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Weekly CPU & Video Card Price Guide: July 2001 1st Edition
by Manveer Wasson on June 29, 2001 1:01 AM EST- Posted in
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Introduction
Welcome to the first installment of the CPU and Video Card Price Guide for July 2001. We publish this article to help you the consumer, find the best deals on the 'net. All the tedious work like finding the best prices and locating reputable retailers has already been done so all you have to do is figure out what product is right for you. As always we encourage the reader to investigate every retailer's reliability before ordering, but we have tried to eliminate typically problematic ones from our price guides.
If you encounter any problems with a vendor on our list, please email us, and we will investigate their removal from our list. Remember that we will only list vendors with positive customer feedback. If you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to let us know.
Also be sure to check out AnandTech's Hot Deals Forum for even more great CPU, video card and other technology buys.
Disclaimer
AnandTech does not endorse any vendor listed in the following price guide. AnandTech does not receive any advertising fees and/or sponsorship from the listed vendors. All views expressed by listed vendors do not reflect the opinions of AnandTech.
AnandTech, nor any of the vendors mentioned guarantee that the prices listed in this guide are accurate.
This Week
Another slow week for Intel prices. The Pentium 4 continues to slowly drop in price. The high end Pentium III also saw a few modest price reductions. Also, the new 850MHz part joins the Celeron family.
AMD prices continue to fall this week, although not as significantly as in previous weeks. To make up for the "reduced" price reductions, we add the new 1.2GHz and 1.0GHz Palomino MP and the 1.4GHz Athlon-B.
Again, there is not much action in the video card market this week. We see 3dfx and ATI prices begin to rise. But high end NVIDIA cards continue to fall in price. The rest of NVIDIA's line and the KYRO II remain steady this week.
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Intel CPUs
| AnandTech Weekly CPU Prices - Intel | |||||
| CPU | Price | Change | Vendor | Shipping | Promotion |
| Pentium 4 - 1.7GHz (400) |
 $335 |
 $10 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium 4 - 1.5GHz (400) |
$233 |
 $4 |
Check Vendor |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium 4 - 1.4GHz (400) |
 $169 |
$20 |
 $11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium 4 - 1.3GHz (400) |
$162 |
$10 |
$10 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 1.0GHz (133) |
$174 |
$13 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 933MHz (133) |
$160 |
$8 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 866MHz (133) |
$143 |
$4 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 850Mhz (100) |
$138 |
$12 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 800MHz (133) |
$135 |
$1 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 800MHz (100) |
$132 |
$5 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 750Mhz (100) |
$102 |
 $0 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 733MHz (133) |
$104 |
$1 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 700Mhz (100) |
$114 |
$0 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 667Mhz (133) |
$104 |
$0 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 650Mhz (100) |
$119 |
$0 |
$4 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 600MHz (E-133) |
$111 |
$0 |
$7 |
OEM
|
|
| Pentium III - 600MHz (E-100) |
$106 |
$1 |
$7 |
OEM
|
|
| Celeron 850 FC-PGA (100) |
$86 |
NA |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Celeron 800 FC-PGA (100) |
$62 |
$4 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Celeron 766 FC-PGA (66) |
$61 |
$2 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Celeron 733 FC-PGA (66) |
$57 |
$1 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Celeron 700 FC-PGA (66) |
$49 |
$0 |
$7 |
OEM
|
|
| Celeron 667 FC-PGA (66) |
$45 |
$3 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Celeron 633 FC-PGA (66) |
$37 |
$4 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Celeron 600 FC-PGA (66) |
$41 |
$5 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
|
The slow run continues for another week. The Pentium 4 line of processors showed minor changes in price this week. The 1.7GHz part fell $15 and can now be found for $335. The 1.5GHz model fell slightly to $233 and the 1.4GHz dropped $20 to $169. Expect an even faster 1.8GHz Pentium 4 very soon. The 1.4Ghz part offers decent performance for a price that rivals it's 1.0Ghz Pentium III cousin. We should note that investing in a new Pentium 4 not only involves buying a processor, but also an expensive i850 motherboard and RDRAM. For more pricing information on these items, check out our Weekly Memory & Motherboard Price Guide.
The Pentium III lineup saw some modest price fluctuations this week. The 1.0GHz part fell $13 to $174. The 933MHz processor dropped $8 this week, putting it at $160. The rest of the P3 line saw very little change.
A new Celeron has made it's way into the OEM market. The 850Mhz part is the second Celeron to utilize the 100MHz bus, as opposed to the 66MHz bus of the lower clocked processors. The introductory price of this chip is a little steep compared to the rest of the processors - $86. Expect this price to drop once vendors start receiving this chip in quantities. Our pick, the 800MHz part, fell $4 this week to $62. The 600Mhz part fell $5, putting it at $41.
Related Reviews
Make sure you check out our latest Intel Pentium III Coppermine and Intel Celeron FC-PGA reviews for more information.
| Pentium III Reviews | Publication Date |
| Intel Pentium 4 1.7GHz | April 23rd, 2001 |
| Intel Pentium 4 1.4GHz & 1.5GHz | November 20th, 2000 |
| Intel Pentium III 1.13GHz (1133MHz) | July 31st, 2000 |
| Intel Pentium III 933 | May 24th, 2000 |
| Intel Pentium III 866, 850 | March 20th, 2000 |
| Intel Pentium III 1GHz | March 8th, 2000 |
| Intel Pentium III 800 & 750 "Coppermine" | December 20th, 1999 |
| Intel Pentium III E FC-PGA (Socket-370) | October 26th, 1999 |
| Intel Pentium III E "Coppermine" (Slot-1) | October 25th, 1999 |
| Celeron Reviews | Publication Date |
| Intel Celeron 800 | January 3rd, 2001 |
| Intel Celeron 700 | June 26th, 2000 |
| Overclocking the FC-PGA Celeron | April 17th, 2000 |
| Intel Celeron 600 "Coppermine128" | March 29th, 2000 |
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AMD CPUs
| AnandTech Weekly CPU Prices - AMD | |||||
| CPU | Price | Change | Vendor | Shipping | Promotion |
| Athlon Palomino MP 1.2GHz |
$234 |
NA |
$8 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Palomino MP 1.0GHz |
$199 |
NA |
$5 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.4GHz (266MHz) |
$170 |
$14 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.33GHz (266MHz) |
$134 |
$7 |
$9 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.2GHz (266MHz) |
$102 |
$13 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.13GHz (266MHz) |
$99 |
$8 |
$9 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.0GHz (266MHz) |
$91 |
$12 |
$9 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.4GHz (200MHz) |
$188 |
NA |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.3GHz (200MHz) |
$132 |
$15 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.2GHz (200MHz) |
$98 |
$14 |
$9 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.1GHz (200Mhz) |
$98 |
$4 |
$9 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 1.0GHz (200MHz) |
$88 |
$6 |
$9 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 950MHz |
$92 |
$6 |
$10 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 900MHz |
$73 |
$3 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 850MHz |
$67 |
$1 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Athlon Thunderbird 800MHz (Slot A) |
$61 |
$13 |
$8 |
OEM
|
|
| Duron 950MHz |
$83 |
$10 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Duron 900MHz |
$63 |
$4 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Duron 850MHz |
$49 |
$2 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Duron 800MHz |
$35 |
$4 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Duron 750MHz |
$29 |
$0 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| Duron 700MHz |
$25 |
$5 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
|
|
This week we see two new high end processors - the Palomino MP 1.2Ghz and 1.0Ghz. These processors can be used in new AMD 760MP motherboards. Their introductory prices are rather high compared to the rest of the Athlon processors. Expect prices to fall once the Athlon 4 is released later this summer. For more information about the Palomino, read our latest review.
Prices of Athlon-C line of processors continued to fall in price this week, however, not s significantly as in the last guide. The 1.4GHz part fell $14 this week, putting it at $170. The 1.2GHz part fell to $102 this week, making it a great value for DDR customers. The 1.0GHz part dropped $12, putting it at a low $91. We should note that the new Athlon-C processors require a motherboard capable or handling the 266MHz FSB. Check out the Memory and Motherboard Price Guide for more information and read our latest comparison to find out what chipset you'll want to pair up with your new CPU.
A 1.4GHz processors joins the Athlon-B lineup this week. It's debut price is a relatively high $188. Have no doubt that this figure will fall significantly by the next Price Guide. As with their Athlon-C cousins, the 200MHz parts saw moderate price drops this week. The 1.3GHz part fell $15, putting it at $132. The 1.2GHz part saw a $14 price drop. The 1.0GHz Thunderbird can now be found for $88; only $5 more than a 950MHz Duron. This is definitely a great buy.
Last weeks new Duron 950 saw a $10 price reduction this week. The rest of the Duron line saw minor price drops this week. The 900MHz part fell $4, putting it at $63. The 700MHz part takes the crown of being the cheapest Duron at only $25.
Related Reviews
Make sure you check out our latest Athlon and Duron reviews for more information.
| Athlon Reviews | Publication Date |
| VIA’s KT133A Socket-A Chipset: AMD 760 Performance without DDR SDRAM | December 21st, 2000 |
| AMD's 760 Chipset: DDR for the Athlon is here | October 30th, 2000 |
| ALi MAGiK 1: The Athlon gets a second DDR platform | November 29th, 2000 |
| AMD Athlon
4 - The Palomino is Here |
May 14th, 2001 |
| AMD Athlon "Thunderbird" 1.2GHz & Duron 800MHz | October 17th, 2000 |
| DDR SDRAM - AMD Athlon Performance Preview | September 14th, 2000 |
| AMD Athlon "Thunderbird" 1.33GHz/1.30GHz | March 22nd, 2001 |
| AMD Athlon "Thunderbird" 1.1GHz | August 28th, 2000 |
| AMD Athlon "Thunderbird" 1 GHz / 800 MHz | June 4th, 2000 |
| AMD Athlon 1GHz, 950MHz, 900MHz | March 6th, 2000 |
| AMD Athlon 850 | February 14th, 2000 |
| AMD Athlon 800 | December 20th, 1999 |
| AMD Athlon 750 | November 29th, 1999 |
| AMD Athlon 700 | October 4th, 1999 |
| AMD Athlon | August 9th, 1999 |
| Duron Reviews | Publication Date |
| AMD Duron 900MHz | April 2nd, 2001 |
| AMD Duron 850MHz | January 8th, 2001 |
| AMD Duron 800MHz | October 17th, 2000 12:56 AM |
| AMD Duron 750 | September 5th, 2000 12:00 PM |
| AMD Duron | June 19th, 2000 12:00 PM |
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Video Cards
| AnandTech Weekly Video Card Prices | |||||
| Video Card Model | Price | Change | Vendor | Shipping | Promotion |
| 3dfx Voodoo5 5500 AGP |
$119 |
$16 |
$4 |
||
| 3dfx Voodoo5 5500 PCI |
$194 |
$0 |
Check Vendor |
Retail
|
|
| 3dfx Voodoo4 4500 AGP |
$85 |
$0 |
Check Vendor |
||
| 3dfx Voodoo4 4500 PCI |
$85 |
$0 |
Check Vendor |
||
| 3dfx Voodoo3 3500TV AGP |
$64 |
$0 |
$4 |
OEM
|
|
| ATI RADEON 64MB DDR |
$150 |
$0 |
$12 |
OEM
|
|
| ATI RADEON 32MB DDR (Retail) |
$135 |
$0 |
Check Vendor |
||
| ATI RADEON 32MB DDR LE (OEM) |
$68 |
$2 |
$11 |
OEM
|
|
| ATI RADEON 32MB VE |
$70 |
$0 |
$7 |
OEM
|
|
| ATI RADEON 32MB SDR |
$95 |
$22 |
Check Vendor |
OEM
|
|
| ATI RADEON ALL-IN-WONDER |
$215 |
$17 |
$10 |
OEM
|
|
| NVIDIA GeForce3 64MB |
$325 |
$17 |
$12 |
Power
Color
|
|
| NVIDIA GeForce2 ULTRA 64MB |
$230 |
$4 |
$6 |
eVGA
|
|
| NVIDIA GeForce2 PRO 64MB |
$142 |
$0 |
$10 |
MSI
|
|
| NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS 32MB |
$109 |
$0 |
$11 |
VisionTek
|
|
| NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS 32MB VIVO (ASUS V7700 Deluxe) |
$165 |
$0 |
$12 |
||
| NVIDIA GeForce2 MX400 64MB |
$79 |
$0 |
$4 |
VideoExcel
|
|
| NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 32MB |
$70 |
$0 |
$12 |
SUMA
|
|
| PowerVR KYRO II 64MB |
$110 |
$1 |
$6 |
Hercules
|
|
| Matrox G450 32MB (DualHead) |
$89 |
$0 |
$11 |
||
| |
The reader should note that 3dfx's acquisition by NVIDIA will result in them not being able to provide support for their cards, so purchase a Voodoo3/4/5 card at your own risk. This week we see some price fluctuations from the 3dfx segment. The still-popular Voodoo5 5500 has risen in price to $119 this week. The PCI version remains at it's high price of $194. The Voodoo3 3500 remains a good deal at $64 for those looking for basic 3D acceleration and TV tuner capabilities on their PC.
ATI's lineup of cards showed a upward trend in price this week. The Radeon SDR rose $22, putting it at $95. The Radeon All-In-Wonder also rose $17 this week. The Radeon 32MB LE, however, fell $2 this week. Please read our recent review of the LE for information on how to unlock it's hidden potential.
In the NVIDIA segment we see some welcome price drops in the high end video cards. The GeForce 3 saw a $17 price drop this week, putting it at $325. The GeForce2 ULTRA also saw a light price drop this week. This high performance card dropped $4. The GeForce2 Pro remains an excellent value at $142. This card uses faster 5ns DDR memory which alleviates some of the memory bottlenecks found in the 6ns GTS cards.
The KYRO II showed very little price change this week. This card offers performance similar to the GeForce2 GTS but at a cheaper price. The KYRO II is a unique card because it uses a tile based rendering engine. Check out our KYRO II review for more info.
The Matrox line of cards saw minimal changes in price this week. Those looking for excellent dual display capability may wish to purchase the Matrox G450 card as it has proven itself well in this category. For more information check out our Dual Display Comparison.
Related Reviews
Make sure you check out our latest video card reviews for more information.
| Video Card Reviews | Publication Date |
| 3dfx Voodoo5
5500AGP |
July 11th, 2000 |
| 3dfx Voodoo5 5500PCI | August 4th, 2000 |
| 3dfx Voodoo4
4500AGP |
October 23rd, 2000 |
| ATI Radeon
64MB DDR |
July 17th, 2000 |
| ATI Radeon
VE 32MB |
February 19 , 2001 |
| ATI Radeon
LE 32MB DDR |
May 23, 2001 |
| ATI Radeon 32MB SDR | October 13th, 2000 |
| NVIDIA GeForce
3 |
March 22nd, 2001 |
| NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS 32MB | April 26th, 2000 |
| NVIDIA GeForce
2 GTS 64MB |
June 21st, 2000 |
| NVIDIA GeForce2 Pro 64MB | December 5th, 2000 |
| NVIDIA GeForce2
Ultra |
August 14th, 2000 |
| NVIDIA GeForce2
MX |
June 28th, 2000 |
| NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 400 64MB | April 12th, 2001 |
| ASUS V7700
Deluxe (32MB GeForce2 GTS VIVO) |
November 3rd, 2000 |
| STMicroelectronics
Kyro II 64MB |
March 13th, 2001 |
| Matrox Millennium
G400 & G400MAX |
May 20th, 1999 |
| Matrox Millennium
G450 |
September 5th, 2000 |
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