Intel Price Cuts Coming Next Week

**RicheemxX** · January 15th, 2009, 10:43 PM

So far just some speculation, but I've heard it from several different places and the timing is about right

Core 2 Quad price cuts coming next Monday? - The Tech Report

Core 2 Quad price now vs after cuts
Q9650 $530 - $322
Q9550 $316 - $267
Q9400 $266 - $217
Q8300 $224 - $194
Q8200 $193 - $163

**nemowolf** · January 16th, 2009, 01:32 PM

On Newegg:

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Q8200 for 189

$188.99

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If this means that older Quads are going to be be dipping in response, hell i might just upgrade to quad after i verify my mobo is going to handle it.

**railfrog** · January 16th, 2009, 07:59 PM

Do you think we will benefit this side of the Atlantic?

**RicheemxX** · January 16th, 2009, 08:08 PM

That would be a big YMMV, just because they cut prices doesn't necessarily mean retailers will or by how much.

**railfrog** · January 17th, 2009, 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by RicheemxX

That would be a big YMMV, just because they cut prices doesn't necessarily mean retailers will or by how much.

What does the YMMV mean?

**ShyguyXPC** · January 17th, 2009, 04:47 AM

Your Mileage May Vary... basically.

hmmmm, might just snag a low end quad for that MicroATX system now with that pricing...

**KarmaKiller** · January 17th, 2009, 05:40 AM

Those Q8200's are teh suck.
You would be better off with a Q6600 IMO.

Q9550 $316 - $267

IMO, that's the best deal there. I still wish is was a tad bit cheaper then that though.

**GroundZero3** · January 19th, 2009, 08:31 AM

Karma, curious what do you think about the Q9300?

**KarmaKiller** · January 19th, 2009, 09:04 AM

Depending on the price, they are decent. The Q9400, especially with the price drops, would probably be a better buy. If your trying to get a quad under the $200 mark, it's really hard for me not to recommend the Q6xxx still. ]ut that's just me.

**GroundZero3** · January 19th, 2009, 09:07 AM

Thanks, im looking at a prebuilt machine with the 9300 in it. I'm just looking around right now, ill probably not buy anything until the end of march

I would really like to get an i7 setup but im not ready to shell out the cash for one

**RicheemxX** · January 19th, 2009, 03:49 PM

Price cuts are up here is the pricing list

I'm not sure how long it will take for the to hit retail but there are some pretty impressive prices

Intel Core 2 Quad processor Dec '08 (12/28) Jan '09 (01/18) %Decrease

Q9650 (12M L2 cache 3.00GHz 1333MHz FSB 45nm) $530 to $316 -> 40%
Q9550 (12M L2 cache 2.83GHz 1333MHz FSB 45nm) $316 to $266 -> 16%
Q9400 (6M L2 cache 2.66GHz 1333MHz FSB 45nm) $266 to $213 -> 20%
Q8300 (4M L2 cache 2.50GHz 1333MHz FSB 45nm) $224 to $183 -> 18%
Q8200 (4M L2 cache 2.33GHz 1333MHz FSB 45nm) $193 to $163 -> 16%

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**KarmaKiller** · January 19th, 2009, 06:22 PM

That is awesome.
I forsee a Q9650 in my future!

**ShyguyXPC** · January 19th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by KarmaKiller

That is awesome.
I forsee a Q9650 in my future!

Hmmmmm, was thinking the same thing here... maybe demote my Q6600 to a 2nd rig or that SFF case (air flow/cooling dependent). though not sure if my 650i SLI board will support a 1333 FSB Quad... (might have to upgrade to 750 SLI or something then?)

Wow, I was just adding up estimate numbers for parts, CPU, Mobo, Vid card, $316 + $150 + $200 = $666