Intel Processor Prices Change?

[mufarooq]

In Which Quarter of the year Intel Changes the Processor prices? and when intel is going to launch its new technology. Is the change of technology is associated with prices?

 

[mcnumpty23]

normally intel dont drop prices when they release a new cpu

its new technology--haswell is coming about june i think

 

[iceclock]

its possible they drop. most likely when haswell will comeout gonna bring down the price of current 1155s and possible 2011 as well.

but it remains to be seen by how much its gonna drop

 

[jaguarskx]

Intel doesn't really drop their prices. Prior to the release of the i5-3570k the i5-2500k was selling for $225 on Newegg (excluding any sale). On the release of Ivy Bridge CPUs the i5-2500k has dropped to $220 where it remains today.

The i5-3570k normally sells for $230 on Newegg. After the release of Haswell it will probably drop to $225. Newegg currently has a $15 off promo code so you can buy it for $215.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

You are unlikely to find it for a better unless you live near MicroCentre and wait until they have a sale on it. They sometimes sell the CPU at or below cost (like $185) to attract people into the store so that they will spend money on other things. It is an in-store sale only so if you can't get to a store then... too bad...

 

[iceclock]

well they do cut prices, but when is another question.

but hey any price cuts are good.

 

[mufarooq]

Intel doesn't really drop their prices. Prior to the release of the i5-3570k the i5-2500k was selling for $225 on Newegg (excluding any sale). On the release of Ivy Bridge CPUs the i5-2500k has dropped to $220 where it remains today.

The i5-3570k normally sells for $230 on Newegg. After the release of Haswell it will probably drop to $225. Newegg currently has a $15 off promo code so you can buy it for $215.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

You are unlikely to find it for a better unless you live near MicroCentre and wait until they have a sale on it. They sometimes sell the CPU at or below cost (like $185) to attract people into the store so that they will spend money on other things. It is an in-store sale only so if you can't get to a store then... too bad...

It means that Intel processors prices difference fluctuate about $15 to $25 throughout their life span and there will be no gain in waiting. Actuly I have been planning to build my pc with intel i5 3330 or 3450 for 3 months. Would you suggest me to buy intel i5 3330 or 3450 now? waiting for your expert opinion. Thanks for your help.

 

[jaguarskx]

Since the Core i5-3570k @ 3.4GHz is currently selling for $215 at newegg after a $15 rebate (from Newegg, not Intel) it makes more sense to buy that CPU. The i5-3450 @ 3.1GHz sells for $200. The i5-3330 @ 3.0GHz sells for $190. Both prices are from Newegg.

For $15 more than the i5-3450 you can get a CPU that can be overclocked with a Z75/Z77 chipset motherboard. That can provide you with higher performance. However, if you are working with a very limited budget where and extra $15 for a CPU and possibly an extra few $ for a Z75/Z77 chipset motherboard vs. a H77 chipset motherboard. There are some Z75/Z77 chipset motherboards on sale / with rebates which makes just a little bit more expensive or even the same price as H77 chipset motherboards.

 

[jaguarskx]

well they do cut prices, but when is another question.

but hey any price cuts are good.

Yeah, Intel does cut prices, by $5 as I stated before. What the retailer charges is a different story though.

 

[iceclock]

yes i know.

 

[13thmonkey]

the 2500k prices are still just below the 3570k prices, they have maybe dropped £10 since the 3570k launch.

 

[iceclock]

lol, i dunno i just buy what i need i dont count on price changes.

 

[13thmonkey]

precisely, they were numerous people expecting the sb i5's to drop dramatically in price, it never happened, it never happen last time or the time before.

 

[amuffin]

Over time the price of something will drop, then it may increase as it becomes harder to find.

 

[iceclock]

bah over a period of time wont be worth buying.

i just recommand to people buy what u can when u need it. dont mind-trip for the future. this isnt misses gaia fortune of the future 5000.