K8 will not die: more to come in 2008 - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 5th Dec 2007, 17:03

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/12...come_in_2008/1

Leaked AMD roadmaps suggest that AMD hasn't finished with the K8 architecture yet. There's another eleven processors coming in the first half of next year.

Amon · 5th Dec 2007, 17:29

This should probably be taken as proof that the K8 was a wicked chip, going down in history as the Intel killer. Or that AMD hasn't been able to afford development on newer ones.

Ramble · 5th Dec 2007, 17:59

It does need to be killed. Only 939 rocked as an architecture, everything else is sucking.

RotoSequence · 5th Dec 2007, 18:21

So long as it keeps AMD afloat and they continue to try to get a worthy successor architecture up, who cares?

DXR_13KE · 5th Dec 2007, 20:11

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Originally Posted by RotoSequence

So long as it keeps AMD afloat and they continue to try to get a worthy successor architecture up, who cares?

i agree

devdevil85 · 5th Dec 2007, 21:09

/\ ditto to that

Naberius · 5th Dec 2007, 22:04

I think its good to see that AMD is trying to recover, but i don't agree that this is the best way of doing it, they should pile their resorces into a processor that can rival the intel's instead of just trying to beat them on price. We all know how it goes, you don't mind forking out the extra £10/20 (or more) for the performance.

Jack_Pepsi · 5th Dec 2007, 22:44

They shouldn't have killed off 939 so quickly, but they did. I can't help but think this is a rather pointless action. I'm so hoping the Phenom will pick up.

airchie · 6th Dec 2007, 00:47

I quite like the sound of these low power chips with high speeds for crazy cheap prices tbh.
HTPC anyone?

jodah175 · 7th Dec 2007, 00:24

killing off the 6000+ and 6400+ are they nuts? its the best bang for the buck! (as far as amd is concerned)

and 939 was really good, but AM2 is better in my eyes. i just wish they would be able to come out with an intel killer.

devdevil85 · 7th Dec 2007, 01:17

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Originally Posted by jodah175

i just wish they would be able to come out with an intel killer.

you're not alone, but nobody should be expecting it. As long as the architecture is cheaper than Intel's, it brings with it equivilant performance (or better in some special cases) and it will allow me to purchase a mobo that I won't have to replace 1-2 years down the road when I want to upgrade to another architecture, then I'll be happy and will continue supporting them.....'more bang for my buck' is what I'm after....

jodah175 · 7th Dec 2007, 02:23

i was expecting better performance from the Phenoms, but those are bust right now. worthless if you ask me.

i mean, who wants to go and buy a $200+ mobo, to run a $260 processor at slower speeds and 'oomph' ?

Amon · 7th Dec 2007, 04:41

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Originally Posted by jodah175

i was expecting better performance from the Phenoms, but those are bust right now. worthless if you ask me.

i mean, who wants to go and buy a $200+ mobo, to run a $260 processor at slower speeds and 'oomph' ?

These guys.

5th Dec 2007, 17:03	#1
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Amon inch-perfect Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cannoning into the reds, Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,456	This should probably be taken as proof that the K8 was a wicked chip, going down in history as the Intel killer. Or that AMD hasn't been able to afford development on newer ones. __________________ Defunct Socket 939 San Diego 4000+::2GB PC3200::Radeon 9600 SE 128MB::200GB HDD::24" Dell 2407WFP-HC::WinXP x64/x86 dual boot Dell Vostro 1500 laptop::Socket P Merom T7100::2GB PC5400::Go 8600m GT 256MB::660GB HDD::15.4" WXGA+, 24" Dell 2407WFP-HC::WinXP::Fanatec 911 Wheel+Pedals

5th Dec 2007, 17:59	#3
Ramble Ginger Nut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Exeter, Devon/Wantage, Oxfordshire Posts: 5,234	It does need to be killed. Only 939 rocked as an architecture, everything else is sucking. __________________ Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Ensign Ricky are beaming down to the planet. Guess who's not coming back.

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RotoSequence Lazy Lurker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 'States Posts: 4,527	So long as it keeps AMD afloat and they continue to try to get a worthy successor architecture up, who cares? __________________ Technology Schmecnology

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Jack_Pepsi LandsElite.com Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In the sticks, UK Posts: 313	They shouldn't have killed off 939 so quickly, but they did. I can't help but think this is a rather pointless action. I'm so hoping the Phenom will pick up. __________________ http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...2/b_560x95.png

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devdevil85 Hypermodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 884	/\ ditto to that

5th Dec 2007, 22:04	#7
Naberius Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 193	I think its good to see that AMD is trying to recover, but i don't agree that this is the best way of doing it, they should pile their resorces into a processor that can rival the intel's instead of just trying to beat them on price. We all know how it goes, you don't mind forking out the extra £10/20 (or more) for the performance.

7th Dec 2007, 00:24	#10
jodah175 Wannabe Modder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 92	killing off the 6000+ and 6400+ are they nuts? its the best bang for the buck! (as far as amd is concerned) and 939 was really good, but AM2 is better in my eyes. i just wish they would be able to come out with an intel killer. __________________ so many ideas, so little time (and so little cash! )

7th Dec 2007, 02:23	#12
jodah175 Wannabe Modder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 92	i was expecting better performance from the Phenoms, but those are bust right now. worthless if you ask me. i mean, who wants to go and buy a $200+ mobo, to run a $260 processor at slower speeds and 'oomph' ? __________________ so many ideas, so little time (and so little cash! )