X2 3600+

[Gautama2]

Have you guys heard anything more about the X2 3600+?

 

[BassBomb]

never heard a thing about it not even a rumor

if it does exist , from the name id thing 1.8 ghz

 

[Bateluer]

Xbit had an article about it. If memory serves, it was a 1.8Ghz, 256kb L2 cache, chip, closer to a dual core Sempron than an A64. Haven't seen anything in retail channels though I don't usually look at OEM systems. It may be an OEM only CPU.

 

[CupCak3]

tis no rumor... same clock as 3800... just 256 cache... like 4000 has 1 meg cache

 

[buzzsaw13]

Originally posted by: CupCak3
tis no rumor... same clock as 3800... just 256 cache... like 4000 has 1 meg cache

Got a link? This might be something I want to pick up

 

[smopoim86]

so i guess it would be like the 805 of the x2s will it be $100?

 

[Gary Key]

Originally posted by: smopoim86
so i guess it would be like the 805 of the x2s will it be $100?

It will be around $135 if it ever makes to the channel. Supply is very tight right now with Acer, HP, and now Dell gearing up for the holiday season. The reason I mention those three is that they are at the top of the distribution list currently for AMD.

 

[Avalon]

I would hope it would be less than $135, since you can get the X2 3800+ for $150 practically, and one even went for sale for $130 during a hot deal.

 

[twjr]

They certainly exist. i can get them at any one of about 20 retailers. I'm in New Zealand by the way.

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: twjr
They certainly exist. i can get them at any one of about 20 retailers. I'm in New Zealand by the way.

How much?

 

[Gautama2]

Originally posted by: twjr
They certainly exist. i can get them at any one of about 20 retailers. I'm in New Zealand by the way.

Seriously send on over our way

Im gonna email AMD and ask when they plan to release these in North America.

 

[BrownTown]

Originally posted by: Gautama2

Originally posted by: twjr
They certainly exist. i can get them at any one of about 20 retailers. I'm in New Zealand by the way.

Seriously send on over our way

Im gonna email AMD and ask when they plan to release these in North America.

is that a joke?

 

[INM8]

Originally posted by: twjr
They certainly exist. i can get them at any one of about 20 retailers. I'm in New Zealand by the way.

Too true. Im in Australia and I havent been able to find a reputable store that doesnt sell them. They are going for about $190 AUD.

 

[twjr]

I'm not kidding there are a number of very reputable stores that have been selling them for at least a month now. They arent going for much less that $230 NZD. Though, with tax back that comes down to about $210 NZD.

 

[harpoon84]

Bah, I'm from Australia and we've had these here for the best part of a month...

If it wasn't for Conroe these would be selling like hotcakes, but it seems only those on a tight budget are considering these nowadays.

Still, it's a much better option for value dualcore than the PD 805/820 IMO.

 

[twjr]

Originally posted by: harpoon84
Bah, I'm from Australia and we've had these here for the best part of a month...

If it wasn't for Conroe these would be selling like hotcakes, but it seems only those on a tight budget are considering these nowadays.

Still, it's a much better option for value dualcore than the PD 805/820 IMO.

Yeah it is funny that they release them down here before in the US, but hey i'm not complianing.

They are a really good deal if you are on a budget, so much cooler and faster than the cheaper PentiumD's.

 

[Avalon]

I wonder why they released them into Australia first before here?
Actually, better yet, I'm wondering why I don't see any on eBay. I'd like to see what sort of price they'd command here.

*Edit*
$190 AUD = $145 USD. I could get an X2 3800+ for $5 more

 

[formulav8]

The 3600+ X2's are ALL 65w or lower. A 65w 3800+ X2 would be $30 or higher.


Jason

 

[harpoon84]

Originally posted by: Avalon
I wonder why they released them into Australia first before here?
Actually, better yet, I'm wondering why I don't see any on eBay. I'd like to see what sort of price they'd command here.

*Edit*
$190 AUD = $145 USD. I could get an X2 3800+ for $5 more

You can't do a direct comparison based on currency rates - I think the goods tax rates are different for both countries.

 

[Ayah]

You could underclock an X2 3800+ and make your own.

 

[harpoon84]

Originally posted by: Ayah
You could underclock an X2 3800+ and make your own.

Undervolt >>> underclock.

 

[dannybin1742]

I just purchased an X2 3600+ from xpcgear, i'll let you guys know what i think. i'm building system that will eventually (after i get a macpro laptop) be put in my living room

ASUS M2NPV-VM GF6150 AM2 retail (dvi out, vga out, component out, everything for htpc)
1gb Adata ddr2 533 (2X512)
CPU FAN AMD|THERMALTAKE CL-P0296 RT (18db)
I already have a dvd burner, 80, and 300gb sata hds, and haupauge pvr 150 with remote

case is an enermax venus with 270W psu (micro atx)

cpu was purchased from xpcgear.com ($132) X2 3600+ (65W)

I will not be overclocking and i will be using the integrated video until the 7900gs comes down in price. The integrated videoi hear is pretty decent on this board and will do 780i and 1080i very well according to toms hardware

anyways stuff should show up friday or next week monday

 

[aka1nas]

Originally posted by: Avalon
I wonder why they released them into Australia first before here?
Actually, better yet, I'm wondering why I don't see any on eBay. I'd like to see what sort of price they'd command here.

*Edit*
$190 AUD = $145 USD. I could get an X2 3800+ for $5 more

They probably don't have enough inventory to do a full Worldwide or even US retail launch. They probably get more benfit out of them in more price-sensitive markets.