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Intel Pricing?

Netvyper

Netvyper

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I've been scouting around a bit for a new chip for a 2nd gaming rig im putting together. I've got a large majority of the other components now; but a CPU is proving difficult. Why? Intel's Pricing structure seems a little... odd.

Basically I want to spend in the region of £50-70 on a chip, I figured i'd be able to pick up an e6600 or similar for this now; but its proving damn difficult. I can only seem to find the 2000 & 4000 series cut down chips :(. However there's a whole flood of chips, of different types & specs within the £100-140 bracket. Specifically, your into quad territory here. I mean why would you want a 2.6ghz or 3ghz dual core, over a quad that'll clock to 3-3.2ghz anyhow, if the prices are virtually identical?

I just wondered if there were likely to be any price drops/adjustments coming up to correct this, or if we're relegated to >£100 only for any sensible chips?

I just think that intel could make a killing with lower clocked, decent cache chips for overclocking at a £65 price point.
 
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I was really disappointed with the E2180 in my media box. Admittedly running at stock, but it wont even play back 1080p HD without stuttering :(

I assume the 7200 is a less good overclocker, owing to the higher fsb & lower multi?
 
Well; putting a quad in my main box is the 2nd best upgrade i've ever made, 2nd only to my 24" Screen :)

But I dont really want to spend that much on this box; I picked up a P35 board on the MM, and a Case to house it in. I've got a Hiper 580w PSU, 2900XT, 2gb Corsair 6400 Ram lying spare atm. I'll have a scout around and see what I can get the e7200 for, but its still cut down; and even 2nd hand e8400s are going at £85+.
 
got me a Xigmatek S1283... gonna drop that on my e2180 & see how it goes for gaming/clocking... will then decide dual/quad... might even be able to justify some extra cash by then, thanks for the input people.
 
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