Would you buy OEM?

I know the questions about OEM hardware has been discussed many times, but i wanted to throw it out there for my processor.

Below are two sites i am considering to purchase a OEM XP3200. What i would like to know is.

Would you buy an oem processor?

Would you buy it from eather of the sites?

I thought these prices where very low compared to some sites that have the Retail version for around $200. Buying it OEM will save me some money, and i could put it towards other things. i.e. motherboard, and SATA Drives in a RAID setup.

Please tell me what you think.

http://www.partspc.com/store/product2985.html
http://www.bzboyz.com/store/product1705.html



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i find nothing wrong with buying an oem proc (i pretty much buy those exclusively due to their cheapness). but i would avoid those two stores like the plague due to their extremely low resellerratings score.

the only real difference between the oem and the retail are the following: instruction manual (who wants that?!), the cheapest heatsink i've ever seen, and a sticker. personally, the only thing i miss is the sticker, but you can call up amd or intel to ask for one if you bought one.

 

Yes I would and have and have been very satisified with the OEM.

I have bought from bzboyz before and had no problems. Don't have any knowledge of the other site.

 

I'm Ok with OEM.
I have bought from BZboyz no problems.
The nice thing when purchasing with credit card if you have problems the credit card company will assist and halt payment.

 

Thanks for your opinions. I think i am going look around for some other stores. If i find any with a lower price i will post a link so you can take a look.

Thanks



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Some new questions:

1. Both the sites offer an extended warranty. 2 years for $15. It sounds good to me, but does anyone know if it covers replacements, or just tech support?

2. In the checkout page there is an options for "Upgrade to Latest Revision AMD Stepping - core. Latest cores and versions usually are stable, Runs more efficiently, and overcloackers choice. Even if you do not overclock, it offers a stable environment. Consider it:"

That option is $9. Should i do it?

Thanks



cooked

 

Yeah the only diff with processors is a fancy box, a quick install guide (which you can get off the net anyways!) and a crap aluminium heatsink/fan, and indeed a sticker.

But.... the oem box is a little dissapointing I got it as a present for my birthday and my parents were like "Careful with that little box!!" and I was like "err, okay... " and I opened it to find a small box with a part number barcode on it... and opened it to find a 3000+XP sitting on a piece of foam

 

I dont understand ; are they saying they will give you and diff/older type core instead of a new one? like a 266fsb v. a 333fsb? sounds like you are already getting slapped by bullshiat overcharges... I never bought Warranty for any of my pc parts since their lifespan is over 5yrs if you do things right and there is the warranty from store and the 1yr from manufacture I have 6-8pcs built so far in 8yrs without a single one failing due to hardware itself failing...(why isnt anyone pointing him to newegg.com?)

Also be aware that OEMs DO NOT bring a heatsink + fan combo; you need to purchase an apropriate one for it.

 

Thanks,

I have included 2 screen shots below with the "core" thing. They both have one of the two options selected. what do you think?

I have checked out Newegg, but the price for the XP3200 is $180, compared to $130 including shipping at the other stores.

I did know that oems do not come with a HSF. I already have a Volcano 11, and a tube of arctic silver for that.



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I'll buy OEM anything, but I prefer retail CPUs. $10 for a 3 year manufacturer warranry (vs 14 to 30 day retailler warranty) and a HSF guaranteed to be good enough is fine with me. Unless you OC (which demands better coolinig and voids the warranty) go for a retail CPU.

But there's nothing wrong with OEM HDD, DVD burners, etc.

 

Thanks for the input MA!

Also i would like to add that in my post above MA's. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

In the pic i have selected the 2 year warranty. Subtract that from the final price i was too lazy to redo the check out.

Thanks



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Edit: Didnt see ya ther chicken. Thanks for your opinion too. In my case however, if i can get the OEM a heck of a lot cheeper i think i am going to go for it. Once i get this "core" stuff straighned out.

 

just adding my 2 cents worth...i am using an oem processor, and i will always buy oem when possible. don't forget the heatsink/fan though.

 

to comment on the warranty: warranties are all a waste of money, imo, especially with processors. if you are responsible, processors typically either die long after you decide to upgrade, or they are doa (in which case the store will be happy to replace it for you).

 

Thanks guys!

I believe i am going to go with an OEM processor. As MA has said when you have moving parts is when you have the problem. So i think i will be ok. I think there is a 90 day warranty from the store, and i am going to do a 24 hour burn in to make sure it is working properly.

Now that that is settled. Does anyone have any comments towards this "upgrading the core" thing. From what i have read on the site, I will deffinitly be getting the processor i wanted, but it might be an older core? Im not to sure. Any one want to shed some light on this. I have some more info in my other posts above.

Thanks as always



cooked

 

So the only difference between OEM and retail is the packaging, manuals and drivers? Other than that its exactly the same products right?

Can someone point me to some reputable sites?

 

and a lesser warranty, or lack of one altogether.