OEM? What does that stand for?

[Johnson]

I'm seeing lots of products listed as OEM and they're a lot cheaper than the boxed versions. Is it the same quality? Same thing? Same warranty as the boxed versions?

Thanks.

 

[jaun1477]

goggle does a lot of work check this out just type 'define: word' in a google search
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&q=define:+oem
"Only Extra Money"

when asked what the difference is between OEM parts and aftermarket parts
lol

 

[Johnson]

Ahhh okay so I got the definition, thanks. But like I asked in my first post, is this just as good as the stuff in the box? I know it must be "yes" - I guess I just need someone to tell me!

 

[jaun1477]

its supost to be better if its assamble all in the factory with all their standard parts and sometimes it cheaper then building it from difrent stores (parts)
wouldnt be nice if they come up with everything included ?
good sorrund sound card
agp card 4x +
memorie included!!! at list 1 gig will be nice
liquid termal controled !!!
and a way to get rid of monitors and only use regular tvs !!!
oppps getting carried away sorry lol

 

[ekÆsine]

OEM simply means you do not get the fancy packaging and extra hardware as the retail version so that means it costs less. sometimes a lot less, sometimes a little. if the OEM version costs a lot more than get it, if it is about the same price do not get it.

 

[DarkAngel]

OEM simply means you do not get the fancy packaging and extra hardware as the retail version so that means it costs less. sometimes a lot less, sometimes a little. if the OEM version costs a lot more than get it, if it is about the same price do not get it.

also it can mean you dont get the original company warranty card.

 

[Johnson]

Ok guys thanks for the info, I'm gonna look around...