View Full Version : Best deal on 3800 x2 so far!!!!!!!1 CHK it out
situman
08-16-05, 09:01 AM
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80721-1
ludeboy12
08-16-05, 09:22 AM
hellz ya thats a good price.....over $35 cheaper than newegg.....
plus they actually have them in stock....too bad im not ready to take advantage of this just yet
situman
08-16-05, 09:30 AM
not for me cuz tax :(
still cheaper than newegg and Monarch after shipping.
Sentential
08-16-05, 09:58 AM
No offense...but is wrong with you pplz? Since when did a $389 processor become a "deal"? Its appauling that we have come to this.
agreed... $350 would be a decent deal.. but $389 :-/
situman
08-16-05, 10:07 AM
hahahhahaahahahhahahahaaaa you are so right! I'm regretting my purchase as we speak.
Sentential
08-16-05, 10:09 AM
hahahhahaahahahhahahahaaaa you are so right! I'm regretting my purchase as we speak.
Sadly you are only fueling the fire. You read Ed's article "who are these people?" I guess we know now :(
Phil, this is the EXACT reason why I just sold my BFG 7800GTX in classies. I sold it for $480, and bought the X850XT PCI-E for $279. I get back $200 and still end up with a decent card for Source.
I've been thinkinging things over. I'm not going to buy overpriced items anymore, even if the performance is worth it... I remember when I bought my first real "Bang for the buck," and that was the 2500 Barton, when it was priced at like $90 for a long time. It would OC awesome, outperform most CPUs in gaming, and for an awesome price!
I have to stop spending over $300 on a single part. Good point, Phil, good point. We should start cracking down on people that make the wrong decision(s)! Most of us buy this stuff when we can't afford it.
It took me almost two paychecks to pay for the BFG 7800GTX OC that I bought, and let's not forget we all have expenses!
In any case, if you don't mind spending a few hundred on a chip this is a bargain... not for me, though.
waddupmm
08-16-05, 10:40 AM
^^ Trust me man I know the feeling, It took me 2 months to save up for my fx-57, and I only make an average of 550 a month..
Wow, and you bought the card from me, eh? You'll be happy with how freakin' awesome it is... TRUST ME, I feel bad letting it go, but I have a girlfriend as well as my expenses, and that really puts me in a tight position.
I'm going to start buying stuff for her, and stop being selfish and buying $500 cards. She deserves it. :)
i know a few people that could buy and sell some of us here and they'd never spend the sort of cash some people do here on parts. i guess for the most part the wrong people spend too much cash on high-end parts (i would be one of them too - buy my fiance has me by the throat).
My gf just gives me a look everytime I get something new. :)
So would this specific 3800 x2 perform better in games than an OCed Venice that could do, let's say 300x9 (2.7ghz)? Other than multi-tasking what other performance gain could there be in gaming?
Cisco Kid
08-16-05, 11:35 AM
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80721-1
ewiz had the X2 3800 for $359 Aug 6-9th approx it is now out of stock not listed, I called they plan to have in stock again price will be same from what I was told
situman
08-16-05, 11:49 AM
they charge shipping and it takes longer. crap im gonna go cancel. I wont wanna spend thsis much on a CPU!
EDIT-ok just cancelled my order. Can't believe I was talked out of it by people I don't know. lol
You don't need it man. You have a Venice at 2.7ghz... that's good enough! :)
rebelwarlock
08-16-05, 01:11 PM
Since when did a $389 processor become a "deal"?
remember when newegg had the fx55 for $750? that's when. truely sad...i put together a system that didn't cost much more than that processor alone would have and it still plays new games quite smoothly.
they charge shipping and it takes longer. crap im gonna go cancel. I wont wanna spend thsis much on a CPU!
EDIT-ok just cancelled my order. Can't believe I was talked out of it by people I don't know. lol
not really worth it for you when you got a venice at that speed <_< the general consensus says your chipping your $$ away
situman
08-16-05, 01:45 PM
o i sold that chip already adn my mobo. So i really have no AMD set-up right now. That's why im looking. Maybe I should just get me a nice San Diego.
If you're looking for a bang for your buck, then go with the 3000+ Venice, and maybe the 3200+ if you want. You don't really need a San Diego at all... but that's my opinion, and if you got the cashola, then by all means don't give a poop! :)
situman
08-16-05, 02:34 PM
maybe I should just go back to Intel, cheaper (can't believe I just said that) and simpler.
swifter
08-16-05, 02:54 PM
X2 3800 for $367 (http://www.tankguys.com/athlon64-3800-p-1369.html)
Anybody bought from here B4?
Swift
We are currently taking PRE-ORDERS on this processor. We expect to have them in stock and shipping at the end of August, approximately 8/28/05, though this is not guaranteed. Pre-orders are not charged until the product ships, and there is no fee for cancelled pre-orders!
Probably why it's cheap, and I'm sure there's also shipping charges on it.
situman
08-16-05, 03:22 PM
their reseller ratings are ok but only three people and they all sounded the same. Probably employees.
It's not worth taking chances on something expensive. Think about it... if you save let's say $20 on a $380 product, then you're saving like 5%... not really worth taking the chance for.
Cisco Kid
08-16-05, 05:18 PM
o i sold that chip already adn my mobo. So i really have no AMD set-up right now. That's why im looking. Maybe I should just get me a nice San Diego.
If you have had the oppoprtunity to use a dual core setup , you will see it is a better for multi tasking. A 3800 at 2.5 vs a 3000 at 2.7 will give up a fewe frames in gaming but crush the 3000 multitasking. can you say burn dvd download watch a flick or game?
I am definitely getting a 3800, ewiz was the best deal and shipping was only 9 bux and from others I know who ordered they got item fairly quick
OperativeSix
08-16-05, 05:23 PM
If you have had the oppoprtunity to use a dual core setup , you will see it is a better for multi tasking. A 3800 at 2.5 vs a 3000 at 2.7 will give up a fewe frames in gaming but crush the 3000 multitasking. can you say burn dvd download watch a flick or game?
Not to mention that supposedly the next release of nvidia drivers (80.xx) will be multithreaded, giving a ~20-25% boost in speed.
EvilCloudStrife
08-16-05, 05:24 PM
what is truly sad to think is that 1/2 this thread is threadcraps.. if i wanna spend almost $400 on a cpu, i can and will. i was looking for a cpu around 300-400 for a mega computer build i was doing for someone else and this seems just about right.. thanks op for it.. some people are thankful
TankGuys
08-16-05, 05:44 PM
their reseller ratings are ok but only three people and they all sounded the same. Probably employees.
That's exactly true, we do only have 3 ratings. This is understandbly a turn off to a lot of people, as they don't want to take a risk on a possible unknown, nothing wrong with that.
However, I can say they are definitely not employees that made the reviews. One of them (Rise4130) may even be a member on this forum; he uses a lot of them under that name.
In any case, as mentioned before, it is going to be a while before we get any 3800+'s. That is indeed why we are cheaper. Other stores are buying them sooner, and are charging more because they can, since demand exceeds supply. If you want the chip soon, you'll likely have to pay the premium. Otherwise, our price is lower but there is a wait, or you can also just wait until early September and most other retailers should lower thier prices by then as available supply increases.
Hi TankGuys. Sorry, this is my first time hearing of you guys.
TankGuys
08-16-05, 06:36 PM
Hi TankGuys. Sorry, this is my first time hearing of you guys.
Hey, no problem at all. What you wrote is exactly true. $350+ is a lot of money, I don't think it's crazy to be careful when spending that! Many (if not most) people are wary about buying from an unknown, because you never know if they are legit, if it's a fraudlent site, etc. There's nothing wrong with being careful :)
situman
08-16-05, 06:44 PM
Tankguys you and swifter friends? I wondered how you hear of this thread.
TankGuys
08-16-05, 06:56 PM
Tankguys you and swifter friends? I wondered how you hear of this thread.
Good question! Nope, not friends.
I found this thread because it was listed among my http referrers in my server log. I check it occasionally to see where customers are comming from to track our advertising compaigns. When I noticed links from forums, I like to go and read them to see what people are saying about us; if I ever read bad things then I know what issues to address, and when I read good things It's always nice!
swifter
08-16-05, 07:08 PM
I found the site thru Froogle (cheapest dfi nforce3 ultra d I found). Since, I am building a system for the first time linky (http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=406443) , I am finding the best deals on various components at different sites.....then cross refrencing stuff I need at each of the stores to see if the price difference is worth it versus shipping.
I think I have been since talked out of the board, and I am thinking about the X2 as well, since my build is starting to no longer look "budget"
Swift
That's exactly true, we do only have 3 ratings. This is understandbly a turn off to a lot of people, as they don't want to take a risk on a possible unknown, nothing wrong with that.
However, I can say they are definitely not employees that made the reviews. One of them (Rise4130) may even be a member on this forum; he uses a lot of them under that name.
In any case, as mentioned before, it is going to be a while before we get any 3800+'s. That is indeed why we are cheaper. Other stores are buying them sooner, and are charging more because they can, since demand exceeds supply. If you want the chip soon, you'll likely have to pay the premium. Otherwise, our price is lower but there is a wait, or you can also just wait until early September and most other retailers should lower thier prices by then as available supply increases.
Thanks for the info, I was about to get one of these from ewiz, but if prices are to drop by september I'll wait. For the people comlaining about high prices, last time I checked us overclockers make a very small part of the market, so how are we increasing the price of cpus, since we are not buying the greater part of them, I could see this happening with video cards, since most gpu's sold are cheap onboard and we actually might make a difference in the prices of high end gpu's.
EvilCloudStrife
08-17-05, 04:01 AM
hi tankguys and WELCOME! :welcome:
i am always eager when a new online store opens up...
well here is the thing tankguys. i know for a fact you can get some referrals from this forum alone if you do but a few things right. i am not telling you how to run a buisness, but i am telling you what to do to get and keep me as a customer. :)
#1 - first and formost customer service.. it always bothers me when i call up and no one picks up or i get disconnected.
#2 - RMA and returns - this might be a hard one for buisnesses i know but nothing makes me more happy then a nice clean rma (*ahem* mushkin memomory) and nothing ****es me off more then the run around (*tiger direct)
#3 - Compitive pricing - none of us wanna get ripped off. i do remeber when newegg.com had some of the lowest prices and best customer service (and free shipping too, but this is only an extra plus) but throughout the years they have risen the price because they have the wonderful customer service to back them up. i dont mean have the cheapest prices on the net but also at the same time i wanna feel like i am getting a good deal
anyways.. thats my imput. welcome to the forums and i will be building a rig for one of my clients soon and i will give ya a shot and see how it goes.. thanks for reading and taking my input (even though you didnt ask)
ecs
TankGuys
08-17-05, 07:29 AM
hi tankguys and WELCOME! :welcome:
i am always eager when a new online store opens up...
well here is the thing tankguys. i know for a fact you can get some referrals from this forum alone if you do but a few things right. i am not telling you how to run a buisness, but i am telling you what to do to get and keep me as a customer. :)
Thanks for the welcome. I appreciate your input as well, obviously it's pretty important to us to keep customers in mind!
#1 - first and formost customer service.. it always bothers me when i call up and no one picks up or i get disconnected.
I think you'll find our customer service is quite good. We are still fairly small, so it's literally true that every sale is important to us. Regardless of size, our goal is to keep that true. I figure that anyone spending hundreds of dollars should feel like the company they are buying from actually cares about the sale! One potential downside with us is that we don't have an 800 number. Basic reason is that we are trying to keep overhead as low as possible (to keep our prices low). We primarily work through e-mail... which I realize has a bad rap since most companies *might* respond within 3 days if you're lucky. You'd be surprised though, we're extremely adept at answering e-mails quickly and completely.
#2 - RMA and returns - this might be a hard one for buisnesses i know but nothing makes me more happy then a nice clean rma (*ahem* mushkin memomory) and nothing ****es me off more then the run around (*tiger direct)
RMAs are tough for companies, that's true. However, we try to make it as painless as possible. Often time, we try and work it so that our customers can return/exchange direct from the manufacturer to speed things up. We also try to offer cross-shipping when at all possible.
#3 - Compitive pricing - none of us wanna get ripped off. i do remeber when newegg.com had some of the lowest prices and best customer service (and free shipping too, but this is only an extra plus) but throughout the years they have risen the price because they have the wonderful customer service to back them up. i dont mean have the cheapest prices on the net but also at the same time i wanna feel like i am getting a good deal
Straight up: Newegg, ZZF, Mwave and others often kill us on price. We use a standard formula for every product we carry; basically, we make the exact same dollar amount of profit on a $60 motherboard as on a $1100 processor. Our margins are also terribly small. On DFI boards for example, we actually sell them at a loss just to remain competetive. Our prices are very good on some items, and terrible (to be honest) on others. All I can say is that our prices are as good as they can possibly be on all of our products; it all just depends on how much they cost us in the first place. Shipping costs, for example, we charge exactly what it costs us to ship, sometimes even less.
At times, we do work out deals for people who buy multiple products and such, it never hurts to ask!
Just to let some people know, Monarch computers has it for $378 plus, S&H.
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=120244&AFFIL=pricewatch&NR=1
situman
08-17-05, 05:40 PM
looks like prices are starting to drop. which is really good news.
lordkosc
08-17-05, 08:27 PM
Phil, this is the EXACT reason why I just sold my BFG 7800GTX in classies. I sold it for $480, and bought the X850XT PCI-E for $279. I get back $200 and still end up with a decent card for Source.
I've been thinkinging things over. I'm not going to buy overpriced items anymore, even if the performance is worth it... I remember when I bought my first real "Bang for the buck," and that was the 2500 Barton, when it was priced at like $90 for a long time. It would OC awesome, outperform most CPUs in gaming, and for an awesome price!
I have to stop spending over $300 on a single part. Good point, Phil, good point. We should start cracking down on people that make the wrong decision(s)! Most of us buy this stuff when we can't afford it.
It took me almost two paychecks to pay for the BFG 7800GTX OC that I bought, and let's not forget we all have expenses!
In any case, if you don't mind spending a few hundred on a chip this is a bargain... not for me, though.
<3 my Barton, still going strong after 2+ years! And I agree, never spend more than 300 on any one part! :)
WingsofGOD
08-17-05, 10:18 PM
x2 3800 is all me next month, hope it comes down to about $350 by then.
situman
08-17-05, 11:10 PM
it should since Tankguys will have it in stock by then and Sapphire mobo would be out by then too, hopefully.
$375 at istorm.com never heard of them but still shows that price is dropping, there is a 6.99 S&H charge.
http://www.isorm.com/product_info.php?products_id=871
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller9123.html, only three people but still good reviews.
Cisco Kid
08-18-05, 02:41 PM
x2 3800 is all me next month, hope it comes down to about $350 by then.
me as well, hoping ewiz gets it back for 369 shipped, thats a good deal I should have grabbed it when I had the chance
I still can't believe that you guys spend over $350 on a CPU and call it a good deal. :(
I'm upset, and the more I think about it the more upset I get seeing you guys spend a whole week's paycheck on a CPU. A full 40 hour work week gets me a little over $400, but I usually do 30 hours. I actually may be starting a new job in 2 weeks, though. If that happens I may be spending money left and right. :)
I still can't believe that you guys spend over $350 on a CPU and call it a good deal. :(
I'm upset, and the more I think about it the more upset I get seeing you guys spend a whole week's paycheck on a CPU. A full 40 hour work week gets me a little over $400, but I usually do 30 hours. I actually may be starting a new job in 2 weeks, though. If that happens I may be spending money left and right. :)
Wow, thats not much money for a week of work :( I'm terrible with spending money, and I don't even have a job really. Hell, I don't even know where I got the money to build my current rig now that I think about it. Its not like my parrents give me money, I don't get an allowance anymore... I have no clue where it came from.
I still can't believe that you guys spend over $350 on a CPU and call it a good deal. :(
I'm upset, and the more I think about it the more upset I get seeing you guys spend a whole week's paycheck on a CPU. A full 40 hour work week gets me a little over $400, but I usually do 30 hours. I actually may be starting a new job in 2 weeks, though. If that happens I may be spending money left and right. :)
Well to me it's worth it, I don't currently have a job, and I'm starting college, I won't have any money to buy computer parts as everything will go into my education, so I believe tha spending $350 right now on two cores is well worth the money. Ofcourse it's a lot of money, but what is the point of making money if you can't get something that you want, and I know if I don't spend the money I have right now I'll see it being spent little by little and not seeing any gain from it. Think about it like this, instead of getting two $175 chip in two years time I'll be getting one $350 chip for over two years.
WingsofGOD
08-18-05, 07:03 PM
I get seeing you guys spend a whole week's paycheck on a CPU.
Not even close.. If we have the means, why not.
DFI Ultra-D (SLI mod) | 3000+ Venice (YBBLE 0524) | 303x9 (2728mhz) @ 1.55x110% (1.64V read) on DD TDX, BIX2 Rad (4x120mm Deltas) and D5 Pump | 2x512 TwinMOS SP (BH5 UTT) 1T-2-2-2-6 5:6 (248mhz) @ 3.39V | BFG 7800GTX @ stock | 74gb Raptor 10K | 300gb Seagate 7200.8 (external) | | OCZ 600W | Sunbeam Fan Controller |
You have much much more spent than i do.... Whats the difference?
Ad Rock
08-18-05, 08:12 PM
No offense...but is wrong with you pplz? Since when did a $389 processor become a "deal"? Its appauling that we have come to this.
It became a deal as soon as you can get that proc for cheaper than you would normaly pay for it. Also considering you get two cores in one chip I think that is not that bad of a price to pay for a CPU.
Also early adopters always have to pay extra if they want to have the bleeding edge stuff.
Cisco Kid
08-18-05, 09:22 PM
Wow, thats not much money for a week of work :( I'm terrible with spending money, and I don't even have a job really. Hell, I don't even know where I got the money to build my current rig now that I think about it. Its not like my parrents give me money, I don't get an allowance anymore... I have no clue where it came from.
HAHA thats funny too, I could make a few suggestions where it may be cooming coming from......but we will leave it at that
ZZF is down to $384.50 shipped 2nd day for retail. I have an offer on ebay at $350 accepted for 3800 shipped but for an OEM, I am thinking that may not be wisest... BUT if I could actually keep this in my system more than 6mths well that would be another story
millhouse
08-18-05, 10:09 PM
what is truly sad to think is that 1/2 this thread is threadcraps.. if i wanna spend almost $400 on a cpu, i can and will. i was looking for a cpu around 300-400 for a mega computer build i was doing for someone else and this seems just about right.. thanks op for it.. some people are thankful
Im am very thankful also. I will be setting up an X2 3800+ system with the new Sapphire PURE mobo up very soon.
Cisco Kid
08-18-05, 11:06 PM
Im am very thankful also. I will be setting up an X2 3800+ system with the new Sapphire PURE mobo up very soon.
When is the Sapphire PURE mobo slated to be released?
Just to let you guys know,this place (http://www.dljsystem.com/detailsCPU.asp?showMenu=&productID=2340) has it for $367 but the shipping kills the deal.
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2800.html
Personally, I prefer to upgrade more often but stay lower in the product line. You never have the fastest pc, but it's always pretty fast. I am always upgrading something.
PerlAddict
08-23-05, 10:15 AM
I still can't believe that you guys spend over $350 on a CPU and call it a good deal. :(
Well, for people who only make a few hundred a month, it's not a deal. For those with the extra cash to "spare," it's not as a big of an issue. It's all subjective based on not only what the unit retails for, but what it costs you. It's a smaller percentage of their total income, and my philosophy is "I can't play with this green piece of paper, but I can play with that new gadget!"
40 hours a week is what it costs some people. Others it costs 80 hours. Some people it only costs 20. So it's all in what your time is worth to you, and how much of your time it takes to offset the cost.
The girlfriend benefits from some of the hand-me-downs, too, but she just got an X800Pro at 500/540, an L90D+, an SD400, and she's got a Digital Rebel XT on the way for her birthday she doesn't know about yet ... so she's not lacking in toys herself.
She still doesn't have my 2405FPW, though. Muahahaha! :p
I'm looking forward to getting an X2 eventually, but I need to get this San Diego in first and see how it runs. Plus I'd like to wait for the 4400's to come down in price a bit - really like to have that dual 1MB cache. :santa:
situman
08-23-05, 10:34 AM
380 at ZZF shipped. Prices coming down. Monarch is 378 but 7 dollar shipping. newegg dropped 30 dollars to 399 now...lol should call themselves rotten eggs for the extreme gouging.
OnDborder
08-23-05, 11:50 AM
380 with free shipping..http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562
Yeah, I noticed that last night. I'm close to ordering one. Ewiz still does not have an ETA on when they are going to have them back in stock.
situman
08-23-05, 12:54 PM
looks like a race to the bottom.
Mustanley
08-23-05, 02:42 PM
These 3800+ X2s are essentially the same price as buying 2 x 3200+ chips, which is more or less what you are getting, except that you don't have buy dual cpu board to get dual cpu performance. I remember buying a brand new Pentium II-400Mhz cpu for about this price in 1996. I don't think buying the lowend X2 is going to drive up the prices in the future.
CPU prices have stayed pretty steady over the last 10 years... compare that to video card prices over the same time period...
situman
08-25-05, 07:56 PM
376 at zzf and newegg. Tankguys u better get these things in stock soon. Ina nother week or so should reach about 360 or so.
This thread is for good deals on the X2 and I am going to state now that it is to be for that ONLY.
I realize there are those who do not agree with spending this amount of cash on a processor. This thread did not ask for your opinion, so please, do not feel obliged to supply us with it. I don't agree with spending $400+ on video cards, $200+ on watercooling, $100+ on case modifcations, etc. I challenge any of you to find where I have taken a dump on any of your threads.
I am paying close attention to the X2 prices as well - patiently waiting for them to drop so I may purchase one. I have saved for it and it is what I want. Sure, I could buy plenty else with the money saved on a single-die processor, but I do not want that.
There are plenty of Recommend a CPU threads elsewhere in the forums. Help yourselves to those while we share Cyber Deals information.
Thank you.
swifter
08-27-05, 06:55 PM
359.99 shipped and tax free in TX (http://www.acnt.com/product.asp?pf_id=CPAX23800)
Super Nade
08-27-05, 07:01 PM
swifter, good find!
It is 376 everywhere (pricewatch). Have you dealt with these people before? Is this store reliable?
situman
08-27-05, 07:28 PM
damn no ratings...nothing Lots of money to try at a newbie store.
millhouse
08-27-05, 07:55 PM
When is the Sapphire PURE mobo slated to be released?
I dont know. Ive been wondering the same thing. :shrug:
swifter
08-27-05, 09:27 PM
damn no ratings...nothing Lots of money to try at a newbie store.
swifter, good find!
It is 376 everywhere (pricewatch). Have you dealt with these people before? Is this store reliable?
Never heard of them, and the link I followed listed $319! However, they do show 5 brick and mortar locations in California. For whatever that is worth.
Well, for people who only make a few hundred a month, it's not a deal. For those with the extra cash to "spare," it's not as a big of an issue. It's all subjective based on not only what the unit retails for, but what it costs you. It's a smaller percentage of their total income, and my philosophy is "I can't play with this green piece of paper, but I can play with that new gadget!"
40 hours a week is what it costs some people. Others it costs 80 hours. Some people it only costs 20. So it's all in what your time is worth to you, and how much of your time it takes to offset the cost.
The girlfriend benefits from some of the hand-me-downs, too, but she just got an X800Pro at 500/540, an L90D+, an SD400, and she's got a Digital Rebel XT on the way for her birthday she doesn't know about yet ... so she's not lacking in toys herself.
She still doesn't have my 2405FPW, though. Muahahaha! :p
I'm looking forward to getting an X2 eventually, but I need to get this San Diego in first and see how it runs. Plus I'd like to wait for the 4400's to come down in price a bit - really like to have that dual 1MB cache. :santa:
You must have one hell of a g/f. :sn:
As for everyone here that builds there own system... No one should be criticizing any of the online stores just look at retail stores. If you only knew what kind of markups there are <_<
They werent criticizing them they were just asking whether they were reputable or not.
They werent criticizing them they were just asking whether they were reputable or not.
im talking about the guys who were criticizing places like newegg. Calling them "Rotten Egg" for the service they provide and their prices vs retail they shouldnt really complain its tacky IMO. If i were to criticize any sort of store i would criticize a retail store.
situman
08-28-05, 12:19 AM
I believe that guy would be me. Any reason why I can't criticize a store, whether it is online or a brick and mortor? I believe I have the right to criticize anything I want, as long as I feel it is justified. Newegg WAS charing 429 whenever everywhere else was charging less than 390. Still absurb, but at least they weren't SUPER gouging like eggy. Now that eggy's prices are more inline, its gotten better. Now please don't call me tacky for saying that eggy has gotten better.
359.99 shipped and tax free in TX (http://www.acnt.com/product.asp?pf_id=CPAX23800)
Reseller ratings look iffy.
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1644.html
Looks like newegg and ZZF are in a bit of a price war. I've been watch the prices carefully, one store drops their prices a few bucks and the other store follows.
Newegg is now at 376.00 shipped and ZZF is at 374.00 Shipped. I'm going to try to hold out for some better prices, but I'm not sure if I can :D
situman
08-28-05, 04:26 PM
Good thing Grouper hasn't arrived yet, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to resist.
TheGreySpectre
08-30-05, 03:23 AM
Man I rember Upgrading from an old 800Mhz to a new system, it cost me $70 for a Tbred 2400, this was before the realease of the barton cores, and It preformed great and was I want to say a mid line CPU, now your looking at 150 for a Bottom of the line decent CPU (IE not like a sempron)
I miss the days of cheaper stuff :cry:
The price war continues...
Newegg is now at 374.00 Shipped
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562
Zip Zoom Fly is now at 371.00 Shipped.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80721-1&ps=ho3
situman
08-30-05, 06:25 PM
looks like eggy is softening up and cant keep up with zzf.
I'm glad I don't have to order until mid-October.
situman
08-30-05, 07:28 PM
all these price drops are very tempting. but there really isn't a good mobo out there so make me finally take that step.
lordkosc
08-30-05, 11:09 PM
all these price drops are very tempting. but there really isn't a good mobo out there so make me finally take that step.
I agree, I cant find a good mobo for a x2 3800...
situman
08-31-05, 09:19 AM
ewiz has it for 360, but then they want 10 dollars shipping HAHAHAHAHAAAAA.
swifter
08-31-05, 12:49 PM
ewiz has it for 360, but then they want 10 dollars shipping HAHAHAHAHAAAAA.
ZZF matched with $370 shipped (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80721-1&ps=ho3)
TankGuys
08-31-05, 01:48 PM
376 at zzf and newegg. Tankguys u better get these things in stock soon. Ina nother week or so should reach about 360 or so.
We've got them in stock now.
However, shipping will run $7-$14 depending on your location.
I noticed the comment on the $10 ewiz shipping... honestly, that's what it costs to ship things these days (Fuel surcharges are huge right now). All of our shipping rates are based on a direct quote from UPS, with $0 added handling fees... we make absolultely no money from shipping.
We could always raise our product prices and then lower shipping charges, but I think people like to know they are paying $X for a product and $Y for shipping, and that those are the true costs.
Anyway, we've got them now, at the $366.81. Orders would ship tomorrow morning though, since our pickup has already come today.
I can't stop thinking about an x2... and I don't even need it!
I can't stop thinking about an x2... and I don't even need it!
and weren't you bashing the people who wanted to get one? :p
Yeah. lol... b/c I'm jealous... no but honestly it's insane what you people pay.
Instead of paying ~$370 for one of these why not just keep the A64 you have right now and spend ~$300 on a-whole-nother setup. A long time ago I had extra small hdd's, ram, cheapo cdrom drive, and an okay vid card layin around and I just spent like $150-200 and ended up with a full system.
I would love to take this chip, but I have two desktops set up. Look at my sig. I have a nice, huge setup for my A64 rig on a 21" CRT with an MX518 and MS Intelli Pro Keyboard. I then have the INTEL rig hooked up on a smaller desk next to the main rig, and have the wireless keyboard/mouse at my main desk. The INTEL rig does dvd burning while I play games, and since it's Hyperthreading I can also browse and talk on AIM while burning, while playing video games on the A64. When someone comes over to play video games with me and my bros, then he has a computer to use right next to me (btw, the 6800LE pwns). My GF uses that computer as well when she comes over, so that she doesn't have to say "are you going to get off that computer and come to me already, or what?" It's kinda like a .shut up and go check your emails while I play games'! :D
I'll get an X2, when the prices drop... but $370 ain't so bad if you don't plan on having two computers in your room.
TankGuys
09-01-05, 03:08 PM
We just dropped our price to $360.00 plus shipping. Including shipping charges, that should be right in-line, or even cheaper than ZZF, newegg, TD and the others.
You take a "risk" on us since we aren't new, but I can tell you this: Starting and managing an e-commerce business is a LOT of work, and there are much easier ways for someone to run a scam! :)
Plus you're here on the forums, and you know 10,000 OCF guys would be hunting you down if something happened. :D :D
TankGuys
09-01-05, 04:00 PM
Plus you're here on the forums, and you know 10,000 OCF guys would be hunting you down if something happened. :D :D
That's true! That and the anandtech crowd... I don't think we'd stand a chance :)
Mr.Guvernment
09-01-05, 04:07 PM
x2; were tempting me until i realized Poser / Bryce and terragen are mutlithreaded apps , so pointless for me now!
When I'm ready to purchase an x2 (probably a few months) I may just come to you guys to give it a shot, even if it's $10-20 more... just to try ya out, but don't hold your breath... I'm not ready for spending that much on a chip yet. I usually wait for price drops.
lordkosc
09-01-05, 07:19 PM
AMD Cut prices on all processors today, a NIB X2 3800 should run about $354.xx :attn:
AMD PRICES @ AMD.COM (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_609,00.html?redir=CPT301) :cool:
AMD Cut prices on all processors today, a NIB X2 3800 should run about $354.xx :attn:
AMD PRICES @ AMD.COM (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_609,00.html?redir=CPT301) :cool:
Actualy, thats the same price it was released at. Just there is/was big markup on these right now.
We just dropped our price to $360.00 plus shipping. Including shipping charges, that should be right in-line, or even cheaper than ZZF, newegg, TD and the others.
You take a "risk" on us since we aren't new, but I can tell you this: Starting and managing an e-commerce business is a LOT of work, and there are much easier ways for someone to run a scam! :)
Actualy, its marked down to 355.00 now. I think I might give you guys a try.
http://www.tankguys.biz/athlon64-3800-p-1369.html?osCsid=6529d4fa7fc8835a7dec666b13698679
lordkosc
09-01-05, 07:22 PM
We just dropped our price to $360.00 plus shipping. Including shipping charges, that should be right in-line, or even cheaper than ZZF, newegg, TD and the others.
You take a "risk" on us since we aren't new, but I can tell you this: Starting and managing an e-commerce business is a LOT of work, and there are much easier ways for someone to run a scam! :)
Not a bad price, I am still waiting till they hit the magic 300 number, then my wallet will open, maybe after Christmas... :shrug:
lordkosc
09-01-05, 07:23 PM
Actualy, thats the same price it was released at. Just there are big markup on these right now.
Markups are EVIL sorta like the gas markups right now... EVIL I SAY!!! :mad:
Markups are EVIL sorta like the gas markups right now... EVIL I SAY!!! :mad:
Yeah, I think the price tank guys has right now is the closest I've seen the prices go to the MSRP. I guess once you figure in the shipping on the one at ZZF it is pretty close as well.
Look at this shirt:
http://www.tankguys.biz/tankguys-tshirt-better-than-p-1349.html
hehe. I like it.
lordkosc
09-01-05, 07:32 PM
Yeah, I think the price tank guys has right now is the closest I've seen the prices go to the MSRP. I guess once you figure in the shipping on the one at ZZF it is pretty close as well.
Look at this shirt:
http://www.tankguys.biz/tankguys-tshirt-better-than-p-1349.html
hehe. I like it.
Buy from Tankguys, gotta help out the little guy... :) 355.xx is a great price!
Awesome shirt! Tho the egg could cause corrosion on the tank, hmm I wonder if they took that into consideration?... :p
TankGuys
09-02-05, 08:56 AM
Buy from Tankguys, gotta help out the little guy... :) 355.xx is a great price!
Awesome shirt! Tho the egg could cause corrosion on the tank, hmm I wonder if they took that into consideration?... :p
As for the discussion on the prices/markups, I can tell you this: My wholesale cost on the 3800's is $350.31. So, consider that we are selling at $355, that sounds like a $5 profit, right?
Wrong, unfortunately! First off, there are credit card processing fees. On the low side (Visa/Mastercard... Amex is much more expensive) we pay 2.6% right off the top. That means our "cost" is already $359.41 (now we're losing $4 each). Then there is advertising costs, hosting costs, labor costs, etc. In the end, we are losing about $7.50 on each one we sell. We don't markup our shipping costs at all either, so there's no profit there.
To just break even, we'd have to charge about $365. So just keep that in mind when you look at the prices vendors charge... sometimes it is price gouging (places who sold the 4400 for $700+ come to mind :rolleyes: ) but there are a lot of costs a business must recoup before they even consider a profit!
As for the discussion on the prices/markups, I can tell you this: My wholesale cost on the 3800's is $350.31. So, consider that we are selling at $355, that sounds like a $5 profit, right?
Wrong, unfortunately! First off, there are credit card processing fees. On the low side (Visa/Mastercard... Amex is much more expensive) we pay 2.6% right off the top. That means our "cost" is already $359.41 (now we're losing $4 each). Then there is advertising costs, hosting costs, labor costs, etc. In the end, we are losing about $7.50 on each one we sell. We don't markup our shipping costs at all either, so there's no profit there.
To just break even, we'd have to charge about $365. So just keep that in mind when you look at the prices vendors charge... sometimes it is price gouging (places who sold the 4400 for $700+ come to mind :rolleyes: ) but there are a lot of costs a business must recoup before they even consider a profit!
Ouch, that sucks. I figured resellers were getting these at like 330.00 a pop (and I bet the big guys like newegg and zip zoom fly are) and them marking them up 30.00. I wish you luck :)
Well, I purchased my X2 3800. I couldn't pass up the current deal on ewiz for 360.95 shipped.
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=A64-38CDBX
TankGuys
09-02-05, 08:25 PM
Well, I purchased my X2 3800. I couldn't pass up the current deal on ewiz for 360.95 shipped.
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=A64-38CDBX
Awww... but we're so close :)
Seriuosly though, nice job. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, be prepared to multi-task like never before!
EDIT: Okay now you've done it, I'm marking them down to $350.00. I can't beleive I'm doing this... that's less than I paid for them even before CC fees and such... but you gotta do what you gotta do! :)
Awww... but we're so close :)
Seriuosly though, nice job. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, be prepared to multi-task like never before!
sorry... :cry: As much as I like to support the little guy, my money is tight too. I'm down to 24.00 in my paypal acount somehow :rolleyes:
TankGuys
09-02-05, 08:34 PM
sorry... :cry: As much as I like to support the little guy, my money is tight too. I'm down to 24.00 in my paypal acount somehow :rolleyes:
haha don't worry about it, no hard feelings, I was just kidding. I don't blame you, every dollar counts!!
Well, we'll see how my new price drop does now too... so I might have to thank you later if I finally sell out of these :)
$350.00 (shipping runs $7-12 or so) (http://www.tankguys.biz/athlon64-3800-p-1369.html)
haha don't worry about it, no hard feelings, I was just kidding. I don't blame you, every dollar counts!!
Well, we'll see how my new price drop does now too... so I might have to thank you later if I finally sell out of these :)
$350.00 (shipping runs $7-12 or so) (http://www.tankguys.biz/athlon64-3800-p-1369.html)
Well, You have one sold to me now. :)
I went ahead and canceled my order at ewiz and order from TankGuys... My total came out to $357.85, which is an awesome price. I'll be sure to let everyone know how my order went.
TankGuys
09-02-05, 09:22 PM
Well, You have one sold to me now. :)
I went ahead and canceled my order at ewiz and order from TankGuys... My total came out to $357.85, which is an awesome price. I'll be sure to let everyone know how my order went.
Yea, Erik just told me about it. Thanks! :)
I wasn't trying to push a sale on you or anything, you just sparked my bargain giving mood. Sometimes it's nice to be the boss :cool:
Yea, Erik just told me about it. Thanks! :)
I wasn't trying to push a sale on you or anything, you just sparked my bargain giving mood. Sometimes it's nice to be the boss :cool:
haha, no problem.
It ended up saving me a few bucks, and I prefer fedex over ups. It also makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to support the little guy :D
Thank you for the awesome deal :cool:
do you guys charge tax in California? TankGuys, I am broke now but will try to sell some stuff and get some money for that killer price if without tax :)
TankGuys
09-04-05, 08:28 AM
do you guys charge tax in California? TankGuys, I am broke now but will try to sell some stuff and get some money for that killer price if without tax :)
Nope, no tax in CA. We are located in Michigan, so that's the only place we have to charge tax.
Try to jump on the deal as quick as you can, they are selling pretty quick!
I wish I could but I have about $100 in my Paypal so I need to sell some stuff today quick, thanks
gvblake22
09-04-05, 10:44 AM
haha don't worry about it, no hard feelings, I was just kidding. I don't blame you, every dollar counts!!
Well, we'll see how my new price drop does now too... so I might have to thank you later if I finally sell out of these :)
$350.00 (shipping runs $7-12 or so) (http://www.tankguys.biz/athlon64-3800-p-1369.html)
You guys should figure out how to get listed in www.pricewatch.com
TankGuys
09-04-05, 11:00 AM
You guys should figure out how to get listed in www.pricewatch.com
Well, there's that and pricegrabber; both would be good.
However, here is the catch: Those services are pay-per-click, and typically run about 50 cents per click. Pricegrabber leads the industry in conversion rates at only 5%, so only 1 in 20 clicks actually leads to a sale.
So, each sale you make through those places costs you an average of $10. The problem is, our markup is significantly less than that to even be competetive (heck, I'm losing $12 on each 3800 right now). We want to expand that way, but then we end up pricing ourselves so far out of the market. I may try and at least get our X2's up on pricewatch though, it might really spur some volume.
gvblake22
09-04-05, 11:03 AM
Oh, I had no idea it was like that. I don't blame ya then!
I think it's great to see you out in the enthusiast community like this, I'll be spreadin' the word for ya! :)
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