REMINDER: Processor price cut is due soon

[Rave]

Just a reminder folks, both AMD and Intel are due to launch new models next week and that often coincides with a price cut. If you were thinking of ordering a new processor this weekend, hold off for one more week and see what happens.

There's no guarantee that you'll save money, but it looks likely.

Rich :¬)

[nvening]

New models?

[Kumagoro]

AMD are supposed to be releasing a new 90 nm core revision.

[Rys]

Opteron x52 is 90nm, yep. Intel have new desktop processors out next week or so, along with some new Xeons soon too.

[Rave]

Apparently the new Opty will be an E stepping Rys? Any insider information on when we see E stepping desktop chips?

If Intel are releasing new desktop processors, that usually coincides with a price drop for the rest of the range. Even if AMD have no new desktop processor to launch, they're likely to drop prices just to match up with Intel.

Rich :¬)

[schmunk]

Info on Opteron E from Th'Inq

[Rcb]

What exactly will be cheaper? 32 bit 3200 AMDs?

[schmunk]

Generally most things go down by a couple of $ or so - if there's a decent speed bump at the top end then things can come down a fair amount - they like to keep standard pricepoints and move older models down the price ladder to allow for newer ones at the top.

[noveltylamp]

Lets hope we see the new AMD E0 steppings following pretty soon.

[mariegriffiths]

Just a reminder folks, both AMD and Intel are due to launch new models next week and that often coincides with a price cut. If you were thinking of ordering a new processor this weekend, hold off for one more week and see what happens.

There's no guarantee that you'll save money, but it looks likely.

Rich :¬)

The price change has finally hit the UK.
Check out the dabs web site.
I ordered a Athlon 63 3000 at a bargain price. It is a replacement for my Tyan dual motherboard that died last month.

[Xaneden]

Am I right in saying Intel's new models will be the much anti-hyped 600 series/3.7ghz EE?

Intel really need to get their bloody arses in gear, or they'll go down the IBM compacany route.

[Agent]

Intel really need to get their bloody arses in gear, or they'll go down the IBM compacany route.

Nar, the blue man add's will make sure they stay in business

[iMc]

The price change has finally hit the UK.
Check out the dabs web site.
I ordered a Athlon 63 3000 at a bargain price. It is a replacement for my Tyan dual motherboard that died last month.

How much did it set you back?

Oh looks like you've lost a bit... an A63
Much performance hit

[Xaneden]

Yep, how can you resist 'Intel Inside'....

Seriously though, their Intel Inside advertising scheme has been hugely successful in the past. But, I think AMD are reaching out to modern computer users, and I can't help but feel Intel need to update their advertising with something ultra modern.

[Spunkey]

3800+ has had a huge drop. From a shade over £400 to about £250 now

If you want good speed at stock might be worth looking at.

[Olly1234]

According to rumors the AMD 4200+ is set for iminent release with new memory controller revision possibly that will finally allow 512 * 4 @ 400ddr and 1T + supports SEE3 http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ad.php?t=54973. Also most likely means the FX57 won;t be long either..