![]() An Intel Celeron model number that ends in J fits Socket 775, and the same model number without the J designates the same processor for Socket 478. AMD, for example, has offered at least five different processor models under the same name Athlon 64 3200+. Each company now offers several lines of processors, which differ in clock speed, L2 cache, socket type, host-bus speed, special features supported, and other characteristics. AMD and Intel now make literally scores of different processor models. ![]() Nowadays, choosing a processor isn't as simple. But if you plan to install an after-market CPU cooler for example, because you are upgrading your system to be as quiet as possible it may make sense to buy the OEM processor. It typically costs only a few dollars more than the OEM version of the same processor, and the bundled CPU cooler is usually worth more than the price difference. A retail-boxed processor is usually the better deal. Retail-boxed processors include the processor, a compatible CPU cooler, and a longer warranty, typically three years. OEM processor packages include only the bare processor and usually provide only a 90-day warranty. ![]() OEM Versus Retail-Boxed To further confuse matters, most AMD and Intel processors are available in two types of packaging, called OEM and retail-boxed. If you wanted an Intel processor, you might have a dozen mainstream models and a half-dozen budget models to choose among. Each company used only one processor socket, and there was a limited range of processor speeds available. ![]() AMD and Intel each produced two series of processors, a mainstream line and a budget line. A few years ago, choosing a processor was pretty straightforward. ![]()
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