With Intel's recent release of a new CPU socket, many are wondering if the prices of high-end Core Ultra CPUs and Z890 motherboards will drop significantly in the coming weeks. Considering that the Z890 motherboards may soon be outdated, do you think we'll witness a notable decrease in their prices, especially for the 1851 sockets?
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Honestly, I don’t think we’ll see any significant price drops on PC hardware for a while. It’s just the way the market is right now.
The new socket just came out, so expecting major price drops right now is unrealistic. It might take a while before we see any changes.
I don’t foresee any major price reductions either. Most users tend to run their rigs until they completely upgrade, so the demand for drastic price cuts isn’t really there. You might see some slight discounts, but nothing dramatic.
It’s unlikely we’ll see big price drops. Intel has a history of sticking to their pricing strategies. Typically, they release a new architecture followed by a refresh, and the prices don’t fluctuate much during that period. The LGA1700 was somewhat of an anomaly, but expect similar pricing stability this time around too.
Didn’t they have only one CPU compatible with that new socket? What about the older models? I'm unsure how many options are available.
Exactly! It seems like most people just swap out their GPU or add extra RAM rather than changing the CPU or motherboard. Those long support cycles don’t really matter to the average user since they’ll only upgrade once in a blue moon. Buying a new board with better features generally outweighs the socket compatibility issue.