Guest Raven65 Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 Please feel free to post reasons why. Raven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderTrax Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 I prefer going OEM. Saves me a few $$ from not getting the stock heatsink, which I'd just replace with something better anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
napmaster383 Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 Retail: Pro's: - Keeps processor safe from damage(ex. bent pins) - Comes with a nice AMD box for you to cherish + a sexy AMD sticker+cpu heatsink Con's: - A little more expensive than OEM - Takes longer to open boxn (Can be frustrating for the less patient ones) OEM Pro's: - A little cheaper than Retail Con's - Bare minimum packaging (expect bubble wrap over processor. That's about it) - Might risk damaging CPU because of packaging without box. - Processor only (No cpu heatsink, No sexy AMD sticker, and no manual) Retail version is worth the extra money. Why buy a very expensive processor if your not going to spend that little extra to prevent damage to cpu. Might as well. It's only a few bucks more. It's like car insurance in a way. The only things i buy oem are HD's and videocards because they don't really have as fragile parts as a processor has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderTrax Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 Not sure where you buy your CPU's from, but the OEM's I buy always come in a generic chip box (little plastic thing designed for several size chips), not bubble wrap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykocus Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 to me it come down to how much cooling you want. If the stock cooler is going to be fine. then you might as well get retail, because by the time you buy anyhalf descent, middle of the road heatsink you've made up for the $20-$30 you saved with an OEM. Generally when i build computers for other people who want be overclocking and don't want a lot of noise i buy Retail. For myself i useually get OEM because i'll end up buying a 3rd party heatsink anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewkivela Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 save some money, that cooler isnt worth much -drew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 i always go oem, coz a sticker costs 50p and i will never use h/s anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martymcfly Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 i voted retail because i think there is a longer warranty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchalogamer Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 Retail:Pro's: - Keeps processor safe from damage(ex. bent pins) - Comes with a nice AMD box for you to cherish + a sexy AMD sticker+cpu heatsink Con's: - A little more expensive than OEM - Takes longer to open boxn (Can be frustrating for the less patient ones) OEM Pro's: - A little cheaper than Retail Con's - Bare minimum packaging (expect bubble wrap over processor. That's about it) - Might risk damaging CPU because of packaging without box. - Processor only (No cpu heatsink, No sexy AMD sticker, and no manual) Retail version is worth the extra money. Why buy a very expensive processor if your not going to spend that little extra to prevent damage to cpu. Might as well. It's only a few bucks more. It's like car insurance in a way. The only things i buy oem are HD's and videocards because they don't really have as fragile parts as a processor has. 433242[/snapback] You forgot the most important part, retial = 3ry warranty OEM = 1yr. That's why i spent the extra few $$$ to get the retail version of my 3000+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raven65 Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 My dilemma is this. I want the warranty. BUT if I fry the chip because I OC it, the warranty will be void anyway. Right? Wrong? Raven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
napmaster383 Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 Yea i didn't put that in because I wasn't sure if the warranties were any different between the two versions. Now I know though. Oh, also, i want to point out that I have never bought a OEM processor. Why risk damage done to your investment if your gonna spend big bucks on a processor that depends on the functioning of a pc?? Is packaging not worth that extra money????? I'd have to say it is. Like i said, i do buy oem products but definately not processors because they can be more easily damaged than any other component. (Bent pins). If you want to risk your investment , then get the OEM version. I'm telling ya man, I wouldn't risk getting a $4 discount on a OEM version over a relatively important peice of hardware that you'll be using for 4+ years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty11212 Posted March 3, 2005 Posted March 3, 2005 i vote retail due to the longer warrenty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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