CPU/Mobo Phenom II Info thread

 
So when will these babies will be available for purchase.. I've read in anandtech that price is around $235 which is a great price for them... Any idea about indian market prices for these?
 
Anandtech reviews, AND RECOMMENDS the Phenom II :O

AMD is launching two new 45nm Phenom II CPUs today. There's the Phenom II X4 940 at 3.0GHz and the 920 at 2.8GHz. I'll go ahead and say that although it's a little long, I like the name. The II just works. I'm also feeling a bit chipper, so I'll go ahead and give you the conclusion now too.

Here's how it breaks down. The Phenom II X4 940 is usually the same speed or faster than Intel's Core 2 Quad Q9400, and priced similarly at $275. There are some areas where the Q9400 will be faster than the Phenom II X4 940, so if you happen to use an application that runs better on Intel hardware then you've got your choice made out for you. But for the most part, if you're buying a quad-core processor at around $275 today, Phenom II will tempt you.

Similarly, the Phenom II X4 920 is generally better than or equal to Intel's Core 2 Quad Q9300, and priced less (it's more of a competitor to the slower Q8300, but I didn't have one available for testing). The same stipulations detailed above exist here as well; there are some areas where Intel is going to be faster but for the most part our tests showed the Phenom II to be a better option.

Wait, what? An AMD CPU recommendation?

After over two years of us recommending Intel's Core 2 lineup almost exclusively, AMD finally released a real alternative, one that's not just similarly priced, but actually higher performing than the price-competitive Intel part. Over the coming pages I'll explain how.

Now Intel could've spoiled the party, it still has the performance crown and it could easily drive CPU prices even lower. But out of the kindness of its heart, there are no unexpected price cuts, no new product introductions, nothing to spoil AMD's day (yet). While I'll talk about what Intel may do to restore its leadership at these price points, today is all about Phenom II. If you've been waiting for an AMD to be excited about for the past couple of years, today is your day.

Competition is back. Let's get to it.
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AnandTech: AMD Phenom II X4 940 & 920: A True Return to Competition
 
[H] Enthusiast - AMD Phenom II X4 Model 940 Black Edition Processor

HEXUS.net - Review :: AMD Phenom II: striking back with a vengeance? : Page - 1/11

AMD's Phenom II processors - The Tech Report - Page 1

bit-tech.net | Review - AMD Phenom II X4 940 and 920 CPUs

Hardware Canucks: Benchmarkers Guide to the Phenom II - Hardware Canucks

AMD Phenom II X4 920 and 940 review test

AMD Phenom II Arrives – 45nm Deneb and Dragon Platform :: TweakTown

Enter The Dragon: AMD Phenom II X4 940 - HotHardware

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition Review - CPUs, Boards & Components by ExtremeTech

AMD Phenom II X4 (Deneb) 940 Launch, Review & Overclocking - Page 1 - Introducing the Phenom II 940

AMD Phenom II X4: 45nm Benchmarked : The Phenom II And AMD's Dragon Platform

AnandTech: AMD Phenom II X4 940 & 920: A True Return to Competition
 
what you should also keep in mind while comparing costs, is that the amd motherboards cost considerably less compared to intel
 
Note that AT also mentions Intel is due for price cut this month which will again make the Core2 unbeatable...
 
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actually its pointless to compare phenom2 with the mighty i7's....
instead at this price point should be compared with c2q....
and adding to amd's problems...intel announced its price cuts on its quads...
 
actually its pointless to compare phenom2 with the mighty i7's:no: ....
instead at this price point should be compared with c2q....
and adding to amd's problems...intel announced its price cuts on its quads:eek:hyeah: ...
 
The true comparison between Phenon II and i7 can be drawn only when AM3 is out, we musn't forget that a chunk of the i7's performance is coming from the blazing fast DDR3 memory and the Phenom II at the moment is on DDR2
 
^^^True with DDR3 AMD will surely get very close to i7,but only close they aint gonna be as good as i7 forget about beating them.And now with intel price cut its even worst for AMD.
 
Awesome dude...:clap:
waitin to see full blown reviews of it ...:eek:hyeah: :eek:hyeah:
wanna see those shit ass intel people paying the price of their arrogance in giving us absolutely no regard..
I mean what the hell,,:mad: :mad: 3 new chipsets in the course of 5 months.....
screw them ..
AMD knows what customers need...
sad that they are not able to push the technology bracket coz of the margins they are forced to cut..
 
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