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Future Processor Availability?

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I won't take up space with the wherefores and whys, but my convoluted home computer upgrade plan says that I should get a Prescott 3.4 socket 478 sometime in 2006. Does anyone have an opinion on whether a new retail version of that processor will be available during 2006 in the sub-$200 price range? It seems that I used to be able to upgrade my processor with second (third?) generation parts at very low cost. But recently, availability of old parts seems to have decreased. For example, I never could find a reasonably priced PIII Slot 1 933mhz to upgrade my old computer. Intel quit making them and the price went up, not down as I expected.

Bottom line question, will the Prescott 3.4 socket 478 retail version continue to be available at falling prices during 2006? Or should I buy soon to ensure availability? Thanks.
 
I really wouldn't count on them being available at all. Intel is moving full force to socket 775 and leaving anything and everything to do with 478 behind.
 
DanIdentity said:
I really wouldn't count on them being available at all. Intel is moving full force to socket 775 and leaving anything and everything to do with 478 behind.
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That is pretty much correct...

Most people who follow intel, basically see as new generations of processors come out, their price begins to drop pretty dramatically in a short amount of time, especially on the low end models. That way they can quickly phase out the older chips and cease any mas production. While I believe you will be able to find a Socket 478 cheap Q1 of 06, it will probablly be more expensive than its Socket 775 counterpart. Just Like the P4 Northys are more expensive than the P4 prescottss right now
 
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