came across this the other morning & thought it to be something apearing to be solid at this time

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/computers/amd-reveals-pricing-for-eight-core-bulldozer-processor-320/6098

AMD reveals pricing for eight-core Bulldozer processor: $320

anyhoo looks like we have some core/price info and will have to see  as to When ? as  usual 

& how it performs.

Pretty good find rrplay :)  I am getting more excited for when this comes out to see some benchmarks as well.  Maybe if we are lucky the AMD conference that HotHardware is giving away tickets too will have even more information.

LBowen:

Pretty good find rrplay :)

thanks LBowen  >> ust going to have a wait & see.

Now if I can eventually find one of those newer AMD board & chips in a new friendly, powerful, 'lil ol Beast of a Desktop in my diggs??

that would be way cool

It cost too much,...unless it blows Sandy Bridge out of the water in every way.

"I think its more than fare. I mean, $320 for Eight Cores, it's a bargain. And with a name like Bulldozer, yes, it better blow out Sandy Bridge, or at least the 2600K away."

-Optimus

It's reasonable but still, I'm going to wait for the reviews before I make up my mind.