Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed
I constantly get amazed at the amount of compute power per dollar ratio. It also excites me to think about the future and what will come to pass. Imagine... 16 core cpu's for 100 dollars :) --- CW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > CHIP FIRM AMD has kicked into price cuts today by > slashing prices on 939 and AM2 sockets. > > Distributor prices seen by the INQ show that the > Athlon 64 3000 will cost $89, the 3200 $99, the 3500 > $109, and the 3800 $139. In the last case, that's a > 50 per cent drop. > > (From The Inquirer). > > Confirmed. > > > CW > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed
Sure, and AMD could do another price cut (though this seems likely to be the pre-Conroe cut...). Conroe will debut with very, very reasonable pricing. The 1.86 will be just over $200, and the E6600, already looking to beat the $1000 FX-62, will be only $316. And, the dual core P-D 805 is only $124 right now. :) I think one of the greatest things about Conroe is that it should force AMD to reset its pricing structure to something more reasonable the X2 pricing is insane. Greg - Original Message - From: "Chris Reeves" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Hardware List" Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed That is nice :). One hitch though. One of these price cuts occurred today the other happens 45 days away :) CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: "Greg Sevart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 23:54:25 To:"The Hardware List" Subject: Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed And on July 23rd, Intel drops the Pentium D 805 to $93. Dual core for <$100...I think that's far more impressive. Greg - Original Message - From: "CW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 10:14 PM Subject: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed CHIP FIRM AMD has kicked into price cuts today by slashing prices on 939 and AM2 sockets. Distributor prices seen by the INQ show that the Athlon 64 3000 will cost $89, the 3200 $99, the 3500 $109, and the 3800 $139. In the last case, that's a 50 per cent drop. (From The Inquirer). Confirmed. CW
Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed
I get your point. I am just saying far more of the system builders on this list sell more of the low end then high. I know that local shops probably sell 30 3200+ for each 1 of the X2 etc Just as it is. The drop will also be reflected in the sempron line etc. While people on the list tak the high end it is the low that sells. :) CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: "Greg Sevart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 06:44:23 To:"The Hardware List" Subject: Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed Sure, and AMD could do another price cut (though this seems likely to be the pre-Conroe cut...). Conroe will debut with very, very reasonable pricing. The 1.86 will be just over $200, and the E6600, already looking to beat the $1000 FX-62, will be only $316. And, the dual core P-D 805 is only $124 right now. :) I think one of the greatest things about Conroe is that it should force AMD to reset its pricing structure to something more reasonable the X2 pricing is insane. Greg - Original Message - From: "Chris Reeves" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Hardware List" Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed > That is nice :). One hitch though. One of these price cuts occurred today > the other happens 45 days away :) > > CW > > Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless > > -Original Message- > From: "Greg Sevart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 23:54:25 > To:"The Hardware List" > Subject: Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed > > And on July 23rd, Intel drops the Pentium D 805 to $93. > > Dual core for <$100...I think that's far more impressive. > > Greg > > - Original Message - > From: "CW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 10:14 PM > Subject: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed > > >> CHIP FIRM AMD has kicked into price cuts today by slashing prices on 939 >> and AM2 sockets. >> >> Distributor prices seen by the INQ show that the Athlon 64 3000 will cost >> $89, the 3200 $99, the 3500 $109, and the 3800 $139. In the last case, >> that's a 50 per cent drop. >> >> (From The Inquirer). >> >> Confirmed. >> >> >> CW >> > > > >
Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed
At 07:11 AM 6/10/2006, you wrote: I get your point. I am just saying far more of the system builders on this list sell more of the low end then high. I know that local shops probably sell 30 3200+ for each 1 of the X2 etc Just as it is. The drop will also be reflected in the sempron line etc. While people on the list tak the high end it is the low that sells. :) CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless LOL, I may talk high-end, but I only buy low-end ;) A64 3000+ S-754 (Venice), Sempy 3400+ (both @ 2.65GHz). -- JW
Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed
Here here... From: George Pantazopoulos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Hardware List To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] -N- AMD Prices Slashed Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 00:58:34 -0400 Yeah, wake me up when they slash the X2 prices by 50%, else I'm getting a Conroe system... George
[H] Heat - Value
I need to replace my father's motherboard/cpu. He's 85 and does not play games. Since I want to keep the costs down and use his DDR memory and APG video I kind of like the ASUS P5P800SE. But I'm torn between the Intel D-805 or the D930. About $65 more for the 930. This is not a deal breaker but the 805 is probably good enough but I'm concerned about the heat. I've been reading mixed reviews about 805 running hot (too hot?). No overcloclking need be considered. Retail CPU. Thoughts?
Re: [H] Heat - Value
If he does not play games etc then something like a celeron D or sempron is faster then you ever really need for email / websurfing CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: "GM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 13:02:25 To:"Hardwere List" Subject: [H] Heat - Value I need to replace my father's motherboard/cpu. He's 85 and does not play games. Since I want to keep the costs down and use his DDR memory and APG video I kind of like the ASUS P5P800SE. But I'm torn between the Intel D-805 or the D930. About $65 more for the 930. This is not a deal breaker but the 805 is probably good enough but I'm concerned about the heat. I've been reading mixed reviews about 805 running hot (too hot?). No overcloclking need be considered. Retail CPU. Thoughts?
Re: [H] Heat - Value
First of all, isn't a D 805 a bit too much overkill for your father? If you want something that will give the least amount of problems, then I would suggest going for a Celeron D and pair it with an intel original motherboard. They make a bulletproof combo. No fuss, no headaches. Plus the Celeron will be plenty fast for your dad. Don't go for the higher speed ones, because they generate more heat. I also would assume that your dad, being old and all, probably doesn't keep the temperature down too much at home. So if it is warm and if the computer is in a poorly ventilated area then you are in trouble, but if you have a Celeron D 330 for example, then it barely generates any heat. --- GM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I need to replace my father's motherboard/cpu. He's > 85 and does not play > games. Since I want to keep the costs down and use > his DDR memory and APG > video I kind of like the ASUS P5P800SE. But I'm torn > between the Intel D-805 > or the D930. About $65 more for the 930. This is not > a deal breaker but the > 805 is probably good enough but I'm concerned about > the heat. I've been > reading mixed reviews about 805 running hot (too > hot?). No overcloclking > need be considered. Retail CPU. Thoughts? > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [H] Heat - Value
I will consider that but can you tell me, does the d-805 run hotter than the d-930? big or little difference? If he does not play games etc then something like a celeron D or sempron is faster then you ever really need for email / websurfing CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- I need to replace my father's motherboard/cpu. He's 85 and does not play games. Since I want to keep the costs down and use his DDR memory and APG video I kind of like the ASUS P5P800SE. But I'm torn between the Intel D-805 or the D930. About $65 more for the 930. This is not a deal breaker but the 805 is probably good enough but I'm concerned about the heat. I've been reading mixed reviews about 805 running hot (too hot?). No overcloclking need be considered. Retail CPU. Thoughts?
Re: [H] Heat - Value
Very little difference Just finished watching 'Cars'. Whoever does the animation work for Pixar is a genious :) CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: "GM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:49:52 To:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "The Hardware List" Subject: Re: [H] Heat - Value I will consider that but can you tell me, does the d-805 run hotter than the d-930? big or little difference? > If he does not play games etc then something like a celeron D or sempron > is faster then you ever really need for email / websurfing > > CW > > Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless > > -Original Message- > I need to replace my father's motherboard/cpu. He's 85 and does not play > games. Since I want to keep the costs down and use his DDR memory and APG > video I kind of like the ASUS P5P800SE. But I'm torn between the Intel > D-805 > or the D930. About $65 more for the 930. This is not a deal breaker but > the > 805 is probably good enough but I'm concerned about the heat. I've been > reading mixed reviews about 805 running hot (too hot?). No overcloclking > need be considered. Retail CPU. Thoughts? > >
RE: [H] Heat - Value
Get the cheapest 9XX, there is no need for more mhz if this is not a game system and the 900's run much cooler (plus draw less power) than the 800s. From: "GM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Hardware List To: "Hardwere List" Subject: [H] Heat - Value Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 13:02:25 -0500 I need to replace my father's motherboard/cpu. He's 85 and does not play games. Since I want to keep the costs down and use his DDR memory and APG video I kind of like the ASUS P5P800SE. But I'm torn between the Intel D-805 or the D930. About $65 more for the 930. This is not a deal breaker but the 805 is probably good enough but I'm concerned about the heat. I've been reading mixed reviews about 805 running hot (too hot?). No overcloclking need be considered. Retail CPU. Thoughts?
Re: [H] Home Theater Reviews/Shopping
I have a 3 year old Marantz SR-8200 that still has enough features and what not to compete against todays receivers. I've been very happy with them. Julian Zottl wrote: Both AVSforums and the one Chris mentioned are great starting places. I really like the Denon receivers, but look around and DEFINITELY go to a store to listen to them.
[H] DVD changer w/ DiVX support?
The only 5 disc changer with DiVX support I've been able to find is the Yamaha DV-C6760. Looks like it has all I'm looking for; DiVX, PAL & NTSC, Region 0 unlockable without modification, etc. I'm not look for a videophile quality deck but more of a cheapo utility deck that's a jack of all trades. Anybody here know of other 5 disc DVD changers that support DiVX. My only on complaint on the yamaha is that it does not have a 3:2 pulldown processor. (What kind of crap is that? Selling a progressive scan deck without 3:2 pulldown?)
Re: [H] Home Theater Reviews/Shopping
I have been very happy with the Denon 3805. It was the right 'bang for the buc' at the time CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: Ben Ruset <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 21:30:41 To:[EMAIL PROTECTED], The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] Home Theater Reviews/Shopping I have a 3 year old Marantz SR-8200 that still has enough features and what not to compete against todays receivers. I've been very happy with them. Julian Zottl wrote: > Both AVSforums and the one Chris mentioned are great starting places. I > really like the Denon receivers, but look around and DEFINITELY go to a store > to listen to them.
RE: [H] Heat - Value
What about getting the Asrock-939Dual (~$70) and a cheap AMD 64 processor (AMD price cuts soon). Much less heat than Intel, you can use AGP, upgrade to PCI-E later and keep your DDR memory. I'm running the board right now and it has been solid. If you get it, just make sure you follow directions and install the AGP driver before you do anything else after windows install. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of GM Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 2:02 PM To: Hardwere List Subject: [H] Heat - Value I need to replace my father's motherboard/cpu. He's 85 and does not play games. Since I want to keep the costs down and use his DDR memory and APG video I kind of like the ASUS P5P800SE. But I'm torn between the Intel D-805 or the D930. About $65 more for the 930. This is not a deal breaker but the 805 is probably good enough but I'm concerned about the heat. I've been reading mixed reviews about 805 running hot (too hot?). No overcloclking need be considered. Retail CPU. Thoughts?
Re: [H] Heat - Value
Realistically looking at what the end goal is you could get a sock754 with 3100+ or a celeron D and a board for 100 or less and have something that for this purpose would have really low heat and solid performance :) CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: "Richard Kim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 23:36:59 To:"'The Hardware List'" Subject: RE: [H] Heat - Value What about getting the Asrock-939Dual (~$70) and a cheap AMD 64 processor (AMD price cuts soon). Much less heat than Intel, you can use AGP, upgrade to PCI-E later and keep your DDR memory. I'm running the board right now and it has been solid. If you get it, just make sure you follow directions and install the AGP driver before you do anything else after windows install. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of GM Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 2:02 PM To: Hardwere List Subject: [H] Heat - Value I need to replace my father's motherboard/cpu. He's 85 and does not play games. Since I want to keep the costs down and use his DDR memory and APG video I kind of like the ASUS P5P800SE. But I'm torn between the Intel D-805 or the D930. About $65 more for the 930. This is not a deal breaker but the 805 is probably good enough but I'm concerned about the heat. I've been reading mixed reviews about 805 running hot (too hot?). No overcloclking need be considered. Retail CPU. Thoughts?
Re: [H] Heat - Value
Realistically looking at what the end goal is you could get a sock754 with 3100+ or a celeron D and a board for 100 or less and have something that for this purpose would have really low heat and solid performance :) CW Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless -Original Message- From: "Richard Kim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 23:36:59 To:"'The Hardware List'" Subject: RE: [H] Heat - Value What about getting the Asrock-939Dual (~$70) and a cheap AMD 64 processor (AMD price cuts soon). Much less heat than Intel, you can use AGP, upgrade to PCI-E later and keep your DDR memory. I'm running the board right now and it has been solid. If you get it, just make sure you follow directions and install the AGP driver before you do anything else after windows install. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of GM Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 2:02 PM To: Hardwere List Subject: [H] Heat - Value I need to replace my father's motherboard/cpu. He's 85 and does not play games. Since I want to keep the costs down and use his DDR memory and APG video I kind of like the ASUS P5P800SE. But I'm torn between the Intel D-805 or the D930. About $65 more for the 930. This is not a deal breaker but the 805 is probably good enough but I'm concerned about the heat. I've been reading mixed reviews about 805 running hot (too hot?). No overcloclking need be considered. Retail CPU. Thoughts?
