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DCOM Server Process Launcher Error
Had computer crash. Upon restart found that primary drive (formerly E:) is now C: Drive has WinXP Pro with SP2 and all updates, one partition. Also have 2nd drive, which was C: before crash, now D:, one partition. Was able to finally get good XPPro SP2 and all updates installed on new D...- skbrown
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- Forum: Microsoft: Windows
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OEM Vs Retail CPU
Decided to go with retail version. Found little better deal, narrowed difference to $37.00 (CPU, Intel Fan & delivery for each). I just figured a 6% premium for the retail version with longer warranty, ease of warranty claim (if needed) and Intel tech support (if needed) justified the price...- skbrown
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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OEM Vs Retail CPU
The OEM price included an Intel fan. I think the point that the CPU is likely be replaced before the end of the retail warranty period is a good one. Other than that, its really a close call. Still $50 is $50... Any further thoughts appreciated. Thanks to all- skbrown
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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OEM Vs Retail CPU
Request comments from those who assemble or build PCs. Am going to purchase 3.06Mhz P4 in next day or so. OEM price is $50.00 less than retail. After initial "burn-in" and testing, what is the failure rate of P4s? Trying to determine if the $50.00 savings is worth the lack of a...- skbrown
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
