Computer problem

[Karl F. Larsen]

Andrew Farris wrote:
> On Fri, 2009-08-21 at 00:33 -0600, Karl F. Larsen wrote:
> [snip]
>   
>>     I am really upset with ReStockIt.com. They let me order the cpu with 
>> no problem at all. But just now I decided to track the order. That said 
>> "stocking order". I went to my checkout and NOW it says "out of stock".
>>
>>     This darn cpu chip is un-available!!!
>>     
>
> I've never heard of ReStockIt... however, my first impression isn't
> positive, unfortunately.  They've mis-quoted the speed of that processor
> you're getting. It's actually a 2.7ghz, they reported at 2.6. Not THAT
> big of a deal, but you know what they say.... first impressions and all.
>
> for all my computer-part needs, I've always shop tigerdirect.com or
> newegg.com....Now i usually only use newegg though because their prices
> are usually cheaper, and I like their site's organization a lot better.
>
> In fact...though newegg is also out of the processor you're
> ordering...it's listed as $6 cheaper:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103240
>
> Just sayin' :)
>
>   
    I checked newegg and tiger direct. They both today say they have no 
cpu chip.

    The problem I think is that there are no more calls for that chip. 
They all ran out and only the $100.00 chips are left.

73 Karl