What's the deal with OEM?

GrandFlash13 · Post by **GrandFlash13** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 2:08 pm

Got a few questions on this one.
First off, I have done a little searching around for a website that I can get windows xp and a new mb, processor and memory fairly cheap. Nutrend(nutrend.com) has been the best so far and I was wondering if anybody knew if this was a good website or not or if anyone has any suggestions for a good website.
Also, is there any reason to buy retail over oem? I know with some things like video cards you get extra software but that does not interest me. I can get windows xp professional oem at that website and I was curious if this is a full version and just as good as the ones you would buy in the stores.

Thanks

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 2:20 pm

http://www.newegg.com

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 2:26 pm

Nutrend is just a small reseller. They're nothing special.

GrandFlash13 · Post by **GrandFlash13** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 4:12 pm

Thanks...I have bought from newegg before but for the stuff I was looking at, it was quite a bit cheaper to get it at nutrend. Is there any difference with OEM then with retail, besides what software is included with some hardware. Like, what would be the difference with Windows XP OEM and regular retail version?

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 4:51 pm

http://www.essencompu.com
http://www.gamepc.com
http://www.pcnut.com

Only 3 I buy from, top two mostly.

JugHead · Post by **JugHead** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 4:56 pm

Originally posted by GrandFlash13
Like, what would be the difference with Windows XP OEM and regular retail version?

PRICE And you don't get the pretty box The software is the same

onetrueday · Post by **onetrueday** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 5:45 pm

except in some video cards... then there can be a difference. Definately in ati, although I'm not sure about nvidia.