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Huh? What's up with AMD pricing itself out of the consumer dual-processor market?
Dual core processors grow in popularity
Intel’s decision to transform dual-core processors into an alternative affordable to all users is not only a victory against AMD, but also the beginning of a new dawn in PC technology.
Although it will take long before users will be able to switch to dual-core processors (Intel estimates that 2006 is the year when dual-core processors will represent an important segment of the market), this process is inevitable.
Moreover, Intel has succeeded in launching dual-core processors at half the prices proposed by the competition.
The three models launched: Pentium D 820 at 2.8GHz, Pentium D 830 at 3.0GHz and Pentium D 840 at 3.2GHz will have prices of 241, 316 and 530 dollars in shipments of 1000 units. The “slowest” AMD Athlon X2 (2.2 GHz 4200+) is priced at $537. You do the math.
Another important aspect that has to taken into consideration is that Intel also offers 945 chipset platforms which implement technologies like: surround sound, high-definition video and improved graphics performances.
In conclusion, in the war of processors, Intel has scored an important victory against AMD.
the other problem is, that many people are gamers and really care about how many FPS they get. I am not as much of a gamer, so i wouldn't care. I think overclocked, the Pentium D's would do really wel. I would say that in the retail sector, the Pentium D would be better, but in the enthusiast (i.e upgraders and do it yourselfers) it would not be as popluar. I do still feel that Intel has the price advantage and would have a larger advantage is the 9xx boards did not cost $200
I am all for the Intel Dualcores...
here in SA i can get a 2.8ghz for the same price as a 3.4 single core.
although im sure i could get a 3.2 for the same price from the US.
has anyone actually assembled one of these dualcore systems and tried
them out? I am totally interested, all i need to upgrade now is the chip
and Asus P5WD2 mobo.
Geez, what kind of Church needs a top of the line computer? Or could it be for you to sneak in the back and play some games on sundays?
I'd figure most churchs would be happy with a second generation system that could keep track of all the money they get in the collection tray.
The Pentium D is a very good processor, I've been using one for almost a month without any problems, been gaming a lot and haven't nooticed much difference from my 3500+, sure, the FPS are down a little, but not near enough to make a real difference.
The X2 line is awfully nice, but when you compare the prices, like the thread insinuates, AMD is pricing themselves out of a whole market segment.
capper5016 wrote:It's now coming to light that in fact older LGA775 865 0r 875 chipset boards actually support dual core processors.
but what about the 925x/xe chipsets? i don't suppose anyone has had the gusto to try
put their brand new dualcore CPU in an "incompatible" motherboard.
Intel is always slow to adapt, it's only now comeing to realize they have to make some effort to keep up with their arch rival amd. No competint enthusiast would buy the hype of intel, everyoone knows they are just trying to play catchup.
capper5016 wrote:It's now coming to light that in fact older LGA775 865 0r 875 chipset boards actually support dual core processors.
It's interesting that you mention that. I read it a few months ago, but there are no manufacturers that flat out say that. If i could get confirmation that it did support Dual core processors, i might switch eventually cause i want to kepe my ram and AIW X800XT
Duke3d87 wrote:the other problem is, that many people are gamers and really care about how many FPS they get. I am not as much of a gamer, so i wouldn't care. I think overclocked, the Pentium D's would do really wel. I would say that in the retail sector, the Pentium D would be better, but in the enthusiast (i.e upgraders and do it yourselfers) it would not be as popluar. I do still feel that Intel has the price advantage and would have a larger advantage is the 9xx boards did not cost $200
If you have the latest high end fastest GPU and you have a 21" lcd and run at native res and have eyecandy on It doesn't matter what cpu you use its a shame review sites don't report the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. But fact is there are only a couple of sites left that do true honest reviews a few$$ in advertizements can buy you a very good review. Don't believe me the best example of a recent review site advertizement sellout is none other than Anandtech . You want facts I can supply them.
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Yeah, they might be pricing their dual-cores within the mainstream market, but personally I would pay more for a damn good processor in the X2......and actually, I thought the slowest X2 on the market still is the 3800+......maybe they're speaking of the slowest one with 1 MB L2.......I think I'll wait and see if Intel really goes anywhere with their roadmap before I switch over.....besides, I have AMD components to build a system with, and don't think I'll be changing over anytime soon (tis nice to have a DFI board awaiting a build....beautiful ).
(tis nice to have a DFI board awaiting a build....beautiful 
).