What's the difference (P4)?

[tifc8lraz]

I can't figure out the difference between these. Can anybody figure this out? They essentially have the same specs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116175
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116175R

There's also an RoHS version of it for $82, although I know that uses less power than the others.

 

[sllewe]

One is open box and one is OEM. Thats it. They have the same model number.

 

[dmill89]

There's also an RoHS version of it for $82, although I know that uses less power than the others.

The RoHS version uses the same power as the other ones but it has less lead. Personally I don't like RoHS components because the lack of a lead coating on electrical contacts increases the possibility of "tin wiskers" small fragments of metal from contacts that can cause a short, electrical current can cause these "wiskers" to be come longer so even if the component works initially these "tin wiskers" may cause future problems.

 

[johnmayo]

one is open box..which there is not a waranty...and its cheaper..i got a open box from them..it come with nothing though..no fans, papers, anything..just the cpu
but i woulnnt get the open box because after shipping the open box will just be 5 dollars less..

 

[tifc8lraz]

I'll probably get the New one, although I need help finding a cooler (there are so many of them). In my experiences with building computers, I have never had to pick out a fan, so....

 

[dmill89]

I'll probably get the New one, although I need help finding a cooler (there are so many of them). In my experiences with building computers, I have never had to pick out a fan, so....

here are some good coolers. (with a prescott you'll need a good cooler)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118112
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835103157
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118114
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835106061

I also recomend some Artic Silver thermal compound
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100007

 

[tifc8lraz]

Thank you for the reply!