mmmm... the core 2 extreme x6800 is 2.93ghz @ $975 on newegg
in this corner the X2 6400+ @ 3.2ghz weighs in at $160, also newegg
please dont call me an AMD fanboy or anything, i just love that they can offer competition to intel. the 6400+ is a valid competitor to one of their top of the line procs, for about a sixth of the price. if there is some advantage that intel has in their lower manufacturing process for this comparison (65nm v 90nm) then please explain how that justifies a 6x increase in price.
of course this also all on paper, i know that actual performance is another thing.
but i just cant get help get excited about a dual core 3.2ghz for under $200.
makes me want to upgrade my platform to AM2/AM2+ now, and put off a car for later
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