Will1
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Hey, im planning on building a new computer, and i was just wondering the major differences between OEM and Retail Parts. Anyone have any horror stories about buying OEM.
Personally, I think I am going to buy retail, simply because of the warranty. I don't really wanna save a bit of money and have a part breakdown a year in the future.
Here's my list for my computer so far (still needs changes)....
(prices are in canadian)
Processor: Intel Pentium4 530J 3.0GHz LGA775 CPU - $240
Motherboard: Asus P5GD2-X Intel 915P LGA775 PCI-E MB - $139
Ram: OCZ 2533512V 512MB DDR2 533 (2) - $144
Floppy: Sony 1.4MB 3 1/2 Floppy Drive BLACK - $12
HD: WD WD1200JS 120GB 7200 8MB SATA2 HDD - $109
CD/DVD Drive: LG GCC-4521B/BK 52x32x52/16x Combo BLACK (OEM) - $45
Sound Card: On Board?
Keyboard and Mouse: Microsoft Combo - $50
Network:On Board?
Case: Antec SLK1650B Mid-Tower 350W P.S. BLACK - $85
OS: ?
Monitor:?
Video: Asus EN6600/TD Extreme N6600 128MB PCI-E - $160
TOTAL = $984
Personally, I think I am going to buy retail, simply because of the warranty. I don't really wanna save a bit of money and have a part breakdown a year in the future.
Here's my list for my computer so far (still needs changes)....
(prices are in canadian)
Processor: Intel Pentium4 530J 3.0GHz LGA775 CPU - $240
Motherboard: Asus P5GD2-X Intel 915P LGA775 PCI-E MB - $139
Ram: OCZ 2533512V 512MB DDR2 533 (2) - $144
Floppy: Sony 1.4MB 3 1/2 Floppy Drive BLACK - $12
HD: WD WD1200JS 120GB 7200 8MB SATA2 HDD - $109
CD/DVD Drive: LG GCC-4521B/BK 52x32x52/16x Combo BLACK (OEM) - $45
Sound Card: On Board?
Keyboard and Mouse: Microsoft Combo - $50
Network:On Board?
Case: Antec SLK1650B Mid-Tower 350W P.S. BLACK - $85
OS: ?
Monitor:?
Video: Asus EN6600/TD Extreme N6600 128MB PCI-E - $160
TOTAL = $984