WHEN CPU WILL BE CHEAPER? i5-6500 or i5-6600?

[Viper000]

Hi homies,

can u tell me when cpu's will be cheaper? I'm want to buy i5-6500/i5-6600 (because of no money xd) and I can't wait anymore Should I buy i5-6600 or wait (max 1 week) for sales?

Hope somebdy help me

 

[Ecky]

Intel never decreases the prices on their CPUs. They just discontinue them, and replace them with faster models at the same price.

 

[jimmyEatWord]

maybe when the kaby lake comes out to the markets , or the zen aswell , ryzen ??

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

I wouldn't expect prices to drop. Sales are minimal at best on CPUs. Sales were around Christmas and New Year's anyway, I think you missed them.

 

[shrapnel_indie]

Waiting is entirely up to you. You can also use sites like PCPartPicker.com and set up price notifications, so if a CPU hits or goes below your designated price point, you'll be informed. This can require some patience however.

However, since there is no guarantee on a sale price, one may be here today for just a few hours, or it could last weeks, it can always be a craps-shoot on prices. Therefore, if you see it today at a price point you can afford. Go for it, because there's no guarantee it will be still that affordable tomorrow.

 

[Nine Layer Nige]

Generally CPUs dont get reduced in the short term and the prices stay fairly stable in US dollars. Local currency exchange rate affect local prices as seen when the UK pound plummeted against the dollar and the i5 6600 increased by £20. Currently priced at £219 and I bought when it was £209. Just get it now and start playing