Off topic, but-----

[MadDad]

I figure I can get a good answer here.

I received a bonus at work, and want to build a new puter based on the i7 chipset. I just wonder why the 950 is cheaper than the 940??? All specs are the same except the chip speed. I mean a big difference in price. Oh I will be using Win 7 for sure.

Thanks for any input.

MadDad

 

[yodap]

I figure I can get a good answer here.

I received a bonus at work, and want to build a new puter based on the i7 chipset. I just wonder why the 950 is cheaper than the 940??? All specs are the same except the chip speed. I mean a big difference in price. Oh I will be using Win 7 for sure.

Thanks for any input.

MadDad

Can't answer your question directly but go for the 950 if it is that much cheaper. You won't be disappointed.
http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,687490/Intel-Core-i7-950-reviewed/Reviews/

 

[MadDad]

I think $300 vs $560 is big diff. Just don't understand it, but should get one before they run out.

 

[Thrax]

The 950 is cheaper than the 940 because the 940 is no longer made, so you're observing an "obscurity markup" as it were. Get the Core i7 950.