http://xtreview.com/addcomment-id-12738-vi...p-22-07-10.htmlhttp://forums.vr-zone.com/news-around-the-...price-drop.htmlAssociate reported some Intel plans, after publishing the announcement graph of new desktop processor models. Simultaneously associate reported information about the forthcoming reduction in the prices of existing Intel processor models. First, in eighteenth July will take place the announcement of four core processor core i 5-760 (2.8 GHz) LGA 1156 - the second lynnfield model in the series core i 5 -7xx with price position 205$. During the same day, the processor Pentium e5500 (2.8 GHz) LGA 775 will fall in price from $75 to $64. Eighth August the free position $75 will be occupied by the processor Pentium e5700 (3.0 GHz).The following changes in Intel Price- list will occur on 29 August. Core i 7-950 (3.06 GHz) will fall in price from $562 to $294. Three new processors will be simultaneously presented: Core i 3-560 (3.33 GHz), Pentium e6800 (3.33 GHz) and Celeron e3500 (2.7 GHz), which will cost $138, $86 and $52 respectively.Finally, on 17 October Intel will lower the prices of the following processors: Core i 3-550 ($138 - > $117), Pentium e6700 ($86 - > $75), Pentium e5700 ($75 - > $64), Celeron e3400 ($53 - > $42).

So if I wait to buy a i7-920 or even -950 then in August it will be very likely that the prices will be reduced quite a bit!

So if I wait to buy a i7-920 or even -950 then in August it will be very likely that the prices will be reduced quite a bit!

I would say hold off and that 950 is looking real good...Thanks for the heads up,-P

I would say hold off and that 950 is looking real good...Thanks for the heads up,-P

I am doing. Was going to invest in 920 this week but after reading this will now wait until Aug/Sept and see what the prices are then.May save enough to put towards getting 480GTX too!

I would say hold off and that 950 is looking real good...Thanks for the heads up,-P

Glade to share the info with fellow simmers. :( indeed that 950 is looking really good at that new price.

I am doing. Was going to invest in 920 this week but after reading this will now wait until Aug/Sept and see what the prices are then.May save enough to put towards getting 480GTX too!

That would cool! having a 480gtx or even a 470 would be fantastic. if you can it would be good to wait a little bit till at least aug and sept the most hehe and see how the prices are doing.:(

Interestingly the D0 i7 920 over at www.aria.co.uk was

UPDATEKeep in eye out for aug 30 which is in a few days the Core i7 950 should drop not 100% sure.http://www.igniq.com/2010/08/23/intel-i7-massive-price-cuts/http://www.neoseeker.com/news/14756-intel-cuts-i7-950-price-in-half/

Between the 930 and 950 ..... Any advice on which i7 would overclock better?

Between the 930 and 950 ..... Any advice on which i7 would overclock better?

Hi seenick, not sure but I believe they both overlock well. most people that get the 950 just get it mainly, because they dont want to overlock there chips and for some the extra cache.Just checked amazon.com and the price did indeed go down for the Intel 950! its at $308.99 now nice! :Love: price is over here in the u.s.a http://www.amazon.com/Intel-3-06GHz-LGA1366-Desktop-Processor/dp/B002A6G3V2

Between the 930 and 950 ..... Any advice on which i7 would overclock better?

The 950s are binned higher than the 930s, so chances are they'll overclock at least as well. If buying online, I would go ahead and get the 950 for the higher multiplier since the price is only slightly higher now. However, if you can score a deal on the 930, I'd probably reach for that since all of them are the same basic chip with comparable overclocking capabilities. If you're in the US and live in an area with a Micro Center nearby, 930s can be had for $200 + tax (store pickup only, though).

The 950s are binned higher than the 930s, so chances are they'll overclock at least as well. If buying online, I would go ahead and get the 950 for the higher multiplier since the price is only slightly higher now. However, if you can score a deal on the 930, I'd probably reach for that since all of them are the same basic chip with comparable overclocking capabilities. If you're in the US and live in an area with a Micro Center nearby, 930s can be had for $200 + tax (store pickup only, though).

That's a good deal. I checked Fry's this afternoon...950s at $299 and 930's a close second at $289.

What do you guys think of this setup I threw together from Amazon?Shopping Cart Items--To Buy Now Price: Qty:Item added on August 31, 2010Corsair CMXAF2 Dominator Triple Channel Airflow Memory Fan - CorsairCondition: NewIn Stock $26.00You Save:$16.99 (40%)Item added on August 31, 2010Corsair Dominator 6 GB PC3-12800 1600MHz Triple Channel Core i7 DDR3 CAS 8 Memory Kit CMP6GX3M3A1600C8 - CorsairCondition: NewIn Stock $219.99You Save:$7.00 (3%)Item added on August 31, 2010 ASUS Rampage II Extreme LGA1366 Intel X58 DDR3-1600 ATX Motherboard - AsusCondition: NewIn Stock $359.99Item added on August 31, 2010 Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor - IntelCondition: NewIn StockShipped from: Buy.com $308.99You Save:$321.00 (51%)

What do you guys think of this setup I threw together from Amazon?

Looks pretty good, although I don't think the Dominator is necessary unless you plan on overclocking your RAM, which may or may not give much of a real-world boost. Regardless, I'd suggest going to Newegg instead of Amazon, since their prices are usually better (this isn't always the case, but a quick search shows you could save about $40 just on those parts), and they run combo deals on some parts that might save you even more. Shipping is usually cheaper and faster, too.On a related note, Newegg has now dropped the 950s from $600 to $300.

Looks pretty good, although I don't think the Dominator is necessary unless you plan on overclocking your RAM, which may or may not give much of a real-world boost. Regardless, I'd suggest going to Newegg instead of Amazon, since their prices are usually better (this isn't always the case, but a quick search shows you could save about $40 just on those parts), and they run combo deals on some parts that might save you even more. Shipping is usually cheaper and faster, too.On a related note, Newegg has now dropped the 950s from $600 to $300.

Thanks Mike,The reason I went to Amazon originally is they were showing the 950 at $599 at the time of comparison... Now I know they have dropped to match there is no question...Thanks again!-Paul

For the poster with the new build parts list, check out this RAM instead of the Corsair:http://www.amazon.com/Mushkin-Enhanced-Redline-Frostbyte-998805/dp/B00368CI4Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1283366939&sr=8-1This Mushkin kit with its cas 6 smokes that Corsair kit plus its price is equivalent. I was using OCZ 1600 cas 8 and replaced it with this recently, and for FSX it did make a difference. I got my 2x2G kit OC at 1720 cas 6; it completely rips with my cpu at 3.8. I don't use a RAM fan either, I don't think one is necessary unless your case has weak airflow or you plan to uber OC the RAM.