Analysts Predict Dell to Use AMD

An anonymous reader writes "CNet reports on an analyst's prediction that Dell will begin using AMD chips, instead of their much-touted Intel processors." From the article: "Dell likely will reverse course and begin selling computers with Advanced Micro Devices' processors, Piper Jaffray analyst Les Santiago predicted Tuesday, sending the chipmaker's stock up 4 percent in midday trading."

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instead?

[mapmaker]

In addition to Intel processors, not instead of them.

Maybe, maybe not

[NXprime]

Right now there are SHORTAGES of AMD processors. How can AMD make so much more to satisfy the sales demands of Dell PCs? They can't and that's the hold up here. come back in a year or two when Fab 36 is up and running at full steam. However Dell is selling AMD processors separately for a while now which is awfully interesting in itself that doesn't get much attention.

Re:Just a trick

[ppanon]

With Opterons (what you would have in a dual server), the memory controller (aka North Bridge) is built into the CPU. So all that's left is the south bridge, which is generally less complex and less important for total system performance.