Core 2 Duo E8700 - 242$

**zalbard** · 01-31-2010, 09:38 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Core-2-Duo...3D10%26ps%3D63
242$.
Just in case someone is interested.

**Jor3lBR** · 01-31-2010, 09:51 AM

Pretty cheap considering the last one was sold for over $400:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-E8700-Core...item3358ee5d49

**tool_462** · 01-31-2010, 10:09 AM

Yeah, they went up a few hours after I sold my UD3P

Still entertaining snagging one to play with and "collect"

If anyone was wondering, that seller is 100% legit, bought a few chips from him and sold a LOT to him.

**WrigleyVillain** · 01-31-2010, 10:26 AM

So any estimate on how many of these were actually made?

**jaredpace** · 01-31-2010, 10:43 AM

Less than a dozen I guess...

**Expat GriZ** · 01-31-2010, 01:03 PM

Think I just snagged the last one....hope it likes COLD!!!

PS Thanks Tool 462 for the heads up, your recommendation made me do it!!

**Jor3lBR** · 01-31-2010, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Expat GriZ

Think I just snagged the last one....hope it likes COLD!!!

PS Thanks Tool 462 for the heads up, your recommendation made me do it!!

Which board you gonna try it on?

**tool_462** · 01-31-2010, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Expat GriZ

Think I just snagged the last one....hope it likes COLD!!!

PS Thanks Tool 462 for the heads up, your recommendation made me do it!!

So, he owes me some money!

He will probably have more, if he doesn't list them, send him a message and he can probably get as many as you want.

**WrigleyVillain** · 01-31-2010, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by tool_462

So, he owes me some money!

He will probably have more, if he doesn't list them, send him a message and he can probably get as many as you want.

Sweet

**Expat GriZ** · 01-31-2010, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

Which board you gonna try it on?

I'll be digging my RE out of retirement.

Never had the heart to sell it, and figured one day I'd be able to give it a proper thrashing. This was the poor board which endured my steep learning curve into the world of Ocing. SS with water on everything else. Never let me down, even after multiple crazy settings. If it has died, it will get mounted on the wall in my shed as a memorial to a great board...and now that they are much cheaper, snag another one!

Originally Posted by tool_462

So, he owes me some money!

He will probably have more, if he doesn't list them, send him a message and he can probably get as many as you want.

Hopefully one will do. I've also got a couple 8600's to test as well. 2001 here I come!!

Thanks again.

Always been a bit leary of Ebay. Too many horror stories.

**WhiteFireDragon** · 01-31-2010, 08:51 PM

so who is that ebay seller? is a member on this forum? when you guys get your e8700, please post OC'ing results! really anxious to see if they are binned better or it's just a simple increase in half a multiplier

**LagunaX** · 01-31-2010, 09:46 PM

A few months ago I would have been all over that.

But it is hard to justify now that i3 530 and 540's are here that can do 4.6ghz reasonably on high end air as far as dual core overclocking goes.

Heck, for $350 give or take, that's the cpu, mobo, and 4gb ddr3...

When I build my i3 dual core air system, I'll post comparison pics between a 4.5ghz e8xxx vs. a 4.5ghz i3 5xx system...

No selling outside of the classifieds -XS staff

**tool_462** · 02-01-2010, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by WhiteFireDragon

so who is that ebay seller? is a member on this forum?

Not a member that I'm aware of. Not really an overclocker or anything, just a distributor of chips.

**Dualist** · 02-01-2010, 11:14 AM

I bagged one on thursday night, hope it's gonna be here by this weekend

Will see what it'll do on my biostar or commando, really don't want to buy another RE but will if have too as my '01 scores really need some help atm.

**sdsdv10** · 02-01-2010, 03:01 PM

More E8700's listed here from the same seller:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Core-2-Duo...item3a574c2551

**~~TheKarmakazi~~** · 02-02-2010, 11:20 AM

Ive got 2 on the way for 2k1 ownage :P I think vince and gautam bought some too

**The Nemesis** · 02-02-2010, 11:31 AM

I've got one on the way, just need to get a board. Not sure my MIIF is up to the task

**WrigleyVillain** · 02-02-2010, 11:41 AM

If and when any of you guys want to sell them PLEASE PM me. Thanks.

**Benji Tshi** · 02-05-2010, 03:15 AM

Got one also :p

**knopflerbruce** · 02-05-2010, 06:07 PM

Got 2x

I told a friend about this, and he didn't believe me for one second. His jaw will drop to the floor when he sees the chip

**Gunslinger** · 02-05-2010, 06:15 PM

Alright, all you lucky dogs who have them need to start posting results.

**little_scrapper** · 02-05-2010, 08:21 PM

Im not trying to be an arsehat but what is so special about the E8700? My E8400 does 4.2Ghz on air and only cost me about $150. So what gives?

**RAW-Raptor22** · 02-05-2010, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by little_scrapper

Im not trying to be an arsehat but what is so special about the E8700? My E8400 does 4.2Ghz on air and only cost me about $150. So what gives?

They are binned super super high and they only made a dozen of them...

**The Nemesis** · 02-05-2010, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by little_scrapper

Im not trying to be an arsehat but what is so special about the E8700? My E8400 does 4.2Ghz on air and only cost me about $150. So what gives?

Originally Posted by {GOD}Raptor22

They are binned super super high and they only made a dozen of them...

Add to that the 10.5 multiplier combined with a board that can run 600FSB, it's an overclocker/benchers delight. Even 575FSB should yeild 6GHz with LN2

Mine shipped wednesday but there was no tracking# listed.....

**Expat GriZ** · 02-05-2010, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by The Nemesis

Mine shipped wednesday but there was no tracking# listed.....

Mine does have a tracking number & it works!! Proc currently seeing the sites in Beijing.

I'll be home on 9th, testing will commence asap.

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