Howdy!

"Phil Pease" wrote in message
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Does a heatsink, cpu fan, thermal paste come with a retail cpu (AMD 2500+)
or do I need to buy these items?

Yes, with the retail "Processor in a Box" package.

And if it's not in the package, then it's not a retail CPU.


Do cables to connect a retail motherboard (Aopen AK79D) to various
connectors come with the motherboard or do I need to buy these items?

If purchased as new, boxed, yes. If used or bulk, ask who you're
buying this from.


Is a floppy drive necessary?

I'd say so for maintenance. But, really, it's not necessary for
EVERYONE.

RwP