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When you get tracking numbers you need to click "see more detail". Having a tracking number may or may not be meaningful. If the detail shows "billing info rec'd" it just means the number was pre-assigned for a shipment sometime in the future. (could be a week or more before it actually ships).Quote:
Originally Posted by epox4life
If the detail shows that the item was scanned in at a terminal location then it's likely in the carrier's system and really enroute.
I decided to go for the E6300. I wanted the 6600, but after thinking about it since i'm not a big gamer and a normal computer user i probably don't need that power. i used the extra cache to get a Raptor drive instead :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by epox4life
Oh and for those reading this TigerDirect does have retail chips with 3 year warrenty, but they aren't listed on the website. They are $25 more with $15 Mail in Rebate and come with OEM HSF.
Right now it just saysQuote:
Originally Posted by davefr
Status: Billing Information Received
Shipped or Billed on: 07/27/2006
I'll post once it is actually in transit, the tracking number wasnt even valid before though.
intel will release the lower clocked chips first and then they will release the middle ones in hope that some people will upgrade as chips are released.
sometimes what happens is that the number goes live once they enter it into their computers. The delivery guy will pick it up and several hours later you see that it's been scanned into the UPS or FedEx wherehouse.Quote:
Originally Posted by epox4life
dream crusher!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by gotheb1ues
How did you get this information? I just called TigerDirect and they said they don't have any retail chips availabe to buy. I asked about ordering over the phone, and he still said I couldn't. I was told that they are receiving a huge shipment from Intel tomorrow, but he was unsure of which C2D models were being delivered.Quote:
Originally Posted by BottomsUp
Maybe I will pick up one of those lightly used 3 week old e6300s on ebay after it gets replaced with the e6600 upgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by gotheb1ues
well my oem e6300 from TD shipped
I placed my E6300 order on the phone. The guy didn't call them retail, but he said if you buy the HSF you get a 3 year warrenty instead of 1. Typically retail means 3 year warrenty and fan included.Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderstruck!
So are we going to start a thread in the Intel section for each conroe when we all get them
when did you order?Quote:
Originally Posted by althes
No, that's what this is for. I'm sure everyone with a Conroe will post their results there.Quote:
Originally Posted by althes
Update on Monarch Computer listings, for those who care :) Apart from combos I posted before, they now put up a full listing of Retail CPUs to pre-order:
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...de=intel-core2
Pre-orders to ship on or before August 14th. If this date is to change, you will be emailed directly
Pretty decent prices, gotta admit, and no sales tax for us Californians :)
E6300 - $219, E6400 - $245, E6600 - $345, E6700 - $568, X6800 - $1015
:peace:
Those prices aren't bad at all and cheaper then BTL's prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by bachus_anonym
I've updated the OP to reflect places where you can pre-order at a decent price point.
It's CONROE MADNESS!
:D
Yeah it is...any word yet :exclaim: :hammer:Quote:
Originally Posted by TankGuys
Sort of - one of my better suppliers is saying he *should* get our stuff in the first week of August. Whenever they get the chips in, I'm going to pay extra for one/two day shipping to we get them ASAP. I also ordered from a 5th distributor today to try and help... I'm doing everything I possibly can to get these out to you guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eastcoasthandle
TankGuys, good to hear :). Hopefully it turns out to be correct :D. At least my 5.5-week-long laptop usage will stop... I bought a secondary PC that will have a decent spec. At least I won't be on a laptop anymore!
Dell is selling systems with Conroe now...yet the estimated ship date is 10/6/06. wtf?!
I'm sure this has already been posted but wow, has anyone checked out newegg? Core 2 extreme costs $1,359.99 ? that's insane!? Especially since they usually have some of the cheapest prices..that's insane.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115001
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Originally Posted by andyisc00l
Newegg's hit a miss. They can have good prices but I've never known them to consistently have the best prices. (especially on new stuff)
This price is an embarressment.
It appears they've resisted the urge to presell like everyone else. I'm wondering if they'll surprise us on the 7th with some killer deals in order to play catch up.
How the heck do you guys find stuff on newegg? I still can't find that X6800 by going to the site and browsing/searching through listings. They don't even have Core 2 Duo in their search box yet!
processors /intel / lga 775 / dual coreQuote:
Originally Posted by Andypro1
i might have to go with monarch
cheap shipping and no tax for cali eeyeah:banana:
anf hopefully b4 the 14th they will ship i guess im gonna cancel preorder at blt