Thoughts/feedback on parts/cost of new custom build workstation

[turkeyneck]

Maybe. But for the most part Dell has done away with installing W10 this way. They now want you to download it. (When W10 first came out you could use the media disk or download. But at some time back, they changed for newer machines so that you can only get W10 via download.) You could give it a try but don't be too disappointed if it doesn't work out the way you'd like.

I suggest skipping Dell's download for W10. Just go directly to MSFT. It installs easily and includes device drivers (which you can replace with ones from the manufacturer if you want.) Once you get W10 installed, you then to to "windows update" to get brought current. I must say, it's easier to download it than to install from the disk and then have to go find the drivers and install them yourself.

My used 5810 was originally configured with Win 7. Would there be an issue with activation if I go the MSFT download route? Thanks.

 

[Scataphagos]

My used 5810 was originally configured with Win 7. Would there be an issue with activation if I go the MSFT download route? Thanks.

You might have to search that on the net... but I recall reading something about having a W7 COA is good enough to activate W10. Not 100% on that. (I bought my 5810s from a refurbisher who included an authorized version of W10 from their royalty license(?).)

From time to time you can still see "how get W10 for free" on the net... might check into that if needed.

 

[vic38]

My used 5810 was originally configured with Win 7. Would there be an issue with activation if I go the MSFT download route? Thanks.

At one point there MS offered a free upgrade from Win 7 to Win 10. As @Scataphagos suggested, search around, there may still be ways to get a free upgrade since you have Win 7 license.