OEM vs SI: What's The Difference?

[@JeckNoTree]

Thanks, this seems like a good definition between OEM and SI. (order em manufacturer parts vs standardised stuff integrator)

[@_GntlStone_]

Braethorn's livestreams where he helps people find the right system for their needs are awesome.
I'll be hitting him up to help with my future 9800x3d build next month

[@Superior85]

The first PC I ever bought was an OEM PC from Gateway back in 2009. It served its purpose for several years with its powerful Core 2 Quad CPU, and allowed me to make some upgrades (such as adding several PCIe cards like Wi-Fi and half height/single slot GPUs). It also had the ability to upgrade RAM and storage. Its biggest limitations were the small PSU (220w) and the fact it could only accept single slot half height GPUs.
This lead me to go down the DIY route ever since, so that I could configure things exactly to my liking. However, I did enjoy the all in one package deal that the first pre-built I ever bought offered...

[@gothamguy6463]

This video was a golden nugget of information!!!

[@hbdude155]

Braethorn vids top notch for prebuilts. SI definitely better cuz you can upgrade more easily down the road

[@KeepingItFishy]

Brae is a great guy 😊

[@jaylove5555]

Man building you own PC is so cool now. No jumpers, no IRC. And no RUclips to look it up.

[@RobertFixit]

Good collaboration!
RIP Dell XPS, when they used to use standard parts.

[@HiTechLoLife]

I've always wanted a Falcon Northwest tbh.

[@thesupremeginge]

Gordon was grandfathered in, but other than that, is a beard required to be a PCWorld guy?

[@pcworld]

😎

[@rurutuM]

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