It remains costly due to various factors such as supply constraints, high production costs, and market demand.
It remains costly due to various factors such as supply constraints, high production costs, and market demand.
they might pay that amount since many still use outdated motherboards. The cost of getting a new graphics card to upgrade to a newer CPU is similar. This keeps prices high for older chips. Many opt for replacements rather than buying new hardware. If the 6700k was worth $100 and the 7700k $150, how many would choose a 9700k at $360 or a 9900k at $500?
It made sense to me. I haven’t had any coffee either. I’m in agreement about the fried chips situation—it might just be lower-end chips. The 2/4 and 4/4 models are starting to struggle with certain games, and the top-tier motherboards max out at 4/8, which is the limit they can handle. This is typical as systems age. Cheaper options are replaced first, while those wanting better performance upgrade to the most expensive versions. Eventually, only the premium ones remain. It applies to both motherboards and RAM, too. Even cars follow this pattern—the best ones last longer. Nobody wants a 4-door 67 Valiant; they prefer something like a Cuda. High-end CPUs are pricey, and 4-door Valiants get crushed.
In short, others suggest these chips would only be competitive at extremely low prices, making it pointless to aim for big sales volumes. So the remaining stock would likely end up with occasional buyers who aren’t informed or have immediate needs.