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OEM v Retail CPU's?

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  • 04-04-2009 6:30pm
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    py2006
    Registered Users Posts: 9,847 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    To cheer myself up I am considering upgrading my pc that doesn't really need upgrading but I wanna anyway! I enjoy the research part of the whole thing.

    CPU wise I am currently looking at Intel Core i7 920 which comes in two flavours, OEM and retail! What is the difference, is it just merely a warranty?

    Thanks


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    AlmightyCushion
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    Warranty is different and the oems don't come with a heat sink.


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    py2006
    Registered Users Posts: 9,847 ✭✭✭py2006


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    Warranty is different and the oems don't come with a heat sink.

    Ah good stuff, thanks!


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    toco123
    Registered Users Posts: 595 ✭✭✭toco123


    Its common to see, escpecially on harwareversand, to see the Retail at a lower or same price as the OEM. If its like this, go for Retail! Spare heatsinks can be handy too!


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