Replies to post #11674 on Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[Jerry R]

SemiconEng - Did you really expect intel to pay for a computer with an AMD chip? Are you serious?

Try to remember that most AMD partisans believe that "everyone" wants a K8, and they easily confuse "everyone" with the middle-aged dude working at the local screwdriver shop.

[borusa]

SemiconEng, --- Ha..... I don't believe that anyone can get an Itanium system for $1k, and I also don't think they'll be able to get an Opteron system for 1K either, so the point is probably moot.

I didn't know they weren't allowed to spend more than the 1k.

Thanks for the laugh.

Glad I could help.

BTW, AMD did use some xeons at one time. Also, M$ has some linux mixed into its server scheme for the last virus patch. But, I can see how letting the employees "choose Wrong" is not somthing Intel would be graceful enough to handle. :-)

[Dan3]

Re: I also don't think they'll be able to get an Opteron system for 1K either

Go to NewEgg. Start with a tyan single CPU server board with integrated graphics. Add an Opteorn 140 or 240. You're at about $500. Use the other $500 for a case, memory, hard disk, etc. and crt. Load SuSE for AMD64 on it.

Voila! A $1,000 opteron system, complete with 64-bit OS, monitor, and a surprisingly large number of applications.

[Windsock]

Do you think there are any intel computers sitting on the desks of AMD employees?

There actually are lots of Intel powered machines on AMD desks. Probably, more than there are AMD powered machines.

Why? Because AMD could not operate without Intel powered machines. AMD is so weak in the market that it can not supply its needs without Intel Inside.