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http://www.gamespot.com/featur...ml?tag=topslot;title;1
While reading the article I got an impression that the Phenom has L3 cache BUILT IN. Is that even possible? I thought L3 cache resides on the mobo?
Also does anyone know what is the point of including an OC utility with the mobo when the CPU can simply be factory OC'd to max speed and then sold to the customer? Is this a silly marketing trick?
It just seems strange to me that the company actually wants me to OC by giving me a way to do so, but has me do it instead of selling the CPU already OC'd.
Be it as it may, I'm still glad this thing is out, because maybe soon I'll be able to buy a Q6600 for cheap cause of price drops.
What do you guys think about the new Phenom after reading the news?
While reading the article I got an impression that the Phenom has L3 cache BUILT IN. Is that even possible? I thought L3 cache resides on the mobo?
Also does anyone know what is the point of including an OC utility with the mobo when the CPU can simply be factory OC'd to max speed and then sold to the customer? Is this a silly marketing trick?
It just seems strange to me that the company actually wants me to OC by giving me a way to do so, but has me do it instead of selling the CPU already OC'd.
Be it as it may, I'm still glad this thing is out, because maybe soon I'll be able to buy a Q6600 for cheap cause of price drops.
What do you guys think about the new Phenom after reading the news?