no you can get an os key on twed or kinguin
maybe a flash drive to install the os on with.
theres other mini itx cases with windows and such but you need top look around.

will any itx case work? is there one with the os preloaded?

It's quite easy to install Windows. Keys can be bought for 6-30$ depends on stock.
Yeah any itx size would work. But post here if you find any you like. So we can confirm compatibility.

no theres no preloaded os's when buying parts

and this

do i just download the key and transfer the key to a flash drive and just plug it in when i boot it? or is it more involved?

thank you guys, i will likely stick to the case posted

This post was edited by Bean` on May 14 2017 01:31pm

You download teh iso from micro$hit here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10
install it to a usb with rufus or the microsoft tool.
Take key from kinguin/twed and enter it either when installing 10 or after installation.



Just google mini itx cases and see if anything catches your eye.

look up htpc cases also there are some nice ones that can go well with your tv living room

like SilverStone GD09 Grandia

is there an easier way, cant i just pay full price for the cd? i dont feel comfortable enough doing it that way. i really just need plug and go

edit: id have to be walked through doing it with Rufus... i had to google what it was and wasnt very intuitive

This post was edited by Bean` on May 14 2017 03:07pm

get discord/skype and i'll assist
i mean I said i would help with assembling if need be, so this isn't anything.

alright then! i found a cool looking case but its a bit larger would this work? i like the one that zwix suggested because it is very compact though, so i cant decide. also is there a huge difference in cost or power by going mini?

i will make a decision on the case assuming this one works and purchase parts tonight.

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