When will Core Duo Prices start to Drop?

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OneStepAhead

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I plan on buying all my parts for my new computer and don't feel like waiting for the Core 2 Duo to come out, So I was wondering when a Intel Processor like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819116240

Will become lower and to what extent. Also, since I am kind of in a rush to receive this computer, should I wait until Christmas time to get a Quad-Core or Core 2 Duo, Or just wait it out, cause most likely I won't get one on Aug. 7 cause of all the PO's..

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core 2 duo has been out for a while now
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It all depends. By the time october rolls around you should be able to get conroe pretty easily. If you want to upgrade, then get a processor that will just let you bide your time until then. if you don't want to, then get the pentium.
 
I doubt there will be a huge availability issue on August 7th... I think a large part of the delay was so that all vendors would have good footing and there wouldn't be as much profiteering (no, it's NOT price gouging people, learn the meaning of it ;)).
 
OneStepAhead said:
I plan on buying all my parts for my new computer and don't feel like waiting for the Core 2 Duo to come out, So I was wondering when a Intel Processor like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819116240

Will become lower and to what extent. Also, since I am kind of in a rush to receive this computer, should I wait until Christmas time to get a Quad-Core or Core 2 Duo, Or just wait it out, cause most likely I won't get one on Aug. 7 cause of all the PO's..

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the processor you have linked to is neither a Core duo nor a Core 2 duo processor.
 
my suggestion would be if you dont want a processor fast get a Pentium D 805. I heard they are pretty good overclockers and will get the job done. Then when you want to, and availability is higher, go for a conroe or better processor that meets your requirements
 
If i were you i would wait a few weeks and get a Conroe/Core 2 Duo.If you don't and buy a Pentium D now, you'll be kicking yourself in a few months, or once you see the new Conroe benchmarks.
 
Yep a 805 until prices drop wouldn't be a bad plan. Prices won't drop till the initial wave has been sucked dry of cash, lol. Expect that to be MAYBE the holiday season, but even then it might just keep on going till January. Midranges will drop first of course.
 
pigpen said:
i think he just misnamed the thread.
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The title to the thread is correct (I guess :S) however his post isnt very clear as to what he plans on doing. He should really go back and edit his post to a somewhat understandable post for better feedback. Crappyily worded post gets crappily advised feedback.
 
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