Tom's Hardware: Topic Is there any difference between OEM and Retail?
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I disagree. If your processor is DOA then either can be returned. And I've never had a processor, used correctly, die within three years. Plus, you want a better fan anyway.
P.S. How can you fry a P4 with their "ultra thermal protection?"
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That's what you get for buying your computer based on <font color=orange>color</font color=orange>. 
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