AMD Bulldozer FX Series Launch Date

[Dark Mantis]

The competition are on the verge of launching a new CPU:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/computers/intel-readying-core-i7-2700k-cpu-to-spoil-amd-bulldozer-launch/6683

Yes that sounds about right. They are bound to have something to counter AMD's new line up. They have had enough time to prepare for it after all.

[teknology9]

You're right DM, but don't quote me on that!!!

I wonder how AMD will respond, there no slouches yer know!!!

[absic]

AMD will have to respond by giving away new Bulldozer FX CPU's with every Mars Bar you buy! 

[Mario1]

AMD was streaming yesterday, an employee of AMD confirmed that the Bulldozer series will be out next week.
Some of the things he clarified:
1)Release is next week.
2)The 8 core version will be less than $250.
3)He mentioned something about us expecting 22nm products from them, but didn't say any dates.

[Dark Mantis]

That's one thing AMD has in it's favour....the prices!

[teknology9]

Yes, your right there DM especially in todays economic climate.

[Dark Mantis]

Ah! Maybe that's Intels plan...give away the new CPUs. That should shoot down AMD.

[Mario1]

That's one thing AMD has in it's favour....the prices!

Yeah, you're right on this one.
To my knowledge the quad core Bulldozer will be priced at $129, which means the Phenom series will become dirt cheap.
The octa-core Bulldozer should be around $229, which is a great deal for an 8 core processor.

[Aussie Allan]

 I'm probably gunna get shot for this.....especially as I have no hard data as yet, .......so quote and kill me in 4 months!

  I think you will find in 20/20 hindsight (in four months) that after you factor in like for like performance against cost ,.... they will end up being very similarly priced.

  Aussie Allan

[teknology9]

There is talk that the Bulldozer CPU may be packaged with a liquid cooling unit for the CPU. See here:

http://www.nordichardware.com/news/69-cpu-chipset/43865-amd-considers-shipping-bulldozer-with-water-cooling.html


There is another article here also:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/coolers/display/20110811072448_AMD_Considers_Equipping_FX_Chips_with_Liquid_Cooling_Solution.html

[Aussie Allan]

  Add £100 to the list price if they do .... makes sense though ..... 95-100W is a barrier all parties will have to deal with .

  Aussie Allan

[teknology9]

I wonder whether through large scale production, economies of scale, the unit price will be competitive, we shall have to wait and see.


Teknology9

[Aussie Allan]

  Won't matter a hoot!......coolers will be third party, licensed units tacked on ..... everyone will want there cut! .... nothing personal, just business!

  Aussie Allan

[Dark Mantis]

Let's just hope they also sell the chips bare, no coolers for us with liquid cooling altready!

[absic]

They should ship with a Noctua NH-D14!