How does an OEM CPU differ from a non OEM CPU?

[mjstokes85]

Hi there, probably a massive noob question but can somebody tell me why this bundle:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-016-GI&groupid=2833&catid=2836

With an OEM cpu is £10 cheaper than this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-005-GI&groupid=2833&catid=2836

What is the difference? Does 1 CPU come in a box and the other doesn't? Thanks.

*EDIT* Ignore me I have found out OEM doesn't come with a cooler.

 

[NoNameNoNumber]

Only 1yr warranty on OEM as opposed to 3yr with Retail.

 

[implosiveturnip]

no HSf with OEM CPUs either. They only come with the retail chips. Unless they've changed it?

*edit:* Just saw OP's edit. Herp.

 

[lee32uk]

Not all Retail cpu's have a HSF. The X79 cpu's didn't come with one, and I don't think X99 do either.

 

[Divine Pain]

^^Anyone using a HSF on their x99 board deserves a slap!

 

[lee32uk]

^^Anyone using a HSF on their x99 board deserves a slap!

True, but I was just pointing out that not all Retail cpu's have a HSF

 

[easyrider]

Heatsink

 

[mrbazmondo]

I didn't realise the warranty is different.

 

[McGraw]

Why is the warranty different by the way?

I'm not sure what the point of them is seeing that it's probably harder to sell oem chips on.

 

[Batterz]

the warranty are diff

 

[McGraw]

the warranty are diff

You sure?

 

[David Bisset]

^^Anyone using a HSF on their x99 board deserves a slap!

Anyone using the stock heatsink & fan you mean... except of course there is no stock one for x79 or x99. Not using a heat sink at all would be a poor choice! (Remember watercooling is still a heatsink! Normally has fans to dissipate that heat to the air and all.)

 

[McGraw]

Anyone using the stock heatsink & fan you mean... except of course there is no stock one for x79 or x99. Not using a heat sink at all would be a poor choice! (Remember watercooling is still a heatsink! Normally has fans to dissipate that heat to the air and all.)

Think he means anyone not using AIO/loop.

 

[Divine Pain]

Oh you....

You know what I meant

 

[ALXAndy]

I didn't realise the warranty is different.

TBH you shouldn't be able to buy OEM chips any way. They're done on trays for system builders so I guess the ones you are finding are just left over stock.

It's far better to get a sealed retail CPU any way. Companies like OCUK hand the trays over to 8 pack so all of the good ones will be gone.