[jam3s]

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Originally Posted by Slipp The whole "Can only be used on the same PC" only applies to the OS. You may use the CPU on as many different (compatible) boards you want.

Yup. There is no such thing as a EULA for a CPU

OEM is an acronym for Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Usually these OEM parts are cheaper than retail because as killa said, they come without certain parts, ie the heatsink for a cpu.

 

[jam3s]

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Originally Posted by neDav Exactly as Killa, Slipp & jam3s says. But I do believe I used an Dell XP disc and installed it on an HP before.

Using a pre-installed version of windows intended for an oem machine is against microsofts EULA. Just because you can do it doesn't mean you should.

At any rate, OEM just means original equipment manufacturer.