Core i5 750 ~$175 shipped

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http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=I5-750BOX

Intel Core i5 750 retail box
$199.99
FREE shipping
-$10 Bing cashback (or $9.25 if after coupon)
-$15 coupon code PUMPKIN15 exp.10/22
-$2 credit card cashback (I use Discover)

=$173

Coupon code is single use so if you used it on other stuff... This is great for those who don't live near a Micro Center.

Comparison shopping:

Micro Center $149.99 plus tax, making it cheaper but you have to live near one.
http://www.microcenter.com/sin...tml?product_id=0317379

Newegg is $199.99 with free shipping, but only around 2% cashback and no coupons.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115215

 

[spinejam]

nice, tx! :thumbsup:

 

[bamacre]

That code works on anything priced $100 or more. Nice find.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

good for those without an MC nearby.

 

[videopho]

How is this core for my next heavy duty gaming machine build?

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

not bad for a gaming system. just really good bang for the buck @ $150.
the i7 860/920 is better, obviously, but it will cost you.

 

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Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo
good for those without an MC nearby.

Exactly what I said in the OP. 😉

 

[cubeless]

Originally posted by: videopho
How is this core for my next heavy duty gaming machine build?

anand did a review and, for just regular use and gaming, say it's the shiz... the turbo mode seems to work better than the 920... and u can settle for 4gb of mem and get the full performance...