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URGENT!!! OEM Motherboard suggestion required

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/urgent-oem-motherboard-suggestion-required.117555/

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somzzy Original post #1
Jun 2, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Hi all,
can anyone explain the differences between OEM & Box Packed motherboard?

My brother decided to purchase Intel DG31PR (OEM) + C2D 2.8 @ 8550/-+VAT. Is it a good deal?
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acewin #2
Jun 3, 2009 at 12:32 PM
no not a good deal. which C2D r u talking about, beside u can get better mobo of G31 chipset from gigabyte and all.
C2D E7400 is the one @2.8G Hz
G31 mobo price around 2.2-2.5K + C2D E7400 in 5.7K, what OEM are you talking about can you give us more detail of it.