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[llewellyn]

Nope they are now all gone I am afraid.

I just checked on the site this evening and it says '1 in stock'.

I've tried to order it anyway just in case someones order fell through earlier.

 

[garymcq23]

I cannot get windows to recognise the ssd I can see it when I'm in the bios but when a boot from my Windows 7 disc there is no ssd there to install to can someone help me out here ive been at it for 3 hours and still no joy. I'm also using the Asus adapter incase that makes a difference

 

[bimbleuk]

My first thought is an F6 driver required during Windows 7 booting. Had a quick look for Asus drivers but didn't see much probably because Windows 8.1/10 has native support.

Maybe this link is related

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990941

 

[richiesimms]

I cannot get windows to recognise the ssd I can see it when I'm in the bios but when a boot from my Windows 7 disc there is no ssd there to install to can someone help me out here ive been at it for 3 hours and still no joy. I'm also using the Asus adapter incase that makes a difference

Windows 7 does not have a nvme driver.


http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18698077


Maybe this will help. I just wimped out and bought a copy of Windows 10 and kept my 7 copy for my old machine.

 

[garymcq23]

Can I not just download a bootable windows 10 then use my Windows 7 key to activate it since windows 10 is free if you have windows 7?

Really don't want to go windows 10 yet

 

[richiesimms]

Can I not just download a bootable windows 10 then use my Windows 7 key to activate it since windows 10 is free if you have windows 7?

Really don't want to go windows 10 yet

I tried that, but Microsoft won't let you just use your 7 key in fresh install of 10.
You have to go the upgrade path, so I would assume then the only way to get it on your sm951 would be to then clone it.

 

[Trying]

If you have only recently done a Win 10 download to create a Windows disc.. then it is quite possible Win 10 should accept a genuine Win 7 key to activate.
The rules are supposed to have changed since the release of a Rev: a few days ago.

 

[Asa]

Order status for everything I got yesterday is still 'The order is in process'.

Are there delays getting stuff out of the warehouse, or just struggling to keep the statuses current?

 

[Uther]

Order status for everything I got yesterday is still 'The order is in process'.

Are there delays getting stuff out of the warehouse, or just struggling to keep the statuses current?

Mine's the same, I suspect they are just rammed with trying to get stuff out the door.

 

[Asa]

Mine's the same, I suspect they are just rammed with trying to get stuff out the door.

Not complaining, I'm not going to get a chance to build today anyway. I just want to know if it's worth "working from home" while I wait for the delivery, or if I should get off my arse and out the door

 

[Muz333]

Received my bundle last night. Was working late but managed to get it more or less built until I realised I didn't have any molex to fan adapters or even a splitter.

So ordering that today with the asus adapter for the SSD and a copy of windows 10.

 

[Borealis]

Yeah, realised I needed a newer OS if I'm going to use the SSD as a boot drive. So today, while I was getting Windows 8.1 I've also ordered another 1TB HDD and a fan controller.

What was supposed to be an upgrade is turning into a new PC...

 

[garymcq23]

Where would be the best place to download windows 10 on a usb and try using my Windows 7 key.

If that fails where is a good and cheap place to buy a key

 

[Asa]

Where would be the best place to download windows 10 on a usb and try using my Windows 7 key.

If that fails where is a good and cheap place to buy a key

Direct from Microsoft, follow the instructions
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10

The same page also states that you can license the fresh install with a valid Win 7/8/8.1 key.

 

[8 Pack]

Please be patient guys. We have a crazy amount of orders to be processed.

 

[Asa]

Please be patient guys. We have a crazy amount of orders to be processed.

Hey,

Does that mean we can take the order statuses at face value? No lack of patience, just useful to know whether I should be home to receive a delivery or not.

Thanks!

 

[Uther]

Please be patient guys. We have a crazy amount of orders to be processed.

Don't forget Haribo!

 

[bimbleuk]

Looks like I'll get mine tomorrow which has given me time to asses my case options. Turns out the HAF XB EVO case has a tray large enough to fit an E-ATX motherboard despite not being advertised.

Anyway if I'd not ordered based on the E-ATX compatibility in the manual I would have missed out on this great bundle so thanks for the opportunity.

 

[richiesimms]

The same page also states that you can license the fresh install with a valid Win 7/8/8.1 key.

Would like to know if this works for anyone, adding your windows 7 key into 10.
Tried this on Sunday with a fresh 10 install from USB stick. It would not activate with my old 7 key .Will save me some time next time I install instead of going 7 then 10 upgrade.

 

[Cozman]

I can confirm , downloaded latest Win 10 installer and used my old win 7 key to install a fresh copy , works a treat but did also put the drivers from gigabyte site on the same usb stick and use them during install