RIP: Dual Cores here comes Quads

yustr · 08-15-2006, 06:40 AM

AMD just announced they've started development of quad core processors. Expected release: mid-2007. Aren't you glad you didn't shell out $1000 for that Core 2 Duo?

Article HERE

ebackhus · 08-15-2006, 11:12 AM

Things like this are why I'm always following AMD.

crazijoe · 08-15-2006, 12:36 PM

This article is about the quad core Opteron. Opteron procesors are usually more suited for servers. Intel has been playing around with quad cores since Feburary and slated a release date of theirs late 06/early 07.

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6038148.html

**linderman** · 08-15-2006, 05:29 PM

all this stuff is great news fellas! if only somebody would starting writing some software that makes full / optimal use of dual core and quad core capabilities

its kinda like releasing the bullet trains >>>> if you dont have the tracks all accross the country to use the bulet train what good is it ????

even now >>>> a 3800 single core san diego will still kick the snot outta any dual core while in a single tasking application

why not grab the windows 64 bit vista >>>> hardly any software or drivers available but why not have it anyway

Plus you are going to have to expect AMD to make a big splash and really gear up the PR machine >>>> after all they are behind a couple of touchdowns now!

sinclair_tm · 08-15-2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linderman

if only somebody would starting writing some software that makes full / optimal use of dual core and quad core capabilities

there is, its all writen by apple.

crazijoe · 08-15-2006, 07:26 PM

Leave it to Sinclair_tm. How very true he is.

Actually I have seen a performance improvement when I switched from a single core to a dual core. But I also do plenty of multi-tasking.

Tumbleweed36 · 08-15-2006, 07:57 PM

Hi linderman,

Does your logic mean that it would not be wise to run a Porsche down a gravel road with the lights out at night at 160 mph ????????

sinclair_tm · 08-15-2006, 09:08 PM

unless of course its a full moon on a clear night. then it can be as bright as an overcast afternoon, which would make it ok to travel 160mph with the light off.

**linderman** · 08-16-2006, 04:44 PM

The MAC is still trashing PC's ????? will we never learn ??????

Tunmble I will take that ride with you >>>> but only during the daytime ! I want to see what kills us! ahahahahhahahh

sinclair_tm · 08-16-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linderman

The MAC is still trashing PC's ?????

always has, and always will, especially now that its the only hardware that will run all the current main oses.

but thats besides the point, back on topic people!

i can't wait until intel releases a 8 core chip, then the mac pro will have dual 8 core, for 16 total processors. truly a super computer.

yustr · 08-17-2006, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

Hi linderman,

Does your logic mean that it would not be wise to run a Porsche down a gravel road with the lights out at night at 160 mph ????????

No problem. Here's me doing exactly that.

Except it's not night. It's not 160 mph. And it's not me.

But it is pretty cool that it could be.

crazijoe · 08-17-2006, 08:53 AM

No this would be alot more fun.

**linderman** · 08-17-2006, 05:24 PM

AAHAHAHAHAH you guys are a gas Yustr's would defintely get more chix guaranteed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but C-joes ride would sure be popular with my buddies on weekends !!!!!

ebackhus · 08-18-2006, 08:56 AM

Ever see the accidents from those races? Man, people get pwned!

daamon_vexion · 08-18-2006, 11:38 AM

that is what roll cages are for

sinclair_tm · 08-18-2006, 01:22 PM

its not the drivers that get it bad, its all the people on the side of the road watching.

08-15-2006, 06:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,248 OS: XP Pro My System	RIP: Dual Cores here comes Quads AMD just announced they've started development of quad core processors. Expected release: mid-2007. Aren't you glad you didn't shell out $1000 for that Core 2 Duo? Article HERE __________________ Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. A.C. Clark Don't believe everything you think.

08-15-2006, 11:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
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crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,630 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	This article is about the quad core Opteron. Opteron procesors are usually more suited for servers. Intel has been playing around with quad cores since Feburary and slated a release date of theirs late 06/early 07. http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6038148.html __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

08-15-2006, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,999 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	all this stuff is great news fellas! if only somebody would starting writing some software that makes full / optimal use of dual core and quad core capabilities its kinda like releasing the bullet trains >>>> if you dont have the tracks all accross the country to use the bulet train what good is it ???? even now >>>> a 3800 single core san diego will still kick the snot outta any dual core while in a single tasking application why not grab the windows 64 bit vista >>>> hardly any software or drivers available but why not have it anyway Plus you are going to have to expect AMD to make a big splash and really gear up the PR machine >>>> after all they are behind a couple of touchdowns now! __________________ Power Supply Selection If you think a poor quality power supply cant make weird issues; think again!http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ubleshoot.html Last edited by linderman; 08-15-2006 at 05:33 PM.

08-15-2006, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,630 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	Leave it to Sinclair_tm. How very true he is. Actually I have seen a performance improvement when I switched from a single core to a dual core. But I also do plenty of multi-tasking. __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

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08-16-2006, 04:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,999 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	The MAC is still trashing PC's ????? will we never learn ?????? Tunmble I will take that ride with you >>>> but only during the daytime ! I want to see what kills us! ahahahahhahahh __________________ Power Supply Selection If you think a poor quality power supply cant make weird issues; think again!http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ubleshoot.html

08-17-2006, 08:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,630 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	No this would be alot more fun. __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

08-17-2006, 05:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,999 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	AAHAHAHAHAH you guys are a gas Yustr's would defintely get more chix guaranteed !!!!!!!!!!!!!! but C-joes ride would sure be popular with my buddies on weekends !!!!! __________________ Power Supply Selection If you think a poor quality power supply cant make weird issues; think again!http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ubleshoot.html

08-18-2006, 08:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
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