Last message on previous page: Just read the xbitslabs article. They must have been reading my posts.LOL. I said the exact same thing near the beginning of this thread.
Even though they say there is a defect I can't see that it would be a major issue otherwise the QX9650 wouldn't have been released.
I reckon AMD has a secret plant which is producing 32nm Phenoms with Z100 stepping as we speak. I heard the process has something to do with melting babies and gutting fat people. Its got to be true I read it on the INQ/FUD.
Much if not all of the above speculation sounds very plausible. One thing to consider, maybe Intel is giving AMD a break. They can sell their current CPUs no problem, fix any errata, deplete stocks etc. Does anyone really think that they want to drive AMD into receivership? That would throw the whole industry into turmoil. Intel doesn't want that, they want to keep AMD crippled not kill them.
Edit: aevm, I just saw your post. I think you hit the nail on the head.
@ MrsBytch: It didn't take long, did it? I'm not even going to address your post.
Message edited by Zorg on 12-20-2007 at 12:40:59 AM
I reckon AMD has a secret plant which is producing 32nm Phenoms with Z100 stepping as we speak. I heard the process has something to do with melting babies and gutting fat people. Its got to be true I read it on the INQ/FUD.
It's kinda like Soylent Green. TLB = Tallow Lipid Butchering.
Another thing to consider is that now they have said there is a fault they can easily justify extending the delay come Feb if they still don't want to release.
AMD screwed up and maybe Intel got sloppy also They just don't have to admit to it cause they aren't stuck in the same time frame to compete with AMD's now delayed release.
I will admit I didn't read all the posts so I may not be the only one who thinks this......
but.....
Have you ever heard the "saying don't kick a man when he is down". In a sports game you don't intentionally run up the score when you are already in the lead.................did you ever think that maybe this is Intells way of showing a little respect to AMD......
Intel insiders, speaking off the record, would not comment on the specific January 20th launch parts. One employee added, "It’s a gigantic stretch and almost humorous to think [Intel] would delay products based on a rumored ongoing delays of a competitive product line announced just six days ago."
1) It's All FUD and it's shipping on time.
2) There is an issue and Intel is choosing to delay things...
3) Intel is delaying things to help clear old stock
4) Intel will take 2-4 weeks longer to get sufficient stock than expected to have a clean launch
5) Mobo Vendors has asked for the delay to finish BIOS updates.
6) System Vendors have asked for the delay to finish clearing stock.
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It could be any of those ranging from "No Delay" to lots of reasons.
I don't think kindness is one.
In fact, that would open them up to ShareHolder lawsuits.
Just to let you know it has been said. I said it back near the beginning and its been repeated. My point was that Intel have no reason to pound AMD. If AMD were to go Intel would find itself in a monopoly which they don't want and obviously we don't want. I think there is a little professional courtesy going on. Basically like I said ealier I think Intel wants things the way they were pre K7/K8. Amd is around but not a hugely substancial threat occupying the lower/mid range market and getting nowhere near the top stuf.
It's been a rollercoster day. It's delayed. No it's not delayed. Any idea when this will all shake out and we'll know for sure what the heck Intel is doing with these Yorkys?
I think it's all part of AMD's grand strategy ... they knew phenom was underperforming, so...
They release phenom.
Performance is low enough that Intel decide to delay their own chips due to lack of competition.
AMD use this extra time to make k11/12 with uber performance, releasing it on a possibly unprepared intel.
I think it's all part of AMD's grand strategy ... they knew phenom was underperforming, so...
They release phenom.
Performance is low enough that Intel decide to delay their own chips due to lack of competition.
AMD use this extra time to make k11/12 with uber performance, releasing it on a possibly unprepared intel.
Probably all wrong, but it's a nice theory
Yeah with performance soo mind numbing that it places AMD 2 years ahead of Intel.
Yes they are conspiring..
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12,450 3DMark's06
AMD X2 6000+@3.3
Vista 64 bit
Gigabyte..AMD 780G
is good
They just don't have to admit to it cause they aren't stuck in the same time frame to compete with AMD's now delayed release.
