Everyone is having a heart attack today, all p*ssy cause they can't get their eager little hands on the new Intel wonder-chip. Paper-launch is the buzz-word today. I've posted this quote from Anandtech in a few threads over the last few weeks, but it seems that nobody wanted/wants to acknowledge these dates. It's like everyone is suffering from a bad case of blue-balls today, but don't curse Intel into the ground.....yet. Read this blurb, and realize that all is not lost.
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2795&p=19
Chill,people, chill.
Intel Core 2 Extreme processor based systems and boxed product are expected to be available on the day of launch, 27 July. Intel Core 2 Duo processor based systems and boxed product [through places such as Newegg] are expected to be available from 7 August. Each OEM has their own product introduction / transition cycles based upon their target market segment and current product offerings. We expect some to offer product in August with more introductions extending through September. Check with the OEMs of your choice to get their specific message on system availability.
From what Intel is telling us, you shouldn't be able to so much as purchase Core 2 processors until after the first week in August, although you'll be able to get complete systems before then. At the same time, we're hearing that distributors already have some Core 2 parts in stock and will begin shipping very soon. While we tend to believe Intel's assessment of availability, we're hoping it's conservative.
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2795&p=19
Chill,people, chill.