Would you accept this? i9 9900k

Oblivion007 · 22 Mar 2019 at 11:32

My 2 cents -

(1) I think for a £500 CPU a little bit of extra foam wouldn't go amiss.

(2) That being said - if on arrival it failed, I'm sure OCUK would have no issue in it being returned as faulty.

chrcoluk · 22 Mar 2019 at 12:10

Semple said:
"Not up to the job" isn't quite a correct statement. These would have been tested by Intel themselves before leaving the factory to ensure they reach the advertised clock speed. They might not push much further as that's just a gamble.

Is there another reason OEM chips exist?

They exist for system builders, dont need fancy retail packaging for that.

JasonM · 22 Mar 2019 at 12:42

Never buy an OEM K chip, I did once never again.

Semple · 22 Mar 2019 at 13:56

chrcoluk said:
They exist for system builders, dont need fancy retail packaging for that.

Technically they exist for manufacturers who build PC's, i.e. HP/Dell/Lenovo, not really for consumers - which is probably why pricewise it makes no sense to buy an OEM chip over retail. But alas Intel probably don't care who buys from which stockpile.

willhub · 22 Mar 2019 at 14:28

Did it work? Yes = All good, bin packaging chill out. No = contact OcUK for a replacement or refund. /END

bru · 22 Mar 2019 at 15:11

oldbanana said:
Its probably also one that failed their bin so bottom of the barrel.

If you mean Intel's binding process, then fine, even though they only guarantee stick speeds.

But if you mean OCUK' binning process, then it is only fair to point out that OCUK do not test OEM tray CPU's that are allocated to the public. All the tray CPU's they test for speed bining purposes, any that don't make the grade for the prebinned speeds go into prebuilt system sales not back into for sale stock.

djshauny1 · 23 Mar 2019 at 03:33

JasonM said:
Never buy an OEM K chip, I did once never again.

Why? What happened?

JasonM · 23 Mar 2019 at 04:44

djshauny1 said:
Why? What happened?

I purchased a OEM i7 3770k when a large number were being discounted on a today only deal. The computer was unstable at stock speed but only after running for a long time, changed PSU, changed memory, upgraded BIOS, CPU passed Intel diagnostic, in the end changed the CPU and the issue went away. There was something faulty with the CPU that Intel's own diagnostic could not detect. Problem with OEM is you don't know how the CPU has been handled, or the history, plus retail version 3 year guarantee. It could have just been faulty from Intel, I just mark it up to experience and only buy retail now.

oldbanana · 23 Mar 2019 at 06:30

Or just face the fact that it was 1 fringe case and stop making up things in ur head...

Hybridtheory · 23 Mar 2019 at 10:13

I had an Oem cpu recently from ocuk and I also expected better, no foam in the box and covered in paste still.

I did not complain tho which is probably a weakness of mine, I just never order from them again.

the wopster · 23 Mar 2019 at 11:40

Hybridtheory said:
I had an Oem cpu recently from ocuk and I also expected better, no foam in the box and covered in paste still.

I did not complain tho which is probably a weakness of mine, I just never order from them again.

I would have sent that back, as there shouldn’t have been any paste on a brand new chip at all

easyrider · 23 Mar 2019 at 13:13

I’ve bought many OEM CPU’s...some of the best clockers I’ve had...

This thread needs closing...

DarrenM343 · 23 Mar 2019 at 14:25

Hybridtheory said:
I had an Oem cpu recently from ocuk and I also expected better, no foam in the box and covered in paste still.

I did not complain tho which is probably a weakness of mine, I just never order from them again.

Companies need to cut down on foam IMO. Received a parcel recently full of shredded twister cardboard which worked well. Agree in the case of the OP the box is a little oversized by I don't think any real chance of damage. A CPU has no moving parts and the pins are in the mobo and there were no other parts in the box to knock against.
In the case of an OEM CPU with paste on it, OCUK state they have different batches for OEM CPU's that go through binning so maybe one went astray or it was a return. Should have at least flagged it with them though in case their processes are failing somewhat (ie, stoip it from happening again).
Bought plenty of OEM CPU's in the past and all have overclocked enough for me.

Yadda · 23 Mar 2019 at 14:58

Small enough box so the chip can't flip over, thin layer of foam on the bottom to protect the delicate bits. Looks fine to me.

Also, I've had many OEM CPU's over the years and they've been great. I don't understand OEM CPU paranoia at all.

vapor matt · 23 Mar 2019 at 18:07

I have never bought anything but retail for the extra warranty and peace of mind that it hasn't been pre tested or pre binned and thrown back into the tray because it never made the speed. finding paste on any CPU should never happen period.
as for retail, like any CPU you can find a good clocker or poor clocker just like OEM its just that extra warranty, unless you lap them of course

Skynet5 · 23 Mar 2019 at 19:15

woppy101 said:
I would have sent that back, as there shouldn’t have been any paste on a brand new chip at all

Yeah. Stories like this worry me. Has some one returned it?

I don't believe ocuk would have binned it though.

the wopster · 23 Mar 2019 at 19:24

lnoton said:
Yeah. Stories like this worry me. Has some one returned it?

I don't believe ocuk would have binned it though.

If it had TIM on the IHS when it arrived I would think it was a return

Simon Belmont · 24 Mar 2019 at 09:51

I’ve had many issues with OCUK on poor packaging and open new items. They are often 20% to 30% more expensive here as well. You can always find what ever you need elsewhere much cheaper. The many reasons why I don’t order from here anymore. It’s sad really because a few years back OCUK were great. Those days are long gone.

Skynet5 · 25 Mar 2019 at 07:57

Simon Belmont said:
I’ve had many issues with OCUK on poor packaging and open new items. They are often 20% to 30% more expensive here as well. You can always find what ever you need elsewhere much cheaper. The many reasons why I don’t order from here anymore. It’s sad really because a few years back OCUK were great. Those days are long gone.

Yeah. I really want to buy my new build from here, but fear the numbers won't add up at all. If they have the chips (new ryzen) I'll order, but everything else will come from else where.

There are other places to go.

Avalon · 25 Mar 2019 at 12:18

Simon Belmont said:
I’ve had many issues with OCUK on poor packaging and open new items. They are often 20% to 30% more expensive here as well. You can always find what ever you need elsewhere much cheaper. The many reasons why I don’t order from here anymore. It’s sad really because a few years back OCUK were great. Those days are long gone.

Open 'new' items shouldn't be accepted unless it's something like a GPU where you have paid for a water block to be fitted or a retail CPU to be pre-certified to hit a certain speed. Price wise the principal is the same with any retailer - occasionally even the purple shirt brigade are cheap for something. What generally dictates where I shop is the relationship with the retailer. Having dealt with the usual suspects for 20+ years, I know who I would and wouldn't like to deal with if things go wrong, the easiest by far is a certain rainforest themed retailer who tend to be .... hot on returns.