[GLLUG] OEM Components

[Charles Ulrich]

On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 12:15 PM, Marr <wm33 at att.net> wrote:
> 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. :^)

One more note: In addition to not having manuals, cables, CDs, etc,
OEM motherboards often don't even come with a back plate for the
ports.

Charles
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