Why hasn't AMD created a new architecture by now? - Page 2

Capt. Picard · 04-13-07, 07:32 AM

Tell me, this new Barcelona, will it require a new mobo or will it be compatible with the current mobo design.

**DiscipleDOC** · 04-13-07, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jAkUp

I believe it is summer for Barcelona?

I heard it will be early summer/late spring...

**DiscipleDOC** · 04-13-07, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptNKILL

Hmm... I don't really want to wait, but I think I'm going to.

I'd really be kicking myself in the ass if Barcelona came out and stomped core 2 right after I invested in an Intel rig.

That's why you need to buy my 5200...it's dirt cheap!

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Originally Posted by Capt. Picard

Tell me, this new Barcelona, will it require a new mobo or will it be compatible with the current mobo design.

From what I read, it will require a new motherboard to use the ht 3.0, but you can use the AM2 socket if that won't be a biggie...

CaptNKILL · 04-13-07, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DiscipleDOC

That's why you need to buy my 5200...it's dirt cheap!

I'm still on socket 939!!

Besides, my 4200+ is clocked at 5000+ speeds already.

Tuork · 04-13-07, 10:08 AM

Hmm... I'm currently selling my gaming rig... almost done parting it out.

Looks like I will have more options for when I decide to buy a new rig.

ViN86 · 04-13-07, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sazar

Amd created "new architectures" too, with their hammer tech.

Intel btw has not really created anything totally new. Look at their "previous generation" dothan tech and other developments from their p3 core, merge it with some of the tech you have with the p4, insert a highly talented design team and you have conroe/merom and so on (i.e. core2).

AMD has tech that has survived till now and continues to perform relatively well. But they really do need Barcelona to debut, perform well, consume low power AND have few, if any issues. A tall order but lets see.

thank you. i was just about to say that.

they just mitched and matched their best tech. rumor has it Barcelona will be 128-bit

Sazar · 04-13-07, 06:28 PM

I am just a little concerned about the issues barcelona has been having even at this late stage in development.

Fortunately many have been ironed out but still, this is a product that is already very late and if I am going to be dropping top dollar, I am not looking for a partially working product.

I had no issues with going with a sckt 754 proc when a64 first came out because it was rock-solid, even if it wasn't dual-channel. Barcelona? I WANT to get it but if penryn/nehalem continue to appeal, I might just have to go the route of the lower TDP product.

Besides, I have a lot of confidence with intel's second round with an integrated memory controller.

Redeemed · 04-13-07, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sazar

I am just a little concerned about the issues barcelona has been having even at this late stage in development.

Fortunately many have been ironed out but still, this is a product that is already very late and if I am going to be dropping top dollar, I am not looking for a partially working product.

I had no issues with going with a sckt 754 proc when a64 first came out because it was rock-solid, even if it wasn't dual-channel. Barcelona? I WANT to get it but if penryn/nehalem continue to appeal, I might just have to go the route of the lower TDP product.

Besides, I have a lot of confidence with intel's second round with an integrated memory controller.

So now it seems that you are losing faith in Barcelona? Not that long ago you were chanting how it should give AMD abit more than a fighting chance.

Sazar · 04-13-07, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

So now it seems that you are losing faith in Barcelona? Not that long ago you were chanting how it should give AMD abit more than a fighting chance.

Perhaps you were reading too much into what I wrote

Or perhaps you mis-understood my point.

I have no issues with the core marchitecture design AMD has, I have an issue with the problems that AMD has been having, even now, with that design.

Redeemed · 04-13-07, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sazar

Perhaps you were reading too much into what I wrote

Or perhaps you mis-understood my point.

I have no issues with the core marchitecture design AMD has, I have an issue with the problems that AMD has been having, even now, with that design.

Fair enough.

Now, care to list said problems?

Sazar · 04-13-07, 07:30 PM

My main point of interest is the memory controller. But there's much better news on that front.

Redeemed · 04-13-07, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sazar

My main point of interest is the memory controller. But there's much better news on that front.

So now they are having issues with their memory controller- or are you referring to Intel implementing an on-die memory controller?

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