lets see 10-20% smaller die area, 400$ cheaper and some faster some slower (as always in the benchmarks depending on game type) not bad i guess for us consumers... but then again some expect it to be overall 50% faster...
I've been saying (ever since Nvidia and Valve teamed up with Steam Linux beta to get performance up to snuff) that Nvidia would likely be the featured GPU vendor in a Valve in-house designed steambox. I *still* think that will end up being the case, but yeah the little tidbit there about Linux has me second guessing myself. Perhaps AMD has finally optimized their drivers and will be teaming up wiht boutique builders to make certified 3rd party steam boxes, but definitely having AMD hardware is a real possibility, and given the timing of both announcements, Nvidia could very well be shut out.
Now that Chris Robert developer of upcoming Star Citizen is on board with the new AMD Hawaii GPUs, you are assured that there are going to be millions of happy gamers this year.
I'd take Hawaii over having it held in smog engulfed LA any day of the week, but then again some people like to breathe as much smog as possible so there's that.
I'm not a fan of the wine-and-dine your reviewers approach, but I'm willing to cut AMD a little slack on this one - after all, we're talking about Hawaii the chip, too, so there's at least some amount of justification to hold the event in the namesake state.
No, it makes perfect sense. the GPU is called Hawaii, and Hawaii is smack dab in the middle of the most important North American and Asian Markets so press from both are equidistant. It's also the off-season for tourism so they're going to be able to leverage off-season rates for hotels and flights.
Why are folks so dour and grumpy? This is a ridiculously silly start to a press junket with tongue firmly planted in cheek by AMD - I mean come on, it's a speech for a GPU on a Hawaiian mountaintop! I appreciate its spirit of lunacy. Are we suppose to prefer a Powerpoint presentation in a windowless conference hall because it's more professional? What happened to the "enthusiasm" in enthusiast?
Can we use comment entries here as auto AMD center giveaway entries? Anyways, I need a replacement for my Asus triple slot 7970, so here's to hoping that AMD has a replacement in the pipeline.
It is crazy and very silly. I was in a bit of disbelief at first. A bit pointless as well? Yes. In the end it is a bit of fun and far better than a powerpoint presentation in a dark room.
The point is to better use the space, e.g. something related to AMD as a company or AMD GPU, but not a person like this. To me Anandtech is one of the best tech sites, Why doing this? For what?
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A5 - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Press junkets at resorts always give me the creeps.mevans336 - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Agreed, especially when the specs for AMD's "Titan Killer" have already leaked: http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/167309-radeon-r9...duploxxx - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
you call it a Titan killer....the community is always hyping things...
lets see 10-20% smaller die area, 400$ cheaper and some faster some slower (as always in the benchmarks depending on game type) not bad i guess for us consumers... but then again some expect it to be overall 50% faster...
jimmyeatapple - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Agreed. But here's hoping that the linux announcement _is_ exciting. I wonder if this has anything to do with the SteamOS.tipoo - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Isn't the second part of the Steam announcement near the same time?HALF LIFE 3 CONFIRMED!
tviceman - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
I've been saying (ever since Nvidia and Valve teamed up with Steam Linux beta to get performance up to snuff) that Nvidia would likely be the featured GPU vendor in a Valve in-house designed steambox. I *still* think that will end up being the case, but yeah the little tidbit there about Linux has me second guessing myself. Perhaps AMD has finally optimized their drivers and will be teaming up wiht boutique builders to make certified 3rd party steam boxes, but definitely having AMD hardware is a real possibility, and given the timing of both announcements, Nvidia could very well be shut out.Wreckage - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Can't wait!axien86 - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Now that Chris Robert developer of upcoming Star Citizen is on board with the new AMD Hawaii GPUs, you are assured that there are going to be millions of happy gamers this year.https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/trans...
HisDivineOrder - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
The whole AMD Center at Anandtech gives me the creeps, but going to Hawaii for a hardware release is pretty bad, too.chrnochime - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
I'd take Hawaii over having it held in smog engulfed LA any day of the week, but then again some people like to breathe as much smog as possible so there's that.PhoenixEnigma - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
I'm not a fan of the wine-and-dine your reviewers approach, but I'm willing to cut AMD a little slack on this one - after all, we're talking about Hawaii the chip, too, so there's at least some amount of justification to hold the event in the namesake state.Wreckage - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
They should call their next chip hookers and blackjack.drexnx - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
No, it makes perfect sense. the GPU is called Hawaii, and Hawaii is smack dab in the middle of the most important North American and Asian Markets so press from both are equidistant. It's also the off-season for tourism so they're going to be able to leverage off-season rates for hotels and flights.wow&wow - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Does this gimmic picture worth this much screen space? A size of 1"x1" should be enough.HisDivineOrder - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Isn't this the same guy that Anand pasted in a huge size when he first moved over to AMD? I'm pretty sure there's a mancrash going on here...HisDivineOrder - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Or mancrush. Whichever you like! :DRyan Smith - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
The header picture size is fixed in our CMS. It's always 678x452.Viewgamer - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Thanks for writing this, we're really starved for info, you continue to deliver Ryan so thank you.ddarko - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
Why are folks so dour and grumpy? This is a ridiculously silly start to a press junket with tongue firmly planted in cheek by AMD - I mean come on, it's a speech for a GPU on a Hawaiian mountaintop! I appreciate its spirit of lunacy. Are we suppose to prefer a Powerpoint presentation in a windowless conference hall because it's more professional? What happened to the "enthusiasm" in enthusiast?piroroadkill - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
Exactly. It's a bit of fun. Let's be less cynical.takeship - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
Can we use comment entries here as auto AMD center giveaway entries? Anyways, I need a replacement for my Asus triple slot 7970, so here's to hoping that AMD has a replacement in the pipeline.HisDivineOrder - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
Because the potential for bias is getting out of control.Tams80 - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
It is crazy and very silly. I was in a bit of disbelief at first. A bit pointless as well? Yes. In the end it is a bit of fun and far better than a powerpoint presentation in a dark room.Alexvrb - Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - link
In the Comments section, the real danger is the Smug levels.jdon - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
And the award for best self-fulfilling prophecy of the week goes to... ALEXVRB!!! Great work up there, commenter! :)wow&wow - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - link
The point is to better use the space, e.g. something related to AMD as a company or AMD GPU, but not a person like this. To me Anandtech is one of the best tech sites, Why doing this? For what?hmoobphajej - Friday, September 27, 2013 - link
That there picture is of Raja Koduri. If he's not consider a big part of AMD's future now I am speechless.DG4RiA - Thursday, September 26, 2013 - link
So what did they announced for Linux users ?Kathrine647 - Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - link
like Gregory said I am alarmed that a stay at home mom able to earn $5886 in 1 month on the internet. visit their website............B u z z 5 5 . com open the link without spaces