[GLLUG] OEM Components
Marr
wm33 at att.net
Wed Oct 27 12:15:24 EDT 2010
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
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