Intel Core i5-2500k

I am in the market to be building a new desktop computer and after researching cpu's and gpu's I have come to the conclusion that I want to put in the Core i5-2500k and the GTX 560 Ti. But, just as of two days ago it seems newegg has 'Deactivated' the 2500k. Does anyone know why this has happened? Is it lack of stock or were there problems with the CPUs? It seems that Best Buy has none left in stock either. I'm just hoping that they get them back in stock soon.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=27567694&tag=topics%3Btitle

Wow now i feel like a fool after seeing the post by BluRayHiDef about the p67 chipsets and Sandy-Bridge CPUs being recalled. Well I guess my question now becomes what CPU should I use in my build? (Preferrably around the $200-250 range either AMD or Intel)

I'd either 1) wait for Sandy Bridge to return, 2) buy an i5 760, or 3) wait for AMD's bulldozer.

AMD doesn't really offer anything good in your price range... for gaming anyway.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=27567694&tag=topics%3Btitle

Tezcatlipoca666

Yea my bad. Thanks for the link though.

Wow now i feel like a fool after seeing the post by BluRayHiDef about the p67 chipsets and Sandy-Bridge CPUs being recalled. Well I guess my question now becomes what CPU should I use in my build? (Preferrably around the $200-250 range either AMD or Intel)

Yankeeman242003

This is a bit disappointing. It seemed the 2500k was going to be the perfect cpu with its price/performance and overclocking ability. Although the i5-760 doesn't seem to be too bad in that aspect either.

Get a phenom II 955.

Get a phenom II 955.

GummiRaccoon

yep you cant go wrong with the 955 and a cheap am3 mobo. Use the 955 until the am3+ mobos come out then swap the 955 into the am3+ mobo and wait for bulldozer to become cheap/viable then BAMN. When that happens you now have an octa core bulldozer chip. The 955 is an excellent cpu as it is plus its more than $80 cheaper than anything intel offers with performance in teh same range.