Tracking processor price levels is just one facet of our guide. We also track price changes, from one week to the next, outlining where the best CPU deals may exist at a specific point in time. In the following chart, we've tried to make it even easier on you by sorting the data using the price change column and ranking the largest drops right at the top. This type of chart can really help buyers who track processor prices closely, watching for any opening to purchase. This listing, along with the forthcoming one that is sorted by price, should be invaluable tools in any buying decision. Just remember to keep your eye on both sides of the equation, as the biggest price drop may be indicative of a good deal, but the overall price and its competitive position still needs to be evaluated.
CPU Type
| Price
| Change
| Vendor
| Phone #
|
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ (2.8GHz/AM2 - Retail)
| $58
| -$12
| Xtreme Gear
| 888-937-5580
|
Phenom II X4 940 (3.0GHz - Retail)
| $215
| -$10
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core i7 920 2.66GHz LGA1366 (Retail)
| $279
| -$9
| ZipZoomFly
| 877-228-6958
|
Phenom II X3 710 (2.6GHz - Retail)
| $119
| -$5
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Phenom II X4 810 (2.6GHz - Retail)
| $170
| -$5
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ (2.9GHz/AM2 - Retail)
| $65
| -$2
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Phenom II X3 720 (2.8GHz - Retail)
| $146
| -$1
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Celeron E1400 2.0GHz LGA775
| $50
| $0
| ZipZoomFly
| 877-228-6958
|
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ (2.7GHz/AM2 - Retail)
| $57
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Celeron E1500 2.2GHz LGA775
| $63
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Athlon X2 7750+ (2.7GHz/AM2+ - Retail)
| $65
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Phenom X3 8450 (2.1GHz/AM2+ - Retail)
| $80
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Phenom X3 8650 (2.3GHz/AM2+ - Retail)
| $83
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (3.0GHz/AM2 - Retail)
| $88
| $0
| Xtreme Gear
| 888-937-5580
|
Core 2 Duo E7200 2.53GHz/1066 LGA775 (Retail)
| $119
| $0
| Xtreme Gear
| 888-937-5580
|
Phenom X4 9650 (2.3GHz/AM2+ - Retail)
| $120
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8GHz/1066 LGA775 (Retail)
| $120
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Duo E7300 2.66GHz/1066 LGA775 (Retail)
| $125
| $0
| ZipZoomFly
| 877-228-6958
|
Phenom X3 8750 (2.4GHz/AM2+ - Retail)
| $126
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $138
| $0
| ZipZoomFly
| 877-228-6958
|
Phenom X4 9850 (2.5GHz/AM2+ - Retail)
| $140
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $165
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86GHz/1066 LGA775 (Retail)
| $186
| $0
| ZipZoomFly
| 877-228-6958
|
Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz/1066 LGA775 (Retail)
| $188
| $0
| SuperBiiz
| 408-934-2500
|
Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $190
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13GHz/1066 LGA775 (Retail)
| $194
| $0
| ZipZoomFly
| 877-228-6958
|
Phenom II X4 920 (2.8GHz - Retail)
| $194
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.5GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $212
| $0
| SuperBiiz
| 408-934-2500
|
Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $230
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $270
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $275
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $325
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $326
| $0
| ZipZoomFly
| 877-228-6958
|
Core i7 940 2.93GHz LGA1366 (Retail)
| $560
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 3.0GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $900
| $0
| ZipZoomFly
| 877-228-6958
|
Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz/1333 LGA775 (Retail)
| $998
| $0
| ZipZoomFly
| 877-228-6958
|
Core i7 Extreme 965 3.2GHz LGA1366 (Retail)
| $1,000
| $0
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz/1066 LGA775 (Retail)
| $200
| $1
| NewEgg
| 800-390-1119
|
Phenom X4 9950 (2.6GHz/AM2+ - Retail)
| $154
| $4
| SuperBiiz
| 408-934-2500
|