8 core AMD processor?

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AMD just released two eight core processors, one running at 3.60 GHz, and one at 3.1 GHz. They use the AM3 socket.

The 3.60 GHz is $259 dollars, which is cheaper than the $315  Intel i7 2600k, which runs at 3.4 GHz.

The 3.1 GHz is $219.

Those prices are incredibly cheap for something with the worlds first eight cores.

The only problem is that it is the worlds first, so its ought to have some problems.

AMD was able to overclock a processor to 8.429GHz, and that was not with an 8 core. granted they used liquid helium to cool it in a way that no home user could. I'm excited to see what they get with the 8 core. 


I am buying the 3.60 GHz 8 core, as it looks insanely fast, and its exciting to own an 8 core. I was very close to buying the intel 2600k, until i saw this. 


AMD has said "With less than 100 dollars in cooling equipment, the 3.60 GHz 8 core can easily run at 5.0 GHz."


WOAH!!! 5.0 GHz EASILY? I'm sold. 


3.60 GHz: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1308191


3.1 GHz: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103961