Deal:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz Processor $209 at Dell Business
Dell Business has the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz Processor 1333MHz FSB for $310 - 25% code 1?637GQQ$Z5Q16 [Exp 4/17] - 10% off with coupon code WNL1B1$R1W0P16 [Exp 4/23] = $209 shipped. The chip uses 45nm process technology. Retail boxed with heatsink and fan. [Compare]| ZipZoomFly Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz 8MB LGA1156 Processor $175  Discuss (2) |
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#1
suprasian142 - Posted 7:28 pm PDT 04/17/09 (52 Posts)
coding error. Ben meant e8400 on the second one.
#2
tmanenator - Posted 7:37 pm PDT 04/17/09 (128 Posts)
Good Price.
#3
baconmeister - Posted 7:45 pm PDT 04/17/09 (667 Posts)
too bad EVGA fucked up on my 680i.. it won't take yorkfields.
#4
ZooB - Posted 9:25 pm PDT 04/17/09 (11 Posts)
Oh yea baby!!! Now I need a worthwhile mobo at a decent price.
Sub-total $209.24
Shipping & Handling $5.99
Shipping & Handling Discount -$5.99
Tax* $18.31
Total Price1 $227.55
Sub-total $209.24
Shipping & Handling $5.99
Shipping & Handling Discount -$5.99
Tax* $18.31
Total Price1 $227.55
#5
darylzero - Posted 9:31 pm PDT 04/17/09 (66 Posts)
oh yeah quad core!! when there is like 2 apps that take advantage of more than one core yeah!!
#6
tmalmo - Posted 10:04 pm PDT 04/17/09 (122 Posts)
I'm in! I've been waiting for this to drop to near $200 and finally can start my next build. If you build it... the apps will come. Thanks Ben.
#7
Vic_Romano - Posted 4:53 am PDT 04/18/09 (790 Posts)
A reviewer from newegg who I agree with. Just an opinion:
If you have a single or dual core lga775 chip and my motherboard can support this chip, it is definitely a worthwhile upgrade as opposed to a full i7 conversion. The comparatively small performance difference is not worth the extra hundreds to most people, and those who care are likely not even spending the time to look at this because they already know that they want to burn the extra dollars.
If you have an old computer and are looking to build a new system from scratch, you should definitely go i7. Basically, you'll have to buy an expensive motherboard and some higher than average priced ram... But you will be using the new standard Intel platform, will have better performance and will be using DDR3 ram; also a new standard. It's worth the extra dough in this situation.
If you have a single or dual core lga775 chip and my motherboard can support this chip, it is definitely a worthwhile upgrade as opposed to a full i7 conversion. The comparatively small performance difference is not worth the extra hundreds to most people, and those who care are likely not even spending the time to look at this because they already know that they want to burn the extra dollars.
If you have an old computer and are looking to build a new system from scratch, you should definitely go i7. Basically, you'll have to buy an expensive motherboard and some higher than average priced ram... But you will be using the new standard Intel platform, will have better performance and will be using DDR3 ram; also a new standard. It's worth the extra dough in this situation.
#8
sguy2130 - Posted 7:19 am PDT 04/18/09 (519 Posts)
#5 is happy with his Pentium 4.
#9
angeltech - Posted 10:51 am PDT 04/18/09 (11 Posts)
It says expired but both codes still work as of 4/18. Bought it for $223.36 total.
#10
USMC20090105 - Posted 7:24 am PDT 04/19/09 (303 Posts)
wow great deal
#11
nfs3freak - Posted 4:42 pm PDT 04/20/09 (40 Posts)
dang. same, my mobo can't take these. man, when I bought my cpu it was about the same price, but it's a core 2 duo at 2.6 ghz only. gotta upgrade soon.
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