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    Difference between OEM and QS

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KillerBunny, Mar 20, 2011.

  1. KillerBunny

    KillerBunny Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys, I'm new to all this and pretty nooby. Anyways, whats the difference between OEM and QS and ES (i think?) on gpus and cpus?

    Thanks
     
    KillerBunny, Mar 20, 2011
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  2. waleed786

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    ES in engineering sample. They're basically test models that weren't released to the public. Like prototypes/betas. They usually come a lot cheaper but may have bugs since they're not finished products.

    As far as I know, OEM ones just mean the ones are designed to be sold through a manufacturer in a computer, not directly to the consumer.

    I have no idea about QS
     
    waleed786, Mar 20, 2011
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think QS is essentially the same as ES.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 20, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime, Mar 20, 2011
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