Boxed or OEM

[Battosai23]

which do you think is better, boxed or OEM microprocesser? why?

 

[sosofm]

They are the same , the only diference is the cpu cooler. Boxed have cooler and the oem don't have.

 

[computernewb]

oem vs retail
http://www.pcguide.com/buy/des/specRetail-c.html

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

At least for Intel® processors like an Intel Core™ i5-2500K the box/retail comes packaged with a HSF (heatsink/fan) and a 3 year warranty. While the OEM has only a 1 year warranty and doesnt come with a HSF.


Christain Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[davcon]

^+1 exactly!
AMD provides 3yr warranty for retail box with HSF.
Otherwise you get an 30 day warranty on AMD oem processors.

 

[Brett928S2]

^+1 exactly!
AMD provides 3yr warranty for retail box with HSF.
Otherwise you get an 30 day warranty on AMD oem processors.

Hi

You have to be careful with generalisations like that as it depends which country you are in...

And users here are from many countries with different laws...

As an example I am in the UK and here an AMD OEM cpu comes with no HSF and a 1 year warranty....

All the best Brett

 

[davcon]

http://support.amd.com/us/warranty/Pages/Non-BoxedOriginalEquipmentManufacturer(OEM)WarrantyInformation.aspx

 

[jaguarskx]

It's rare for a CPU to malfunction, but it does occur. I never use the stock heatsink, but I generally buy a retail CPU for the 3 year warranty just for peace of mind. I tend to keep CPUs for more than 3 years before upgrading.

 

[Battosai23]

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