Windows Vista and a barebones

Without question, Windows 7 is a fine OS. It just so happens that I prefer Vista over 7 by a longshot. I have a HP Slimline that finding a graphics card is a near impossibility. I will not buy a new Slimline.
One of two things is going to happen. Find a barebones that will accept the HD in my current slimline or a barebones onto which I can install Vista.
Does anyone know where I can purchase a LEGITIMATE Vista disc, not an upgrade that infects eBay?

Better yet, if someone knows of a video card that will fit into the chassis of an HP s3700y, you are my new best friend. I just took delivery of a Gigabyte card that was 1/2 inch too long (hit the HD cage). I previously posted the issue and am getting tire of dealing with it. http://www.vistax64.com/graphic-cards/296235-onboard-video-going.html

Thanks in advance!!!

I found this at amazon: Amazon.com: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate FULL VERSION [DVD] [OLD VERSION]: George Sansonm: Software

If you want to buy from ebay look for new orders with non-stock pics and see if they are sealed. You still take a chance. If you take a look at this one it appears to still be sealed as it is advertised: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windows-Vis...perating_Systems_Software&hash=item4d01de51e3

As for video cards perhaps one of these will work: Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Video Cards & Video Devices, Desktop Graphics Cards, Low Profile

Thanks, townsbg. I appreciate all the info you provided. I think I'm gonna go this way. I like the Slimline, but when you can't find a graphics cards after 2 weeks........


Thanks, again.

There are plenty of Microsoft Vista scams on eBay, but also plenty of legitimate ones too. The key is getting a good sense of the seller (their feedback history, the other products they sell, etc). Avoid sellers that have only a few feedback entries, and double-check that the feedback rating isn't mostly from buying but has a decent amount of selling represented. I bought a Vista Ultimate upgrade from an eBay seller and it turned out to be just fine, quite a bargain (at $42 shipped).

HP has made some terrific desktop machines over the years, but the Slimline models were not well ventilated and prone to problems. I know you probably like it for the small footprint, but it's now becoming quite an aging machine. The reduced case size also presents issues with PCI and AGP cards fitting.

When you say "Barebones", do you mean the PC kits?