為了顯示絕不退讓的決心，Intel桌面處理器繼4月22日大幅減價後，在相隔不出三個月內，再度大幅調整售價，最高幅度高達5成，顯示出絕不退讓的決心，在AMD新一代AM2+處理器推出前，先把對手趕入絕路。

據主機板業者表示，Intel早於第一季已向業者透露，將會於07年第三季進行二度降價，預計時間為8~9月，沒想到Intel決定痛下殺手，把降價日期提早至7月22日進行，此舉將定AMD處理器銷情影響甚大，在新一代AM2+推出前，相信AMD難以由虧轉盈。

根據Intel桌面處理器最新規劃，四核心Core 2 Quad Q6600(2.4GHz/4MB L2 x2/1066MHzFSB)售價於當日再度下調至$266美元，令這顆3月才上陣的主流級四核心，在4個月內兩度減價，累積跌幅達68.7%。

原Core 2 Quad Q6600的位置，將由全新Core 2 Quad Q6700取代上陣，核心時脈為2.66GHz、4MB x 2 L2 Cache、1066MHz FSB外頻，每千顆單價為$530美元。

主流級桌面處理器方面，雖然上代Core 2 Duo E6000家族並沒有調整售價，但Intel將於7月22日發佈新一代1333MHz FSB Core 2 Duo 6050家族，包括E6550、E6750及E6850，核心時脈分別為2.33GHz、2.66GHz及3GHz，每千顆單價分別為$163、$183及$266美元，相比1066MHz FSB版本定價便宜四成，變相減價。

由於上代主機板產品未能支援1333MHz FSB，因此新一代1333MHz FSB有望拉高Bearlake主機板買氣，因此主機板業者均看好Bearlake主機板產品前景。

入門級方面，Intel將會7月22日推出全新Core 2 Duo E4500處理器，時脈提升至2.2GHz，內建2MB L2 Cache並支援800MHz FSB，每千顆單為133美元。E4400將會由133美元下調至113美元，E4300則開始退出市場。

根據調查機構iSuppli指出，Intel處理器自2005年第三季以來，首次重奪8成市佔，07年第一季整體x16處理器市場份額達80.2%，相比去季提升4.5%，而AMD則表現回軟，跌至11.1%相比去季下跌4.6%。主機板業者預期，經過Intel兩度大幅調整售價後，AMD市佔分額有可能重回單位數字。

While AMD AM2+ processors are due out in Q3, Intel announced another plan on price reduction just 3 months after the previous drop on April 22. With a remarkable cut at 50%, AMD is facing another harsh battle with Intel.

As reported before, Intel has had hinted a price drop in Q3, expecting a second price drop someday in August and September. However, the exact date turns out surprisingly on July 22 as the first hand information we have received. Undoubtedly, the move give certain impact on the sales of AMD processors. Not until the release of next-generation AM2+ processors, it’s hard for AMD to get profit from their existing products.

In the most updated plan, Intel Quad-Core Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz/4MB L2 x2/1066MHzFSB) will be further cut to $266, a second drop within 4 months since its release on March with 68.7% accumulated price drop. For the original price segment of Core 2 Quad Q6600, now it will be replaced by a new model Quad Q6700 (2.66GHz/4MB L2 x2/1066MHzFSB), pricing at $530.

For the mainstream desktop processors, while Core 2 Duo E6000 family has no price update information at this moment, its relatives, Core 2 Duo 6050 family which features 1333MHz FSB releasing on July 22, has got a very impressive price advantage. The 3 models including E6550 (2.33GHz), E6750 (2.66GHz), and E6850 (3GHz) are only priced at $266, $183, and $163, around 40% cheaper than its 1066MHz version. Together with the new release of Bearlake featuring 1333MHz FSB, the both releases are expected to have great sales.

For the Value segment, Core 2 Duo E4500 will be a new release on July 22. Featuring 2.2GHz clock speed, 2MB L2 Cache and 800MHz FSB, its price is set at $133, while E4400 will further drop to $113.

Thanks for the information. Even the price drop down, it still expenisve.

ultraegg, you're the man. your information saves me hundreds of dollars, I were about to assemble a new computer with the core 2 duo 6600 after the first price cut, but seeing your info, now I decided to wait until july 22 to get the core 2 quad 6600 with the same money, thank you.
btw, are you a computer retailer? or do u have any good place to get the perrpherals and components in Toronto?

Hi, how're you? actually you can call me "呀旦", just like other members call me in 茶舍!

I'm not a retailer. In Toronto not that much good retail as I know, please let me know your location (Richmond Hill, Markham, Scarborough, downtown ...etc) then I'll try to give you some retail store name.

I am from Markham and used to get my stuffs at Canada Computers and U Computers, now waiting for the big day - July 22 to get a new CPU, anyway, I am keep an eye on any good deals for the video card, cases and power supply, etc. Thanks.

Canada Computers ......... in P-Mall? Those salesguys not proffessional, so many time can get the correct information. You can try Tigerdirect, price is good but not too much in stock. They prefer onlince purchase.


For video card ... for game or normal use? prefer cross-fire or SLI? you can think about ATI X1950 XT or NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT.

Your suggested video cards are just perfect to me, good prices with performance, I ain't a gamer, so doesn't need to chase the top guns with big money, thanks.

I know what you mean, most of the salesguys in Canada Computers are part-times from schools. Tigerdirect has right prices, but couldn't get most of the stuffs from their warehouse stores, I don't like to pay the delivery chgs for the online sales, it doesn't make sense to pay another $15.00+ more on top of the prices for them to delivery from their Markham warehouse to my Markham house.

It is so good to meet nice guy as you. Happy Canada Day.

Hi Guy
Price drop in Australia only Qual Core and E4400. E6550 price is A$250. run at 1333Mhz you have update Bios. Asus P5B have new Bios V.1604 so don't have use 1333Mhz FSB Motherboar.

I think the price drop is national wide, at least it has dropped in Canada, I just found the updated price for Core 2 Quad 6600 is Can$299.00, great deal, I am going for it.