Newegg shellshocker: Foxconn BlackOps x48 $140

[MadMan007]

http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx

Sure, LGA775 is eventually on the way out but afaik that is one of the top x48 LGA775 boards made and for $140 it's getting in to the lower range of all enthusiast LGA775 boards. Maybe it's got issues and someone can enlighten if it's a 'not so good item' stock dump.

[Mathis]

Hmmm, good call. I was doing a build for someone at work and was about to give them one of my hand-me-down x38's, but this looks really reasonable for only $140.00. I'm in for one.

[screwtech02]

Well, when XS was up, there were quite a few threads over there about many bios issues, ect... Personally its still overpriced for what your getting, and what about any kind of support if the "foxchannel" portion goes under???

[nyker]

if I am buying something new, I'd just say that 140 add a little more to get a x58. i7s cpus are not very expensive. buying 775 now is a bit late.

[updawg]

A little more? Like $160 more for the board alone.

Then you have to factor in the costs for the chip, with the cheapest being $200, and to add to that the ridiculous ram prices, which are not even faster, and are quadruple current DDR2 prices.

Don't get me wrong who doesn't want the latest and greatest but sometimes every dollar counts.

[nyker]

A little more? Like $160 more for the board alone.

Then you have to factor in the costs for the chip, with the cheapest being $200, and to add to that the ridiculous ram prices, which are not even faster, and are quadruple current DDR2 prices.

Don't get me wrong who doesn't want the latest and greatest but sometimes every dollar counts.

x58 boards are at about 200 now. ddr3s prices already came down quite a bit. and i7s definitely the way to go if you ask me, when overclocked it beats everything else on the market and some. besides intel is releasing octo cores on x58 platform so it has quite a few years left in it. also I personally think the extra cash you put into 1366 is worth it in the added performance you get from the i7. :)

[baditude_df]

A little more? Like $160 more for the board alone.

Then you have to factor in the costs for the chip, with the cheapest being $200, and to add to that the ridiculous ram prices, which are not even faster, and are quadruple current DDR2 prices.

Don't get me wrong who doesn't want the latest and greatest but sometimes every dollar counts.

Look around, good triple channel sets are ridiculously cheap nowadays. I just picked up a very good 3x2GB set for $114 CDN. And I picked up another set of 3x1GB DDR3-2000 here in the classifieds for $80.00 US.
Boards are getting cheaper and cheaper, and so are the CPUs. ~$200.00 US for a 920 that you can overclock the hell out of is a fantastic deal.
I would recommend anyone go i7 now.

[updawg]

You can get DDR2 ram for $20 and both the cpu and motherboard combined for under $200, these systems are in two totally different categories right now.

By your prices that is $480 compared to $220.

[baditude_df]

Lol, you can have that $20.00 RAM and the $220.00 system. Seriously. I know how much stuff costs, you don't gotta tell me.
But if you have a tight budget this is the route you'll have to take I guess. No argument there.

My point was that i7 has come down to a price point where historically those price minded enthusiasts will think about switching. There's nothing wrong with $500.00 for a system comprised of the latest generation Mobo, RAM and CPU, that's going to power all the latest programs and take care of future considerations.

Let's compare apples to apples, not i7 to a $220.00 system.
The higher end 775 systems(BlackOps, RE, etc. that I still love) are still new technology and are pretty much in the same category as the lower end i7 stuff (that you have to OC) as far as price goes. I've bought it all recently, and besides the popup killer deals at newegg etc. that's pretty much the way it is.

[updawg]

You and nyker are the ones who specifically pointed out the cheapest components you can get of an i7 system, which is why I replied with comparative figures of a cheap 775 system.

The only reason I pointed this all out is because not everyone can afford the latest and greatest but can still get performance beyond there needs at a reasonable price.

I picked up Gigabyte P45 UD3p and an e8400 for $195 combined and achieved 4ghz speed which is way more than I'll ever need. Compare this to a 920 which had a one day sale at micro center for $200(currently priced at $290 on newegg) paired with a x58 motherboard at $200 is a little less intriguing to some.

The only reason I care is because it is too expensive for some to dive into new tech before the big price drops hit, I was a sucker when Core 2 Duos were released and I bought a P5W DH for $300 plus and an e6600 for $230 paired with overpriced DDR2 ram. If you wait for the next round of i7 chips along with AMDs you will find much better deals.

[nyker]

You and nyker are the ones who specifically pointed out the cheapest components you can get of an i7 system, which is why I replied with comparative figures of a cheap 775 system.

The only reason I pointed this all out is because not everyone can afford the latest and greatest but can still get performance beyond there needs at a reasonable price.

I picked up Gigabyte P45 UD3p and an e8400 for $195 combined and achieved 4ghz speed which is way more than I'll ever need. Compare this to a 920 which had a one day sale at micro center for $200(currently priced at $290 on newegg) paired with a x58 motherboard at $200 is a little less intriguing to some.

The only reason I care is because it is too expensive for some to dive into new tech before the big price drops hit, I was a sucker when Core 2 Duos were released and I bought a P5W DH for $300 plus and an e6600 for $230 paired with overpriced DDR2 ram. If you wait for the next round of i7 chips along with AMDs you will find much better deals.

good oc on your 8400. but i disagree on your comparison. your are comparing a sale price to regular prices, a duel core to a quad. a board that is designed to support up to octo core to one goes up to a quad. the lowest 775 quad that has comparable cache amount is the q9550 ($275 newegg).

for someone building new system , overclocks and has an eye on the future. x58 makes a lot of sense now. but if you only need something that works well now and money is an issue of course 775 is still a viable choice. even a cheaper x2/am2+ platform could be considered. but if someone is doing a quad build with x48/q9550 (140+275=400+) combo I don't think is worth
it compare to a i7 build, esp if you plan to overclock.

[updawg]

good oc on your 8400. but i disagree on your comparison. your are comparing a sale price to regular prices, a duel core to a quad. a board that is designed to support up to octo core to one goes up to a quad. the lowest 775 quad that has comparable cache amount is the q9550 ($275 newegg).

for someone building new system , overclocks and has an eye on the future. x58 makes a lot of sense now. but if you only need something that works well now and money is an issue of course 775 is still a viable choice. even a cheaper x2/am2+ platform could be considered. but if someone is doing a quad build with x48/q9550 (140+275=400+) combo I don't think is worth
it compare to a i7 build, esp if you plan to overclock.

I agree with your assessment here, I was just saying a good clocking x48 or x38 on sale isn't something to turn your nose to because a newer platform is present. I think it is just the opposite due to the new platform driving socket 775 even further down in prices.