ISO - Intel LGA775 CPU at 75.00 USD

[Saint Shiv]

Does anyone know of a place where I can get a Duo 2 or Quad core dirt cheap? I've been eBaying and searching newegg's bargain bin for the last couple of days... I don't want to spend more than 75.00 and that includes shipping. I'm currently using a P4 Prescott 3.2, so pretty much anything in the Duo 2 range will be a huge plus.

The only way I can extend the 75 dollar budget is if I can get a quad core, which normally retails at 199 for around 100. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Edited December 18, 2009 by Saint Shiv

[Digitalx]

Intel like the high prices, you'd be better off going to AMD for better price performance but i imagine you're just after a marginal upgrade unfortunately best you'll get is bottom line pentium dual core E5200/5300 or C2D E7200/500. The 5200 and 5300 are in your price range at newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...6-072-_-Product and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...6-074-_-Product

if you have an older motherboard maybe want to check compatibility though.

Found this E6300 too http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819116091

[TokiToki]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....archResult=True

Any of those processors except for the first one are what you're looking for (The Dual Core Celerons/Pentiums are still Conroe's/Wolfdale's, just w/ a smaller cache), however make sure you check compatibility. If you're running a P4, you will most likely need to update your BIOS to use the new Core 2's if they are compatible.

[Saint Shiv]

My motherboard is compatible with Core 2 Duo/Quad and I already updated my bios, I appreciate the responses. I want Duo 2 or Quad at rock bottom prices. I've done newegg using the LGA775 filter, I let a E6750 get away from me on eBay at 67.50 with free shipping. I bid 65.00. :\

Overall, I'm hoping for Duo 2 or above. On the AMD topic, switching to an AMD motherboard would be more than an upgrade at this point. I would have to switch motherboards and everything. Personally, I don't mind USED or re-certified items. So if anyone has one they're trying to get rid of, let me know.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx...N82E16813131142

There's my motherboard if you're curious. I was running an Intel 915PBL, but when I had a hard drive crash I switched motherboards unsure what the problem was and now I don't feel like switching back. I feel like the Intel 915PBL may have been a slight bit better, but the P5N-E has SLI which the Intel board does not.

Edited December 18, 2009 by Saint Shiv

[TokiToki]

Pay attention to http://www.slickdeals.net/ then. Occasionally, Microcenter and Frys have insane deals (usually in the form of CPU+Motherboard combos). If you sell off the motherboard, then you usually got the CPU for cheap.

Recently, Fry's had an E8400 + Gigayte P43 motherboard for only $120 AR. The motherboard alone is $80 on Newegg, so if I sold it for $60, then I basically have a $168 CPU for only $60

[Saint Shiv]

Pay attention to http://www.slickdeals.net/ then. Occasionally, Microcenter and Frys have insane deals (usually in the form of CPU+Motherboard combos). If you sell off the motherboard, then you usually got the CPU for cheap.

Recently, Fry's had an E8400 + Gigayte P43 motherboard for only $120 AR. The motherboard alone is $80 on Newegg, so if I sold it for $60, then I basically have a $168 CPU for only $60

Thank you very much, I will keep that in mind. I actually never thought to do that, that is a decent idea. 120 AR? what's AR? Australian? ::google::

[TokiToki]

LOL, my bad. After Rebate. Common Slickdeals lingo.

[Saint Shiv]

LOL, my bad. After Rebate. Common Slickdeals lingo.

Ahh, I hate rebates unless they have electronic filing. Otherwise, I feel like they take far too long. I don't know how rebates really work in terms of, why can't you just give me money off it now!! It would still be something to consider depending on the savings, and I feel like $60 is worth the hassle. Most recently I was playing Dragon Age origins, and it was the first time I really feel like my computer was totally taking something away from the experience. Usually lowered graphics don't bother me, but in this case, it was awful. I watched videos of the game in awe that my computer needs to suck less.

[Saint Shiv]

kindly bumped :)