Get an i7 930 for $200 instead, at least then you can then get a X58 mobo that has decent PCIe lanes.
Yes, as shown on online catalog.pdf, printed catalog obtained at B&M, and visit to B&M Tustin CA on 21 June and told price is $300. sigh - guess I was a day late.
MC will change the prices anywhere from 2 to 3 times a week for some items... such as this... their website still shows $199.00
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0331303
> decent PCIe lanes
Explain?
The 875k shows as $299 on the microcenter website now.
When it was on sale till June 20th. It wasn't even listed on the website for $199. It was just in their printed AD.
So probably next time it goes for $199 you'll see it disappear from website again.
Your link points at Core i7-930 Processor Boxed for $199
Not a terrible deal, but it's not what the OP was about. The 875k is a faster processor. The 875k shows as $299 on the microcenter website now.