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Question about OEM.

What I mean is, where OEM components such as a DVD burner or CPU used by someone else?
 
clockworks said:
What I mean is, where OEM components such as a DVD burner or CPU used by someone else?
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no, if something was used by someone else it will be called "refurbished"

OEM just means it doesn't come w/ pretty packaging/manuals/extra connectors

it's like, just the product, nothing else. that's why it's usually a bit cheaper than retail, which is product + stuff.
 
so you mean like the dvd burner that dell sells?

well those are, for the most part, made by whomever has a good deal out (the lowest bidder so to speak, liteon and NEC are regulars in OEMs)... all of the stuff OEMs use parts from other companies. all they do is buy the parts for cheaper than we can, then put it together, and sell it for more that it cost them (and more than it would cost us too)

maybe i still dont get it
 
Hakuna Matata, you got it :) and I got my answer so thanks all who helped.
 
OEM is usually a better deal, but there are some exceptions

for example, on CPUs, the retail is usually only $5 - $10 more, but you get 2 more years of warranty and a stock HSF

on hard drives, however, OEM is a great deal, as it is usually cheaper, and the warranty is longer
 
EnderW said:
OEM is usually a better deal, but there are some exceptions

for example, on CPUs, the retail is usually only $5 - $10 more, but you get 2 more years of warranty and a stock HSF

on hard drives, however, OEM is a great deal, as it is usually cheaper, and the warranty is longer
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I was going to say something similar - when buying OEM versions, check out the warranty coverage for that item. If you're only saving $10 on a $200 component and end up sacrificing a couple years of warranty, then you'll need to take a hard look at your priorities - saving money or the assurance of warranty coverage. So far, Retail versions have saved me about $200 in the long run (bad RAM after 2 1/2 years, bad CPU within 8 months, no OC on either).
 
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