Spec, the final conclusion?

The Scop · 18 Nov 2009 at 11:47

Hi just wondered if you pros wouldn't mind giving me advice, changing parts if not good advice, etc, lol here's the spec:

Intel Core i7 920
Titan Fenrir Cpu Cooler
Ati Radeon 5850 (when they return, lol)
Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R
Corsair XMS3 6GB PC12800C9 1600MHz RAM
Samsung F3 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive
LG GH22NS40 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM

btw what does the OEM bit at the end of hard drives, operating systems and optical drives mean?

Antec 902
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Corsair TX 650W ATX 2.2 PSU

cheers for all your help and advice

The Scop

mogwai · 18 Nov 2009 at 12:55

OEM basically = no flashy box or software.

DragonQ · 18 Nov 2009 at 13:03

Yeah OEM in the context of hardware usually means you get no software with it and mostly no cables either (for HDDs and optical drives you'll get enough cables with the motherboard so don't worry). For Windows, OEM means you get no retail box or manuals and you don't get MS support either.

Otherwise that looks like a nice spec to me.

ETNiES · 18 Nov 2009 at 13:12

The exact same spec as me, except the cpu cooler+PSU, sound build!

J.B · 18 Nov 2009 at 13:14

Also OEM for Windows means it is tied to one motherboard, so once its installed on that one, it cannot legally be installed on another unless that one malfunctions and a replacement is provided by the manufacturer.

With a retail version you can install it as many times as you like on the condition there is only ever one instance of it.

The Scop · 18 Nov 2009 at 16:51

Cool thanks for all the help guys, when do you reckon OcUK will get some 5850s in?