Why are P-III 800's and 850's selling so high on ebay

[sandbasser]

I've been contemplating upgrading an old BH6 based computer with a new faster CPU. The mobo will support up to an 850 (100 fsb) - Slot 1. I've been checking on eBay and it seems like the prices they are selling for (even used ones) are outrageous. I can buy an new mobo and P4 2G or higher for only a few bucks more.

Anybody have any idea why these older CPUs are still to pricey???

Thanks,

 

[Lizardman]

nope

But i do see what you mean 50$ is pretty high considering a amd 1700+ costs less than that.

I guess people just want to keep their old sets and just want a slightly faster chip.

 

[oldfart]

They are pricy because most people think that is the fastest CPU that will go in a slot1 mobo. Multipliers are locked. If it supports an 800 MHz CuMine, a 1 GHz will also work. You want a fast CPU for your BH6? Use a Slot-T Slocket ($20) and a 1.4 GHz Tualatin Celeron ($60).

 

[Soulkeeper]

i agree with oldfart
tualatins rock

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

Originally posted by: Soulkeeper
i agree with oldfart
tualatins rock

i agree with both of them

 

[Wiz]

I sold my P3 1000 slot 1 on Ebay for $187.50 - turned out to be a guy not too far from me who bought it.
I only paid about $112 for it