Intel going to wait to release 64 bit prescott

Zardon · Apr 3, 2004, 06:20 PM

"Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) released it's 64-bit processors last September at Computex 2003. The 64-bit processor technology is rather new to the general consumer/enthusiast desktop enviornment but the future of computing is here. The 64-bit processors are a great rebound for AMD especially when taking AMD's financial position in mind for almost a year and a half. While the overclocking capabilities of the chip has been reduced, the performance definitely makes up for it.

Intel will not jump on the 64-bit enthusiast computing idea as of right now, according to our sources. Even though there isn't a launch date set for Intel's 64-bit Prescott processors, our sources confirm that it will be available around the middle of 2004. Intel wants to work with the industry to ready the OS and the drivers for 64-bit general consumer/enthusiast level computing.

According to our sources, Intel feels the need for 64-bit computing in the desktop enviornment but they don't want to do experiments with the consumers at this point. The current 64-bit technology from Intel is being used for high-end databases and transactions. Intel is currently focusing on their Itanium processors, which are designed for high-end, enterprise level tasks, sources claim.

As far as AMD hurting Intel in the enthusiast market with it's 64-bit chips, Intel is not commenting on it. We have been requested to wait until Intel's Q1 revenue report to make further implications about Intel's profit and loss against AMD.

Apparently, Intel is determined to work with the industry first and is in no hurry to enable the 64-bit capability of it's Prescott processors"

cooltechzone

Dom · Apr 3, 2004, 06:24 PM

Does this mean it'll require twice as much wattage as the 32bit Prescott?

Zardon · Apr 3, 2004, 06:25 PM

it will be interesting to see how things pan out. right now the prescotts are running a good 8-10c more than the northwoods.

Danhill · Apr 3, 2004, 06:50 PM

I'am actually planning on buying an Prescott later this fall maybe an 3,6 or 3,8 and hopefully they managed the heat issue.

Zardon · Apr 3, 2004, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by Danhill
I'am actually planning on buying an Prescott later this fall maybe an 3,6 or 3,8 and hopefully they managed the heat issue.

well as long as you have a good cooler on it and decent system cooling the prescotts dont seem to mind the heat at all......

Danhill · Apr 3, 2004, 07:36 PM

Yes perhaps buying another cooling fan than the default that comes with the prescott should be good, I think there are 5 fans in the Antec case I'am buying next week so that should be alot better than my current low budget just sucks case.

GutterPunk · Apr 4, 2004, 06:53 AM

a small bit of trying to Bad Mouth AMD....

Not gonna do experiments on consumers... indirect inference

@/2ct!< · Apr 4, 2004, 06:56 AM

Probably not till after BTX where they hope they get decent cooling for the beast because the thing will be essentially pre-modded cooling. Hope they get integrated memory soon too.

No_Style · Apr 4, 2004, 07:12 AM

I do hope to see integrated memory controller for Intel processors.

Apr 3, 2004, 06:20 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Intel going to wait to release 64 bit prescott "Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) released it's 64-bit processors last September at Computex 2003. The 64-bit processor technology is rather new to the general consumer/enthusiast desktop enviornment but the future of computing is here. The 64-bit processors are a great rebound for AMD especially when taking AMD's financial position in mind for almost a year and a half. While the overclocking capabilities of the chip has been reduced, the performance definitely makes up for it. Intel will not jump on the 64-bit enthusiast computing idea as of right now, according to our sources. Even though there isn't a launch date set for Intel's 64-bit Prescott processors, our sources confirm that it will be available around the middle of 2004. Intel wants to work with the industry to ready the OS and the drivers for 64-bit general consumer/enthusiast level computing. According to our sources, Intel feels the need for 64-bit computing in the desktop enviornment but they don't want to do experiments with the consumers at this point. The current 64-bit technology from Intel is being used for high-end databases and transactions. Intel is currently focusing on their Itanium processors, which are designed for high-end, enterprise level tasks, sources claim. As far as AMD hurting Intel in the enthusiast market with it's 64-bit chips, Intel is not commenting on it. We have been requested to wait until Intel's Q1 revenue report to make further implications about Intel's profit and loss against AMD. Apparently, Intel is determined to work with the industry first and is in no hurry to enable the 64-bit capability of it's Prescott processors" cooltechzone

Apr 3, 2004, 06:50 PM	#4
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	I'am actually planning on buying an Prescott later this fall maybe an 3,6 or 3,8 and hopefully they managed the heat issue. __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Apr 3, 2004, 07:36 PM	#6
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Yes perhaps buying another cooling fan than the default that comes with the prescott should be good, I think there are 5 fans in the Antec case I'am buying next week so that should be alot better than my current low budget just sucks case. __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

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Apr 4, 2004, 06:56 AM	#8
@/2ct!< HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not Vegas, anymore :( Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 0	Probably not till after BTX where they hope they get decent cooling for the beast because the thing will be essentially pre-modded cooling. Hope they get integrated memory soon too. __________________

Apr 3, 2004, 06:24 PM	#2
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Does this mean it'll require twice as much wattage as the 32bit Prescott?

Apr 3, 2004, 06:25 PM	Thread Starter #3
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	it will be interesting to see how things pan out. right now the prescotts are running a good 8-10c more than the northwoods.

Apr 4, 2004, 07:12 AM	#9
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Yes. Integrated Memory Controller I do hope to see integrated memory controller for Intel processors. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here