Core D2 Duo prices

[Satsumomo]

Hey guys

Well today my local retailer decided to lower the price on the E8400 down to 175 Canadian, basically it's the same price as Newegg, but I can go pick it up har har, and well we know Newegg doesn't ship internationally.

Now here's the thing, this price is good until July 29th, what I want to know is: How do you think will the prices fluctuate in the next 2 weeks? I'm strongly inclined to think that neither CPUs or Memory will have a significant price drop from today until August 10th approximately.

Or is something big being released soon? Should I just go out and buy that E8400? How about DDR2 memory?

 

[Hazaro]

DDR2 has hit rock bottom, and imo might actually go up unless DDR3 prices come down...

I'm no industry expert though.

Next 2 weeks I don't imagine E8400 dropping.

 

[kronnyq]

Intel just announced price drops on C2D's so expect them to get lower and stay that way.

 

[JonSimonzi]

Intel just announced price drops on C2D's so expect them to get lower and stay that way.

Where are you reading this? I was under the impression the new E8400/8500 prices were with the new price cuts.

 

[blazed]

Hes probably thinking about the same price cuts you are, from a week or 2 ago. Price in 1000 unit quantities is down to $163 for the E8400, retail prices won't be much lower then $175 for a little while, but maybe another $5 over the next few weeks.

 

[JonSimonzi]

Hell, I'm not complaining. I'm pumped about $190 for an E8500. Plan on picking one up.


Or I could hold out till 8/10 for an E8600...

 

[Nebulous]

The E8400 is still a nice deal

 

[lordkosc]

Indeed, and an amazing chip, <3 my E8400

 

[JonSimonzi]

The E8400 is a great chip from what I've heard, but is there any reason not to get an E8500 at only $15 more? None I can think of

 

[Nebulous]

The E8400 is a great chip from what I've heard, but is there any reason not to get an E8500 at only $15 more? None I can think of

I agree, but would'nt you want to save that extra $15? Add it towards a better cooler perhaps?

 

[Satsumomo]

I thought this over last night and yeah, I also believe prices are pretty much at the lowest they'll be for a while.

I guess I'll go pick that E8400 up in a few hours then

EDIT:

%#@$#!!!
They raised the price back to $200 from yesterday! It was valid until July 29th! First time I've ever been victim to the "Prices may be changed without prior notice" disclaimer

 

[JonSimonzi]

I'm still seeing E8400 @ $174.99 and E8500 @ $189.99 both at the Egg.

 

[Satsumomo]

I'm still seeing E8400 @ $174.99 and E8500 @ $189.99 both at the Egg.

Unfortunately for me, I can't buy from Newegg, since they don't ship to Canada.

Good news though, another retailer that normally has higher prices, is selling the E8400 for $176.

Original was Ncix.com, Atic.ca is selling the lower priced one.

Ncix has a "lower price" guarantee though, I should coerce them to selling me the E8400 for $170 heh. What really kills me is the 12% tax I have to pay here.

 

[deathman20]

Win some loose some. If you see a price, and its good, definatly don't hesitate on it if thats what is fueling the buy. Thats what I did hence why I got 2x 4850's

 

[JonSimonzi]

These prices are great, I just have to wait for a check to come in the mail