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The version of Windows 7 mentioned is OEM. You will only be able to use it on the PC you first install and activate it on. The licence becomes "tied" to the motherboard. If you buy another new PC in future then you'll have to buy a new OS for it too. The retail version of Windows 7 isn't limited in this way.
shadthebad - not quite, as you can re-activate the OEM on similar hardware, especially if it's the same brand (HP, Dell, etc).
I sometimes use HP branded media on Dells...
Interesting. I read that in this months(August) Custom PC, p124. The OP's PC of choice isn't one of the major brands you've mentioned though and may be an issue in future.
You can't directly compare PCs with Macs and SPARCs in this way. The SPARC is a totally different architecture, and the Mac is a tightly controlled platform.
ASUS are top when it comes to Motherboards
No real arguments here, I like ASUS boards.
you can re-activate the OEM on similar hardware,
Physically perhaps, but it'll be outside the terms of the licence.
I sometimes use HP branded media on Dells
That's a whole other lengthy topic of conversation.