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AMD updates CPU schedules
AMD updates CPU schedules
AMD has updated schedule to phase out several Phenom II X4 900 series CPUs, while launch a new model in 2010, according to sources at motherboard makers.
AMD Athlon II X3 425, 435 Processors
AMD Athlon II X3 425, 435 Processors
ixbtlabs.com — As we can see, Athlon II X2 250 can still compete with the E6300. So the rollout of new triple-core processors has consolidated AMD's positions in the market segment of below $100. But apparently this was not the only goal. Note the nearly identical ... (more) AMD Athlon II X3 425, 435 Processors
Phenom II update: the next core revision
neoseeker.com — Finally, the next core revision from AMD is here. I can say I was very eager to for it to be released. Most of the time, the enthusiast community is expecting slightly better overclocking performance from new core revisions. Think of the DO stepping ... (more) Phenom II update: the next core revision
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Monday Shortbread
The Tech Report: News — Monday Shortbread by Ronald Hanaki — 4:32 AM on November 2, 2009 Monday VR-Zone: AMD's latest roadmap unveiled - entire platforums till 2011 and Samsung to collaborate with Microsoft to push Green IT DigiTimes reports AMD updates CPU schedules and ECS reportedly looking for talent to help depleted notebook team The Inquisitr: Asus USB 3.0 motherboards can transfer four movies in 15 seconds Engadget: Is this a next generation ThinkPad , or the cruelest Photoshop ThinkPad fans have ever witnessed? Hardware-Infos on N. ...

AMD to Phase Out Several Phenom II X4 CPUs, Readies Six-Core Chip
Maximum PC — ... According to AMD's updated CPU release schedule, the chip maker plans to put several Phenom II X4 900 series chips on the chopping block. The company has already stopped taking orders for the Phenom II X4 910 (2.6Ghz) and 945 (3.0GHz) and will stop shipments in the second quarter of 2010. ...

Report: More AMD processor lineup shakeups due next year
The Tech Report: News — ... its price list last month, when it removed all but a handful of Phenom II processors and made up for it with a bunch of new Athlon IIs with two, three, and four cores. Now, DigiTimes writes that further shakeups are in store . Of the processors remaining in AMD's price list, we'll reportedly see the end of the Phenom II X4 945 this quarter, while the X4 965, the current top of the line, will be discontinued in the first quarter of next year. AMD will follow up by replacing the Phenom II X4 955 with a 95W model in the second quarter. Interestingly, however, DigiTimes writes of ...

AMD updates Phenom II EOL schedules
DV Hardware — ... Sources at motherboard makers informed DigiTimes about some of the changes AMD made to its schedule to phase out several Phenom II processors: ...

AMD Updates CPU Roadmap
AMDZone Frontpage — Digitimes discusses AMD's updated CPU roadmap. In additional news, AMD will also bring forward the launch of its six-core desktop CPU codenamed Thuban to the second quarter of 2010. Thuban adopts a 45nm process and socket AM3 packaging, while featuring six 512KB L2 cache, 6MB L3 cache, and a core frequency of 2.8GHz. AMD is also phasing out several CPUs. Price cuts were also implemented in a few models. You can of course check AMD CPU pricing here.

AMD culls Phenoms
TG Daily - Hardware News — Chipmaker AMD has dragged out several of its Phenom II X4 900 series CPUs for a long walk in a Berlin forest after which they will never be seen again. According to Digitimes , which quotes its deep throats in the motherboard making industry, several models have been culled and AMD has plans to bring in a new CPU to fill the gap later next year. AMD has already stopped taking orders for Phenom II X4 910 (2.6GHz/95W) and 945 (3.0GHz/125W) CPUs in fourth-quarter 2009 and will completely stop shipments in the second quarter of 2010. alt The Phenom II X4 965 (3.4GHz/140W) and 925 ...

Report: New AMD desktop platforms coming in May
The Tech Report: News — ... , the latter will have integrated graphics and multi-GPU support. Before you go thinking Thuban will launch in May 2010, too, DigiTimes specifies that Leo will merely have "support" for the six-core design. Then again, the same site reported earlier this week that Thuban should be out in the second quarter of next year. Moving down to the mainstream platform, Dorado will bring forth a new 880G integrated graphics chipset and SB810 south bridge, both destined to sit alongside Athlon II processors. AMD's new Radeon HD 5000-series graphics cards are also part of the Leo and ...

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