AMD FX 8120 8-Core AM3 Processor $180 at Tiger Direct

Still over price by $15, come on AMD just $11 or 5.5% since January? I'm thinking we could be getting more like another 6.5% ~13% on this by now!

the iintel 7 s only 20 more and that prce should drop as intel brngs out new cpus in may

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+FX-8120+Eight-Core

Where do you ever a see a 2600K for $200?

I just got a 2600k and it is awesome compared to X4/X6 PH II, Im sure a 2500k can be had for $200. you will get a better value with 2500k than this. If you can live with second best its fine and commit to this if not spend the money for an SB CPU.

Well a if you can swing a 2500K ($210) you probably need a mobo... the only decently optioned ones are Z68 (what you want if you got a 2500K) and in ATX form factor those start about $100; so you’re at $310.

Now sure you can do a Micro Center deals, good Z68 mobos can be had with the 2500K (In Store Only)for $230-255. Although AMD deals at M-C are almost as lucrative. Like the FX-8120 and the Gigabyte GA 970 AUD3 that has a final of $230... so if you can go there!

If not able to get M-C deals more often AMD 970 mobo's are like $80; such as this ASRock 970 EXTREME3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157280

So you can get into AMD build for $260; that gives you $50 to spend on a graphics card if it's a gaming machine your building! And while a 2500K prowess can't be denied, I'd have a hard time saying you'd really feel and seat of the pants difference.

While if you go back up to the PassMark link above then scoll down to the "CPU Mark / $Price"; the FX-8120 is showing as 19% better value than a 2500K? That's a surprise and may well have AMD thinking they don't need any more juggling.

All that said I believe AMD could find a little more noteworthy pricing at this point in the game.

I guess I spoke too soon. Here is the 2600k for $199 at Microcenter today

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0354587