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Bags
2012-04-13, 02:21 AM
Just got this in an email...

http://i.imgur.com/ebs1f.png
Shanesan
2012-04-13, 04:41 AM
Almost half off. Quad core.

Jesus that IS an insane deal.
Rbstr
2012-04-13, 09:57 AM
In store only :(

Thank god, that + a new motherboard would ruin all my fiscal responsibility.
CrystalViolet
2012-04-13, 10:53 AM
Aw fuck, there's a microcenter right down the street from me but I'm set on Ivy bridge... Still a pretty good deal.
Oryon22
2012-04-13, 11:22 AM
That's nuts. Too bad I'm getting Ivy.
Rbstr
2012-04-13, 12:00 PM
I'm set on Ivy bridge.

Too bad I'm getting Ivy.

The question you need to ask yourself is what Ivy part are you buying. If you're going for the $200 part this may still be faster.
CrystalViolet
2012-04-13, 12:45 PM
The question you need to ask yourself is what Ivy part are you buying. If you're going for the $200 part this may still be faster.

indeed, that's what makes it so tempting. Also, is PCIE3, resale value, and bragging rights enough justification to wait? :(
termhn
2012-04-13, 01:56 PM
Wow, that makes it cheaper than a 2500K. I don't really think it's worth it to wait unless you want better onboard graphics and less than 1 fps increase :P
Goku
2012-04-13, 02:10 PM
For $200 I will take a 2600K over a 3570K any day. There are a few sources saying Ivy doesn't overclock as well as SB either. If you can this a few hundred MHz over the 3570K even with its IPC advantage the HT on the 2600K will make this a better processor imo.
Baneblade
2012-04-14, 11:12 AM
Would be insane to pass that up.
CrystalViolet
2012-04-14, 06:05 PM
well, the microcenter near me is showing the normal price, and I can't seem to get through to them on the phone.
Goku
2012-04-15, 09:47 AM
Deal maybe dead now.
CrystalViolet
2012-04-15, 09:55 AM
Google shopping is still listing at $199 from the store near me. Going to head over there in a bit. Will post an update.
Goku
2012-04-15, 10:20 AM
GL!
CrystalViolet
2012-04-15, 11:41 AM
i7 in da house! :D
Goku
2012-04-15, 01:18 PM
Haha. What mobo? You can do slick combos there you know.
CrystalViolet
2012-04-15, 01:35 PM
I had already ordered the ASUS z77 and RAM. Should hopefully be able to put this thing together mid next week. Really excited.
Goku
2012-04-15, 02:13 PM
Very nice. Gonna be great!
Oryon22
2012-04-18, 09:01 AM
Hmm... this concerns me:

http://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/164411/Core-i7-3770K-Retail-Boxes-Pictured-TDP-95W-Overclocks-Worse-Than-Sandy-Bridge-.html

That Microcenter deal looks even more attractive now.
Goku
2012-04-18, 09:07 AM
That is what I'm afraid of too. Back before I got my 2500K in October I was planning on waiting for Ivy. I am so glad I didn't if this is true not to mention I've had my computer for over 6 months, since it will finally be released.
Rbstr
2012-04-18, 11:05 AM
meh, overclocking.

My primary concern is on the TDP number there. Cooler and quieter any day, when the CPU is good enough anyway.
Goku
2012-04-18, 11:15 AM
meh, overclocking.

My primary concern is on the TDP number there. Cooler and quieter any day, when the CPU is good enough anyway.

I spent 10 minutes in my bios and managed to get my 2500K stable at 4.5GHz. I have a Thermalright Venomous X in there with a Scythe Gentle Typhoon. Its pretty cool and quiet...
Oryon22
2012-04-18, 11:37 AM
Sandy Bridge is too easy to overclock to let it sit there. Touch it... you know you want to.