Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

OneStepAhead · 27-07-2006

They were supposed to come out today. Anybody know a place that is selling them online yet?

*harley2ride* · 27-07-2006

Dell has them. They offer two systems with the new core 2...

*crossg* · 27-07-2006

I asked today and they expect to see them in my area around mid August and they have no idea of price yet either.

zevia · 27-07-2006

My current setup is Conroe ready and waited for a month and now I have to wait another month!

hmm, maybe I will just buy the Dell Core2 and swap the processor.

Edit: the cheapest from Dell is Precision Workstation 390 (on sale for $800 but no LCD) comes only with E6300.

- Intel™ Core®2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz/1066MHz/4MB L2/Dual-core/VT [add $989]
- Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6700 2.66GHz/1066MHz/4MB L2/Dual-core/VT [add $689]
- Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz/1066MHz/4MB L2/Dual-core/VT [add $569]
- Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz/1066MHz/2MB L2/Dual-core/VT [add $299]
- Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz/1066MHz/2MB L2/Dual-core/VT [Included in Price]
- Intel™ Pentium® 4 Processor 631, 3.00GHz, 2MB L2, 800MHz, HT add $0

*crossg* · 27-07-2006

I would think the US will see them before Canada. Next week you will probably be posting 3D bencmark results with any luck.

*Dr. Who* · 27-07-2006

These are supposed to be the prices. But who really knows.

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.ph...95&postcount=2

zevia · 28-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Who

These are supposed to be the prices. But who really knows.

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.ph...95&postcount=2

Yeah I keep the original table in my favorites since it was released. But as you can see from my post above, upgrading from E6300 to E6600 is $569 despite the E6600 $316 price from that table (in 1000 pcs though). But if we follow that table, Dell should only charge $133 for the upgrade.

*Dr. Who* · 28-07-2006

True. I was upset too for I have the money to get the mobo and the CPU I want and now the wait. I bet it is a stratagy to get sales through these pre made PC's what do you think?

zevia · 28-07-2006

TigerDirect now accept orders:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...xnkZfu4q3WF5sA

Not a bad price, 10% markup from the 1000pcs price.

*crossg* · 28-07-2006

12 month warranty, Is that TigerDirect's or Intels? Most cpu's are three years I thought.

*DaChew* · 28-07-2006

don't hold your breath, back when the PIII 1000 Mghz came out, wait time was 3 months for a factory box from a high dollar company(Micron).
Dell gets first dibs then other loyal companies.

tigerdirect has got to be close to the bottom of the food chain

how come newegg's not taking orders?

*Dr. Who* · 28-07-2006

newegg doesn't ebeb have them yet.

zevia · 28-07-2006

newegg has one listed in the dual core section: x6800 for an overprice $1,360.

zipzoomfly: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...10431&SortBy=A and a separate page for x6800

I read that intel is asking retailers to hold shipment until 8/7.

Dismembered Ninja · 28-07-2006

The slowest and the fastest one are available at
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...Core_Duo2.html

stenvik · 28-07-2006

Intel today has posted news about core 2 duo for latop, merom. That I wonder on is what laptop/chipset do support these new cpu's that is anounced to be shipped in end of august ?

*Kenshin* · 30-07-2006

Merom vs. Yonah

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...ad.php?t=98376

*eric93se* · 31-07-2006

5Ghz processors are around the corner, but of course its all going to get released slowly, so you'll have to upgrade little by little.

*Dr. Who* · 31-07-2006

Quad Core's are coming out at the end of the year (AKA 4 X 4).

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3421

*ghetocowboy* · 31-07-2006

$569 to upgrade from E6300 to E6600??? Damn Dell, the E6600 is projected to be around $360. So basically you dont get any credit for upgrade from the E6300 but you have to pay $569 for jacked up price of E6600??? Just crazy

*Kenshin* · 31-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Who

Quad Core's are coming out at the end of the year (AKA 4 X 4).

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3421

That's a very good news about Kentsfield and Clovertown.

*ghetocowboy* · 31-07-2006

it reported that the quad core has no benifit for gamers, but thats heavy duty for work load. I guess Intel is coming back with a vengance and not allowing AMD to have another chance to overtake the speed crown.

*Kenshin* · 31-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghetocowboy

it reported that the quad core has no benifit for gamers, but thats heavy duty for work load. I guess Intel is coming back with a vengance and not allowing AMD to have another chance to overtake the speed crown.

Is there any review comparing two Woodcrests against one Woodcrest? There are already motherboards supporting two Woodcrests in one system and it's probably the closest thing on the market today to Kentsfield and Clovertown.

There's no single-core Core (2) architecture processor yet so it would be difficult to find out how the doubling of cores in each CPU increases gaming performance.

**platinumsword** · 01-08-2006

AMD next step.

Direct Connect Architecture
AMD’s Revolutionary Computing Platform

AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture can improve overall system performance and efficiency by eliminating traditional bottlenecks inherent in legacy architectures.

Legacy front-side buses restrict and interrupt the flow of data. Slower data flow means slower system performance. Interrupted data flow means reduced system scalability.

With Direct Connect Architecture, there are no front-side buses. Instead, the processors, memory controller, and I/O are directly connected to the CPU and communicate at CPU speed.

Direct Connect Architecture is available only with AMD64 processors, including the AMD Opteron™ and AMD Athlon™ 64 processors, as well as with AMD Turion™ 64 mobile technology.

Exclusive features of Direct Connect Architecture include:

Integrated memory controller
AMD64 processors with Direct Connect Architecture feature an integrated, on-die memory controller, optimizing memory performance and bandwidth per CPU. AMD’s memory bandwidth scales with the number of processors, compared to legacy designs that scale poorly because access to main memory is limited by external Northbridge chips.

HyperTransport™ technology
HyperTransport™ technology is a high-speed, bi-directional, low latency, point-to-point communication link that provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between computing cores, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets. AMD Opteron processors support up to three coherent HyperTransport links, yielding up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor.

Due out 2008, but I think you might see it earlier. Apple saying that they are going to have 8.0ghz processors out for late 2007. Things should get interesting.

27-07-2006	#1
OneStepAhead CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 36	Intel Core 2 Duo Processor They were supposed to come out today. Anybody know a place that is selling them online yet?

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27-07-2006	#3
crossg Retired Moderator & Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta. Canada Posts: 4,799	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor I asked today and they expect to see them in my area around mid August and they have no idea of price yet either. __________________ My PC Specs. Samsung LN55A950 LED TV, BD-D5700, PS3, Toshiba HD-35, Onkyo TX-NR3009, Emotiva XPA-5, Polk Audio RTi A9s, A5's, A3's, FXi A4's, CSi A6. (9.2). Velodyne 12" Subs x2. The Forum Rules Click here to join Myce.com

27-07-2006	#4
zevia Retired Senior Administrator and Review Coordinator USA Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 10,476	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor My current setup is Conroe ready and waited for a month and now I have to wait another month! hmm, maybe I will just buy the Dell Core2 and swap the processor. Edit: the cheapest from Dell is Precision Workstation 390 (on sale for $800 but no LCD) comes only with E6300. - Intel™ Core®2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz/1066MHz/4MB L2/Dual-core/VT [add $989] - Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6700 2.66GHz/1066MHz/4MB L2/Dual-core/VT [add $689] - Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz/1066MHz/4MB L2/Dual-core/VT [add $569] - Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz/1066MHz/2MB L2/Dual-core/VT [add $299] - Intel™ Core®2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz/1066MHz/2MB L2/Dual-core/VT [Included in Price] - Intel™ Pentium® 4 Processor 631, 3.00GHz, 2MB L2, 800MHz, HT add $0 __________________ Click here to join CDFreaks.com Join CDFreaks Distributed Computing Team, have fun while helping to save some lives! My review PC & Specs & Media Blu-ray to DVD guide Forum Rules \| Blu-ray UDF Driver BenQ/Philips FAQ and tools: BQFlasher, MCSE, WOPC Tool, WinDWFlash LG BE06LU11 Blu-ray \| LG GGW-H10N Blu-ray/HD-DVD \| LG GBW-H10N Blu-ray \| Panasonic SW-5582 Blu-ray

27-07-2006	#5
crossg Retired Moderator & Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta. Canada Posts: 4,799	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor I would think the US will see them before Canada. Next week you will probably be posting 3D bencmark results with any luck. __________________ My PC Specs. Samsung LN55A950 LED TV, BD-D5700, PS3, Toshiba HD-35, Onkyo TX-NR3009, Emotiva XPA-5, Polk Audio RTi A9s, A5's, A3's, FXi A4's, CSi A6. (9.2). Velodyne 12" Subs x2. The Forum Rules Click here to join Myce.com

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27-07-2006	#6
Dr. Who MyCE Resident Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 4,997	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor These are supposed to be the prices. But who really knows. http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.ph...95&postcount=2

28-07-2006	#8
Dr. Who MyCE Resident Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 4,997	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor True. I was upset too for I have the money to get the mobo and the CPU I want and now the wait. I bet it is a stratagy to get sales through these pre made PC's what do you think?

28-07-2006	#9
zevia Retired Senior Administrator and Review Coordinator USA Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 10,476	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor TigerDirect now accept orders: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...xnkZfu4q3WF5sA Not a bad price, 10% markup from the 1000pcs price. __________________ Click here to join CDFreaks.com Join CDFreaks Distributed Computing Team, have fun while helping to save some lives! My review PC & Specs & Media Blu-ray to DVD guide Forum Rules \| Blu-ray UDF Driver BenQ/Philips FAQ and tools: BQFlasher, MCSE, WOPC Tool, WinDWFlash LG BE06LU11 Blu-ray \| LG GGW-H10N Blu-ray/HD-DVD \| LG GBW-H10N Blu-ray \| Panasonic SW-5582 Blu-ray

28-07-2006	#10
crossg Retired Moderator & Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta. Canada Posts: 4,799	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 12 month warranty, Is that TigerDirect's or Intels? Most cpu's are three years I thought. __________________ My PC Specs. Samsung LN55A950 LED TV, BD-D5700, PS3, Toshiba HD-35, Onkyo TX-NR3009, Emotiva XPA-5, Polk Audio RTi A9s, A5's, A3's, FXi A4's, CSi A6. (9.2). Velodyne 12" Subs x2. The Forum Rules Click here to join Myce.com

28-07-2006	#11
DaChew MyCE Resident Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,287	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor don't hold your breath, back when the PIII 1000 Mghz came out, wait time was 3 months for a factory box from a high dollar company(Micron). Dell gets first dibs then other loyal companies. tigerdirect has got to be close to the bottom of the food chain how come newegg's not taking orders? __________________ Chewy

28-07-2006	#12
Dr. Who MyCE Resident Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 4,997	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor newegg doesn't ebeb have them yet.

28-07-2006	#14
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28-07-2006	#15
stenvik New on Forum Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Intel today has posted news about core 2 duo for latop, merom. That I wonder on is what laptop/chipset do support these new cpu's that is anounced to be shipped in end of august ?

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31-07-2006	#17
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31-07-2006	#18
Dr. Who MyCE Resident Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 4,997	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Quad Core's are coming out at the end of the year (AKA 4 X 4). http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3421

31-07-2006	#19
ghetocowboy CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,303	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor $569 to upgrade from E6300 to E6600??? Damn Dell, the E6600 is projected to be around $360. So basically you dont get any credit for upgrade from the E6300 but you have to pay $569 for jacked up price of E6600??? Just crazy __________________ Current System: Asus U6S-A1 with Intel T7500 2.2ghz C2D; 4gb RAM, 200gb Hitachi 2.5" 7200RPM /w 16mb cache; 12" Led Backlit Display; Hitachi/LG GSA-U10A laptop drive; Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit; BenQ 1655 in Cypress ATA2+ Chip Enclosure; Seagate 500gb Pro eSATA drive; HP 30" LCD S-IPS display via HDMI-DVI converter from Asus U6S-A1 Output

31-07-2006	#21
ghetocowboy CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,303	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor it reported that the quad core has no benifit for gamers, but thats heavy duty for work load. I guess Intel is coming back with a vengance and not allowing AMD to have another chance to overtake the speed crown. __________________ Current System: Asus U6S-A1 with Intel T7500 2.2ghz C2D; 4gb RAM, 200gb Hitachi 2.5" 7200RPM /w 16mb cache; 12" Led Backlit Display; Hitachi/LG GSA-U10A laptop drive; Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit; BenQ 1655 in Cypress ATA2+ Chip Enclosure; Seagate 500gb Pro eSATA drive; HP 30" LCD S-IPS display via HDMI-DVI converter from Asus U6S-A1 Output

01-08-2006	#23
platinumsword Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,367	Re: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor AMD next step. Direct Connect Architecture AMD’s Revolutionary Computing Platform AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture can improve overall system performance and efficiency by eliminating traditional bottlenecks inherent in legacy architectures. Legacy front-side buses restrict and interrupt the flow of data. Slower data flow means slower system performance. Interrupted data flow means reduced system scalability. With Direct Connect Architecture, there are no front-side buses. Instead, the processors, memory controller, and I/O are directly connected to the CPU and communicate at CPU speed. Direct Connect Architecture is available only with AMD64 processors, including the AMD Opteron™ and AMD Athlon™ 64 processors, as well as with AMD Turion™ 64 mobile technology. Exclusive features of Direct Connect Architecture include: Integrated memory controller AMD64 processors with Direct Connect Architecture feature an integrated, on-die memory controller, optimizing memory performance and bandwidth per CPU. AMD’s memory bandwidth scales with the number of processors, compared to legacy designs that scale poorly because access to main memory is limited by external Northbridge chips. HyperTransport™ technology HyperTransport™ technology is a high-speed, bi-directional, low latency, point-to-point communication link that provides a scalable bandwidth interconnect between computing cores, I/O subsystems, and other chipsets. AMD Opteron processors support up to three coherent HyperTransport links, yielding up to 24.0 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor. Due out 2008, but I think you might see it earlier. Apple saying that they are going to have 8.0ghz processors out for late 2007. Things should get interesting.

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