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OEM Processor?
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Posted by: Far Dareis Mai
I am starting to research upgrades for my PC so I can play all the next gen games that will be coming out (hopefully) at the end of this year. I'm starting with my processor. I don't have tons of money to spend, but I don't want to go the celleron route, as I am looking into P 4's. I have seen alot of OEM P4's at a decent price. While I know that sometimes a product being OEM doesn't really matter, I was wondering for something as important as the processor, if is better to just suck it up and spend more money for the "real deal". Thanks
Posted by: compukeith
I've got an OEM Intel P4 2.8Ghz HT. The only diff is that it didn't come in a fancy box and it didn't come with a heatsink. This was all fine with me since I was buying a different heatsink anyway.
Posted by: redwench
the physical chip is not different, of course. physically, the difference pretty much comes down to just the heat sink and fan in the retail box. there may be a difference in the warranty however. that you should check on.
Posted by: Bix VT
Yeah, the only difference that you should be concerned about is it doesn't come with a heatsink/fan, so you'll have to buy your own. Of course, if you use a hsf other than the factory provided one, I think it voids your warrenty anyway.
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the physical chip is not different
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