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AMD Set to Debut $345 Dual Core CPU

Posted by stncttr908 on 06 July 2005 - 15:53 · 17 comments & 1188 views

In early August, Advanced Micro Devices is set to release a more affordable version of its Athlon 64 X2 dual core processor family, according to a report. While X2 series processors currently sell for $550 or more, AMD hopes to broaden its foothold in the mainstream dual core market with the new CPU.

AMD currently sells the 4200+ and 4600+ with 2x512KB L2 cache and the 4400+ and 4800+ with 2x1MB L2 cache. The proposed processer will be designated the 3800+, which leaves room for a possible 4000+ sometime in the near future to continue the alternating cache levels and core types with each model.

It is likely that AMD is introducing the 3800+ to compete with Intel's 8xx series processors, which range in price from $241 to $530. The exact specifications of the 3800+ are not known at this time, but you can expect to see plenty of reviews and benchmarks from the budget line X2 CPU in the coming weeks. AMD had no comment on the report.

News source: X-bit labs

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#1 Posted by shihchiun on 06 Jul 2005 - 15:59: Excellent. I really wasn't looking forward to paying $585 for an upgrade.

#2 Posted by Mokano on 06 Jul 2005 - 16:09: Sweet! mabey I'll get the 4000+ when it comes out and overclock it!!

I was thinking of getting the 4200+ but $585 is a s***load of money for a processor!

#3 Posted by kyro on 06 Jul 2005 - 16:15: now we are talking

#4 Posted by betasp on 06 Jul 2005 - 16:33: SOLD...!

(5 replies) #5 Posted by nic on 06 Jul 2005 - 16:37: good deal.

I have a question: is there any chance of getting one of AMDs older processor lines revamped so they don't generate so much heat and thus don't need as many noisy fans to work? I mean, I'd rather have a 3200+ in most situations as oppose to the bleeding edge processor line if it meant I could have a quiet box in a room.

I just don't think I've ever built an AMD system that was quiet.

#6 Posted by tom5 on 06 Jul 2005 - 16:56: Good, because I'd never buy an AMD 2-core for the current price.

#7 Posted by Kushan on 06 Jul 2005 - 20:22: That's a pretty good price for a dual core CPU, if I wasn't on a socket 754 System, I'd certainly think of upgrading. Oh well, there's always next year.

#8 Posted by Chamook on 06 Jul 2005 - 21:10: I don't normally bring up spelling but

The proposed processer

should be

The proposed processor

shouldn't it?

Not trying to give anyone a hard time, just something that must've been missed in proof reading, and I don't know where else to point it out.

This processor from AMD should be a good thing as it will allow smaller systems to benefit from dual core chips, which should mean that it's more likely we'll see more software to take advantage of it.

#9 Posted by ArtOf_War on 06 Jul 2005 - 23:11: really nice... that'd make total system cost less than the 820 (and obviously still faster) sicne the 945 and 955 motherboards cost a ****load

#10 Posted by Chanser on 07 Jul 2005 - 01:10: Nice nice!

#11 Posted by jak0bk on 07 Jul 2005 - 01:28: I might get one as soon as they come out! Exciting!

#12 Posted by TheSarge on 07 Jul 2005 - 04:36: I may even go AMD next time I build a new machine for myself.
Hmmm... Dual-core 64-bit goodness. Tasty.
Does it come with a bowl of ice cream?

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