A lot of PCs involve Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, or other unwanted software. If you don’t want or want this software, making a PC allows avoiding paying the Microsoft tax.

If you do need commercial software, you can purchase OEM versions at a reasonable price while buying your hardware parts. Purchasing a HDD or a motherboard allows buying complete OEM versions of the software you require at a huge discount. OEM software involves a full license instead an upgrade license, so you need not own the product already to get benefited from OEM software pricing. OEM software is one of the best-kept secrets in the retail channel. If you want Windows or Office, ask seller if they have OEM versions of the titles you want while ordering parts. OEM versions of Windows and Microsoft applications are For sale only with a new PC but Microsoft takes a liberal view of what constitutes a new PC. Purchasing a HDD, motherboard, or processor allows buying OEM software.