What is the difference between the i7 4790k and the OEM version

[shakeel amlay]

Hey all Tom's Hardware experts! I would like to know what the difference between the i7 4790k and the i7 4790k (OEM/Tray) version. I checked and the specs are the same but the OEM version is a little cheaper. So what's the difference? Is it some extra that's left out maybe?

 

[laviniuc]

normal one is boxed / packaged by intel and comes with an included cooler, it also has 3 years warranty. the oem/tray is just the cpu 1 or 2 years warranty.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

I believe that OEM CPUs negate a heatsink and may have a shorter warranty, depending on your location.

 

[shakeel amlay]

I checked and both have CPU coolers so it may be the warranty. I'll get back to you after I check

 

[laviniuc]

I checked and both have CPU coolers so it may be the warranty. I'll get back to you after I check

i'm pretty sure the oem/tray version should not have a cooler included. maybe they added one as a combo in the shop.

 

[geofelt]

I think the OEM version will come without the stock intel cooler. Not a big loss for most.

 

[shakeel amlay]

It is the warranty. Does the I7 come with thermal paste? It doesn't say online.

 

[geofelt]

It is the warranty. Does the I7 come with thermal paste? It doesn't say online.

If you get the intel stock cooler, it will have pre applied paste.
It is the three grey stripes.

It is not a bad idea to buy some paste regardless. If you need to remount the cooler, you need to clean off the old paste and apply new.
Be warned, the intel pushpin mount can be tricky to install well.