What is the order of operation? I assume add memory, ssd, keyboard, mouse monitor. Do you power it up then add Windows via usb?
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Yes. This is a normal PC after you assemble it. Load the operating system (Windows) via usb from a memory stick or external DVD. Then load the drivers right after that. If you're using a stick, copy the drivers to the stick first on another system. Make sure the stick is bootable.
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I didn't have to do anything special to get it to boot and install windows. It's not an unlocked CPU so I just used the settings the BIOS chose. I updated to the latest drivers and bios after I booted into windows.
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I just added an SSD in the m2 slot and used imaging software to clone the drive. In my experience with Windows 8, it actually stores the Windows 8 key in the BIOS, so it will install with the correct key by itself (only with computers shipped with Windows 8).
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It came with a keyboard (USB) and mouse (USB). If you want to go wireless keyboard/mouse you will have to buy them separately.Doesn't come with a monitor.
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No. It comes already put together. It comes with everything pictured (Mouse, Keyboard, Tower) and no assembly is required other than plugging in everything.
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You should probably not buy this when you're asking that question! This machine needs RAM and HDD installed separatly, and I doubt you are qualified...no disrespect intended ;-)But yes, you can install it after Windows is installed (which does not come included).
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its a barebone, needs the CPU memory and a HD. Keyboard and mouse are also needed.
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3 usb ports, the computer is slow though. They say high performance lol where?!
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Sorry so long in responding. Keyboard and mouse are "not" wireless. I upgraded with a 600 watt power supply but didn't look specifically to see how much RAM I could add. There was room to add RAM but just not sure how much. Hope this info helps.
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This is the computer. You only need to add a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Then you are good to go!
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I used a backup program (Acronis True image) to copy the OS onto the SSD. It then guided me how to change to boot from the new SSD. No reinstall of Win 8 needed, just copy to SSD and set that drive as boot drive. Pretty easy. It never asked for windows key in the process. For an easier process still, buy the migration kit for your specific SSD which will come with the hardware you may need as well. I was in your shoes and like you thought it was going to be harder than it was. Good luck and enjoy the 5-second boot up afterward. JF
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I would go into the bios settings of your machine, if you are computer savy, and set the bootup list to include usb devices. Plus move the usb device as the first device. If the usb device is not attached, the system will default to the next device on the list. I have not tried this myself, but should work. Hope this helps.
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Mine boots up in about 75 seconds. Its much faster than my super duper windows 7 desktop.
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it comes with a keyboard, a mouse and a dvi2vga adapter. I'm loving it so far, it runs all games at ultra
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I have the computer and the memory, but don't know how to do it. Are there step-by-step instructions anywhere?
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This is a barebone PC which you have to add storage device by yourself. You can either add SSD or HDD, and the choice is your's. Hope this helps.
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It is a barebones with no operating system. So I never used it. You have to have Windows+USB mouse+USB keyboard and monitor+external drivr