Good afternoon, dear readers of our technoblog. On the agenda, we have a very discussed topic: the OEM processor differs from the Box version. Let's deal with this issue, the benefit of nothing critical here is not provided.

Manufacturers such as Intel and AMD, by and large, do not produce processors independently, trusting the process to third-party factories that have appropriate power. They only develop and promote technology, providing an OEM enterprise with the necessary license and patents.

The concept of OEM (Tray) itself, for companies, indicates that they have all the necessary production lines, but they perform partner orders, and do not establish their own production. All in winnings:

• The OEM organization receives a large order and profit;
• the customer does not need to build their own factory and hire professionals;
• the price of the final product is rather low, which suits the consumer.

A little distracted from the topic, and therefore continue to study what the type of supply of CPU, guided by the following parameters:

• equipment;
• cooling;
• marking;
• price;
• guarantee.

Let's start with the kit. Buying Box (Retail) -variant, the user receives the CPU in the box, which also lies a box cooler, warranty card, instruction and sometimes a sticker. The OEM version does not have anything listed. It is often supplied in the ZIP-package, and the foam rubber is served to protect. Cooling in the tray processors is completely absent. On the one hand, it is even plus, since the top models of the CPU with acid potential They require serious or tower coolers, and the useless complete fan also requires money.

Now to the notation. Box and OEM versions they differ. For example, AMD when released FX wrote a long alphanumeric code on the designation, which ended in the "Box" phrase. Tray options had "MHK" characters.

The price of OEM will always be lower, since you do not have to further buy the box and cooling system. But the guarantee for such chips is 3 times lower - only 1 year, and gives its manufacturer. It does not matter which processor you are going to choose - the conditions are always the same.

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We hope you understand what OEM is and what is his difference before Box. Value Everyone determines for itself independently, because the box type and sell is simpler, and the warranty on it from the manufacturer, not the store. But the Tray-equipment, it will be interesting to either the guys who try to save, or simply do not see the reasons for the flow of cooling and are aimed at buying more powerful.

We have already considered - which version of the operating system is more heavy and what it affects. For many users, it still remains a mystery, even if they have decided on a visibility and version of Windows, which it is worth buying. Box or OEM? What to save and what is the difference?

Of course, there is a difference in both the price and properties. At first glance, OEM is more profitable and will cost you cheaper by about 35% percent. But whether these money costs and do not lose more in the future. Let's look at the example on Windows 7. To begin with, a brief explanation of the differences, since the license agreement during installation no one in the territory of Russia reads and believes that if I bought a license, it can use it for life, moving from PC to a PC as at work and at home. So:
OEM version programs are cheaper by 35-50% and sold only in a set with equipment (system unit, laptop, scanner or DVD-ROM). To OEM. windows version always a sticker certificate with the serial number of the program that you must stick to your body system Block. Also included a book and installation disk (but they may not be). On laptops, the distribution of the program is sewn in a hidden section on Winchester. That is why on laptops in case of dying hard drive, it is better to do in advance backup Operating system on external carrier (flash drive, hard drive, discs). The validity of the programs attached to the equipment ends as soon as the equipment dies, and it is prohibited to rearrange the program to another PC, since this will not be considered a license. In addition, the program itself will refuse to activate on other equipment, saying that you have installed a non-license-free copy. Even if you manage to rearrange the system to another PC, then a sticker confirming the right license, you no longer cross. Especially this is not a way out for an enterprise that can check for licensing at any moment. software. And these are not all restrictions. For a small company with 10 PCs without any difference - there will be OEM copies of programs or Box. But for a large company, there is a limit on the number of OEM version programs allowed for use, and this threatens with fines as non-license software.
Box-version is a box of charge, which is sold separately from the equipment. Serial number With a licensed certificate, glued on the plastic box, not glued anywhere. These versions of programs can be rearranged to other PCs as needed, and they will be considered licensed. In box versions is always present installation disk. Some licenses of the software versions of the software allow you to install them at once on 2 devices (1 stationary PC and portable 1 laptop of one owner). This feature can save money several times compared to OEM.
And that is not all. The Windows 7 operating system will be, according to Microsoft, supported until 2020. That is, all the manufactured equipment will work normally on it and updates will be issued. From this it follows that there are 8 years left. For 8 years, at least at least at least at a PC or laptop, you will have time to die, no matter how you cared for them. And basically no one to care for the technique is not accustomed at all. And if you had an OEM version, then with the purchase of new equipment you will have to re-acquire a license, and as a result, licensing will be more expensive than 35% than when you buy a Box version (especially with the possibility of installing 2 or 3 devices). The conclusion is obvious. With the version of Box, you can replace your equipment at home and at least every year, without spending constantly licensing. And even if you want to go to more modern programs, you can always be absolutely legal to resemble the BOX version of the programs and download a part of the licensing of new versions (which cannot be done with OEM programs).

Choosing a new processor in the online store, you can meet two options for one model - only one at the end of the line is the OEM index, and on the other - Box (or RTL from Retail). At the same time, the price is the first less than the second. And this can be found and not only in processors, but also in video cards, memory modules, and even ... versions of the Windows operating system. What is the difference between Box from OEM version, except in the price of the device?!
If you consider exactly the processor and other computer components, the first difference that immediately rushes into the eyes is the factory packaging. It has a box version, I have no (at best, the bag will give).

The second difference, which is closely connected with the first - equipment. OEM PROTERS it looks like in the picture at the beginning of the article. That is, besides him, there is nothing more.
But it looks like a package of a box processor.

As you can see, the kit includes a corporate cooler - fan + radiator. Due to this, this version is more expensive. Video adapter or sound card The kit will also lie with drivers and additional programs.

Well, the third difference is the guarantee: OEM processor is just a year, while Box is 3 years.

What version is better to buy and whether it makes sense to overpay for packaging and warranty. It is probably still for everyone will be a personal matter. In the case of processors, I personally prefer Box. I do not engage in overclocking and cooling the factory cooler quality suits me. If you need more powerful cooling, then overpay for the boxer version, of course, no sense.

P.S. Above I mentioned Microsoft software. So, if you consider Windows versions, OEM means that this copy is to install on a particular computer without the possibility of installing it to another. But Windows in the Box EIU version allows for the license agreement.

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Many users, when choosing a new iron for the upgrade of their PC, are often observed in the price list at once two names of one product, but with one insignificant difference: the Box is written on one, and on another OEM, while the first option is quite significantly different from second.
What is such a difference? Let's figure it out ...
Abbreviations Box and OEM most often accompany computer processors and denote the options for configuring the goods. In addition, they are distinguished by a warranty period, packaging quality, a set of documentation and service software, and in the case of processor models - also the presence of a installed fan.
The warranty period of OEM versions of goods usually does not exceed 1 year, while more expensive Boxs are from three years and more.
At the same time, the OEM supply rarely boasts a decent packaging, while Box is a real cardboard box with an additional complete set inside.
When choosing processors, it often makes sense to choose an OEM option, especially since your old radiator with a fan can come to it and pay extra charges for expensive. In addition, the fans on the Box's processors are often attached so that they are almost impossible to remove at home, and therefore, if such a fan breaks, it will have to replace a lot to replace it.

On the other hand, manufacturers themselves in the factory conditions qualitatively install high-quality coolers suitable for extreme accelerations on the Box; independent installation The radiator on the processor may be far from perfect.
Other components with OEM abbreviation, drives, video cards, motherboards And so on, also follow the conditions described above. Because if you do not need an extended warranty, documentation and additional accessories, you can win a little at their total cost.

By the way, OEM abbreviation accompanies even software products, in particular, operating windows system From Microsoft and means that this version can only be used for pre-sale installation on ready-made PCs and it is not allowed to transfer it to another computer. "Boxes" (Box) as versions are much more expensive, sold separately from the computer and allow license transfer, i.e. The ability to reinstall OS on another PC within the License Agreement.

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OEM, BOX and KIT, if briefly, the types of deliveries of goods to the consumer.

What do we treat? Almost all goods, however more often computer blocks and components, software (most often operating systems) to them.

Briefly, what's the difference? In completeness and guarantees. Box and Kit - easily connected and on full power Immediately use.

One of the options Kit is a designer in which there is everything for self-assembly.

OEM - ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER. This is the manufacturer of the initial configuration - ( type of windows (Microsoft) on computers Acer.) A company selling your product to other manufacturers as a component for their products or a company that uses third-party components to create a product under its label.

Completion of OEM products is usually minimal for use in assembly: without additional materials and accompanying goods, in packaging without registration, guarantees only safe transportation of goods.

On the market in the Russian Federation of computer components and software, OEM abbreviation means the version of the product in which the direct manufacturer does not work with the end user and does not provide support for the warranty service.

Due to smaller dimensions and equipment, OEM products are obtained by 10-40% cheaper than products intended for retail sale (T. Retail).

The guarantee for such a product may differ from the official. In the case of software, OEM and Retail software can differ significantly to the terms of license agreements.

In some countries retail OEM products are prohibited.

What is Box, Kit?

Box and Kit is the delivery of products ready and assembled for direct use, including on platforms not a manufacturer. For example, a processor with a ventilator and fastener, with the already applied thermopal. Those. It remains only to insert into the nest.

If we talk about the completeness of the delivery of any equipment or software, then under the Box (or Kit) version, most often, the delivery kit, which includes everything necessary for the immediate use of this equipment or software.

With the obvious advantages of this type of supplies, they have disadvantages, the main of which is high (compared to OEM version). In this case, often, much of what is included in the package of delivery, may not be needed in your particular case.

OEM example for Windows:

What is the OEM version represent.

Microsoft software can be supplied with a computer in the form of a pre-installed version. Such versions of products intended for delivery together with hardware are called OEM versions of products (OEM-Original Equipment Manufacturer).

What are the sales rules of OEM versions.

Unlike boxed products having a colorful packaging, intended for displaying a shop window, the OEM versions have a technological packaging from cardboard of brown color. Inside the process packaging, depending on the product and delivery option, 1 or 3 separate OEM licenses for software may be contained.

Can the buyer purchase an OEM version separately from the computer.

OEM software version are intended only for collectors of personal computers and servers. They are not intended to disseminate end users separately from computer equipment.

Features of using the OEM version.

The main distinguishing feature of OEM versions is that they are "tied" to the computer to which they were originally installed, and cannot be transferred to a replacement computer or any other PC.

What serves as a confirmation of the legality of the OEM version.

The required confirmation of the licensed rights of the user is the authentication certificate pasted on the PC body. For further confirmation of license rights and accounting purposes, it is highly recommended to maintain packaging, information carriers (disks with a hologram, if there are in the product) and documents confirming the purchase.

Information on the confirmation of the legality of each particular product is contained in licensed Agreement end user.