FWIW a quick look where I am shows a couple of 10980xe in stock for USD1075 so maybe need to look further a field or go with something else. Comparatively the 3950x is going for USD930 pre-order and the 3960x, 2 in stock for USD1600 ea. Small local stock probably due to prices and low demand for both the Intel and AMD processors.I now have all the kit, apart from my intended CPU (i9-10980xe) which remains out of stock & has a 150% price loading in retail.