Abit IP35-E $60 AR + ship Newegg, Back to $70 AR

[fleshconsumed]

Originally posted by: rbk123

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed
Am I alone to think that at $77 shipped after MIR this deal is not as attractive as say Gigabyte P35 boards for $20 more shipped, but no MIR involved and all solid caps?

Depends on whether the Gigabytes overclock as well as this board.

For the solid caps, most overclockers upgrade far sooner than the lifetime of the cheaper caps. I know I do, so I don't have a desire to spend an extra $20.

I believe it's a decent overclock, it might not be as good as Abit IP35-E, but it should still be very good.

Regarding longevity, it depends on situation. Originally I wanted IP35-E for a future HTPC build, in which case at $67 it was a bargain and longevity wouldn't have been as much of an issue since on average computer would be on for less than 3-4 hours a day (more on weekends). However $77 pricetag and rebate makes me rethink the situation considering Gigabyte board goes for $97 and has all solid caps.

 

[Spike]

This is from a review of the IP35-E "Comes will all Japanese capacitors and low-profile solid caps at the CPU power regulation circuit." My understanding is it has solid caps for all the more important parts, or at least those most likely to be impacted by cheaper capacitors.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Well, newegg pricing engine just kicked in and the price is now $87 shipped after MIR. This just got real cold considering Gigabyte P35-DS3L is only 3 bucks more at $90 shipped and no MIR hassle involved.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128059

 

[frankqfrank]

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed
Well, newegg pricing engine just kicked in and the price is now $87 shipped after MIR. This just got real cold considering Gigabyte P35-DS3L is only 3 bucks more at $90 shipped and no MIR hassle involved.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128059

Yep, a no brainer

 

[Basilisk]

I save sooo much money by being indecisive: 'finally logged on to buy the card and they've increased the price again... so No Sale! When I think of all the money I've saved this year by missing Great Sales, I just want to curl up and cry!

 

[Basilisk]

Ooops! Dbl Post.

 

[fleshconsumed]

The deal is back at $67 after MIR.

 

[v8envy]

Sweet deal, but a bit late for me. Got a DS3L for $89 shipped at clubit instead while it was being price gouged.

Edit: DAMMIT it's down to $60 again AR. I hate my life.

 

[kalster]

is anyone using this board with AC7 pro, any issues using that cooler

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: kalster
is anyone using this board with AC7 pro, any issues using that cooler

I couldn't get it to fit cuz of the northbridge or southbridge hsf. whatever that blue crap thing is.

 

[kalster]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: kalster
is anyone using this board with AC7 pro, any issues using that cooler

I couldn't get it to fit cuz of the northbridge or southbridge hsf. whatever that blue crap thing is.

that sucks, oh well, i dont want to spend additional money on a different HSF, i like the AC7 , I guess i will keep using my cheap stable asrock board

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: kalster

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: kalster
is anyone using this board with AC7 pro, any issues using that cooler

I couldn't get it to fit cuz of the northbridge or southbridge hsf. whatever that blue crap thing is.

that sucks, oh well, i dont want to spend additional money on a different HSF, i like the AC7 , I guess i will keep using my cheap stable asrock board

Did you check out the other rosewill cooler that looks like the AC7pro ?

that might fit. it looks like it has a slimmer body on it.


How is ABIT's rebate ? Do they give you any hassles in paying out ?

 

[1Cheap2Crazy]

Thanks OP.
I finally bought. 2 down (mobo, memory), 2 to go. Just have to decide on a CPU and a graphics card. Does anyone remember a graphics hard that was posted here for less than $100 that included a HDMI cable?
But which OS? XP, Vista, or Ubuntu? Hmmmm.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Originally posted by: isekii
How is ABIT's rebate ? Do they give you any hassles in paying out ?

Dog slow. I submitted two rebates to them two months ago, still waiting. Might have to call them in a couple of weeks.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Originally posted by: 1Cheap2Crazy
Thanks OP.
I finally bought. 2 down (mobo, memory), 2 to go. Just have to decide on a CPU and a graphics card. Does anyone remember a graphics hard that was posted here for less than $100 that included a HDMI cable?
But which OS? XP, Vista, or Ubuntu? Hmmmm.

MSI 8600GT or GTS, don't remember. Had direct exhaust cooler.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed

Originally posted by: isekii
How is ABIT's rebate ? Do they give you any hassles in paying out ?

Dog slow. I submitted two rebates to them two months ago, still waiting. Might have to call them in a couple of weeks.

I ended up ordering one.
I guess I can wait a bit. But I will bitch if it takes more than the listed time.

68 bucks out the door after rebate... is not to shabby.

I can finally use the extra ram sticks I have laying around from the HP deal

 

[cubeless]

limit 100 per customer... the boat must have come in...

 

[Heller]

ordered last week for ~108 shipped, now its $ 96 shipped, so i used neweggs "livechat" feature for the first time, the CSR credited me the $12 in seconds.


Is their any website that can even come close to how awesome newegg is?

Its time to have their buts in retail stores, screw bestbuy im going to newegg

 

[cubeless]

now the question is 'what cpu'... i guess 84000 is all the rage??? or should i just get it over with and get a q6600???

 

[SirSnipe]

I got mine yesterday and I paid 109$ plus tax, now it's 20$ cheaper, time to get a refund

Btw mine came with BIOS 15, therefore good E8400 support, which is arriving tonight!

Nice I got the whole difference back, great job Newegg on the customer support!

 

[LeonarD26]

I ordered on 1/30 for $10 more. Do you think they'd refund me the difference??

 

[Heller]

Originally posted by: LeonarD26
I ordered on 1/30 for $10 more. Do you think they'd refund me the difference??

Originally posted by: Heller
ordered last week for ~108 shipped, now its $ 96 shipped, so i used neweggs "livechat" feature for the first time, the CSR credited me the $12 in seconds.


Is their any website that can even come close to how awesome newegg is?

Its time to have their buts in retail stores, screw bestbuy im going to newegg

 

[Univac]

Originally posted by: LeonarD26
I ordered on 1/30 for $10 more. Do you think they'd refund me the difference??

I ordered on the 29th,and just sent them an email asking for a credit towards my next purchase.

I'll let you know how it goes

 

[Univac]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: kalster

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: kalster
is anyone using this board with AC7 pro, any issues using that cooler

I couldn't get it to fit cuz of the northbridge or southbridge hsf. whatever that blue crap thing is.

that sucks, oh well, i dont want to spend additional money on a different HSF, i like the AC7 , I guess i will keep using my cheap stable asrock board

Did you check out the other rosewill cooler that looks like the AC7pro ?

that might fit. it looks like it has a slimmer body on it.


How is ABIT's rebate ? Do they give you any hassles in paying out ?

Is this the heatsink your talking about??

I got that one when it was on the e-mail deal last week.

The fan stays under 1500rpm / 55c with a 4500 @ 3.3 with 1.43 volts

the fans max rpm is at about 2500 if i remember right.

seems to work pretty well

 

[SirSnipe]

Originally posted by: Univac

Originally posted by: LeonarD26
I ordered on 1/30 for $10 more. Do you think they'd refund me the difference??

I ordered on the 29th,and just sent them an email asking for a credit towards my next purchase.

I'll let you know how it goes

You guys should use the Livechat, they should credit you on the spot no problem