just looked up i7's on newegg

$1,069.99 for the 3.2ghz quad, the one below that was 599.99 @ 2.93 ghz, honestly if its a difference of 400 dollars, i would learn the art of overclocking and spend 50 more on the mobo to be able to oc it as much as you want, either that or wait 2 weeks lol.