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In about 5-10 days I will be attempting my first build. I have all my parts picked out except my hard drive. Almost everywhere I look (basicaly Newegg and a few others) I can only find OEM hard drives. From what I understand an OEM hard drive is just the drive itself and thats it. To me thats a problem since this is my first build and I would need cables for the drive.
Could someone suggest me a good site for retail drives or maybe show me a good drive and cable I could use. OEM scares me because or the large number of RMAs I see and also reviews of the drives having problems.
Knight203
08-18-2008, 08:37 PM
You dont need the cables your motherboard should come with all the cables you need.
cobra_kai
08-18-2008, 08:38 PM
if you are referring to SATA cables, your motherboard should come with SATA cables and your power supply should come with the appropriate power cables. Also, presumably your case has appropriate mounting systems for 3.5 inch drives
Thanks. I feel like such a retard. At least I'm learning one step at a time xDDD
Knight203
08-18-2008, 09:03 PM
We all had to go through the same thing. Its no problem bro.
cobra_kai
08-18-2008, 09:07 PM
seriously that's what these forums are for- so knowledge can be shared :)
tommyshango
08-18-2008, 09:34 PM
If you cant find cables you can order them many places. You should have enough free ones just make sure they are long enough.
Scray XXI
08-18-2008, 09:54 PM
Well, let's look at what an OEM is.
An original electronic manufacturer's product is one that doesn't come with the accessories shown. A harddrive has no accessories, therefore it is an OEM.
Which one are you looking at buying?
drtitanium0
08-19-2008, 07:19 PM
I remember going through he same thing before my first build. I even ordered a bunch of ide and other cables from newegg. Then when I opened the Motherboard I realized that I had wasted about $40.
Riggs
08-19-2008, 07:29 PM
Yeah, I was all worried about OEM stuff. I thought I had to go retail on everything. :s Good thing I had some people to help me...
nanohead
08-20-2008, 02:48 PM
Thanks. I feel like such a retard. At least I'm learning one step at a time xDDD
You're from NJ, so I HAVE to help you (I'm in bergen county).
If you're near west paterson, the Micro Center store there has tons of cables that you can get in a pinch if you need help, lots O' little parts too.
I usually order some el cheapo cables and parts from some of those ebay shlockmeisters that sell stuff cheap, just so I can have spares around for either length, or in case stuff breaks
nanohead
08-20-2008, 02:51 PM
I remember going through he same thing before my first build. I even ordered a bunch of ide and other cables from newegg. Then when I opened the Motherboard I realized that I had wasted about $40.
Whats nice about Newegg (even though they charge me tax.....blah) is that they show pictures of EVERYTHING thats included. They are really good about it.