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chipdesigner

02/08/06 1:24 PM

#1311 RE: wbmw #1310

No, why would they? Another MCM solution Intel won't launch until Q107, with dreadful performance, while AMD has demoed QC privately since October, and could launch in Q3 if need be.


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chipdesigner

02/08/06 1:40 PM

#1315 RE: wbmw #1310

BTW, what is it with Intel and immature memory technology?

They keep shooting themselves in the foot.

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=29576

The problem lies with memory, or lack thereof. FB-DIMMs are running late and hot, but they work well when you can get enough. That is the problem, they can't get enough to launch at a level that Dell et al would find acceptable.

I beg to differ with Charlie on the blame aspect-- Intel chose FB-DIMM tech for the Dempsey chipset, and now they pay for it. How many quarters of "constrained" FB-DIMM availability will Intel be facing *after* they launch in May?
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j3pflynn

02/08/06 5:02 PM

#1332 RE: wbmw #1310

wbmw - Define concerned. Same ol' same ol'. Another kludge like Smithfield, though it'll do better power-wise, no doubt.

First public showing isn't such a big deal is it? Since AMD has shown theirs privately for a while? Who knows, if they're feeling feisty, maybe AMD will suddenly show theirs publicly tomorrow!