Cpu

[jspot]

If I buy a new motherboard for my CPU that is my in DELL computer will it work? I don't really understand the whole OEM thing.

 

[b1gapl]

OEM just means, the product itself, without any box, manual, or cables.

 

[Sora]

OEM also means you may not get the I/O shield in the back for your cables. This isn't a huge problem but I would find it annoying.

 

[DarkMassacre]

What cables are included in the box? It seems that if they don't come with the OEM they aren't necessary.

 

[b1gapl]

What usually comes along with the motherboard in a retail box is, manual, mobo drivers and software, SATA cables, IDE cables, FDD cables, and a I/O shield panel.

 

[Sora]

The cables are not necessary really as you can get them single.

Open box mobos are really chieap if its a good one.

 

[jspot]

So I can easily move the CPU to a different motherboard of the same chipset and have no problems?

 

[b1gapl]

Of the same socket too.