Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz LGA 1155 Boxed Processor $100 + Free In-Store Pick Up

Quote from badmonopoly : B/c it's cheap... And maybe he wants to play games with a discrete GPU... Or doesn't want a pos overpriced i3... Who knows.

exactly why. LOL.

oh ok right on then

Quote from phantaci : Microcenter rep told me that the $99.99 price was only effective up until this weekend (today). If what the rep said is true, then I'm afraid this deal is dead as of now...

anyone else can confirm? why don't we have any sders working at microcenter -.-

maybe i'll do us all a solid and apply

Quote from roller9 : why this for a htpc?

I just swapped my i3 2100 for this 2500k in my htpc. I do think it runs absolutely awesome now but after thinking about it this was not necessary at all. That 2100 definitely met my expectations and will use less power/ run cooler.

Now I need to decide to sell the i3 or keep it and build another extender. I need a sweet motherboard deal!

How does quad-core relate to 3.3gHz?

Does that mean that each core can do 3.3 gHz, and thus this processor can do 3.3 ghz x 4 = 13.2 gHz total?

The email I received said: PRICES GOOD 11/16/12 - 11/18/12

Quote from oilspill : How does quad-core relate to 3.3gHz? Does that mean that each core can do 3.3 gHz, and thus this processor can do 3.3 ghz x 4 = 13.2 gHz total?

That logic only works if you think four people running 15 miles/h is the same as one person running 60 miles/h.

Quote from phantaci : Microcenter rep told me that the $99.99 price was only effective up until this weekend (today). If what the rep said is true, then I'm afraid this deal is dead as of now...

I had this on my Wish list and the price indeed has gone up to $159 for now

Reps to you for accurate information

Quote from chomdh : I just swapped my i3 2100 for this 2500k in my htpc. I do think it runs absolutely awesome now but after thinking about it this was not necessary at all. That 2100 definitely met my expectations and will use less power/ run cooler. Now I need to decide to sell the i3 or keep it and build another extender. I need a sweet motherboard deal!

What are you going to build? Another htpc? Need mini, micro, standard board? Fry's has some good deals, $5 mobo after rebate, but that might be in my local store only in GA.

ok so i got this. Thanks to the Op, great deal.

Can someone suggest me what kind of mobo, case, powersupply, and video card is good to use with this cpu? and from where(newegg or MC). I am building the computer for the first time and I will appreciate if someone can help me with this. I already have a 2 TB sata hdd and a dvd-rw drive to use with. I can certainly throw in a video card if I find a good deal. Not looking to buy a monitor for now.

I am planning to build a gaming machine but my budget after getting this cpu is around ~250-300. Please advise.

Thanks.

Just picked mine up. They had maybe 6 more on hold but the rest of the store was cleaned out.

Now to upgrade from my 1050T, yet, I'm so lazy!

Quote from omerome : I think they are able to because they use it as a loss-leader strategy. Once you're inside, there are salespeople EVERYWHERE! Unless you're adamant on only wanting the processor, you will likely buy other things that aren't on sale which if you do, they come out ahead in profits.

This makes sense, especially since a couple people responded with a similar comment. Getting people into the store is worth something, and I guess they figured out how many processors they can sell at a loss to bring in significant foot traffic.

Combined with extra sales people, this could certainly be a good strategy, maybe even more effective than spending that money on additional advertising.

Quote from GiantMantis : This makes sense, especially since a couple people responded with a similar comment. Getting people into the store is worth something, and I guess they figured out how many processors they can sell at a loss to bring in significant foot traffic. Combined with extra sales people, this could certainly be a good strategy, maybe even more effective than spending that money on additional advertising.

I'm picking mine up today, hope none of the sales people know sign language 'cause
I'm gonna pretend I'm deaf and use sign language...Last time I went to pick up a
usb stick I let them talk me out of $650 (I'm a sucker) wife almost threw me outta
the house.. Now way I'm risking thanksgiving nookie..

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