Intel E8400 at Egg for $189.99

[kVaSSaSSiN]

LINKY

I should wait, but ....
might bite
...

 

[Zap]

I believe this is going to be "regular" price for a while, just as the E6750 was at this price for a long time. I could be wrong though.

 

[ghost recon88]

Yep, that's gonna be its normal price for a while. It'll probably go OOS pretty quick with people thinking its a hot price, but then once it comes back in-stock, sales will probably slow down a little on them.

 

[Tim]

I remember grabbing my e8400 about a week after they were released @ microcenter for 189.00.

 

[Baked]

Hmmm... should I buy it to upgrade my E6400? Tempting.

 

[killster1]

Originally posted by: Baked
Hmmm... should I buy it to upgrade my E6400? Tempting.

what do you do on your pc? what gfx you gots already? the cpu's only going to get better and cheaper so might as well wait unless your tasks are taking along time now.. i dont mind waiting 20 mins to encode on my e6400's @ 3ghz

 

[Baked]

System spec is in my sig. I don't know, maybe I should just save my money, really no point in wasting more money on a system I don't even use.

 

[lebe0024]

Originally posted by: Baked
System spec is in my sig. I don't know, maybe I should just save my money, really no point in wasting more money on a system I don't even use.

Your better off buying a new video card. I have a 8800GT paired with a Athlon X2 3800+ OC'd to 2.4GHz, so I'm looking to upgrade to this chip pretty soon, as my CPU is slowing me down.

 

[Baked]

What? I don't need a new video card, I don't even play games on my PC.

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: Baked
What? I don't need a new video card, I don't even play games on my PC.

So do not buy it then.
If you do buy it, then give it to charity.
Just kidding.
Why would you want it then?
Just a bragging right?

 

[AAjax]

Originally posted by: Baked
What? I don't need a new video card, I don't even play games on my PC.

Im in the same boat, I havent gamed in years. My 7600gt will prob be in my rig for another 2 years.
I was thinking of replacing my e4300 with this chip, but really dont need it. So Ill just buy more storage, I definately need that.

 

[Baked]

Here's the thing. I have two system right now, one has Vista Ultimate 64 on it, the other has XP Pro. I took the CPU from the Vista system and put it in the XP Pro system. So was thinking about getting another CPU so I have 2 systems running.

 

[imported_BS]

Dont see the point of a higher end CPU if your not gaming or doing some high end video encoding.

 

[crimson117]

Now $199 with free 3-day shipping.

 

[Bozo Galora]

with the better availability of the e8400, i dont think $189 or $199 is worth posting as a hot deal anymore
actually (at the egg), the 9.5 multi e8500 @$274 boxed shipped is a good deal - never seen it lower
in a no tax situation, even better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115036

 

[RamIt]

$179 plus $6.10 shipped at least for me.

 

[lebe0024]

Originally posted by: Bozo Galora
with the better availability of the e8400, i dont think $189 or $199 is worth posting as a hot deal anymore
actually (at the egg), the 9.5 multi e8500 @$274 boxed shipped is a good deal - never seen it lower
in a no tax situation, even better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115036

I guess, if you're looking for that exact processor because you're looking for a teeny weeny bit bigger overclock because of it's 0.5 higher multiplier than the E8400. But honestly, is it really worth another $100? The E8500 (and all E8000 other than the E8400) is just not a good deal anyway you look at it at current prices.

 

[Genx87]

I cant handle this A64 in my wifes computer anymore. I am debating if I should get the E4500 or an E8200 or 8400. The thing is I plan to build a new machine from the ground up this Fall\Winter. I currently have an 8800GTS 640 in her machine from my old game box. Should I push it with an E8xxx or just get by for 6-8 months with an E4500?

 

[tbogstad]

Originally posted by: RamIt
$179 plus $6.10 shipped at least for me.

looks good, but who the heck is moogr????

 

[ghost recon88]

Originally posted by: tbogstad

Originally posted by: RamIt
$179 plus $6.10 shipped at least for me.

looks good, but who the heck is moogr????

A pretty respectable and honest new company. I've had several friends buy CPUs from them with no problem.

 

[deepinya]

Until the e7200 drops to 120 shipped, nothing beats the value of an e8400 right now.

Im so tempted but I need a video card first. CPU will be the last piece of the puzzle since prices are a roller coaster ride.