redtigerdragon Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Ok, so does anyone think the phenom 2's are gonna be up to a challenge with the new core i7's? I know both overclock well, with the phenom 2's going a bit crazier with LN2, but intel has multi-thread now so it's kinda like an eight core. I just wanted to get your guys opinion on how you think they are gonna stack up. I desperately need a new rig, but probably won't be getting it until mid FEB, so i can wait till the dust settles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskie Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 I was curious about the same thing. I'm on the verge of building a new system but I'm not sure if its worth holding out for the new AMD's to come out. I've always leaned towards AMD personally due to price/performance but the i7 920 is a solid deal hovering around $300 and all reviews Ive read of is seem favorable. Plus I've heard that people have been able to easily get clock speeds up over 3GHZ on teh stock cooling. right now I'm leaning towards the i7 but its based on a complete lack of solid info on the phenom 2's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoosty Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Ok, so does anyone think the phenom 2's are gonna be up to a challenge with the new core i7's? I know both overclock well, with the phenom 2's going a bit crazier with LN2, but intel has multi-thread now so it's kinda like an eight core. I just wanted to get your guys opinion on how you think they are gonna stack up. I desperately need a new rig, but probably won't be getting it until mid FEB, so i can wait till the dust settles. Do not know if the new Phenoms' 2 or 3 will overtake Intel's Core2 or Core i7. But I do hope they do soon, since I been using AMD Cpus' since the 1.4ghz Thunderbird (which was my first OC to a stable 1.9ghz on air). If they do show that they are making a comeback then I might build a second new computer instead of 1 every 2 to 3 years. :thumbs-up: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Ours arrived yesterday so we should no soon enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtigerdragon Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Ours arrived yesterday so we should no soon enough  SWEEEET! I was hoping you guys would have a review on it soon. I check this site at least once a day for new reviews because they are awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 We have a AM3 review coming up next week followed by the Phenom 2 sometime after that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtigerdragon Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 We have a AM3 review coming up next week followed by the Phenom 2 sometime after that  okay, now you have officially proven why you are in my short list of bookmarks. DOUBLE SWEET! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz000ka j0e Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 We have a AM3 review coming up next week followed by the Phenom 2 sometime after that  Awesome, this should help me decide what to get...I just cant pull the trigger on the i7 stuff thats sitting in my Newegg cart.  I've always liked AMD, but lately Intel has been out front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtigerdragon Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 totally agree with joe, intels been out front so the competition and prices suffer. Hope AMD pulls at least a hard number two spot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanka12345 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Can't wait to see the Phenom 2 Review! I wonder how it'll stack up against Core i7. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMeeD Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 I didnt even know Phenom 2 was coming out! I cant wait for the review though, I would like to see what AMD has been up to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uneedav8 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) AMD has a good chance if any of this is true <------Link Edited December 11, 2008 by uneedav8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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