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The machine building tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about assembling custom PCs, including hardware component selection, operating system installation, and troubleshooting. Topics include building systems with Intel i7 processors, using OEM versions of Windows 7, and upgrading to Service Pack 1. Users share experiences with purchasing parts from retailers like Fry's Electronics and address challenges such as licensing and activation. The tag reflects practical advice for enthusiasts and professionals engaged in constructing and maintaining their own computers.
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Windows 7 Problems with OEM version of Windows 7
I have been building my own machines since 1980. Over the years, probably 40 to 50 of them. Since about 1990, I have purchased the components at Fry's Electronics, most recently in Roseville CA. In December, I started converting to Windows 7. Over a period of six months, I have purchased the...- wGraves
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