In case you blinked and missed it, Intel launched a bunch of new Lynnfield processors earlier today in the form of the 2.66GHz Core i5 750, 2.80GHz Core i7 860 and 2.93 Core i7 870.
HEXUS' own in-depth review found the parts to be fundamentally impressive, concluding that the Core i5 750 offers decent performance and aggressive pricing, while the Core i7 860 proved to be more than a match for the full-fat Core i7 920, making it our pick of the Lynnfield trio.
Knowing that Intel and its partners have been well prepared for a global launch, stock has been plentiful - with a handful of retailers jumping the gun by making parts available sooner than expected. Nonetheless, here we are on official launch day, and we're taking a look at a handful of big-name retailers to see what you can expect to pay if you're planning on picking up a Lynnfield processor on day one.
Please note that pricing is for full retail editions and correct as of 10am, Tuesday September 8.
UK Market |  |
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| retailer | Intel Core i5 750 | Intel Core i7 860 | Intel Core i7 870 |
| scan.co.uk* | £158.87 | £226.75 | £439.50 |
| ebuyer.com | £149.99 | £219.38 | £434.61 |
| c3computers.co.uk | £159.49 | £225.75 | Out of stock |
| misco.co.uk | £162.99 | £229.99 | £439.99 |
| *As always, UK-based HEXUS.community discussion forum members will benefit from the SCAN2HEXUS Free Shipping initiative, which will save you a further few pounds plus also top-notch, priority customer service and technical support backed up by the SCANcare@HEXUS forum. | |||
Euro Market |
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| retailer | Intel Core i5 750 | Intel Core i7 860 | Intel Core i7 870 |
| alternate.de | €174.90 | €274.00 | €539.00 |
US Market |
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| retailer | Intel Core i5 750 | Intel Core i7 860 | Intel Core i7 870 |
| newegg.com | $209.99 | $299.99 | $579.99 |
As expected, stock is readily available and although UK pricing appears to vary, both the Core i5 750 and Core i7 860 can be had for under £150 and £220, respectively. Topping the Lynnfield line, the Core i7 870 demands a premium price of around £430.
Savvy consumers may note that UK pricing could be suffering from a touch of launch-day inflation, a common occurrence with high-end hardware components. Although pricing is currently attractive, we'd expect the Core i7 750 to drop to below £140 in the coming weeks, whilst the Core i7 860 should end up below the £200 mark.
In summary, you'll have no difficulty in finding Intel's Lynnfield in stock - be it in the UK, US or European markets - but you might be paying a premium to be a day-one owner.
Want to know why any of the above processors might be right for you? Check out our complete in-depth review and analysis. Already made a purchase? Let us know which Lynnfield processor you opted for, and why, in the HEXUS.community forums.
