3.0GHz Phenom and 3-Way CrossFire Spotted

MojoKid writes "AMD revealed the clock speed of the Agena-based processor they showed to the press today yesterday in conference, and clocks in at 3.0GHz. There has been a lot of speculation that AMD wasn't able to push early Phenom samples to frequencies this high, but here is proof that at least some Phenoms clocked at 3.0GHz do exist. You may also notice that the system hit a Windows Experience index score of 5.9, which is the highest score possible. It should be noted that AMD talked about 4-way CrossFire as well (a 3-way CrossFire is shown online), and that the company has continued plans to produce discreet GPUs at all performance levels (mainstream — enthusiast), even after Fusion arrives."

Comments

climbing back or post mortem movement?

[moderatorrater]

I, for one, miss our AMD performance overlords. I'm hoping that they climb back on top, especially since that would mean beating out the core 2 duo in performance.

Re:climbing back or post mortem movement?

[Holmwood]

Despite a reference to heat, this is not intended as a flame. I want to see a very strong AMD; it'll take that to keep Intel running hard. I'll buy whoever makes the best product at the best price.

The linked website seems aptly titled -- "HotHardware". Did you see the four extra fans built into the side of the case in the photo in the article?

The mind boggles at how much heat that setup must be producing.

I hope AMD can produce product at 3GHz (and faster) in quantity. And I hope they can do so without requiring 4 large fans taking up the entire side of the case.

Of course, those fans could be just to cool the three AMD graphics cards.

While I'm sure case modders and extreme performance enthusiasts don't care about this point, the rest of us like lower power consumption and quieter computers, while still being very fast.

Holmwood

Re:climbing back or post mortem movement?

[somersault]

Mod parent under-rated - he's trying to assist the moderators damnit! I, for one, am glad that he pointed out the comment was so neat! We need more meta-comments spamming up slashdot! Someone please advise on how my post should be moderated!

Sorry, I don't know why I'm being such a bastard today, maybe someone in the office has PMS..

Re:climbing back or post mortem movement?

[FuturePastNow]

Those three graphics cards alone are probably going to need a 750 Watt power supply. Add in the processor and other components, and the system in those pictures is likely running on 1000W.

Meh. No amount of performance is worth that. Not to me, anyway.

5.9, which is the highest windows score possible

[Zero Degrez]

Because we automatically subtract 4.1 for being on Windows?

Re:I love amd

[Anonymous Coward]

Too bad they've taken a backseat to intel

Meh, the most fun I ever had was in the back seat.

Heat Issues

[i_am_socket]

Looking at the picture in the beginning of the article, I don't think I want any system that requires a minimum of 5 case fans and a chipset fan.

If that's what they need to hit 3.0 GHz, they're better off going with watercooling.

Re:5.9, which is the highest windows score possibl

[ookabooka]

4.1 is a gross approximation. The exact number is actually closer to elevendy billion.

Re:5.9?

[somersault]

One designed by a nerd who lost 4.1 of his fingers in a horrific tape drive accident back in 2005.. I've never seen so much red tape.. o_0

Re:Homonyms

[nigelo]

All this indiscretion is making me (sic).