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    AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Modest price cuts delivered over the full range by popular US etailer Newegg.
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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Making pricing room so the low end threadripper CPUs can come in ~ $499, perhaps?

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Quote Originally Posted by scaryjim View Post
    Making pricing room so the low end threadripper CPUs can come in ~ $499, perhaps?
    Wouldn't that just be something incredible, eh?

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Quote Originally Posted by afiretruck View Post
    Wouldn't that just be something incredible, eh?
    10 cores/20 threads, clock speeds comparable to a 1700 (if you believe the rumours), for $499?

    Interestingly, once you balance out the extra threads with the lower clock speed, I reckon you'd end up with a chip that has lower single threaded and similar multithreaded performance to an 1800X. It'd only really be worth the money if you *needed* the extra memory channels and PCIe lanes X399 is going to offer. That or if you want to overclock, but with the TDP at 125W already, you might be better off going for the 1700....?

    *shrug*

    However it falls out, it looks like it's going to be good value high core counts and lots of PCIe lanes all round. Competition is good, right?

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Quote Originally Posted by afiretruck View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by scaryjim View Post
    Making pricing room so the low end threadripper CPUs can come in ~ $499, perhaps?
    Wouldn't that just be something incredible, eh?
    Well, I'm holding out on a purchase till X399 and threadripper launches, just to see what occurs. I have PCIe lane requirements (+ maybe cores+memory for PC test lab/virtuals) but... no way I'm paying what Intel are asking so it's this or Ryzen and be happy with it/throw some stuff in a second box.

    $499 for a low end threadripper would be kinda special.

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Quote Originally Posted by MercutioUK View Post
    ... $499 for a low end threadripper would be kinda special.
    We're debating Threadripper launch price rumours over in the Zen Chitchat thread right now: http://forums.hexus.net/cpus/371038-...ml#post3816469


    For those too lazy to click a link, the rumour is that the cheapest 16 core chip (3.2GHz/3.6Ghz, according to this article) will be $849....

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Maybe I'm getting a little cynical in my old age but whats more likely is that the retailers have put the price to where it 'should' have been on release but decided to price gouge the early adopters....

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Quote Originally Posted by scaryjim View Post
    Making pricing room so the low end threadripper CPUs can come in ~ $499, perhaps?
    Yowza how amazing would that be =) That would really sticking to Intel!

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Quote Originally Posted by afiretruck View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by scaryjim View Post
    Making pricing room so the low end threadripper CPUs can come in ~ $499, perhaps?
    Wouldn't that just be something incredible, eh?
    if only seems ebuyer only one discounting ryzen chips atm

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Quote Originally Posted by LSG501 View Post
    Maybe I'm getting a little cynical in my old age but whats more likely is that the retailers have put the price to where it 'should' have been on release but decided to price gouge the early adopters....
    It's not like the product is terrible or the difference in price is huge, so, there isn't much to grouch about here IMO.

    Edit: misread. removed half the comment.
    Last edited by Ozaron; 02-06-2017 at 12:49 PM. Reason: oops

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Quote Originally Posted by LSG501 View Post
    Maybe I'm getting a little cynical in my old age but whats more likely is that the retailers have put the price to where it 'should' have been on release but decided to price gouge the early adopters....
    I don't think that's an "either/or" statement - technology always comes with a launch premium, because demand is higher at launch. From a commercial point of view, a product should be priced as highly as the market will bear for the volume of sales you wish to make. Once the volume of sales drops, you need to reassess the pricing based on the new level of demand. Calling it price gouging is pretty strong, particularly given the reductions are, what, 10% or so?

    Besides, the timing of this does clear that $499 space, if AMD want to use it, and they will be looking at the market position carefully. These prices don't get chosen at random, or based purely on a desired gross margin. There are all sorts of price points to which the market is particularly sensitive; $499 is one of them. Leave the 1800X there, and you either have to price the cheapest Threadripper the same as the best Ryzen, or price it over $499. OTOH, knock 10% off the 1800X and you're still making good margins on it, but you've now got the $499 spot clear...

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    Quote Originally Posted by scaryjim View Post
    Making pricing room so the low end threadripper CPUs can come in ~ $499, perhaps?
    I'm thinking $549, but time will tell. The 1700x is looking quite attractive now at $349.

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    Re: AMD Ryzen 7 processor range prices cut

    I'm with $599 minimum. Still cheap at that price and gets some much needed revenue for AMD
    Old puter - still good enuff till I save some pennies!

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