[SOLVED] SO many versions, HELP

Hey everybody, I've only just joined this forum in search of some much needed help.

I am in the process of buying a new PC and want Windows 7 64-bit. I looked into the versions and realised I would need the Professional version in order to run a lot of my older XP software, so I went in search of the best price I could find, and I came across this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Wi...435&s=software

Now, seen as it's a new PC i'll need a full version (not an upgrade) and I was wondering if this would full-fill this requirement?

Thanks for the help everybody!

Hi bobsy852 & welcome to Windows 7 Forums

Your link shows the OEM version of Windows 7 Professional, 64 bit, this will be one DVD to install to one PC.

thanks for the welcome!
Will it have the SP1 installed? (does that really matter if it hasn't? i.e, can't I just download that for free from Microsoft update?)

There is no SP1 for any version of Windows 7 yet and if you purchase from your link you will be getting the complete Windows 7 Professional

ah ok! Thanks for the quick responses! and for your help!

OK M8, just to ensure you get a nice clean install can you post the PC spec ?

yea, these are the specs:

Motherboard: Intel Socket 775 64-bit

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz (4 x 2.33GHz Cores) 64-bit Socket 775

Memory: 8GB DDR2 (800MHz)

Graphics: 1GB nVidia GeForce GT220 PCI-Express 16x

Optical: Sony S-ATA Dual Layer DVD+/-RW

Hard drive: Internal 1TB (1000GB) S-ATA2

Internal Multi-Function Card Reader

Sound Card: 5.1 Premium Audio

LAN: Realtek 10/100 Ethernet

USB: 4 x rear USB 2.0 ports (plus 2 x front USB)

I was just about to ask, do you know if it would be possible to simply upgrade the processor on this PC (for example remove the Q8200 and install a Intel Q9450 for example? (or even an i5?)

I don't see a problem with that setup. It's better than my current rig.

thanks! i thought it was a nice setup, found it for a smashing price to £490! belting!

could still be upgraded though :P thus my question about upgrading processors!

The Q9450 will work but the i5's use a different socket design