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AMD's Socket 939, Athlon 64 FX-54 amd 64 3800+

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the thats-a-lotta-digits dept.

BudKnight writes "It looks like AMD is launching four new desktop processors, a new core, and a new socket infrastructure today. HotHardware has tested AMD's two new flagship processors, the Athlon 64 FX-53 and the Athlon 64 3800+. The new FX-53 no longer needs registered memory to function and the 3800+ has only 512K of cache, but it gets an upgraded 128-bit memory controller. The usual suspects also have reviews posted as well - TechReport, Hard|OCP, Beyond3D - more are sure to follow."

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  1. Ceramic vs Organic packaging by danormsby · · Score: 4, Funny
    Anyone got a definition on what the "Organic" packaging on the new Socket 939 processors is and how it compares with the previous ceramic packaging?

    I guess it isn't wicker based.

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  2. Bah! by hendot · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sounds like a ripoff to me. You pay $x for a new cpu and they don't even give you the full 940 pins :p

  3. backwards compatibility by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    do these new systems still run Windows 98SE / Me?

  4. A new core? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    AMD released a new core? First I've heard of it.. and this is slashdot, so now I'm worried!

    Anyone have a die photo? (I guess this is like asking for the obligatory screenshot...)

  5. Re:Too long. by aelbric · · Score: 2, Funny

    You underclocked your Athlon 1800+?!

    Turn in your National Geek Association membership card at the door as you leave, sir! ;-)

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  6. What is that necklace made of? by MarcQuadra · · Score: 1, Funny

    Haven't you ever seen 'Labyrinth'? In some alternate fantasy worlds plastic, or 'plaz-tech' as they call it is quite desireable.

    Of course, in the same world David Bowie is a king and god, wears tight spandex pants and eyeshadow.

    Maybe they don't have their value systems clearly defined as they should.

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