Quad-Core Intels (Kentsfield) in Q1 2007?

MacRumors · Mar 27, 2006, 12:55 PM

Digitimes claims that Intel will be introducing their first Quad-core CPUs in the first quarter of 2007.

The Quad core chip is codenamed "Kentsfield". They also report that Intel's dual-core Conroe chip which is speculated to make its way into Apple PowerMacs (Mac Pros?) this fall will be introduced in September of this year.

kozmic stu · Mar 27, 2006, 01:03 PM

Wow! High powered!

iriejedi · Mar 27, 2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kozmic stu

Wow! High powered!

Should be just intime to upgrade my dual 2.5 G5... late 2007 early 2008 - finally perfect timing!

crees! · Mar 27, 2006, 01:04 PM

That sounds about right.. announce the powermacs in august and ship 1+ months later

Josh396 · Mar 27, 2006, 01:07 PM

I wonder if they'll used dual processors in the high end Powermac or xserves.

Cooknn · Mar 27, 2006, 01:08 PM

Just in time for Universal CS3 - well a little early, actually

~Shard~ · Mar 27, 2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh396

I wonder if they'll used dual processors in the high end Powermac or xserves.

You mean dual quad-cores? That would be sweet... Although they may just focus on Cloverton instead of Kentsfield when considering a situation like that.

~Shard~ · Mar 27, 2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by crees!

That sounds about right.. announce the powermacs in august and ship 1+ months later

Yep - hence why WWDC has been delayed this year - it all makes sense.

adamfilip · Mar 27, 2006, 01:58 PM

well im saving up for my dual 4ghz - Quad core PowerMac

cgratti · Mar 27, 2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by adamfilip

well im saving up for my dual 4ghz - Quad core PowerMac

Me too, when I turn that puppy on I want my house lights to dim!

adamfilip · Mar 27, 2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cgratti

Me too, when I turn that puppy on I want my house lights to dim!

me too.. who cares about power or noise when you can render a C4D scene in 2 seconds flat

Thataboy · Mar 27, 2006, 02:13 PM

Maybe the quad-core will be able to run CS2 at G4 speeds

boncellis · Mar 27, 2006, 02:32 PM

Forgive me for not keeping track of all the new Intel intel, but isn't Conroe 64 bit? Does this suggest anything for the prospect of 64 bit applications or even a 64 bit OS?

XIII · Mar 27, 2006, 02:34 PM

Sadly I point out this is *the* most unreliable source ever. Digitimes.

twoodcc · Mar 27, 2006, 02:34 PM

i just hope the current quad goes on sale soon

maxvamp · Mar 27, 2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XIII

Sadly I point out this is *the* most unreliable source ever. Digitimes.

It has to be true... MacOSrumors just confirmed the rumor!!!

Max.

longofest · Mar 27, 2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by XIII

Sadly I point out this is *the* most unreliable source ever. Digitimes.

YUP. However, it is merely a re-hash of old info, so it is probably accurate (but not because Digitimes said it, but rather because other people said it first).

Kingsly · 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cgratti

Me too, when I turn that puppy on I want my house lights to dim!

Yes! This will further accent the awesome power of the, dare I say it, "MacPro Octo"

2x Intel Core Quad running at 4ghz each core
500GB (upgradable to 1TB) HDD connected via internal Fibre Channel
4x ATI X2800 GPU's (each capible of processing 8 trillion triangles per second) with 1GB VRAM each
PCIi (PCI insane) up to 8gbps data transfer rates
4ghz FSB
1GB L2 cache per core
8GB 1ghz DDR3 SDRAM (PC2-9000) expandable to 16GB
$4999

Purchase with the all new Integrated sensing Apple Cinema display (30" or 42") and save $999

*Warning* MacPro Octo requires 240VAC 14kW. Please contact your local electricity provider for more information about installing a dedicated power line. If you wish, you can purchase a Tabletop Nuclear Fusion device for an additional $499

iGary · Mar 27, 2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingsly

Yes! This will further accent the awesome power of the, dare I say it, "MacPro Octo"

2x Intel Core Quad running at 4ghz each core
500GB (upgradable to 1TB) HDD connected via internal Fibre Channel
4x ATI X2800 GPU's (each capible of processing 8 trillion triangles per second) with 1GB VRAM each
PCIi (PCI insane) up to 8gbps data transfer rates
4ghz FSB
1GB L2 cache per core
8GB 1ghz DDR3 SDRAM (PC2-9000) expandable to 16GB
$4999

Purchase with the all new Integrated sensing Apple Cinema display (30" or 42") and save $999

*Warning* MacPro Octo requires 240VAC 14kW. Please contact your local electricity provider for more information.

Geez, don't you now anything - it will most definitely have Intel integrated graphics.

andrew050703 · Mar 27, 2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingsly

2x Intel Core Quad running at 4ghz each core
500GB (upgradable to 1TB) HDD connected via internal Fibre Channel
4x ATI X2800 GPU's (each capible of processing 8 trillion triangles per second) with 1GB VRAM each
PCIi (PCI insane) up to 8gbps data transfer rates
4ghz FSB
1GB L2 cache per core
8GB 1ghz DDR3 SDRAM (PC2-9000) expandable to 16GB
$4999

Purchase with the all new Integrated sensing Apple Cinema display (30" or 42") and save $999

right, i want one. just need to hijack the thread a bit - got to work out my strategy for convincing my wife that we 'need' one in Q2 2007. At the moment I have my signature computers, which are fine, but:

1. I don't want the PC any longer than necessary - it got me through uni, but i'm starting a PhD in October so will have more money. My wife'll also start a nursing job, so money will be less of an issue.

2. I only just managed to get the mbp - my brother died and left an inheritance for me & my other brother.

3. my wife wasn't sold on the mbp, but now we have it, she's on it all the time. don't thinks that'll be the case for a £3500-4000 system though.

Any experience, hints or tips would be very much appreciated

BlueRevolution · Mar 27, 2006, 05:19 PM

I think it should be called Macintosh Octavius, Mac Oc for short.

it wouldn't ship with multiple of any graphics card... BTO maybe. and if it comes with 8 GB RAM standard (I predict 4 GB) it would be expandible to more like 64 GB. what would we do without 64 bit procs, eh?

edit: it is gonna be 64 bit isn't it?

~Shard~ · Mar 27, 2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueRevolution

edit: it is gonna be 64 bit isn't it?

Since Conroe is going to be 64-bit, I should hope that its successor is as well.

Spock · Mar 27, 2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingsly

*Warning* MacPro Octo requires 240VAC 14kW. Please contact your local electricity provider for more information about installing a dedicated power line.

Or You could get You one of these http://www.physorg.com/news10806.html

l008com · Mar 27, 2006, 06:56 PM

Its not confirmed until ThinkSecret says it is!

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxvamp

It has to be true... MacOSrumors just confirmed the rumor!!!

Max.

Mass Hysteria · Mar 27, 2006, 07:43 PM

I hope it's true – I'd love a Mac V8

Mar 27, 2006, 12:55 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Quad-Core Intels (Kentsfield) in Q1 2007? Digitimes claims that Intel will be introducing their first Quad-core CPUs in the first quarter of 2007. The Quad core chip is codenamed "Kentsfield". They also report that Intel's dual-core Conroe chip which is speculated to make its way into Apple PowerMacs (Mac Pros?) this fall will be introduced in September of this year.

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kozmic stu macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England	Wow! High powered!

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Josh396 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Peoria/Chicago, IL	I wonder if they'll used dual processors in the high end Powermac or xserves.

Mar 27, 2006, 02:13 PM	#12
Thataboy macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York, NY	Maybe the quad-core will be able to run CS2 at G4 speeds

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XIII macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England	Sadly I point out this is the most unreliable source ever. Digitimes. __________________ "I want to win the championship, win the UEFA Champions League and be consistent. It's that simple." -------Arsene Wenger

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twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	i just hope the current quad goes on sale soon

Mar 27, 2006, 05:19 PM	#21
BlueRevolution macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ailleurs	I think it should be called Macintosh Octavius, Mac Oc for short. it wouldn't ship with multiple of any graphics card... BTO maybe. and if it comes with 8 GB RAM standard (I predict 4 GB) it would be expandible to more like 64 GB. what would we do without 64 bit procs, eh? edit: it is gonna be 64 bit isn't it? __________________ "In its majestic equality, the law forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal a loaf of bread." —Anatole France

Mar 27, 2006, 07:43 PM	#25
Mass Hysteria macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2005	I hope it's true – I'd love a Mac V8

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