Looks like Intel quad cores will be this november

[Timo]

Originally Posted by Drammy

Thats exactly what they're doing...

They know how to milk it!


I didn't realise the PS3's are going to be 8 core! Wow

Yup, have you seen some of the graphics previews of that machine?! It's getting freaky!

Will try to dig 'em up. It's like nothing ever before.... It's like the sexy pre-rendered intro vids of current games, but in realtime, all the way through, with every little minor interaction happening. The sheer scale of the in-game physics and the attention to every ambient detail and scene renders are nothing short of staggering.
It makes the PS2 look like a Commodore Amiga.

Back on topic, I think it's partly why Apple dumped IBM and joined Intel, because IBM were concentrating most of their efforts on the Cell for Sony, and Apple got neglected (in the power vs. heat stakes, when comparing themselves with Intel). Apple/IBM never did bring out a G5 laptop (due to efficiency/heat issues).

[MADSTATION]

Anyone have an idea of the pricing regarding the quadcore cpus? I guess it's going to be better to wait a few months..


And yeah the PS3 graphics are pretty much awesome to say the least

Here are a couple in-game shots of games developped by the company I work for:

[Drammy]

You work for EA Sports?

[mr.e]

omg if thats not real i dunno what is anymore !!!! SICK!!!

[Doc Jones]

wow!!!
Given the scaled back launch number, I can only imagine what the lines will be like for people waiting to purchase the ps3 when it comes out.

[Doc Jones]

Originally Posted by Drammy

Isn't that always the way - just bought a Intel Core 2 Duo and then 3 months later its out-of-date!

Don't beat yourself up too much. Quad cores coming out in November is still just speculation and even if they are released, it will probably take some time before they reach the channels for distribution.

Also, if I remember reading correctly, the boards that were made to handle the core 2 duos are also reportedly able to handle the quad cores.
So a year or so from now, you will probably be able to pull out the dual core and pop in a quad core without any problems (plus the quads should be cheaper by then)

[Timo]

Not to mention the increased heat dissipation of quads!

[googe]

The PS3 isnt actually 8 cores. Its 1 core with 7 co-processors, not quite the same thing. They actually ran into some major problems with that architecture. Its sort of like 1 main processor that passes off math tasks to one of the co-processors.

[MADSTATION]

Drammy: Yeah I'm working for EA I've been there for a few months now, mostly as a marketing artist(doing ads, updates on the website) but recently joined production.

I am sooooo looking forward for those quadcores. Maybe one day I'll be able to run my projects in realtime! I hate bouncing stuff

[Drammy]

Mice one MadStation - EA have made some of the best game sthrough over the years!

If you need beta-testers for FM2007 - I'm your man!