6700K in stock (US)

If you live in the Minneapolis St. Paul area get to the local Micro Center NOW. They got 5 in today and I just got one.
 
I can confirm that they're back in stock at Newegg, again only sold in combos though...

Maybe this means my order from yesterday will go through after all. Still shows 'Packaging' - so much for rush processing. :p

A little nervous about buying an Asus board (I got the combo with the ROG Maximus Ranger), I know the hardware is good but I've heard so many horror stories about their customer service. Still, it should match my STRIX Edition GTX 970 nicely. :D

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Woohoo!!! Status changed to 'Shipped'!

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I also just purchased the combo with the Ranger and 16GB 3000C15 memory. Too bad the CPU wasn't Shoprunner eligible.
 
Pyrex238 said:
Seems like you're f'ed if you're wanting an mATX board.
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I picked up 2x Asus z170m and paired it with 6600ks. The board feels a little cheap with those gold heatsinks, but I had no problem hitting 4.6 @ 1.35v on both boards. The Bios GUI was very nice and easy to work with. Software also felt very polished for windows 10.
 
I tried to order one from Newegg yesterday. I was F5'ing the page and they came in stock but it wouldn't let me order one without a combo, which is total BS because just two weeks ago I bought a motherboard and memory in preparation to redo my rig. So I got on live chat with their sales team and asked them if we could work something out since I had effectively already bought half of a combo, but they said no way. Even talked to a supervisor who said the same thing. The chips are just super hard to get right now so retailers are trying to maximize their profits on them. I get it, but from a consumer standpoint I feel an exception should have been made for this circumstance. Even so, in between the time I saw they were in stock and the time I got the bad news from the sales department they were sold out again. That's ok though......my local MC hooked me up today. :D
 
Looks like the torches and pitchforks are out en masse on newegg's twitter account. I spoke with a guy who did exactly the same thing I did (purchase an 1151 motherboard a few days ago) and he e-mailed newegg, and they sold him the 6700k separate. I told him when I spoke with customer service in chat, they told me to pound sand (pretty much). He said they told him the same thing, then when he e-mailed (because they were doing this for others) they went ahead and processed it. Apparently after I sent the e-mail, they called him on the phone and asked him to remove the twitter post because other people "who didn't order a mobo" were wanting similar treatment. Of course it's all speculation, and who knows who else messaged, but it is a little frustrating to see different people getting different treatments.
 
mdswish said:
I tried to order one from Newegg yesterday. I was F5'ing the page and they came in stock but it wouldn't let me order one without a combo, which is total BS because just two weeks ago I bought a motherboard and memory in preparation to redo my rig. So I got on live chat with their sales team and asked them if we could work something out since I had effectively already bought half of a combo, but they said no way. Even talked to a supervisor who said the same thing. The chips are just super hard to get right now so retailers are trying to maximize their profits on them. I get it, but from a consumer standpoint I feel an exception should have been made for this circumstance. Even so, in between the time I saw they were in stock and the time I got the bad news from the sales department they were sold out again. That's ok though......my local MC hooked me up today. :D
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Unfortunately the local dallas MC has been OOS all day.
 
Pyrex238 said:
Looks like the torches and pitchforks are out en masse on newegg's twitter account. I spoke with a guy who did exactly the same thing I did (purchase an 1151 motherboard a few days ago) and he e-mailed newegg, and they sold him the 6700k separate. I told him when I spoke with customer service in chat, they told me to pound sand (pretty much). He said they told him the same thing, then when he e-mailed (because they were doing this for others) they went ahead and processed it. Apparently after I sent the e-mail, they called him on the phone and asked him to remove the twitter post because other people "who didn't order a mobo" were wanting similar treatment. Of course it's all speculation, and who knows who else messaged, but it is a little frustrating to see different people getting different treatments.
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I wonder what Newegg gets out of that deal? Are they overcharging on the motherboards? It seems to me that people shopping on Newegg for their cpu have most likely also gotten a mobo from them..

I bit the bullet on the TigerDirect "deal" in Canada, which thanks to recent currency changes and the gouge, was not really pleasant, but everyone here is quoting October now, and no one has ever accused me of being patient.
 
Hate130 said:
I wonder what Newegg gets out of that deal? Are they overcharging on the motherboards? It seems to me that people shopping on Newegg for their cpu have most likely also gotten a mobo from them..

I bit the bullet on the TigerDirect "deal" in Canada, which thanks to recent currency changes and the gouge, was not really pleasant, but everyone here is quoting October now, and no one has ever accused me of being patient.
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I honestly do not know. The customer service lady I spoke to earlier today alluded to the bundles being a requirement of the manufacturer, which didn't make much sense to me, but I didn't push the issue. Personally, if they want to require it with a bundle, I can understand that. They can make the rules. What frustrates me is when I already purchased those items separately days ago, and they are telling me I have to buy another motherboard, and then turn around and ship it right back to them. No they cant process the return in house, and no they can't make it any easier. So essentially it costs me and them more time and money, for no reason. Just arbitrary rules with no brains behind them. But, let's just say that's how it is. Then I find out they're honoring exactly what they told me they wouldn't a few hours earlier, and not responding to my e-mails, after they just responded to another person's. It's just frustrating.
 
Newegg can kiss my rear. I spent 600 there a week and a half ago, minus a mobo, and they wouldn't put one of these solo orders through for me when they first came in stock. And I've spent thousands and thousands there over the past 11 years and was surprised how they basically just dismissed me.
 
Apparently they value money now, and not money last week. Poor decision making. It's been an hour since I sent them an e-mail. My friend received an e-mail back 40 minutes ago. I haven't received anything back. (and most likely wont)
 
Newegg are greedy bureaucratic jerks I am sure, but you guys really had this coming. Everyone knows full well how these "launches" often work, and there is no reason at all to order other things before your last essential part is available - order everything at once - don't let hype/emotions get the better of you and stuff like this would not happen to you. It's the same issue with pre-orders and all the various other issues with the games industry. Companies do the bad things they do because they know people will keep giving them more money for whatever bad things they do.
 
GearChoices said:
Newegg are greedy bureaucratic jerks I am sure, but you guys really had this coming. Everyone knows full well how these "launches" often work, and there is no reason at all to order other things before your last essential part is available - order everything at once - don't let hype/emotions get the better of you and stuff like this would not happen to you. It's the same issue with pre-orders and all the various other issues with the games industry. Companies do the bad things they do because they know people will keep giving them more money for whatever bad things they do.
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None of this would have changed the fact I needed a motherboard they didn't offer on bundle. Regardless, the fact a company is instructing people to buy a bundle and return various other items as the only way to proceed is absurd. Furthermore, telling one customer one thing, and then another customer something else is completely ridiculous.
 
This is one reason among many why I stopped buying from Newegg years ago. I visit their site, read reviews, then buy from Amazon or somewhere else. Screw Newegg.
 
Pyrex238 said:
None of this would have changed the fact I needed a motherboard they didn't offer on bundle. Regardless, the fact a company is instructing people to buy a bundle and return various other items as the only way to proceed is absurd. Furthermore, telling one customer one thing, and then another customer something else is completely ridiculous.
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This is all true and if you just need to vent feel free, but none of this changes the actual path to success. You either wait or buy a bundle and return stuff. You can also keep calling and trying to be one of the people get a different result.
 
zaniix said:
This is all true and if you just need to vent feel free, but none of this changes the actual path to success. You either wait or buy a bundle and return stuff. You can also keep calling and trying to be one of the people get a different result.
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I'm a lot more patient than most. I've already been "one of those people" that called. I'm not in any rush. I'm one of those people that refuses to accept stupidity and bad policy. "Go along to get along" isn't a solution. Requiring (and furthermore, instructing) customers to return items costs newegg and their customers money. It makes no business sense.
 
I received a call from Newegg a moment ago regarding the two different stories. They basically apologized, and stated they would review anyone else on a case-by-case basis who had purchased a motherboard from them recently with the anticipation of the processor. Just e-mail their customer service. I didn't ask for any special treatment, and they didn't offer me any, just told me to select auto notify.
 
Got my CPU in today. Waiting on ram and mobo. They were all shipped separately from Newegg.
 
Check local computer stores. Picked up my 6700k locally, though it was overpriced at 379.99. However, no worry as they had Corsair DDR4 LPX 3000MHZ 2x8GB sticks for 149.99. 10 bucks less than the same exact corsair ram but in 4x4 configuration at Amazon and Frys. 10 dollar convenience charge, I won't complain. :D
 
Pyrex238 said:
I received a call from Newegg a moment ago regarding the two different stories. They basically apologized, and stated they would review anyone else on a case-by-case basis who had purchased a motherboard from them recently with the anticipation of the processor. Just e-mail their customer service. I didn't ask for any special treatment, and they didn't offer me any, just told me to select auto notify.
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Glad to hear it. I hope everyone going forward has a better experience.
 
Just got mine from Microcenter (on long island). Now just need them to release itx motherboards.
 
I called the customer service when the first combo batch showed up last Friday. She had to "check on something" I assume that means talk to a manager, but then she processed me right through with the CPU only.

I don't know if it mattered that this was the Newegg premier customer service line, or that when she looked up my account she saw 2k in purchases last week (I'm sure they wouldn't have liked those returned). I didn't have to bitch, complain, or threaten, just a calm conversation and it all worked smooth. I'm sorry to hear some of you guys had such a hassle.

My 6700k showed up Thursday and I'm typing this on the new PC now (still plenty of setting to understand and tweak).
 
GearChoices said:
Newegg are greedy bureaucratic jerks I am sure, but you guys really had this coming. Everyone knows full well how these "launches" often work, and there is no reason at all to order other things before your last essential part is available - order everything at once - don't let hype/emotions get the better of you and stuff like this would not happen to you. It's the same issue with pre-orders and all the various other issues with the games industry. Companies do the bad things they do because they know people will keep giving them more money for whatever bad things they do.
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Ordering the rest of my PC wasn't about hype/emotions. Many of the parts I had researched and chosen were going in and out of stock quickly at the time. By ordering early I could take my time to find the best price and catch items in-stock. I figured when the 6700k came in stock there would be a lot of people buying full systems. The last thing i wanted was a rush depleting stock of RAM, video cards, motherboards. Then I would be running on hype/emotion as I rushed around buying up any parts that would work at prices that might not be the cheapest just because I had the CPU.

As it is, it all worked out. I had the entire PC built while the 6700k shipped, with a nice little spot open for the processor. Thursday I slapped the CPU in, screwed down the water block and had windows installed in about an hour.
 
If you aren't already holding a MB, in which case you need to call customer service and sort something out next time the combos show up, you might as well wait for the next combo deal.

I was pretty shocked with Newegg putting that $50 discount on the Maximus Ranger VIII with the combo.

There must be some massive incentives coming out the the MB makers to move some high end boards cheap. Let's face it, they're making high end MBs for buyers of 6700k processors... and there aren't enough processors.

I'm sure the thought process right now is to cut deals to ensure an upper tier MB goes with every single 6700k sold before the next MB shipments arrive stuffing the channel with even more of them that may not move.

Right about now, ASUS and a couple other MB vendors must be giving Intel hell on earth for the NA delay. It's crushing their quarterly numbers.
 
Schmiggy_JK23 said:
They can kiss my rear at the continued price they keep putting it up at. $50 premium may be worth it to some but my patience isn't that thin.
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In theory, you could get it from TD for $400 and then call them immediately whenever it's available elsewhere (within 30 days) to get a price match... Probably more of a hassle/gambit than just splitting a Newegg combo tho.

I should add, either Tiger got a ton of them, or they ran out of suckers that'll pay the $50 gouging... Or their stock system took a nap for the weekend. It's the only place that's had them in stock for more than a few hours (couple days now?).
 
GearChoices said:
Newegg are greedy bureaucratic jerks I am sure, but you guys really had this coming. Everyone knows full well how these "launches" often work, and there is no reason at all to order other things before your last essential part is available - order everything at once - don't let hype/emotions get the better of you and stuff like this would not happen to you. It's the same issue with pre-orders and all the various other issues with the games industry. Companies do the bad things they do because they know people will keep giving them more money for whatever bad things they do.
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That's not really fair, not everyone just *knows* this intuitively... Tons of enthusiasts here haven't upgraded for 4-5 years, can't exactly expect them to keep track of some retailer's arbitrary rules. The only combos I had in mind were MC's but as I don't have one nearby I didn't give it much thought.

Despite all the hassle with the 6700K I don't even regret buying some parts early, tho I guess I could've left the mobo for later... The particular Corsair LPX RAM kit I bought (and wanted specifically) actually disappeared from Newegg soon after I bought it, and has been going for $40-60 more on Amazon.

Would've been just as annoyed had I waited on that RAM kit. My preferred mobo (ASUS Z170-A) hasn't even been offered in a combo either, they've only offered ASUS' higher priced boards; so I would've gained bupkis in waiting. Others want mATX boards, or other combinations.

So really, putting the onus on the consumer is silly. I actually don't have anything against Newegg in general, they've treated me well over the years (multiple retro active price matches etc). Their inconsistent handling of the combo policy sucks tho.

In the end the blame really lies with Intel mostly IMO...
 
Fad3dSun said:
I called the customer service when the first combo batch showed up last Friday. She had to "check on something" I assume that means talk to a manager, but then she processed me right through with the CPU only.

I don't know if it mattered that this was the Newegg premier customer service line, or that when she looked up my account she saw 2k in purchases last week (I'm sure they wouldn't have liked those returned). I didn't have to bitch, complain, or threaten, just a calm conversation and it all worked smooth. I'm sorry to hear some of you guys had such a hassle.

My 6700k showed up Thursday and I'm typing this on the new PC now (still plenty of setting to understand and tweak).
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I'm on a Premier trial, I've called their hotline twice and the main CS number once when the combos have been on sale. I have around $1,000 in purchases with them within the last month, no dice.

Unfortunately I didn't get a mobo from them (did get RAM and several SSD), that might've helped my case. I might end up doing the whole buy-and-return hassle the next time I catch the combos, missed it last time unfortunately.

I'm usually not one to buy something with the outright intention of returning it but whatever. I guess if nothing else I can compare my ASUS Z170-A's ASRock-like paper thin PCB (to paraphrase Dan_D) against something like the Hero's. :p
 
I promise I'll stop spamming the thread with walls of text after this one... :p

mls1995 said:
Amazon is clueless so it was actually easier for me to buy a 6700k combo at newegg and return the mobo I don't want.
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doug_7506 said:
Anyone else get this from Amazon:
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Checked amazon, but my order status hasn't changed
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I got that cloud offer, I also got this via email after a second CS rep contacted me to clear up the confusing mess an earlier rep made with his conflicting emails (pertaining to my particular order):

I've reviewed our previous correspondence with you, and I'm very sorry about the misunderstanding. I understand your concern regarding status of your order #xxx for 'Intel Boxed Core I7-6700K 4.00 GHz 8M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700K.' I'll certainly help you regarding your concern.

I've checked your order and would like to assure you that it hasn't been cancelled. Your order is still active and we expect to ship it between September 25, 2015 - Friday, October 9, 2015.
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Bolded emphasis by me, it goes on to explain I can cancel at any time etc. Not sure that ETA really means anything, but I guess it's something. They're usually really conservative with ETAs, I think all bets are off here tho.

BLT, NCIX, and others have earlier ETAs (at least if you pre ordered early); I've no clue where Amazon falls in the hierarchy of stock priority. It seems Newegg, Tiger, and even B&H are well ahead of them tho. /shrug
 
Impulse said:
That's not really fair, not everyone just *knows* this intuitively... Tons of enthusiasts here haven't upgraded for 4-5 years, can't exactly expect them to keep track of some retailer's arbitrary rules. The only combos I had in mind were MC's but as I don't have one nearby I didn't give it much thought.

Despite all the hassle with the 6700K I don't even regret buying some parts early, tho I guess I could've left the mobo for later... The particular Corsair LPX RAM kit I bought (and wanted specifically) actually disappeared from Newegg soon after I bought it, and has been going for $40-60 more on Amazon.

Would've been just as annoyed had I waited on that RAM kit. My preferred mobo (ASUS Z170-A) hasn't even been offered in a combo either, they've only offered ASUS' higher priced boards; so I would've gained bupkis in waiting. Others want mATX boards, or other combinations.

So really, putting the onus on the consumer is silly. I actually don't have anything against Newegg in general, they've treated me well over the years (multiple retro active price matches etc). Their inconsistent handling of the combo policy sucks tho.

In the end the blame really lies with Intel mostly IMO...
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I think we all agree that Newegg's rules are dumb. However, I also think it's a bit nuts to buy a MB before you have a CPU. In the weeks leading up to the launch everyone speculated about the availability of the CPU and I also read an article that said that they wouldn't have enough supply at first.

But that's me. I'd want it all at once. And truthfully, I htink I'm going to wait to see what MB's come out in September, though this machine is having problems (nothing that can't be fixed, but don't feel like doing it until the new machine is built and running), so time is running out.
 
So, I know this thread is about US availability, but for any Canadians reading no retailer has any stock yet.

At MemEx, the 6700k has been 'Preorder' since Aug. 5th: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX58496

At NCIX Canada, same thing. Preorder since Aug. 5th: http://www.ncix.com/detail/intel-core-i7-6700k-processor-8m-63-111156.htm

At Newegg, it's "coming soon": http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117559&cm_re=6700k-_-19-117-559-_-Product

At Canada Computers, it's not even listed yet. No product page. Amazon also has no product page for it. And the results for the 6600k are the same at every retailer.

The conclusion is that not a singke Skylake CPU has been sold in Canada yet - three and a half weeks after "launch". To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement. I've never seen a paper launch this bad from Intel.
 
Impulse said:
My preferred mobo (ASUS Z170-A) hasn't even been offered in a combo either, they've only offered ASUS' higher priced boards; so I would've gained bupkis in waiting. .
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I ran into the same issue with NE. I didn't want the MSI M7 or ROG Ranger and didn't like the choice in ram with each board.

I chatted with NE and they said there are over a dozen combos but you can only get access to them by using the "add to cart" from the CPU page.

Sure enough when NE had the I7's in stock on Friday I was able to pick the M5 board combo by adding the CPU first. Going to the standard I7 / MB combo page still only listed the 2 previously mentioned MB/CPU/Ram deal. Going through the CPU page I noticed combos with all of the ASUS boards and the Gigabyte 7 board.
 
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