How soon do Penryns arrive (should I wait)?

[BobaFettK]

I have been planning to purchase a q6600 in the next 2 weeks or so, but I don't want the price to plummet a few weeks later. I know that's always a risk with computer parts, but I'd like to make the wisest purchase possible. Will I be able to get the 6600 for less in a month, or is it likely to stay in the $280 range for a while?

Thanks!

[Jamie Nixx]

The Q6600 won't drop in price, like i said in the other thread when you asked why the E6600 was more expensive than the E6750, they will still hold their value.

Personally i would wait if you can, the Penryns should be arriving soon, and they should be a lot better, not to mention a lot cheaper than the current Quads.

[BobaFettK]

Could you define "soon"? If I have to wait a month or two, I can, but I don't want to wait until summer. Thanks again.

[Jamie Nixx]

Hmm its hard to say, as components usually just appear out of nowhere, but it should be the end of the month.

[bean]

JN you say wait for the new Penryns. I am trying to research them. I'm looking at the Yorkfield Quads. I understand there are Extreme and non-Extreme versions. The Extremes appear to be uppwards of $1000 while the others will be half the price or less depending on Frequency. Other than frequency, wattage, and price; do you or anyone know what the difference between Extreme and non-Extreme is. Looks like Extreme price to me.

Thanks for your help and knowledge.


http://www.x86watch.com/news/intel-first-quarter-launch-197.html

[Jamie Nixx]

Thats a great link, as i predicted, the new Quads ''non-extreme'' will be cheaper than the current Quads and a lot better.

The main difference between the Extreme and non-Extreme CPU's will be the clock speed and FSB, the FSB makes a good bit of difference.

Having said that, the prices for the Qx CPU's are ludicrous, they don't offer enough performance increase to warrant being five times the price.

[bean]

JN Yes that price borders on extortion if there wasn't to be another option.

I'll wait for the others. Thanks

[BobaFettK]

So then rather than spending $275 now for a Q6600, I should wait and get the Yorkfield Q9300 for $265.

I might have to wait. Damn...I hate waiting.

[iiiprimeiii]

i just read on a site today they were delayed again from january 20th but didnt have a new date.

[bean]

Oh Poo.

Have a Link. I'm kinda waiting, too.

[The Wise Monkey]

http://www.digitimes.com/mobos/a20071218PD212.html

Boo Intel... :S

[Jamie Nixx]

What a load of balls.

I want one myself, can't be waiting till March.

[iiiprimeiii]

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Intel-039-s-Penryns-Going-Down-Yorkfield-Delayed-Due-to-Board-Issues-74798.shtml

who knows what to believe???