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Originally Posted by NamesDontMatter
I somewhat agree, My opinion is that AMD just wants to make cheaper cores, with 65nm tech you can make more cores per wafer, which means they can drop the prices while making more money. I think AM2 is meant more for people buying new systems rather then AMD users with 3000 and > CPUs it doesn’t provide any gigantic improvements, but many minor ones. Further making AM2 a more polished product, just before AMD turns to it's next line. AM2 is basically that snack you have between lunch and dinner, if you had a big lunch you can pass on the snack; and if you skipped lunch that snack may just be absolutely necessary for you. (Damn if I may say so that’s a pretty good metaphor)
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yes very good metaphor... i completely agree, if the 939 x2's drop 50% in price next month then i will buy one to hold me over till ddr3 becomes avail and just wait this cpu turn out... but if they dont drop the 50% then ill just stick with my 3500
aslso cuz i need another cpu for a server i want to make