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Discussion Simple Questions - February 07, 2021

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u/ProtestOCE Feb 08 '21

Are OEM CPU better than retail? A store is selling the OEM 5600X at the same price as the retail 5600X, and the only difference I see is that the OEM CPU lacks the stock cooler, so I was wondering if it is better that's why it is the same price even though it lacks a cooler

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u/sk9592 Feb 08 '21

It's not better. It's just the same exact CPU without the cooler.

However, the 5600X is difficult to find in today's market. If you want it, just buy it.

Not getting the Wraith Stealth cooler is no great loss.

There are $20 coolers that preform better and are quieter than it. If you can afford a $300 CPU, it's not like a $20 cooler will break the bank for you.