Making the switch to AM2 - Page 15

ELIK18 · 19th Dec 2006, 07:27 AM

staying with Socket 939

Chai · 19th Dec 2006, 08:46 AM

Grr...Price drop in another 2 Q...

Should have upgraded earlier.

Adrian Wong · 19th Dec 2006, 03:36 PM

I was hoping that it would drop in Q1 so I can upgrade.

Papercut · 19th Dec 2006, 04:06 PM

Tell me about it

I might get a cheap Pentium D or something, then sell that when the price cuts for C2D come into effect

CALLOFDUTY05 · 19th Dec 2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_YongGrand

p.s: Yes, Malaysia is a beautiful country. Nice beaches, exotic food, and special holiday destination for the guys and girls who want to escape the bitter winter. But you haven't seen the real problem haunting our beloved country yet.

What problem r u referring 2 ? Every country do have their own problems but inspite of them,we do love them coz they r like our 2nd mother.I think u'll agree with me.Isn't it so?

CALLOFDUTY05 · 19th Dec 2006, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

I was hoping that it would drop in Q1 so I can upgrade.

U can check out this link(not THG) for the future price cuts on C2D.

Upcoming Intel’s Price Splash: 40% Price Cut to Core 2 :
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http://www.hkepc.com/bbs/itnews.php?...me=0&endtime=0

The most attractive deal seems 2 be the C2D E6600 4MB which will be priced $320 on 2007 Q1 & the price will fall at $224 on 2007 Q2.Hope u find it useful.

CALLOFDUTY05 · 19th Dec 2006, 09:24 PM

AMD's 65nm Brisbane Core is the most energy efficient AMD CPU to date.

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets...oc.aspx?i=2889

Power Consumption Tests b2in AMD & Intel :-
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http://images.anandtech.com/graphs/a...1201/13669.png

Max_87 · 20th Dec 2006, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CALLOFDUTY05

U can check out this link(not THG) for the future price cuts on C2D.

Upcoming Intel’s Price Splash: 40% Price Cut to Core 2 :
------------------------------------------------------

http://www.hkepc.com/bbs/itnews.php?...me=0&endtime=0

The most attractive deal seems 2 be the C2D E6600 4MB which will be priced $320 on 2007 Q1 & the price will fall at $224 on 2007 Q2.Hope u find it useful.

wow 40%

Chai · 20th Dec 2006, 03:16 AM

Sigh, price cut only in Q2. I guess I won't be upgrading soon.

CALLOFDUTY05 · 20th Dec 2006, 02:03 PM

Ya, we should wait till Q2 who wanna upgrade,coz the price cut will surely bring a broad smile 2 ur faces.

View Poll Results: Switching to AM2?
Yes sir!	13	34.21%
What? No Way!	22	57.89%
Who? What? Uh... what's AM2 anyway?	3	7.89%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

19th Dec 2006, 08:46 AM	#142 (permalink)
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19th Dec 2006, 03:36 PM	#143 (permalink)
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19th Dec 2006, 04:06 PM	#144 (permalink)
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20th Dec 2006, 03:16 AM	#149 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,058 Reputation: 3845 Rep Power: 70	Sigh, price cut only in Q2. I guess I won't be upgrading soon. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 @ 4GHz \| Abit IP35 Pro \| Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX \| Asus EN8800GTS 512MB \| WD Raptor WD740 \| WD 5000AAKS x2 \| Antec TPII-480 \| EMU 0404 PCI \| Dtek FuZion CPU \| Swiftech MCW60 \| Swiftech MCR320QP \| Swiftech MCP350 \| Dell 2001FP \| BenQ G2400W \| Logitech G5 \| Logitech G25 \| Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

19th Dec 2006, 07:27 AM	#141 (permalink)
ELIK18 Just Started Join Date: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 26 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	staying with Socket 939

19th Dec 2006, 09:24 PM	#147 (permalink)
CALLOFDUTY05 I'm a regular Join Date: 7 May 2006 Posts: 367 Reputation: -118 Rep Power: 0	AMD's 65nm Brisbane Core is the most energy efficient AMD CPU to date. http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets...oc.aspx?i=2889 Power Consumption Tests b2in AMD & Intel :- -------------------------------------------------------------- http://images.anandtech.com/graphs/a...1201/13669.png

20th Dec 2006, 02:03 PM	#150 (permalink)
CALLOFDUTY05 I'm a regular Join Date: 7 May 2006 Posts: 367 Reputation: -118 Rep Power: 0	Ya, we should wait till Q2 who wanna upgrade,coz the price cut will surely bring a broad smile 2 ur faces.

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