Regarding OEM PC's processors being compatible

[Sharif]

I was wondering if there is anything funny going on with OEM PC's processors,I am looking for better deals for my money these past few months 

Was looking at this OptiPlex 7020 - 4th gen i5 probably the 4570 (Converted to roughly $186) but wanted to make sure this.

Due to the motherboard being terrible in terms of features (Uses SATA 2 and not UEFI) and few audio ports,my main plan is to get a good 1150 motherboard while they still exist in the market  

[Prysin]

OEM "processors" often come without stock coolers or are only sold in large quantities.

[Sharif]

@Prysin

I was wondering if it's a special version made for the company which won't be compatible with other boards or something along the lines 

 

[Sir Asvald]

7 minutes ago, Sharif said:

I was wondering if there is anything funny going on with OEM processors,I am looking for better deals for my money these past few months 

Was looking at this OptiPlex 7020 - 4th gen i5 probably the 4570 (Converted to roughly $186) but wanted to make sure this.

Due to the motherboard being terrible in terms of features (Uses SATA 2 and not UEFI) and few audio ports,my main plan is to get a good 1150 motherboard while they still exist in the market  

OEM means (Original Equipment Manufacturer) are just same as the normal CPUs they are just used for PCs like Dell, HP etc. 

[EunSoo]

1 minute ago, Sharif said:

@Prysin

I was wondering if it's a special version made for the company which won't be compatible with other boards or something along the lines 

 

No It is usually just a processor that does not come with a warrenty or tech support (The OEM is responsible) and is sold in bulk. That is what it makes it cheaper. Same chips and should be compatible with the usual stuff

[Sharif]

1 minute ago, SCGazelle said:

No It is usually just a processor that does not come with a warrenty or tech support (The OEM is responsible) and is sold in bulk. That is what it makes it cheaper. Same chips and should be compatible with the usual stuff

 

 

3 minutes ago, Abdul201588 said:

OEM means (Original Equipment Manufacturer) are just same as the normal CPUs they are just used for PCs like Dell, HP etc. 

That is exactly what I wanted to confirm! Thank you! 

[Sir Asvald]

14 minutes ago, Sharif said:

 

That is exactly what I wanted to confirm! Thank you! 

Glad I could help.