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Da Dego · 19th Dec 2006, 20:16

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/12...t_a_price_cut/

customh · 19th Dec 2006, 20:25

So will the 4 series ones be as good of overclockers? Highlan3r has already said the true allendales will be mad.

Ramble · 19th Dec 2006, 20:45

4MB versions of current Allendales?
So that would either be Conroe or the new Allendales, in which case they should overclock like buggery.

Mankz · 19th Dec 2006, 20:52

oohhh...

6700's look nice. however, i also like the look of the 4- series

Firehed · 19th Dec 2006, 22:04

Quad for $530? Niiiiiice.

samkiller42 · 19th Dec 2006, 22:24

AMD is no match for Conroe

Sam

bluep3ace · 19th Dec 2006, 22:50

so should I get a 6700 instead of 6600? or use the 6600's extra cash for something

zr_ox · 19th Dec 2006, 22:53

Isn't the world just mad. One year ago who would have predicted that Intel would adopt AMD's winning business model, and AMD would some how forget what their model was

With such high performance and such low prices how can anyone complain....Nice one Intel.

samkiller42 · 19th Dec 2006, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluep3ace

so should I get a 6700 instead of 6600? or use the 6600's extra cash for something

The e6700 is a fantastic cpu, with one sitting in my machine it handles everything thrown at it. Shame the motherboard isnt so reliable

To answer your question, the 66 is still a formidable cpu and for the proce you cant go wrong really, get a 66 and a Striker Extreme board with some good 800mhz and your on the easy road to vista

Sam

Gunsmith · 20th Dec 2006, 01:14

******s! i just bought a 6700 as well!

kazama · 20th Dec 2006, 01:19

wow, price cut for intel cpu's. 2007 i should buy it. quad core is my choice

DXR_13KE · 20th Dec 2006, 01:26

nice.... it could be a nice time to get an upgrade....

Aankhen · 20th Dec 2006, 02:04

I was about to whine (this would have put an E6600 within my reach) when I read the "second quarter". Ah well.

The E6700 looks like a really good deal after this price cut. The price cut on the Quad is great, but still places it firmly within the premium segment as far as I'm concerned…

BFGunrunner · 20th Dec 2006, 04:04

I'll probally grab the E6400 snice I'm not all that rich.

Redbeaver · 20th Dec 2006, 05:01

nice-o... 2nd quarter..jjust in time for me to save enough to get a new mobo and RAM as well....

6600 ***!

r4tch3t · 20th Dec 2006, 05:45

Ohh I may just be able to get quad core then

Awoken · 20th Dec 2006, 07:44

I'm going to start saving - dx10 gaming rig here I come!

section8 · 20th Dec 2006, 09:29

I just hope that Intel do what they say they are going to do! The AMD prices cuts, if anything to go by, were phenomenal for an 'underdog' company. Although, the conroe/allendale chips are already reasonably priced to be honest - for the performance you get! All we need now is VIA to come in adn get a third chip on the go and then it will be wide open!!!!! Now then, who is up for phoning citrix!!!!

2007 is shaping up to be a very exciting time to be building a new rig... ATI/AMD affiliation.... ATI new DX10 card.... Intel price cuts... Intel bringing in new chip lines.... AMD initiating their final phase 65nm chips.... ITS A GOOD YEAR....!!!

Mother-Goose · 20th Dec 2006, 09:58

Q2 - April Onwards? Fricken sweet I was gonna build at the end of march (ie april lol) so this is brilliant news, the E6600 Quad it is for me. This is good news all round and it is nice to see intel know even they have to get down and dirty and cut prices

3K now seems to be stetching further

GrahamC · 20th Dec 2006, 10:03

Err is it me or anouncements that are maybe 6 whole months in advance and I'm supposed to be excited....

please people get real.

19th Dec 2006, 20:16	#1
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19th Dec 2006, 22:50	#7
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GrahamC Minimodder Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 26	Err is it me or anouncements that are maybe 6 whole months in advance and I'm supposed to be excited.... please people get real.