amd price

[peewee]

can someone guide me to a place to get a new axia 1.33 unlocked since my old one is toast. looking to spend like 220 or less... i saw a site called step-thermodynamics.com and the had it for like 190 bucks, dunno if cheap is always best, anyone ever heard of this web site.?
thanks

[SPLEEN]

You could alway check wwwpricewatch.com. you need to check out the shipping charges for the items listed. The sellers will charge you big$$$. I think CPU prices are going to be dropping soon. : ) good luck looking.

[Hoot]

Three days ago, they were down in the mid $170s, now theve crept back up into the mid $190s. Both prices not reflecting S/H.

Hoot

[FRANK]

Keep in mind that cheaper is not always the best way to go. Most online sites sell OEM products not meant for the general consumer. With most resellers, you will forgo the AMD (as well as most other manufacturers') retail warranty of three years. Most online resellers will offer a warranty ranging from 30 days to one year. Make sure you check their return policy, it may take months to remedy a problem. A lot of online sites also lack an experienced tech staff. Most OEM products also do not include all of the software and manuals that you get with retail. Watch the shipping charges, they can be outrageous. And lastly, make sure that you verify that you are shipped what you ordered and paid for.

I'm not trying to dissuade you from buying online but pointing some of the pitfalls that customers should be aware of. Make sure that you research the products and the companies that you will be dealing with. Educate yourself as much as you can. Research can make the difference between a successful overclocking experience and a real nightmare.

By the way, I rarely buy retail. One company that I've dealt with, at shows not online, is "MICROPRO" they've always treated me well and their prices are in line. They list your 1.33 for $201.00, I don't know what their shipping would be.

Good Luck!

.

[Randy]

I've had real good luck with www.newegg.com and TCWO.com both have good prices and service also they're pretty fair on shippingand they have good reviews on www.resellerratings.com

[peewee]

Randy (May 02, 2001 11:10 p.m.):
I've had real good luck with www.newegg.com and TCWO.com both have good prices and service also they're pretty fair on shippingand they have good reviews on www.resellerratings.com

actually the place i got the chip from is going to warranty it for me, so i lucked out!!!