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Originally posted by: Nole7
Any idea when these will be available?
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Not quite sure yet - as assiestilgar mentioned, official release date is the 20th, but that doesn't mean they will filter down into the retail channel yet. We've got a bunch of these on order directly with Intel, and are first in line at one of their top distributors, so we're shooting to have them as quickly as possible. No definite idea when, exactly, that will be though.
 
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nefariouscaine

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mmm- I love x9 multi processors

I'm in for one - I've only seemed to be able to find a ton of relinks to the same review on this processor, anyone find anymore
 
ghost recon88

ghost recon88

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Originally posted by: stabbaaar
The cheapest e8400 I found was by google shopping.
$196 with free ground shipping for OEM - http://www.compsource.com/ttec...0PJ0806M&vid=211&src=F
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That site is a bit shaddy. I was looking at them too at first, but then was like "eh I'd rather spend a tad bit more, get a retail, and buy it from a seller I can trust". Plus TankGuys is in my same state so I'll probably get mine the day after they ship it :D

 
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Wow, I remember when Conroes had cost more than that...wait a minute

It still is more expensive!!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115003

What's up with that????

The E8400 is also only $10 more than the E6750 on newegg...hmmm these are REALLY well priced.

When can we expect a price drop on Conroe and Allendale processors??

Isn't the E8400 supposed to retail for $183?

Will we not see an Allendale price drop till the Wolfdale 3M comes out?
 
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The E8400 will be sold to OEM distributers for $186 a chip, and thats in quanities of 1000. Therefore an OEM chip will cost more than that due to the reseller having to make some profit on it. Most OEMs of this chip are going for $196-205. Hence why this retail @ $210 is an awesome price!
 
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I see, thanks for letting me know.

I like how Newegg is selling their E6850s "On Sale" for $272
 
ghost recon88

ghost recon88

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Well their price dropped from $216 to $210, so odds are good its not gonna go up on you. If anything it would go down again.
 
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hans007

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why would anyone pre-order a processor for a $25 markup...

i mean haven't we learned that these chips usually fall ot their 1000 unit price within a week or 2. i guess $25 isnt thta much though, but i can hardly consider this a "deal"
 
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I've been out of the processor news for a while, I currently have a E6420 clocked at 3GHz. Aside from the obvious no need to OC if it comes at 3GHz, is there any underlying reason I should upgrade to the 8500?
 
ghost recon88

ghost recon88

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Originally posted by: hans007
why would anyone pre-order a processor for a $25 markup...

i mean haven't we learned that these chips usually fall ot their 1000 unit price within a week or 2. i guess $25 isnt thta much though, but i can hardly consider this a "deal"
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You read the posts above? That $186 pricemark you see is for OEM units, and thats how much the OEM distributors are getting them for. Then the OEM distributors mark them up a tad in order to make a profit. So $25 above what OEM distributors are paying OEM chips, for a retail CPU, is quite a good deal.
 
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goobee

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Originally posted by: hans007
why would anyone pre-order a processor for a $25 markup...

i mean haven't we learned that these chips usually fall ot their 1000 unit price within a week or 2. i guess $25 isnt thta much though, but i can hardly consider this a "deal"
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It's always a bit more expensive for early adopters. However, in the case of OEM vs. Retail, I'll always get Retail (not for the useless HSF) for the better warranty. Some perceive that Retail units may be better quality than OEM but YMMV on that notion.

 
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hans007

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Originally posted by: ghost recon88
Originally posted by: hans007
why would anyone pre-order a processor for a $25 markup...

i mean haven't we learned that these chips usually fall ot their 1000 unit price within a week or 2. i guess $25 isnt thta much though, but i can hardly consider this a "deal"
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You read the posts above? That $186 pricemark you see is for OEM units, and thats how much the OEM distributors are getting them for. Then the OEM distributors mark them up a tad in order to make a profit. So $25 above what OEM distributors are paying OEM chips, for a retail CPU, is quite a good deal.
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not really...
even when the q6600's last price drop happened, retail box prices quickly settled at the oem tray unit price.


the q6600 retail's tray price right now is supposed to be $266 as of last july (and has not been officially cut since).

its been $270-275 or so at many stores for a while for retail. $25 does not a heatsink make, and there isnt ever really much of a markup once the early adopter 2-3 weeks is over. the retail heatsink is probably worth $8. its not worth $25.
 
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chizow

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Originally posted by: goobee
Originally posted by: hans007
why would anyone pre-order a processor for a $25 markup...

i mean haven't we learned that these chips usually fall ot their 1000 unit price within a week or 2. i guess $25 isnt thta much though, but i can hardly consider this a "deal"
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It's always a bit more expensive for early adopters. However, in the case of OEM vs. Retail, I'll always get Retail (not for the useless HSF) for the better warranty. Some perceive that Retail units may be better quality than OEM but YMMV on that notion.
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Ya warranty is a good reason for the extra price, although I've never had a CPU die on me.

But back when I did buy OEM a lot with AMD chips, it was because there was often a very big difference in price. Also, OEM trays tended to be the latest "hot stepping" since they were essentially purchased on a JIT basis. Get chips, sell em or put em in a system.

Nowadays, I prefer to go retail since Intel chips tell you exactly what you have on the box, reducing the risk of getting an older stepping/production date if you hand pick your CPU or order from sites that specify stepping/batch dates.
 
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Originally posted by: Earfoam
I don't see any hotness in this deal. Froogle shows it cheaper at multiple places. Good advertising for the Tankguys though...

here too: http://www.directron.com/bx80570e8400a.html
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Well in case you didn't know, their pre-orders are sold out...
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Well in case you didn't know, the price ain't all that hot. These new cpu's will be plentiful for around the same price or lower than Tankguys. This is the HOT DEALS forum correct? It simply AIN'T hot.

 
ghost recon88

ghost recon88

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Ok then, no one is making you buy one. But just watch when they pull an 8800GT move, and get jacked up fairly high above retail.
 
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