Intel says Broadwell processors available for holidays

Intel's latest PC chips, code-named Broadwell, have been a long time coming -- and apparently we'll be waiting a little longer for them, according to recent comments from the company's CEO.

Brian Krzanich told Reuters over the weekend that the new processors, which will be built using the 14nm manufacturing process, should start shipping in new computers by the holiday shopping season. That timeline is a little more specific than the "second half of 2014" guidance we've been receiving from the chip giant, even if it's later than hoped for.

The good news is that the Broadwell rollout could boost end-of-year PC sales, but it might mark a blow for back-to-school shopping, especially if consumers decide to hold off making purchases while waiting for Intel's latest and greatest to arrive.
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After 20 years of amd, I might be switching to (gulp) intel for my next upgrade.
 

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I can understand rooting for the underdog, but when it comes down to spending your own money, you want the best performance for the dollar. That hasn't really favored AMD for a long time now.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
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    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
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    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
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    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
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    23" Acer x233H
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    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
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    Corsair 620HX modular
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pparks1 said:
I can understand rooting for the underdog, but when it comes down to spending your own money, you want the best performance for the dollar. That hasn't really favored AMD for a long time now.
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Well no, bang for buck they were still on top, but barely. Intel's top end was much better than amd's, but it did cost more. Thing is now, amd has dropped out of the high end game, opting instead for those 'apu' things they are now flogging. I dunno... but even tho I've not even tried them, I don't like them.(from what I've read)

That said, these days I don't do much of any kind of actual work on the computer, so realistically my fx-8150 should do me for many years to come... in theory.

But I like upgrading... building up a new rig, and amd made that easy, easier than intel ever did.

~sigh~
 

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  • OS
    Win8.1 Pro, Desktop Mode
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Me
    CPU
    AMD FX-8150
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H
    Memory
    8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 (9-9-9-28)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD 6570
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Titanium
    Monitor(s) Displays
    PX2710MW
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080@60Hz
    Hard Drives
    1x1TB Western Digital WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B1 ATA Device Caviar Black -

    4 x 2TB Seagate ST32000542A -
    1 x 4TB Seagate External
    Case
    Antec
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14
    Keyboard
    Logitech Illuminated Keyboard K740
    Internet Speed
    60meg cable
    Browser
    Cyberfox
    Antivirus
    AVG Security Suite
I disagree on bang for the buck. Sure the high end Intel's were way more expensive, but the midrange Intel's were enough to perform better. My last AND was an Athlon64x2 4600+. That was last time I considered them the better cpu.

Upgradability was never a concern of mine. I always build an entirely new machine and just roll the other one down. I never have upgraded a CPU
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
pparks1 said:
Upgradability was never a concern of mine. I always build an entirely new machine and just roll the other one down. I never have upgraded a CPU
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My sentiments exactly. My first PC was Win8 Home loaded on DIY tower using Intel CPU/Intel Board. And I've used Intel on Intel ever since.

I constantly see problems on forums where CPU/Mobo are mix-matched, that I simply don't get. I figure that the manufacturer's own board should be best fit for their CPU.:thumb:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Ult Reatil & Win 8 Pro OEM
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Built as DIY
    CPU
    6 core 12 thread & 4 core
    Motherboard
    Inel Extreme & Intel standard
    Memory
    12GB & 8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    3 top end SLI linked & onboard
    Sound Card
    In built in graphics card & onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24 & 23 inch Samsung LED backlit
    Screen Resolution
    High def
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force 128GB SATA3 SSDs in each machine. Plus several external USB3 and eSATA spinner HDs
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