Q9550 for $560 @ Egg

[OCGuy]

I have been resisting the jump to quad-core, because I like my high clocked dual. But I think this chip would be the sweet spot for me....


Any idea what this thing is supposed to drop to due to Q9450 EOL? This is one sexy beast, but $560????

 

[Chronoshock]

Scheduled to hit 317, but limited supply will probably mean it'll hover above that for a while

 

[myocardia]

It will drop in price whenever Intel releases the Q9650, sometime in the third quarter, IIRC.

 

[WT]

Patiently .... waiting ....

The Q9450 was my intended target, but with its impending EOL, I've decided the 9550 is the chip for me. I agree with Chrono that it will not sell at retail, so between that and a video card decision/wait on cards I am going to end up building my 'summer' rig in the fall.

 

[VirtualLarry]

what's the multi on the Q9550 again?

 

[HOOfan 1]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
what's the multi on the Q9550 again?

8.5

Isn't Intel supposed to be ramping up 45nm production in Q3 also?

 

[semisonic9]

July 22nd for the price drop. Likely to coincide with the new chip rollout, but that's not confirmed.

~S

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: HOOfan 1

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
what's the multi on the Q9550 again?

8.5

Isn't Intel supposed to be ramping up 45nm production in Q3 also?

i think its all geared to neha and enterprise.
The enterprise side gets all the nicer and fun stuff first.

And that craptasic multi makes me want to cry.