Microcenter - Insane deal

[Bags]

Just got this in an email...

[Shanesan]

Almost half off. Quad core.

Jesus that IS an insane deal.

[Rbstr]

In store only

Thank god, that + a new motherboard would ruin all my fiscal responsibility.

[CrystalViolet]

Aw fuck, there's a microcenter right down the street from me but I'm set on Ivy bridge... Still a pretty good deal.

[Oryon22]

That's nuts. Too bad I'm getting Ivy.

[Rbstr]

Originally Posted by CViolet

I'm set on Ivy bridge.

Originally Posted by Oryon22

Too bad I'm getting Ivy.

The question you need to ask yourself is what Ivy part are you buying. If you're going for the $200 part this may still be faster.

[CrystalViolet]

Originally Posted by Rbstr

The question you need to ask yourself is what Ivy part are you buying. If you're going for the $200 part this may still be faster.

indeed, that's what makes it so tempting. Also, is PCIE3, resale value, and bragging rights enough justification to wait?

[termhn]

Wow, that makes it cheaper than a 2500K. I don't really think it's worth it to wait unless you want better onboard graphics and less than 1 fps increase :P

[Goku]

For $200 I will take a 2600K over a 3570K any day. There are a few sources saying Ivy doesn't overclock as well as SB either. If you can this a few hundred MHz over the 3570K even with its IPC advantage the HT on the 2600K will make this a better processor imo.

[Baneblade]

Would be insane to pass that up.

[CrystalViolet]

well, the microcenter near me is showing the normal price, and I can't seem to get through to them on the phone.

[Goku]

Deal maybe dead now.

[CrystalViolet]

Google shopping is still listing at $199 from the store near me. Going to head over there in a bit. Will post an update.

[Goku]

GL!

[CrystalViolet]

i7 in da house!