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OEM vs Retail CPU's

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AubreyJr

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In the recent past, I asked if I'd have problems running a 266fsb processor on a 200fsb mobo. Thanks for everyones response. I'm going to replace my 750 Duron on a Abit KT7 Raid with a 266 T-bird. I plan to purchase a 266fsb mobo in the distant future. What will I loose, if anything, if I purchase an OEM version of a processor instead of the retail? I'm under the impression the retail version is simpy boxed and has a better warranty. Some sites list the retail version of my processor of preference as having 256K cache but not the OEM. I assume both versions have 256K cache. Articles I've read in the past suggest staying away from OEM versions of hardware, but I don't recall reading the reasons associated with processors (specifically AMD).
 
Please disregard this thread if you can't add to previous forum answers. I should have run a search before asking this question.
 


<< Articles I've read in the past suggest staying away from OEM versions of hardware, >>


the seller could have pretested the cpu for o/clockability, selecting the best for himself &amp; selling you the &quot;failed&quot; cpus!
 
There is absolutely no cache difference between the retail and oem chips.....

Like mentioned above is one way I can think of not buying an oem, but that would rarely happen if buying through a large retailer who doesn't sell oc'd chips anyways.

buy from www.tcwo.com with there recommended fan and get the 1 year warranty, whixch I feel is more then sufficient in this time of rapidly changing technology...you most likely will update with a years time anyways. Most seem to around here.
 
The retail boxed CPU comes packaged in a box with an AMD approved HSF with attached thermal pad that are adequate for normal operation of the CPU and a three year warranty. The OEM are in a very simple package and have maybe a 30 day warranty and require that you buy a separate HSF and thermal pad/paste unless you get one like Duvie mentioned that is a packaged deal and has a longer warranty through the e-tailer. If you don't plan on overclocking, get the retail. If you plan on overclocking, then get an OEM, good HSF and some Artic Silver II.
 
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