OEM or Retail?

[ClocKworK]

I found this A8N-SLI Premium Motherboard I have decided to get, but do I need all the wires that comes with the motherboard? Because I am going to buy a computer case, and I am buying a PSU. and Doesn't a PSU contain all the wires that connects to the motherboard?

 

[LSR]

Doesn't a PSU contain all the wires that connects to the motherboard?[/QUOTE]

Yes.

 

[ClocKworK]

Thanks. So the answer is...I can get the OEM?

 

[4W4K3]

With a PSU you will not receive and IDE cables, or any floppy/SATA cables. So if you don't have them already you'll need to pick them up. The case should come with the right jumper cables and all that, and the PSU comes with all your basic power adapter cables and all that.

 

[ClocKworK]

well Could I just take the IDE cables and floppy/sata cables from the computer I will upgrade?

If not, exactly what cables should I look for?

 

[4W4K3]

You can use old cables if you have them, they're pretty much universal. As long as the new motherboard will accept them you should be fine. Only reason to not use them is if they are shorted/torn or damaged somehow.

 

[ClocKworK]

Ok. But I just remembered, Won't I need the cd that comes with the MoBo?

 

[4W4K3]

Possibly. But their website will have the latest drivers for you, much better than an old CD.

 

[kof2000]

oem doesnt come with the SHIELD YAH.

 

[4W4K3]

Shield? What is this? If you mean the Security enter, then yes it does come with that. However it isn't pre-packaged with any kind of anti-virus software.

 

[MadModder]

I/O Shield is what he means, the cover for USB/Firewire/KB-Mouse.

 

[4W4K3]

Ah, I don't know what I was talking about. I was thinking XP Home OEM lmao!

 

[ClocKworK]

I know it doesnt come with an I/O backplate. I can buy one cheap on Ebay.

 

[4W4K3]

Don't really even have to have one if your room is pretty dust free or you dust alot. i didn't have one for about 2 years.