JLV2k5 Active Member Jan 16, 2008 #1 Is it a good idea to avoid OEM components? I am viewing the HDDs on Newegg and the majority of them are OEM. Whats the deal? Thanks
Is it a good idea to avoid OEM components? I am viewing the HDDs on Newegg and the majority of them are OEM. Whats the deal? Thanks
T taylormsj New Member Jan 16, 2008 #2 OEM just means it wont come in a nice flashy box and it wont come with cables are screws, its a great way to save a few $$$ if you already have the cables and screws at home
OEM just means it wont come in a nice flashy box and it wont come with cables are screws, its a great way to save a few $$$ if you already have the cables and screws at home
F footballdude2k3 New Member Jan 16, 2008 #3 yea after you get the first big build done, its more for upgrading a little bit, not to add but to replace
yea after you get the first big build done, its more for upgrading a little bit, not to add but to replace
mep916 Administrator Staff member Jan 16, 2008 #4 The screws and cables you need for the HD will come with your mobo. Get an OEM hard drive.
JLV2k5 Active Member Jan 16, 2008 #5 mep916 said: The screws and cables you need for the HD will come with your mobo. Get an OEM hard drive. Click to expand... Thanks. If all the necessary parts come with the mobo then thats why all the HDDs are OEM. Thanks guys.
mep916 said: The screws and cables you need for the HD will come with your mobo. Get an OEM hard drive. Click to expand... Thanks. If all the necessary parts come with the mobo then thats why all the HDDs are OEM. Thanks guys.