Comments on: Intel cuts prices on some chips up to 48 percent

Chipmaker institutes broad price cuts on dual- and quad-core processors, as well as introducing new models.

[AppleSuxLeo]

Frys , here I come !

[3rdalbum]

Surely Intel isn't this scared by Phenom 2? It's good news anyway, and it comes right at a time when I'm trying to resist building a new computer... gee, thanks Intel, you're making it easier to give into my lustful technical temptations!

[i_am_still_wade]

Thank you competition. Do you really think Intel would cut prices or even make a CPU as good as the Core 2 line if not for legitimate competition from AMD? Whether you like AMD or Intel, you have to love the results of them competing.

[Penguinisto]

Err, guys?

* Intel cut prices due to the economy - their last earnings call was pretty bad (they made money, but not as much as they had originally projected). Don't get me wrong - competition is a good thing, but seriously, AMD hadn't put a dent in the marketshare game just yet. Intel sometimes did do pre-emptive cuts, but I doubt AMD was the motivator this go 'round (otherwise I would've agreed with you ab't the reason why, Wade).

* May not want to run to Fry's just yet... the prices quoted are likely (author didn't specify retail or wholesale) to be the per-unit price when you buy 'em in lots of 1,000 - so unless you have an HPC cluster in your basement and a powerball jackpot in your bank... you'll likely be paying a bit more.

[ScottProdigy]

Intel will blame the economy, but in reality, they are just flexing their muscle to force AMD out of more OEM machines.

[unwritten_law9]

When will we be getting these discounts? Newegg prices don't reflect the drop.

[gizmophile]

Big reason why I'm choosing the E5200 to build my wife's computer with. Awesome, awesome price for the performance you get.

-www.thegizmophile.com