[Spatialize]

OEM parts are the cheapest, worst quality, worst specced, often non-atx standard, garbage. You don't get a box and the resale value is zero.

So instead of just directly SEing the exact GPU you want, you go to all this trouble to get an OEM version of the GPU/CPU?

Why?

Yes I am fully aware of the quality of the parts in OEMs, I currently dont know how to properly SE pc parts

[talrodil]

Yes I am fully aware of the quality of the parts in OEMs, I currently dont know how to properly SE pc parts

Kk.

For GPU, here's a few that have worked. DNA obviously, works almost everywhere. SB in-store, wouldn't try it in Germany or Italy. SB online, works for local retailers and smaller shops. WIR on Amazon (my fav). Then there's dry-ice return boxing or FTID, which are a bit of a hassle.

I haven't done a CPU in a while, but here's a few ideas in addition to the obvious DNA, MEB, FTID - Fish out the cpu from a sealed box, replace with a broken one if there's a plastic window up front. Or just box them ie send a broken box back.

Me personally, I don't recommend FTID, and a lot of these methods won't work for your location. But they're still more effective and less hassle than dealing with some prebuilt garbage.