Originally posted by: Sandman223
By the way, should I get the OEM processor that comes alone for $180 or the retail version that has a heatsink and fan for $190?
Remember I am getting an AMD athlon 64 3200 winchester 939.
-Thanks
I would not go with OEM for two reasons; especialy since he is new.
Number one is the warrenty. Retail CPU's have a longer warrenty and are coverd by AMD. OEM CPU's warrenties are handled through the place where it was purchased, so if buycpus.com goes out of buisness in 3 months after you purchased it you will be so out of luck. Also warrenty policies vary from store to store, so you will need to check out the policy before you buy.
Some buiseness will charge you a certain percentage % to take something back and if that happens you would have lost money instead of saving it.
Number two, buying a Retail box CPU is one way of ensuring that he is getting an Authentic AMD processor and not a Counterfeit Chineese made one. When you get the processor, do not open the box; instead call AMD and verifiy the Serial Number and Production Codes with them. AMD Retail CPU's made in the last few months now have certain security and authenticaion features on the package. Call AMD to find out. I recoment every one spend the extra few $ Dollars or Pesos on a retail CPU. Even if you plan on overclocking, buy one and use a differant Heatsink and Fan.
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