. I guess marketing is the name of the game. Buying and installing OEM copies of 7 and Office were a part of my original game plan, but for that price I'm not sure I'd be able to make any sales due to the profit markup. Linux and open office it is, Lol.