i think with the OEM versions you might have to buy a piece of hardware at the same time. but it can be something like a hard disk or motherboard or barebones for example (supposed to be a core system component).
but.... some shops just seem to sell it withough an issue. so i'm just not sure about it.
2 contrasting sites
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_6609.html (wrong picture on site)
says you need to buy hardware at the same time.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=SW-008-MS (cheaper
)
will just let you add it to the order no probs.
/ actually just read your post, you bothered about getting the Retail version? just grab the OEM