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Really this is somewhat old but confirmed by recent events. Bulldozer was a flop, and the last (arguably) decent AMD CPU's were the phenom x4/x6. So what do you think will happen to AMD? They are supposedly going to focus more on the cloud, whatever that is, and mobile processors. However even if they do go into mobile processing they will now have to fight with ARM a massive mobile CPU manufacturer, and they will still be competing with intel for it's new line of mobile processors.

 

What do you think will happen to intel? In the US I cannot see the government allowing this as intel will have a huge monopoly and the prices will skyrocket.

 

As a last word, I suddenly need $400 for these two components as I am now distancing myself from AMD CPU's. Also I am getting a little worried about the future of the Radeon GPU.

 

Anyways here is what I am getting. Keep in mind I have two 6950's 2gb's and would like to know how these will perform when paired up with this motherboard and CPU.

 

Motherboard

 

Intel CPU

 

 

I picked the motherboard specifically because it is the most similar (I think) to my Gigabyte 990FX-UD3 AM3+ motherboard. I do not understand why it seems most Intel boards do not have x16/x16 for SLI crossfire, but whatever. Also I have heard there are issues with RAID being slow. But I cannot confirm this, and do not think it will make an appreciable difference when gaming.

So yeah I am going to be using the same two video cards, same power supply, same HDD, same Corsair RAM, same case. Will not overclock until I buy a new Heatsink as the stock one won't cut it for obvious reasons.

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Nooooooo say this isn't true. intel needs the competition. This is a sad day indeed if this is true :sad: :sad: :sad:

 

I hate monopolies, this is truly going to be a sad year for pc users :sad:

 

Thank goodness i bought my sabertooth 990fx motherboard when i did.

 

I might have to straight up to a 8x before the prices go up. Even though my 6x Phenom is good enough right now, just getting prepared for the worst case scenario.

 

http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16819103960

 

I don't know where they get their review from intel?? lol, look its not all that bad, good review on newegg

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Yeah Thor I am not sure whether I am overreacting or this is really a major blow to the industry but I am preparing myself for the worst.

 

And the motherboard I have decided on to switch over to intel with is this. My only concern is that 1 of the PCei slots is a 3.0. So if I were to run my two 6950's in crossifre and have one in that slow it would run just fine in 2.0 correct? I have heard this is the case, as they will all run in 2.0 until you get an ivy bridge processor and then perhaps download a bios update. I do want to be sure though that my 6950's will work together in crossfire before i buy.

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Yep, was sad news when I read about it in November. If AMD dies off in the desktop sector then Intel will do what Intel always does. Jack prices through the roof. It wasn't so long ago that one could cruise Newegg and see Intel CPUs priced at $1500 USD with the equivalent AMD CPU priced at $400 USD. Historically, Intel has ALWAYS been more expensive, and rarely ever worth the difference. Much like nVidia and ATI are right now.
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I don't know where they get their review from intel?? lol, look its not all that bad, good review on newegg

 

most of the hardware sites that reviews it said it didnt live up to expectations. the Phenom x6 1100T would beat the Bulldozer in most categories except those which could use all 8 cores of the Bulldozer.

 

the good number on the newegg reviews just means most ppl didnt get a DOA CPU. im sure for most users, the Bulldozer is just fine. but for enthusiasts who want bench marks, they all go intel. and with the 2500k being such a boss CPU and for a respectable price (compared to most of the i7-9XX series) there really is no reason not to get it, unless you simply cannot afford it or are a die hard AMD fan.....AMD needed Bulldozer to be able to compete if not surpass the 2500/2600 chip, unfortunately it didnt.....im surprised they are giving up though. i had hopes for the next in the series (Piledriver IIRC). then again i had hopes for Bulldozer.

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I don't know where they get their review from intel?? lol, look its not all that bad, good review on newegg

 

most of the hardware sites that reviews it said it didnt live up to expectations. the Phenom x6 1100T would beat the Bulldozer in most categories except those which could use all 8 cores of the Bulldozer.

 

the good number on the newegg reviews just means most ppl didnt get a DOA CPU. im sure for most users, the Bulldozer is just fine. but for enthusiasts who want bench marks, they all go intel. and with the 2500k being such a boss CPU and for a respectable price (compared to most of the i7-9XX series) there really is no reason not to get it, unless you simply cannot afford it or are a die hard AMD fan.....AMD needed Bulldozer to be able to compete if not surpass the 2500/2600 chip, unfortunately it didnt.....im surprised they are giving up though. i had hopes for the next in the series (Piledriver IIRC). then again i had hopes for Bulldozer.

 

 

Precisely this, which is why I have decided in March I will make the change. Hoofhearted you always seem to know what you are talking about, what do you think of the i5 2500K for gaming and this motherboard? Mobo link

 

As I asked above will two 6950's work on that motherboard in crossfire even though they aren't pcie 3.0? I assume yes.

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I think this is a very bad move from Amd, does amd want Intel to overtake the cpu market or is it just me. it just seem wrong in all cases.

 

This hurts me in so many ways its not funny

 

 

Cries silently to myself

 

I promised myself i would never buy a Intel chip ever again. To me the market is already dead.

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let me put it this way....ive been planning on a PC build for almost a year now (prolly something like 7-8 months) circumstances have prevented me from building it, but the listing i have uses that mobo and that cpu.

 

the 2500k is basically the best CPU on the market right now. taking into account price. for gaming it probably is the best. i actually hear the 2600k does slightly worse at some games due to hyper threading. and by slightly i mean like 2 FPS lol....but as i said, i heard that. i havent much looked into it. either way, 2500k > 2600k simply cause of price imo. (unless you want to code videos and all that jazz)

 

 

and that mobo. i cant find anything wrong with it. ASRock is a good brand from those ive asked. z68 being the newest chipset. and the bonus with SSDs is very nice considering SSDs are becoming more prominent the cheaper they get. PCIe 3.0, Icy Bridge capable, USB 3.0 ports and a header (which is an overlooked feature by many) so your good for the future...oh and imo, the board looks freaking sweet! :thumbsup:

 

yes, your cards will work fine. 3.0 is backwards compatable, however they will run at x8, since only one is an x16....no biggy really.

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I can see something like this hurting the economy, i mean amd is a cheap way for Business to buy chips. And not to mention fanboys like me. I am when it comes to chip manufacturers Edited by Thor.
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I can see something like this hurting the economy, i mean amd is a cheap way for Business to buy chips. And not to mention fanboys like me. I am when it comes to chip manufacturers

 

nah it wont. even if Intel turns into a Monopoly and raises its prices, its not like businesses are just going to stop buying CPUs. or the public sector either for that matter. id hate to see Intel just raise all their prices just cause they can, but unfortunately, it would make sense if they do. i mean the PC builder market like us already throws down X amount of money just to build a rig. to many of the Enthusiasts whats another $100 for a CPU when your dropping $2k. i mean right? im not saying its that way for me or you, but all the geeks out there who drop money every year to get the newest product arent going to think twice about the price increase. now to say thats the majority of the market would be a lie. there are more ppl im sure who are only able to drop $600 every couple of years. and would hurt from a price increase and instead of upgrading every 2 years, might wait every 4 years instead. but most companies would look at the first group i mentioned who wouldnt think twice. and if they are they only place to get CPUs.....well yea. but, in the US, thats how it works.

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