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What does it change if I plan to buy a PC without an OS?

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titimelon Posted messages 28 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
 Anpiw -
I plan to buy this PC: https://www.materiel.net/pc-de-bureau/l402/, recommended for playing League of Legends, but the PC doesn't have an OS and "apparently" that's a disadvantage :/ I've found some forums on this topic but they are often incomprehensible. I'm in a hurry, my birthday is on August 22 and I need to have my PC before :)

Best regards

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    -nicolas- Posted messages 4208 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 312
     
    Hello,

    OS = operating system = système d'exploitation (Windows / MacOS / Ubuntu, Debian, etc...)

    So when you buy the machine alone, without a pre-installed OS. It's designed to lower the displayed price and let you have free choice. In your case, you need to buy a Windows license (7 or 8.1) and install Windows manually.

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    1. dragonvolt Posted messages 255 Status Member 151
       
      +1

      Finally, someone who thinks because the stupid answers or those that don't mean anything...
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    2. Anpiw
       
      +1 too

      I would also add that if you want Windows, you will need to purchase a license for 7 or 8.1 (around €120) or get it illegally...

      Otherwise, there is Ubuntu, which is a free OS. However, it is less common and less aesthetically pleasing.
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  2. titimelon Posted messages 28 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1
     
    Thank you for these quick and very understanding answers - Nicolas - and arthur9013, so you advise me to buy a PC with an OS, but I can't find that kind of PC elsewhere (not too expensive, optimized for League of Legends, and portable). If someone can help me find a PC (monitor not included) for a price not exceeding €700, that would be great. Also, how much does a Windows 7 64-bit license cost?
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  3. -nicolas- Posted messages 4208 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 312
     
    Around €100 for a Windows 7 Home Premium

    But what made you decide to get this PC? Because its only advantage is its compactness; you can get much better for €700 by opting for a standard-sized tower.
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  4. dragonvolt Posted messages 255 Status Member 151
     
    From 550 to 600 Euros, you can get a good gaming PC without an OS. So, a ready-made one with the OS for 700 is doable.
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  6. titimelon Posted messages 28 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1
     
    Is this one good? https://www.materiel.net/pc-de-bureau/l402/
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  7. arthur9013 Posted messages 21 Status Member 7
     
    The OS is the operating system, so performance will certainly be disadvantageous. Therefore, I advise you not to take the one without an OS, as the PC would have difficulty managing applications and everything. If it exists, get the version with an OS.
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    1. dragonvolt Posted messages 255 Status Member 151
       
      It makes no sense what you're saying...

      A PC without an OS is not operational because it won't start, logically. Have you ever seen someone walking down the street without a brain?

      Moreover, in the case where the OS is provided or not, and if they install it, it amounts to the same thing...
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    2. dragonvolt Posted messages 255 Status Member 151
       
      Laugh*

      Without an OS, it's no wonder you're having trouble with the apps XD
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    3. arthur9013 Posted messages 21 Status Member 7 > dragonvolt Posted messages 255 Status Member
       
      Sorry, but you can just check if a computer without an operating system sells; it works fine, but I'm not sure what we could do with it.
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    4. dragonvolt Posted messages 255 Status Member 151
       
      To respond without an OS, a PC is not "complete"; you can only navigate through the BIOS...
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    5. dragonvolt Posted messages 255 Status Member 151
       
      it's like you're removing all your hard drives, even the internal ones. Do it and you'll see what you can really do XD
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