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    Cheapest QX9300?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by bifnewman, Jun 23, 2009.

  1. fastlappy

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    I don't think you can go wrong with shirley's.....they have sold qx9300's and people left feedback saying they were happy with qx9300 in the text of the feedback. Not that I am saying to count out zfactor.....just seems like a very worthy seller with credit card protection also which is a plus!
     
    fastlappy, Jun 23, 2009
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  2. sleey0

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    If it was $400 they were ES (or QS -- same thing)
     
    sleey0, Jun 23, 2009
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    OEM are offical CPUs from Intel that have a warranty
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 23, 2009
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  4. MrButterBiscuits

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    Ahh what does that mean? QS and ES VS OEM? whats the major difference?

    Ok that makes sense... should I have a problem with the ES or QS... I mean I am saving 400-500 dollars
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 23, 2009
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  5. fastlappy

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    qs and es are the same I believe.....
     
    fastlappy, Jun 23, 2009
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    They are engineering samples, meaning pre-production for testing.

    shirley sells final versions of es samples that are identical to the oem and retail variants.

    you shouldn't have any problems :)
     
    sleey0, Jun 23, 2009
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  7. The_Moo™

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    yup :D :D :D

    (adding smiley's counts as my 10 char :cool: )
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 23, 2009
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  8. MrButterBiscuits

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    They are es cpu. But since it is E0 stepping... HE says I can purchase a OEM X9300 for 600 instead if I want... Also Zfactor told me the prices of the X9300 are going up exponentially ever since the release of the M17x so the prices are going to keep going up
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 23, 2009
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    No CPU off ebay or any auction site has a warranty from Intel.


    To get an Intel Warranty the CPU has to be purchased retail (not oem), in a box, from an authorized dealer.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 23, 2009
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  10. MrButterBiscuits

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    Yes I know that's one He has... the question is do I wan't to spend the extra 200? everything I have heard from Z and others tell me the final production ES models with the EO stepping are identical and just as good without the "intel" warranty, whatever that's really good for anyway
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 23, 2009
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  11. zfactor

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    look at ebay prices. shirley is the only one left at 400$ my cost of the es chips is over 400$ now fyi

    e0 is perfect dont worry about it at all do not spend the extra money for a oem

    i may have the last shipment coming out of customs soon i had 7 on the way at the same price since i paid less for them they have been held for a week now which sucks. i cant sell them here though ;) :( i can get oem but they are so much more for nothing imo. sucks i have t9900's in that box also..
     
    zfactor, Jun 23, 2009
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  12. fastlappy

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    do you know if windows see the processor as oem or as a test unit? Does it show up as ES?
     
    fastlappy, Jun 23, 2009
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  13. zfactor

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    no where except cpuz or similar and bios does it say es. windows does not say es anywhere as long as you get qgng e0 stepping or newer
     
    zfactor, Jun 23, 2009
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  14. zfactor

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    even shirley just confirmed with me the prices will be going up next week..there is a shortage of them around currently especially in qs form from what my china sources are saying
     
    zfactor, Jun 23, 2009
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    And that's what Z and Shirley sell... And Shirley say's he completely understands that I am ordering my CPU before my laptop... so she is allowing me a larger time frame if there are any problems, 45 days
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 23, 2009
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  16. zfactor

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    remember guys i cant sell these here for those sending pm's...they dont allow es sales anymore
     
    zfactor, Jun 23, 2009
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  17. MrButterBiscuits

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    He's allowing me 45 days!!! yea, so Mandrake so much for that I think I'll just recieve it myself but thank you anwyay...

    EDIT: Oh hey guys is there anyway I can get any of those discounts you were talking about... I turned 18 a little while ago and I have my own Ebay account now, so this will be my first purchase
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 23, 2009
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  18. anothergeek

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    I bought my QX9300 from shirley, knock on wood but it's been solid as a rock @2.93ghz. Good seller and quality processor.
     
    anothergeek, Jun 24, 2009
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  19. MrButterBiscuits

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    Cool I am too, now I'm just trying to figure out a coupon to use.. if I can lol
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 24, 2009
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  20. MrButterBiscuits

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    Can I make a bing cashback account with my Gmail account?
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 24, 2009
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  21. zfactor

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    no you have to sign up for bing and they seem to not be doing instant anymore so it may take the full 60+ days to get it back
     
    zfactor, Jun 24, 2009
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  22. MrButterBiscuits

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    Ahh screw it... What the hell I am trying to purchase again after getting the refund... problem though... its asking me to link my bank account, I jsut want to purchase through my debit card... I didn't have to do this BS the first time... so why is it asking now?
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 24, 2009
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  23. fastlappy

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    I bought one tonight and got instant cash back....but I have made TONS of ebay purchases with cashback...Maybe it depends on your account history. Gotta thank Bill (gates) for the extra 32 bucks tonight! lol
     
    fastlappy, Jun 24, 2009
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  24. Pman

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    Im Still waiting for my Qx9300 ordered over a week ago and still hasnt arrived yet, i know its not the sellers fault as it has been with customs since sunday, argh. are they trying to give me a stroke!?!?

    I have so much to do on my M17 when that arrives argh, oh well will be worth it :)

    Pete
     
    Pman, Jun 24, 2009
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  25. MrButterBiscuits

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    Mandrake! hey man, I got refunded and can't purchase till tomorrow, however, I have the option of buying the Qx9300 ES with the GNG EO stepping for 400 or the OEM for 600... he is also extending the return policy to 45 days for me, I told him I wasn't getting my M17x for a while so I wouldn't be able to test it and he worked with me
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 24, 2009
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  26. Mandrake

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    What did you get before an OEM?
     
    Mandrake, Jun 24, 2009
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  27. MrButterBiscuits

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    The ES with QGNG EO stepping which is essentially the same as the OEM
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 24, 2009
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  28. bifnewman

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    i would go with the ES if it is the same as the OEM why pay more?

    EDIT: Btw, mandrake, love your avatar XD
     
    bifnewman, Jun 24, 2009
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  29. MrButterBiscuits

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    It techincally doesn't have the intel warranty as it is the final engineering sample before the offical chip was released
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 24, 2009
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  30. Mandrake

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    None of them will have an Intel warranty unless you get it from Dell. So it doesn't matter.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 24, 2009
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  31. Mandrake

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    So you returned the same proc to get the same one? I'm assuming for the 8% discount?
     
    Mandrake, Jun 24, 2009
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  32. MrButterBiscuits

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    No lol... I changed my adress... to your house lol to send it direct to you... then as I talked to him more and told em I wasn't getting my lappy for a while he said he would extend the return to 45 days as DELL is notorious for less than punctual shipping... I talked to him for a good bit of time, and he told me he also has OEM X9300's for 600
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 24, 2009
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  33. Pman

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    tbh i wouldnt worry about OEM ones, get a QGNG and an E0 stepping and your good to go.

    Reminds me of the good old barton 2.5ghz days getting the right steppings lol

    Pete
     
    Pman, Jun 24, 2009
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  34. fastlappy

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    ya, save the $200 bucks! Plus with the cash back it only cost me $368!! Not bad for an upgrade that sells for $1000.00...
     
    fastlappy, Jun 24, 2009
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  35. bifnewman

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    seriously now that is a bargain... :p good luck wit ur new cpu...
     
    bifnewman, Jun 24, 2009
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    bifnewman, Jun 24, 2009
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  37. MrButterBiscuits

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    yes it will work in the M17x, it does have an unlocked multiplier
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 24, 2009
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  38. The_Moo™

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    they all will have unlocked multipliers as it is actually just a qx9300 with a lower multiplier
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 24, 2009
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  39. BIGX333

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    QX9200 have unlocked multiplier.
     
    BIGX333, Jun 24, 2009
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  40. MrButterBiscuits

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    Oh nvrm I'm thinking of the Qx9100 Sorry, edit
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 24, 2009
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  41. The_Moo™

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    come on Butters

    ITS Q9000


    Q9100
    Q9200
    Qx9300
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 24, 2009
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  42. BIGX333

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    Q9100 isn't extreme :D

    EDIT: lol i need a faster internet than this 3G to compete with u cow :D
     
    BIGX333, Jun 24, 2009
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  43. The_Moo™

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    I handled it :p

    i have 512k satellite internet with a 1800ms ping ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 24, 2009
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    Well my 3G is working on edge ATM (200k) and i got 900ms lol. Paying 1M 3g to use edge FTL lol
     
    BIGX333, Jun 24, 2009
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    ...........
     
    bifnewman, Jun 24, 2009
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    no the way i have it listed is how it is.

    the Q9200 does not Officially exist ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 24, 2009
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    o ok... so no unlocked multiplier right?
     
    bifnewman, Jun 24, 2009
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  48. The_Moo™

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    i already posted it ... that is why i went off topic
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 24, 2009
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  49. bifnewman

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    oh ok... sweet i think i should get the $250 Q9200...
     
    bifnewman, Jun 24, 2009
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    THe Q(X)9200 is essentially a lower clocked QX9300.

    It shows up as EXTREME in CPUID and has the multiplier's unlocked.

    It's thought that they were thinking of coming out with a 2.4 line, but just decided to release the 2.53 line instead.

    You will NOT find an OEM/RETAIL Q(X)9200. Essentially, it does not exist...yet it does. Your best bet is to search for an E0 Stepping ES. Mine is a QAVS with E0 Stepping, supposedly the one right before it would have been retail. Any lower and you'll risk having one without temperature sensor identification (although it'll work...you just won't be able to monitor temps).

    If you're buying one without that, PM the seller and ask them if it is a revision with the temp sensors established. If not, offer a lower price if you want it. If it comes in and doesn't have the temp sensors, then you can hopefully argue with them and get money back.
     
    Ovrclck350, Jun 24, 2009
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