Intel price cuts in April - Worth the wait?

[mazeroth]

I was going to move my current rig (in sig) down to the basement for my theater HTPC and build a new computer for myself. However, after hearing about the price cuts from Intel in April (22nd, right?) I'm not sure if I should wait or not. Do you guys know how drastic these cuts are going to be? Also, I remember reading about a new chip from Intel coming out soon. Any info on this and should I wait for it? I used to have time to read these forums but the last three weeks at work have been the worst. A 9.5 hour shift today was a miracle!

Thanks!

 

[Zap]

Drastic price cut? IMO yes. New CPUs? Yes. What is your CPU budget?

We're talking about stuff like paying the same amount for a 2MB cache chip and getting a 4MB cache version. We're talking $100 less on the E6600, and a few hundred less on the E6700. Quad core for cheap too.

 

[Micah]

I'm wondering the same thing. I'm planning on grabbing an e4300 once they drop to $133, which I heard is part of the scheduled drop. My HTPC just died on me, though, so it's going to be tough to wait.

 

[Hajpoj]

E4300 is going to drop to $113, the E4400 @ 2.0GHZ will be $133

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Micah
My HTPC just died on me, though, so it's going to be tough to wait.

You can always build with the CPU in mind, but then buy a Celeron for temporary use. Some places have them under $40 even, which is more than the price cut (plus can always sell it off).