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AMD X3 Tri-Core Processor Reviewed (Verdict: Get a Quad-Core Chip)

Maximum PC has reviewed AMD's tri-core 2.4GHz Phenom X3 8750 CPU. It performs like you'd expect—in between quad and dual cores. Fine, but it's $195. You can pick up AMD's top quad core, the X4 9850 for only $235, or Intel's Q6600 (which mercilessly beat down the X4 9850 in benchmarks) for $224 now, or hell, $200 in a few weeks. So just get a quad core. Maximum PC also hints that a Core 2 Duo might keep pace with the tri-cores, but they're keeping that under wraps for now, bastards. [Maximum PC]

12:31 AM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By matt buchanan
3,452 views, 19 comments

Latest by man_in_gauze: wait, the Q9300 is the same price? Okay, I'm confused all over again. more »

bluetrek

Bluetrek Updates Their Weatherproof Bluetooth Headset to X3

It's been more than two years since Bluetrek dumped their X2 headsets onto the world, which is more than enough time to perfect the design and functionality to make this X3 even better. Is it? Based on the stats, the talk time has decreased from 14 hours to 8, but has gone from half an ounce to 0.45 ounces. It's also cheaper than the original was, with a $59 price tag and a launch date of June. Why would anyone need a weatherproof Bluetooth headset? Don't look at us like we're the only ones who call their accountants in the shower. [ElectricPig]

3:20 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jason Chen
1,187 views, 11 comments

Latest by kvdangvu: My first bluetooth headset, a Nokia BH-800, did actually get fried when I was wearing during a heavy rain shower and didn't realize that I had it on - so I could see the waterproof feature being kind of useful. more »

amd

AMD Phenom X3 Triple Core Processors Are Crippled Quad Cores in Disguise

Part of AMD's multi-core Phenom blast today is the Phenom X3 8000, "the world's only triple-core x86 processor," which we heard about a few months ago. They're supposed to bargain chips for budget consumers, but they're a nicer bargain for AMD, actually, since it lets them dump bug-plagued quad-core Phenomsby disabling a core. But if performance is your top concern, you might want to steer clear of the whole Phenom batch anyway. We're still waiting for AMD's 45nm chippies, personally. [Hard OCP, Anandtech]

9:30 PM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By matt buchanan
4,589 views, 17 comments

Latest by josephsherry: I am one person who did not know about the Phenom X3 chip. Thats right I was away for awhile on my trip to the other side of the moon, LOL.This article saved me some aggrivation though today Gateway offered more »