q9300 sighting

[waffleironhead]

TG 299.99+shipping(12.49 for me)

45nm quad core yorkfield. 2.5ghz.

buy.com $317.99 free shiping OOS

 

[AmberClad]

That is quite the price markup, especially for a bare chip.

 

[waffleironhead]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
That is quite the price markup, especially for a bare chip.

Isnt this a direct replacement for the q6600 which was at that same price point for quite awhile?

Core 2 Quad Q6600 - 2.40 GHz (2x4 MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB)
Core 2 Quad Q9300 - 2.5 GHz (2x3 MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB)

slight core bump, but reduced cache.

 

[AmberClad]

E8400 = $200-$250
vs
E6600 = $230 (current pricing)

Q9300 = $299 before S&H
vs
Q6600 = $200-$240 (current pricing)

So, yes, I do consider it a bit of a markup, especially considering Intel's pricing for the Q9300 ($266).

 

[waffleironhead]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
E8400 = $200-$250
vs
E6600 = $230 (current pricing)

Q9300 = $299 before S&H
vs
Q6600 = $200-$240 (current pricing)

So, yes, I do consider it a bit of a markup, especially considering Intel's pricing for the Q9300 ($266).

Gotcha, you think a $33 markup over the 1000 unit price is high. I guess this is typical of first day on the market pricing and things will settle down in a bit.

 

[AmberClad]

I guess I've been spoiled by the MicroCenter firesale prices lately .

Edit: I just noticed that Buy.com's price is even more outrageous ($317.99!) :|.

 

[bka4u2c]

So temping!! Just check MSI website for support and it has the M1 and C1 stepping as under testing although the C0 stepping is supported. Maybe I'll wait for 9450 to show up, would be curious to see how this would OC though.

 

[BigMoosey74]

uhhh...I know. x-bit got their Q9300 up to 3.5. I would say that shows some promise for the rest of them.

 

[taltamir]

isn't it more of a case of a mark down on old obsolete hardware to get rid of stock before it devalues too much? The price intel sells to stores stayed the same.

 

[bka4u2c]

Couldn't resist, pulled the trigger. Should be here Monday. Oh dear, what will I tell the wife.

 

[BigMoosey74]

Hahaha that is too funny. Do you want to sell your E8400 to me? That would make the wife far less angry if you can make some money back.... Plus it would make mine less angry as well for buying a used one. Win win.

 

[Idontcare]

Originally posted by: waffleironhead

Originally posted by: AmberClad
E8400 = $200-$250
vs
E6600 = $230 (current pricing)

Q9300 = $299 before S&H
vs
Q6600 = $200-$240 (current pricing)

So, yes, I do consider it a bit of a markup, especially considering Intel's pricing for the Q9300 ($266).

Gotcha, you think a $33 markup over the 1000 unit price is high. I guess this is typical of first day on the market pricing and things will settle down in a bit.

Actually it is a rather pitiful mark-up. Who wants the business model where you pay $266 for 1000 units and if you try and re-sell them for $33 gross profit (not including overhead costs of your business, employees, lights, etc) then people label you as a price gouger?

That has got to be one of the suckiest business models to get into. I'd rather sell you stuff thru walmart where at least no one gets irritated by paying 30-40% markup at the register.

 

[waffleironhead]

Originally posted by: Idontcare


Actually it is a rather pitiful mark-up. Who wants the business model where you pay $266 for 1000 units and if you try and re-sell them for $33 gross profit (not including overhead costs of your business, employees, lights, etc) then people label you as a price gouger?

That has got to be one of the suckiest business models to get into. I'd rather sell you stuff thru walmart where at least no one gets irritated by paying 30-40% markup at the register.

I dont see how they survive on such small margins. When I worked in retail we usually doubled cost and still had a hard time making profit.

 

[BigMoosey74]

E-tailers don't have the costs of staffing and paying for hundreds of buildings like Best Buy type places to. They end up making profits much easier so they can sell for less.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
I guess I've been spoiled by the MicroCenter firesale prices lately .

Edit: I just noticed that Buy.com's price is even more outrageous ($317.99!) :|.

Yeah, I'm hoping for q9450 firesale at microcenter whenever it becomes available. It's close to me, so I can pick it up locally without paying for shipping and have it the same day, although I will have to pay tax.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
I guess I've been spoiled by the MicroCenter firesale prices lately .

Edit: I just noticed that Buy.com's price is even more outrageous ($317.99!) :|.

amber now do you see why i just passed go, and went straight to QX9650. The people who did it b4 me were smart. :[

Just think of the price on the Q9550. Not to mention how bad its overclock will be limited by that 8.5x multi.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed

Originally posted by: AmberClad
I guess I've been spoiled by the MicroCenter firesale prices lately .

Edit: I just noticed that Buy.com's price is even more outrageous ($317.99!) :|.

Yeah, I'm hoping for q9450 firesale at microcenter whenever it becomes available. It's close to me, so I can pick it up locally without paying for shipping and have it the same day, although I will have to pay tax.

I'm still hoping they pull off another stunt like when they released the E8400 at an awesome $189...only with a Q9450 for ~$299