OEM-V- Retail?

area51 · 27 Mar 2010 at 21:03

Hi guy's what's the difference between these two sales/supplies? or should that be advantage/disadvantages? cheers all

EGuitarStar · 27 Mar 2010 at 21:08

RJC · 27 Mar 2010 at 21:27

OEM will come in a anti-static bag or small plastic box and no accessories, warranty can depend on manufacturer 3 - 5 years.

Retail will come in a fancy box and usually accessories like cables and possible software.

KIA · 28 Mar 2010 at 16:39

OEM: You may save a few quid if you're on a budget.
Retail: You may receive an extended warranty if budget isn't an issue.

area51 · 28 Mar 2010 at 22:20

Ok cheers all was just wondering about it has most of one's on overclocker's are OEM's.
Am i correct in thinking that all OEM one's have to go back to dealer/seller? ifso what about retail ones?

RJC · 28 Mar 2010 at 22:25

Not necessary, my Western Digital drive failed which is OEM and I dealt with WD directly.

(Purchased here)

area51 · 28 Mar 2010 at 23:08

Cheers just been looking at that link (W7 one was quite amusing bit like the blind leading the blind?) but thank you all.
Yes hard drives are im looking at esp with inherent prob's assocaited with them?
Friend had one go contacted manufacturer and they basically told him well you know where as an OEM drive.think it was one with an M.