Phenom II x6's

spynoodle said:
Well, your guess is as good as mine as to why they would start a new socket. Maybe 8-core processors need an obscene amount of bandwidth for some reason? Maybe they're gonna make a triangle-shaped CPU? :confused:
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Nope, probably a new architecture again. AMD generally only switched sockets when they changed the memory support. Eg- 754-> 939 included dual channel ddr support, 939-> AM2 was DDR support, then AM3 added ddr3 support.
 
spynoodle said:
You mean ddr2?

Like you said, it's ridiculous to change the socket every time you change the architecture. It just turns into too much of a hassle, having to pay for a new mobo every year and a half.
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Yeah, DDR2 is what i meant to type. Changing socket with architecture is almost required though, especially with memory changes as unless you want to keep adding more and more IMC's to a chip, you need to eliminate the backward compatibility of older technologies.
 
Left Socket A, went with socket 754 for 64bit.

Left 754, went to socket 939 for Dual Channel.

Left socket 939, went with AM2 for DDR2.

Left socket AM2, went to socket AM2+ for 2600/5200 HT

Left socket AM2+, went to AM3 for DDR3
 
bomberboysk said:
Yeah, DDR2 is what i meant to type. Changing socket with architecture is almost required though, especially with memory changes as unless you want to keep adding more and more IMC's to a chip, you need to eliminate the backward compatibility of older technologies.
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Yeah, but it would be nice if Intel would follow AMD and do something like socket 1366+, so that they could eliminate the need to buy a new mobo, just with some limitations.
 
I am guessing Intel switches sockets on motherboards so much because they also manufacture motherboards. This gives them a chance to sell more parts.
 
Dunno if you guys seen this,Its outdated news but i found it intresting.

AMD Phenom II X4 960T hidden cores can be unlocked, turning it into a Phenom II X6

Posted on 16 April 2010 by bluetooth

On the 26th this month, AMD will soon be releasing it’s six core Phenom II X6 CPUs, codenamed “Thuban”. The Phenom II X6 will feature 6MB of L3 cache and six cores, together with a new feature that is similar to Intel’s Turbo Boost technology which boosts a 400MHz (unconfirmed) to its base frequency during high cpu load.

According to various sources, the new Phenom II X4 “T” processors are basically are based on the same cores as the Phenom II X6. So, if you’re lucky, you would be able to unlocked the 2 remaining cores, turning your X4 into a X6. It should also feature the same 6MB of L3 cache and Turbo Boost like technology. The Phenom II X4 960T is said to spec at 3.3GHz and the 940T running at around 3GHz.

In fact, at post time, we have confirmation from a tester that he is able to recover the 2 hidden cores, turning the Phenom II X4 960T into a hex core Phenom II X6 at the same clock speed. The board used is a AMD 890GX+SB850 mainboard.

Looks like the first board being able to achieve this is the ASRock 890GX Extreme3 – read about it here.
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http://en.ocworkbench.com/tech/amd-...n-be-unlocked-turning-it-into-a-phenom-ii-x6/

and more about the board that it was done on~!

http://en.ocworkbench.com/tech/excl...to-unlock-phenom-ii-x4-and-turn-it-into-a-x6/

Im realy intrested in these new AMD processors,currently looking at what my options are on AM3 mobos.
 
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Anyone know when its been released in teh UK....i cant find it anywhere even for pre-order :eek:
 
They will be out in the UK tomorrow for around £159 after tax. Keep an eye on Aria pc and amazon ;) They can't put preorder up because of NDA :(
 
Hmm thanks El gappo,I hope they stay around that price and dont skyrocket or fall in short demand cos thats when they put the prices up :cool:

Il send you a PM.
 
Not bad... makes it around $250 AUD which is good... some people charging that much for Q9xxx chips on ebay!
 
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