<< I don't usually buy OEM stuff, especially processors.
I just recently found out that AMD offers no warranty whatsoever on OEM chips unless they are purchased directly from AMD.
Newegg gives you 30 days to return it if it is defective...that's what I was told on the phone....after 30 days its yours.
This may not be news to any of you, but I thought I'd pass it on. >>
Dude, most of us that know how to handle a CPU well enough with not break it anyhow. Whether it's 3 years or 30 years warranty, if you do it right, there will be no worries.