There is no fight with intel after looking at all the benchmarks the 6 core 1100t actually out benches the bulldozier in most test and intel is still way ahead. Disappointing really have been waiting for this chip and now im staying with my 1090t.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4955/the-bulldozer-review-amd-fx8150-tested/3
AT,
I definitely feel your pain and I am so sorry it did not work out for you!
I also just put my AMD trumpet away...found a place furthest back in the closet and out of sight...
I read the ana tech article you posted. Wow! What a terrible embarrassment for AMD and a very deep disappointment for all AMD fans [myself included], who have been patiently waiting for the "mighty" bulldozer...
Well, there is always a brighter side to look upon...
1. I am still very, very happy with my AMD1055T rig that is now over one year old and running flawlessly!
2. I am very thankful for the excellent review you just posted, because reading it just saved me the pain of purchasing a downgrade rather than an upgrade!
3. I am now more convinced that purchasing and building the 2500k last Feb. was a great idea!
4. Anyone who owns a personal computer is actually very, very, well off [92% of people in the world do not own a computer, and 1.5 billion people have no access to electricity, 5 million people starve to death every year (13698 per day)]!
I am not shedding any tears over the great AMD let down. I already let go of the pain. Instead, I choose to be positive. I am thankful for what I do have...and that takes most of the pain away...
Hey DM, how are you buddy?
Anyone have any nice suggestions for me for upgrades for the upcoming Black Friday? It appears that 1100T might be a good deal!!! Any suggestions on upgrading to nicer MB's, etc.? or...should I just be happy with my present rigs as they are?
And how about the soon to be released Intel X79 chipset and Socket 2011?
Soar