[GLLUG] OEM Components

[Marr]

On Wednesday 27 October 2010 11:54:04 Marr wrote:
> In my experience, "OEM" for a CPU means no HSF (heatsink/fan) but it does
> include a warranty and manual (with installation instructions).

Replying to myself here.... On further reflection, I do believe that the last 
CPU I ordered (from NewEgg) did NOT come with a manual. It was basically just 
a chip in anti-static foam in a very basic plastic container. But it is still 
a warrantied item. In fact, check this link to the cheapest OEM AMD CPU at 
NewEgg and it shows that it has a 30-day warranty (which is enough for me to 
figure out if it works or not):

   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103839

Having said that, I do still think that I've gotten other OEM CPUs with 
manuals, but it's been a while and I could be wrong. Either way, the manual 
isn't really that necessary, with the Internet at your disposal. What may be 
useful with non-OEM CPUs is the HSF (heatsink/fan), but often the included 
fans are pretty crappy (cheap, noisy) and you're often better off buying an OEM 
CPU and your own HSF.

On Wednesday 27 October 2010 02:32:07 David Singer wrote:
> OEM is the drive in a box. No screws, mounting brackets (usually don't
> need these anyhow) and no cable.

Once in a while, I actually do get screws with OEM HDDs (and optical drives). 
Just don't depend on it, Chick. :^)

Bill Marr