What Is A Tray Processor?

What Is A Tray Processor?

A tray processor (also known as an OEM processor) is sold in bulk to system integrators or manufacturers that use the processors in systems manufactured by Dell, Lenovo, Asus. It lacks retail packaging and extras like a cooler. To keep costs lower, it comes with a shorter warranty. As a result of this, manufactures are able to offer competitive prices on tray processors due to the large volumes that they are sold in.

What Are The Differences Between A Tray And Retail Processor?

A tray processor and a boxed retail processor mainly differ in packaging and warranty. A boxed retail processor is sold individually, comes in branded packaging, and typically includes a cooling fan for selected models. It also comes with a full three-year manufacturer warranty which is reflected in the price.