x1900xt OEM vs retail

[Gamer X]

I see OEM and retail versions of the card in every brand like
ATI,HIS,Powercolor,etc.what is the difference?

 

[Corporate Thug]

no games, prolly no accesories

 

[Gamer X]

Does the OEM come in a box?also does the retail come with better cooling or something?

 

[OvErHeAtInG]

OEM comes typically in a white or brown box. The cooling is typically the same. I wouldn't worry about differences in quality, just you don't get the game bundle, maybe less of a warranty. Make sure it comes with a the cables you need tho, (TV-out whatev), since some retailers use "OEM" as a euphamism for "opened, returned without the bundle, and stuck in a brown box." But if it's the real OEM box I wouldn't worry.

 

[nRollo]

Usually the difference with OEM besides the bundle is the warranty and return policy. These are the key considerations of OEM.