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  • AMD cuts prices on Athlon, Phenom processors in anticipation of new desktop CPUs

    With the imminent release of new desktop CPUs, including the new FX and A series, AMD is taking the inevitable step of slashing the pricing on its existing processors to clear out inventory. If...

    Blog posts | May 6, 2011 6:19am PDT

  • Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Budget Hardware

    The geekiest geeks want hardware components for the holidays. Here's our list of the best budget picks.

    Blog posts | October 25, 2010 6:42pm PDT

  • Best of the Best - Part 2 - AMD CPUs

    In this, part two in my "best of the best" series, and in this post I'll be looking at AMD CPUs, again in three price brackets - Budget, mainstream and high-end. To give you even more value I'll...

    Blog posts | September 24, 2010 6:00am PDT

  • AMD introduces six new desktop processors, including new six-core Phenom II

    If you're looking for a new CPU to build a system around, AMD has just dropped a half dozen onto the marketplace, including a new six-core Phenom II. The new processors comprise three Athlon II...

    Blog posts | September 21, 2010 5:07am PDT

  • AMD unveils "ultrathin platform" processors

    AMD has unveiled a new line of "ultrathin platform" processors with sub 15W TDP - less power consumption means less heat to get rid of.

    Blog posts | May 13, 2010 11:24am PDT

  • AMD processor refresh - More speed, same price

    Yesterday AMD refreshed its processor line, adding some 100MHz to 200MHz performance boost to its silicon for no extra charge.

    Blog posts | May 12, 2010 11:53am PDT

  • AMD unveils new 'budget' processors

    AMD is launching an array of new CPUs targeted at those looking to spend as few of their hard-earned dollars as possible.

    Blog posts | January 27, 2010 3:43am PST

  • AMD rolls out 8 new Athlon CPUs in time for Windows 7

    Today we see AMD roll out eight new CPUs just in time to make it to a launch party!

    Blog posts | October 20, 2009 8:15am PDT

  • AMD, Intel battle for the mainstream - how low can quad-core go?

    Two stories about AMD jumped out at me this week. First, market researcher iSuppli reported that Intel had increased its share of the worldwide PC processor market, by revenues, to more than 80...

    Blog posts | September 17, 2009 1:41pm PDT

  • Quad-core CPU for $99 ... from AMD

    Don't for one moment think that the war between Intel ad AMD is over and that Intel has won ... with the launch of the Athlon II X4 620 we have now entered the era of affordable quad-core computing.

    Blog posts | September 16, 2009 1:41am PDT

  • First impressions of the HP Pavilion dv2 and AMD's "not-for-netbooks" Neo

    HP's latest ultraportable, the Pavilion dv2, is now available. Announced at CES in January, the dv2 is notable because it is part of AMD's strategy to counter Intel Atom-based netbooks with...

    Blog posts | April 7, 2009 11:04am PDT

  • AMD's new dual-core Athlon processors

    Today AMD launched a pair of new Athlon processors as part of its "Cartwheel" home PC value platform. This is the first refresh of the Athlon series for some time.

    Blog posts | December 15, 2008 12:07pm PST

  • AMD's new dual-core chips feature Phenom design

    AMD has released its first dual-core processors based on a design that is similar to that of the Phenom quad-core processors. The Athlon X2 7000 series is designed for budget desktops. Until now,...

    Blog posts | December 15, 2008 8:06am PST

  • Possible AMD Q4/08 desktop processor roadmap surfaces

    CHW.net has published what seems to be (on the face of it) a convincing looking AMD Q4 08 processor roadmap that gives us a glimpse into what AMD has in-store for us over the coming months.

    Blog posts | September 5, 2008 10:46am PDT

  • New dual/quad core CPUs enter Intel price list, AMD drops prices

    A quick look through Intel's updated price list (which was released over the weekend), shows a few bargain bucket additions to the list.

    Blog posts | September 3, 2008 11:58am PDT

  • AMD launches 'business class' Phenom, Athlon chips

    AMD on Monday announced "business class" versions of its Phenom and Athlon processors for the commercial markets. The big pitch: PC manufacturers will maintain AMD's business class systems for 24...

    Blog posts | April 27, 2008 9:02pm PDT

  • Reviews of the AMD Phenom X3 8750

    Following my post yesterday on the AMD Phenom X3s, you asked for some performance numbers on the X3 8750. Below is a roundup of reviews that have been posted in the past 24 hours. The verdict is...

    Blog posts | April 24, 2008 7:07am PDT

  • AMD releases new triple-core Phenoms

    As expected, AMD rounded out today its new line of triple-core Phenom processsors. The three new chips include the 2.4GHz Phenom X3 8750 ($195), 2.3GHz Phenom X3 8650 ($165), and the 2.1GHz...

    Blog posts | April 23, 2008 4:13am PDT

  • AMD "Black Edition" Athlon 64 X2 5000+ ... what is it?

    What's the deal with AMD's new "Black Edition" Athlon 64 X2 5000+?

    Blog posts | September 27, 2007 9:17am PDT

  • HP ships third generation of blade PC solution with new Athlon 64

    HP must be getting something right with its blade PC-based solution. Despite the way that HP's approach seems to go the opposite direction to the way that client-side computing trends are...

    Blog posts | June 11, 2007 10:35am PDT

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