As we already reported the processor Phenom 9500 (2.2 GHz) was seen in retail store . Associate referring to computer manufacturers reported that problems with the availability of Phenom 9500 (2.2 GHz) processors should not arise this year . Regarding the processor Phenom 9600 (2.3 GHz), the proposal is limited.
Associate also confirmed the widespread availability of video card series Radeon HD 38xx. In the first half of December will appear the first Phenom processor with 2.3 GHz frequency and a free multiplier . Processors Phenom FX-8x will be available soon, but the exact announcement date is not specified. In January Phenom 9700 (2.4 GHz) processor will be available , which in the first quarter will cost $ 283. The Processor Phenom 9900 (2.6 GHz) is expected before the end of the first quarter, the wholesale value will be equal to $ 320. In the first quarter the price of Phenom 9600 (2.3 GHz) and Phenom 9500 (2.2 GHz) must be reduced by one step, the first will cost $ 251 instead of the current $ 283. Phenom 9500 (2.2 GHz) will cost less than $ 250.
Tricore processors Phenom 8xxx, will be presented in February, 2008. Phenom will reach the 3.0 GHz Frequency before June 2008. Incidentally, in the second quarter AMD should improve the energy performance of Phenom processors .
According to associate a system with four graphics cards based on RV670 chip require not more than 700-800 MW.