Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[KeithDust2000]

Lower-priced Athlon 64 X2 coming

August 1, Athlon 64 X2 3800+, ~$345 (digitimes)

When I looked at the top-of-the-line retail desktop models for back-to-school from HP, Gateway and Sony that all used Pentium D 820 and 830, it became obvious to me that AMD must react - especially since DC really makes sense for Media Center PCs. While too late for back-to-school line-ups, it could become popular for the next buying season, and enthusiasts should appreciate it immediately, even though it still doesn´t quite fit into AMD´s mainstream price band.