Yes i know its the inquirer but take a look.It might be true
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Yes i know its the inquirer but take a look.It might be true
the fact that they call the Athlon64 a "rebadged Opteron" makes me skeptical.
The only thing this tells me is that Intel is probably having major problems with Prescott. This being 'plan B', at least for the short term. They know that the A64 is going to put the 3.2GHz P4 in a tight spot, and they know that AMD will most likely have a 2.4GHz (3700) or faster part by the end of the year. Seems like a reasonable thing for Intel to do, however, at the cost of production, it will definitely be a loss leader or close to it. Something that Intel as a 'technical monopoly' needs to be wary of.
Or it could all be BS, whatever the case, it is interesting.
Inquirer crap... Not worth reading :)
Anandtech has a write-up of the Extreme Edition P4...seems like it is true.
We shall see, when Intel finally annouces it or not...
But you do know that an extra 2mb cache is going to come with a VERY heavy price tag!
but of course you'll buy like the top end one and overclock it just to make us jealous
Not I, I wont upgrade my PC for 10 years!Quote:
Originally posted by RPG Junkie
but of course you'll buy like the top end one and overclock it just to make us jealous
how much extra performance would it be then?
They claim 2 - 20% faster, but it is based on application...
So it is hard to say... I can see some improvement, (SETI would love the added Cache!)... But Im not sure if the added pricetag of the cache would warrant an upgrade for home computers...
Unless they can those babys fly at amazing prices!
Riiiight :)Quote:
Originally posted by Colossus
Not I, I wont upgrade my PC for 10 years!
I give you a month or two before you upgrade SOMETHING your PC ;)
not enough to be worth the pricetag. what an utter waste, looks like Intel is getting desperate, but then again there are way too many stupid people who will go and buy that when it comes, even if they have a 3Ghz beast, just so they can have the best. and look at my sig, it suffices (to an extent)
There will just be as many idiots buying the AMD processor at over $800 dollars too :DQuote:
Originally posted by muzikjunkie
not enough to be worth the pricetag. what an utter waste, looks like Intel is getting desperate, but then again there are way too many stupid people who will go and buy that when it comes, even if they have a 3Ghz beast, just so they can have the best. and look at my sig, it suffices (to an extent)
Your point is what? :D
Some people like cutting edge, some dont need it or think it is a waste of cash...
And no it doesnt mean Intel is desperate :)
yea it does... you know it. :DQuote:
Originally posted by Colossus
And no it doesnt mean Intel is desperate :)
Maybe you'll need a new motherboard to use it too. :p :p :p