i didn't bother putting down a phone number, so i didn't get a call, but they could always call the billing address i assume
Lanyap
Elite Member
- Dec 23, 2000
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<< I'm confused -- there's quite a bit of conflicting information going around here.
- I was told the board was likely OEM by the CSR I called.
- Steve0 was told that CDW sold only retail product.
- Some have been told that none will be shipped.
- Some have been told that it will take a long time for theirs to be shipped.
- One has been told that the cost is different.
- One has been told that 31 will ship.
- One has been told that it's discontinued.
Well? which is it? >>
It's normal to have conflicting information on big pricing mistakes like this. Don't sweat it. Just hang in there and hope you'll get one. The conflicts never seem to get resolved in situations like this.
My order status changed this evening from "Backordered" to "Item(s) have not yet shipped." Wonder what that means? (Don't mean nuthin' till they ship.)
Steve
Steve
<< My order status changed this evening from "Backordered" to "Item(s) have not yet shipped >>
same here. I was planning on building an Athlon XP system within the month, but if this deal holds up, I'll have to try one of the P4-1.6A rigs.
I called this afternoon to ask about the status of my order. I was told I was approx. #200 on the backorder list. The CSR said they were getting in another 600-700 boards and that I should have no problems getting one. As he scrolled down the list he mentioned seeing orders for 10, 33 and 100. It's people like this that ruin it for the others. Let's keep our fingers crossed as mine too went from "backordered" to "Not shipped yet" BTW - I ordered at approx. 10:30 AM PST
Golfreak
sorry i'm a little late on the reply.... the fact that toms hardware did the review on a 2.2 instead of a 1.6 is irrelevant. The DDR solution was able to overclock 400mhz better than the RDRAM version, (just like in this scenario.... 1.888 vs. 2.2 . Using RDRAM with the proc running at 400mhz slower than the DDR, it did just as well in most of them and better in the rest of them. I mean come on, would you rather have a P4 3.0ghz with SDRAM or a P4 2.2ghz with RDRAM??? I'd take a 2.2 with RDRAM anyday over a P4/ Sdram setup. Yes i know its not the same comparing sdram to ddr, but the concept is the same. Higher clock speed for bragging rights, or slower proc with better ram that beats it in all the benchmarks? All I'm saying is that clock speed isn't everything......
Think of it this way. You have a choice between a 500 horsepower V8 mustang that can do a 1/4 mile run in 13 seconds, or you can have a 350 horsepower V6 supercharged mustang that can do the 1/4 mile in 12 seconds... personally, i'd take the v6 with the supercharger. might not seem as cool as saying you have 500hp, but its faster. Thats just my opinion though so don't take it the wrong way.. i'm not trying to persuade you to go one route over another. no hard feelings
sorry i'm a little late on the reply.... the fact that toms hardware did the review on a 2.2 instead of a 1.6 is irrelevant. The DDR solution was able to overclock 400mhz better than the RDRAM version, (just like in this scenario.... 1.888 vs. 2.2 . Using RDRAM with the proc running at 400mhz slower than the DDR, it did just as well in most of them and better in the rest of them. I mean come on, would you rather have a P4 3.0ghz with SDRAM or a P4 2.2ghz with RDRAM??? I'd take a 2.2 with RDRAM anyday over a P4/ Sdram setup. Yes i know its not the same comparing sdram to ddr, but the concept is the same. Higher clock speed for bragging rights, or slower proc with better ram that beats it in all the benchmarks? All I'm saying is that clock speed isn't everything......
Think of it this way. You have a choice between a 500 horsepower V8 mustang that can do a 1/4 mile run in 13 seconds, or you can have a 350 horsepower V6 supercharged mustang that can do the 1/4 mile in 12 seconds... personally, i'd take the v6 with the supercharger. might not seem as cool as saying you have 500hp, but its faster. Thats just my opinion though so don't take it the wrong way.. i'm not trying to persuade you to go one route over another. no hard feelings
Ok, I guess in a week or so, all the "I hate CDW" people are gonna protest CDW cuz they didn't honor the pricing error?
Do all ferrangi's do this?
Do all ferrangi's do this?
Overnight, CDW sent me an e-mail confirmation which read, "CDW has received your order. Following is the address to which your order will be shipped and a list of the items in your order. Please take a moment to review it for accuracy and completeness." My order status at the CDW web site is still, "Item(s) have not yet shipped."
It seems like we are moving towards successful order completion here.
Steve
It seems like we are moving towards successful order completion here.
Steve
Gigolo, lets put it this way.
We're comparing guaranteed 2.2 DDR vs guaranteed 1.88 Rambus.
If you break it down PORPORTIONALLY, 3.0 DDR vs 2.6 rambus is the same as 2.2 DDR vs 1.88 Rambus(do the math, its about the sme)
From Tom's test, 3.0 DDR vs 2.6 Rambus, its about equal as one was faster than the other and vice versa in the benchmarks.
So now that we can assume that 2.2 DDR run about the same as 1.88 rambus, lets look at other factors.
1) the DDR solutions is easily cheaper.
2) Most people here already have DDR rams laying around as oppose to Rambus.
3) In Tom's test, he was saying how Rambus supports are very shakey in the future.
4) And this is the best one. Chances are with DDR, you can probably hit 2.4 - 2.7 with the 1.6A. Can you go beyond 1.88 with rambus ??
Probably not because as Tom said, the 850i chipset have trouble going beyond the the ~115 fsb.
So there again, its obvious which solution is better if you're going to buy the 1.6A
We're comparing guaranteed 2.2 DDR vs guaranteed 1.88 Rambus.
If you break it down PORPORTIONALLY, 3.0 DDR vs 2.6 rambus is the same as 2.2 DDR vs 1.88 Rambus(do the math, its about the sme)
From Tom's test, 3.0 DDR vs 2.6 Rambus, its about equal as one was faster than the other and vice versa in the benchmarks.
So now that we can assume that 2.2 DDR run about the same as 1.88 rambus, lets look at other factors.
1) the DDR solutions is easily cheaper.
2) Most people here already have DDR rams laying around as oppose to Rambus.
3) In Tom's test, he was saying how Rambus supports are very shakey in the future.
4) And this is the best one. Chances are with DDR, you can probably hit 2.4 - 2.7 with the 1.6A. Can you go beyond 1.88 with rambus ??
Probably not because as Tom said, the 850i chipset have trouble going beyond the the ~115 fsb.
So there again, its obvious which solution is better if you're going to buy the 1.6A
kevman
Diamond Member
- Apr 20, 2001
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<< Overnight, CDW sent me an e-mail confirmation which read, "CDW has received your order. Following is the address to which your order will be shipped and a list of the items in your order. Please take a moment to review it for accuracy and completeness." My order status at the CDW web site is still, "Item(s) have not yet shipped."
It seems like we are moving towards successful order completion here.
Steve >>
Ditto here man, I'm, very hopeful that we're gonna get this board. I have not ordered the CPU yet just in case though. I have to say so long to the AMD setup I was thinking of getting and hopefully hello Northwood.
The specs for the Board make no mention of IDE, is it that standard ATA100? doesnt' really matter to mbe as I've got an ATA 133 add on card.
Are they sending rejection emails? I haven't recieved a call or email and I ordered late in this deal lifecycle.
I too got the confirmation email over night, and I just got this email confirming a pricing error and offering methe board at $159.99:
On this order, our system displayed an incorrect price. The revised price
is listed at $206.57, but I am authorized because of the mistake to offer
you the product at $159.99. I was notified of the error this morning.
Please advise me if you would still prefer me to complete this order.
Sincerely,
Matt Lloyd
Account Manager
CDW Computer Centers
CDW is a Fortune 500 Company!
Direct Line: 866-302-0954
Fax: 312-705-7540
Oh well, looks like I'll have to order it from Mwave or Newegg
On this order, our system displayed an incorrect price. The revised price
is listed at $206.57, but I am authorized because of the mistake to offer
you the product at $159.99. I was notified of the error this morning.
Please advise me if you would still prefer me to complete this order.
Sincerely,
Matt Lloyd
Account Manager
CDW Computer Centers
CDW is a Fortune 500 Company!
Direct Line: 866-302-0954
Fax: 312-705-7540
Oh well, looks like I'll have to order it from Mwave or Newegg
I too received the email confirmation last night. I just got a call from Steve telling me that
the board was discontinued and was offered the $159 one, the difference being the
more expensive one has onboard LAN. For twice the price I can have LAN:disgust:
I told him to leave my order stand, just in case.
He also told me that $159 was cost, that retail was over $200.
Being a veteren of the Buy.com monitor fiasco, I have to say that at least they
are calling people right away about the problem.
Does anyone know of another MB at a reasonable price (under $100) that would
do a good job of OC'ing the 1.6A? I don't care about raid.
EDIT:
Just got this email. The part description says NO LAN
<< David,
Here is a quote for the replacement motherboard. I will lea
ve your original order in the system in case we can get more
at that price. If you have any questions give me a call di
rect at 866-288-8472.
Thanks and sorry about the confusion,
Dave Stewart
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This e-mail best viewed in a fixed font such as Courier.
DAVID MATHIA
Thank you for considering CDW for your computing needs. Following are
the details of your quote.
Quote Date: 2/05/2002
Quote Number: GE12711
P.O. Number: 020205 QUOTE
Payment Terms: Request Terms
Shipped Via: UPS Ground
================================================================================
QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION/MFG. PART NUMBER UNIT PRICE EXT. PRICE
1 355877 ASUS P4 INTEL 845D; PCI AUDIO NO LAN 156.00 156.00
ASU-P4B266-PA
Subtotal 156.00
Sales Tax .00
Freight 5.49
Total 161.49
>>
the board was discontinued and was offered the $159 one, the difference being the
more expensive one has onboard LAN. For twice the price I can have LAN:disgust:
I told him to leave my order stand, just in case.
He also told me that $159 was cost, that retail was over $200.
Being a veteren of the Buy.com monitor fiasco, I have to say that at least they
are calling people right away about the problem.
Does anyone know of another MB at a reasonable price (under $100) that would
do a good job of OC'ing the 1.6A? I don't care about raid.
EDIT:
Just got this email. The part description says NO LAN
<< David,
Here is a quote for the replacement motherboard. I will lea
ve your original order in the system in case we can get more
at that price. If you have any questions give me a call di
rect at 866-288-8472.
Thanks and sorry about the confusion,
Dave Stewart
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This e-mail best viewed in a fixed font such as Courier.
DAVID MATHIA
Thank you for considering CDW for your computing needs. Following are
the details of your quote.
Quote Date: 2/05/2002
Quote Number: GE12711
P.O. Number: 020205 QUOTE
Payment Terms: Request Terms
Shipped Via: UPS Ground
================================================================================
QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION/MFG. PART NUMBER UNIT PRICE EXT. PRICE
1 355877 ASUS P4 INTEL 845D; PCI AUDIO NO LAN 156.00 156.00
ASU-P4B266-PA
Subtotal 156.00
Sales Tax .00
Freight 5.49
Total 161.49
>>
kevman
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- Apr 20, 2001
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I got the following email today:
Kevin,
That part has now been discontiued and replaced
by CDW part number 355877 which is $206.00.
Do you want me to order the replacement..??
And to that I replied:
Wait a minute? You?re gonna charge me $206 for a part that I ordered that only cost me $80? What?s the deal with the price? Why can?t you give me the replacement for the same price?
They CANNOT just change the price on that, that's BULLSH*T!!!!
EDIT & RANT: Godamn mother****ers canceled my ****ing order!!!! I HATE CDW !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HOPE THEIR COMPANY GOES DOWN THE TOILET!!!!!!!
Kevin,
That part has now been discontiued and replaced
by CDW part number 355877 which is $206.00.
Do you want me to order the replacement..??
And to that I replied:
Wait a minute? You?re gonna charge me $206 for a part that I ordered that only cost me $80? What?s the deal with the price? Why can?t you give me the replacement for the same price?
They CANNOT just change the price on that, that's BULLSH*T!!!!
EDIT & RANT: Godamn mother****ers canceled my ****ing order!!!! I HATE CDW !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HOPE THEIR COMPANY GOES DOWN THE TOILET!!!!!!!
Where do you guys think CPU prices are heading? If I didn't have any real plans for one of these 1.6's for several months, is there any real reason to jump on this deal?
thanks
thanks
Pliablemoose
Lifer
- Oct 11, 1999
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Got this this morning, seems like they're going to fill some orders & cancel others:
CDW has received your order. Following is the address to which your order will be shipped and a list of the items in your order. Please take a moment to review it for accuracy and completeness.
Order Number:
P.O. Number: WEB
Payment Terms: Master Card / VISA
Shipped Via: UPS Ground
================================================================================
QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION/MFG. PART NUMBER UNIT PRICE EXT. PRICE
1 363021 ASUS ATX MBD P4 845 DDR S478 6PCI 4X 79.37 79.37
ASU-P4B266PAW/USB2.
Subtotal 79.37
Sales Tax .00
Freight 12.03
Total 91.40
There are 9 vendors listing this board on pricewatch for between $111 & $120 + shipping
CDW has received your order. Following is the address to which your order will be shipped and a list of the items in your order. Please take a moment to review it for accuracy and completeness.
Order Number:
P.O. Number: WEB
Payment Terms: Master Card / VISA
Shipped Via: UPS Ground
================================================================================
QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION/MFG. PART NUMBER UNIT PRICE EXT. PRICE
1 363021 ASUS ATX MBD P4 845 DDR S478 6PCI 4X 79.37 79.37
ASU-P4B266PAW/USB2.
Subtotal 79.37
Sales Tax .00
Freight 12.03
Total 91.40
There are 9 vendors listing this board on pricewatch for between $111 & $120 + shipping
AHHHHH!!!! Horrible News!!!
I too got the same email last night similar to steve0
then this morning or should i say 5 minutes ago, CDW called me and told me they had discontinued it and the replacement was the $200 mobo.
Oh well...good luck to the rest of you
At least they had the decency to call and tell me!
I too got the same email last night similar to steve0
then this morning or should i say 5 minutes ago, CDW called me and told me they had discontinued it and the replacement was the $200 mobo.
Oh well...good luck to the rest of you
At least they had the decency to call and tell me!
kevman
Diamond Member
- Apr 20, 2001
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<< Got this this morning, seems like they're going to fill some orders & cancel others:
CDW has received your order. Following is the address to which your order will be shipped and a list of the items in your order. Please take a moment to review it for accuracy and completeness.
Order Number:
P.O. Number: WEB
Payment Terms: Master Card / VISA
Shipped Via: UPS Ground
================================================================================
QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION/MFG. PART NUMBER UNIT PRICE EXT. PRICE
1 363021 ASUS ATX MBD P4 845 DDR S478 6PCI 4X 79.37 79.37
ASU-P4B266PAW/USB2.
Subtotal 79.37
Sales Tax .00
Freight 12.03
Total 91.40 >>
Got the same email this morning, and then it got canceled later today. Good luck, but I wouldn't get my hopes up that high.
<< Got this this morning, seems like they're going to fill some orders & cancel others:
CDW has received your order. Following is the address to which your order will be shipped and a list of the items in your order. Please take a moment to review it for accuracy and completeness.
Order Number:
P.O. Number: WEB
Payment Terms: Master Card / VISA
Shipped Via: UPS Ground
================================================================================
QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION/MFG. PART NUMBER UNIT PRICE EXT. PRICE
1 363021 ASUS ATX MBD P4 845 DDR S478 6PCI 4X 79.37 79.37
ASU-P4B266PAW/USB2.
Subtotal 79.37
Sales Tax .00
Freight 12.03
Total 91.40 >>
I got that too at 1am. But I also got another email at 6am this morning.
Thanks for your recent web order for the Asus motherboard. Unfornately
the price listed on the web site was incorrect. The actual cost
is $206. They had the wrong part number on our
web site the actual part number is 355877.
I apologize about the confusion. Please give me a call
later today and we can take care of this order.
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