23.02.2017, 01:22
Iv been following zen or now Ryzen for some time. Iv used AMD for most my life. Last time i had a Intel chip was in a laptop i first used when playing on cbcnr's server back in 2007. Infact i recently built myself a computer using the FX-8350 back in september. I wish i kinda waited but no way i could off stopped myself spending the money lol. (Edit: if anyone wants to see the build then > http://ultrastunting.com/index.php/topic,1004.0.html) (no advertisement intended)
Anyway, I watched the presentation and watched a few tech vids about it all today and i have to say, As a AMD user im very happy. Not just as a kinda fan boy smug to intel but for a reason that you have to admit, This was kinda AMD's last good chance to bring any kinda competition to Intel. If this failed then shareholders would not of been impressed. (i say this because iv read this very thing somewhere) But what they have reported seems good and its not just good for AMD users, its good for everyone.. AMD are releasing a chip (1800X) at $499 which is compared to Intel's 6900K which is $999. If AMD continue to do good then prices will drop intel's side (Hopefully) If so its good for everyone.
This along with AMD Vega GPU's will be a very interesting 2017. And i for one will upgrade at some point. Maybe around Nov-Dec time so that way i can see how this pan out as i'm in no rush.
If you don't know much about the Ryzen hype then two videos for you to watch,
AMD Ryzen 7 Release presentation,
https://*********/1v44wWAOHn8
Linus Tech Tips Ryzen Launch vid,
https://*********/3rUndzpdo1I
Anyway, I watched the presentation and watched a few tech vids about it all today and i have to say, As a AMD user im very happy. Not just as a kinda fan boy smug to intel but for a reason that you have to admit, This was kinda AMD's last good chance to bring any kinda competition to Intel. If this failed then shareholders would not of been impressed. (i say this because iv read this very thing somewhere) But what they have reported seems good and its not just good for AMD users, its good for everyone.. AMD are releasing a chip (1800X) at $499 which is compared to Intel's 6900K which is $999. If AMD continue to do good then prices will drop intel's side (Hopefully) If so its good for everyone.
This along with AMD Vega GPU's will be a very interesting 2017. And i for one will upgrade at some point. Maybe around Nov-Dec time so that way i can see how this pan out as i'm in no rush.
If you don't know much about the Ryzen hype then two videos for you to watch,
AMD Ryzen 7 Release presentation,
https://*********/1v44wWAOHn8
Linus Tech Tips Ryzen Launch vid,
https://*********/3rUndzpdo1I