AMD to Launch Dual-Core Athlon 64 X2 on May 31

[Cataphract]

From NforceHqs:

"Advanced Micro Devices will launch the first dual-core version of its Athlon 64 X2 desktop processor at Taiwan's Computex trade show on May 31.
AMD has used Computex in prior years to launch new processors. If previous years are a guide, the processor will likely be accompanied by the introduction of compatible motherboards produced by Taiwanese companies. "

Exciting stuff! :D

[Xorac]

As a matter of interest, how many years will it take from then till you can buy them here locally?

[VirtualForce]

and more importantly, how many kidneys will I have to sell to optain one? Just need to know so I can harvest so long. :P

[Gamos]

Samples are already in South Africa. They will start selling sometime in June. $600 for the cheapest XP4200+ version.

[Garfield]

well if all goes well i should have one buy the end of next month

[VirtualForce]

At that price? Not me, I'll still going to get an AMD 3500+ 64bit.

[Cataphract]

They sound like "nice to have's" The UK Magazine "PC Plus" reckons AMD has given Intel a major kick in the groin with these chips. I haven't read the whole article though, a bottle of Burgundy kept interrupting me!!!! :D