Intel is planning to cut desktop CPU prices in the third quarter this year, along with the launch of more quad-core and dual-core models, according to sources at motherboard makers. The performance-level Core 2 Quad Q9650 with a core frequency of 3 GHz will launch priced at $530 in thousand-unit tray quantities, while the Core 2 Quad Q9550 will drop around 40% from its original price of $530 to $316.
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lordmetroid Well, well, well... That is interesting indeed. Not something I am going to wait for. But if it so happens that my finances doesn't allow me to buy the new system I currently have in target before the release of these components. I will not be the person crying for having to wait :)Reply