AMD quad-core chip hits compatibility snag

Courtesy CNET Tech blog  Tue, 04/29/2008 - 1:35am

Advanced Micro Devices' high-end quad-core Phenom chips are facing compatibility issues with select circuit boards as the chipmaker struggles to churn out processors that are competitive with Intel's offerings.

AMD quad-core Phenom X4

AMD quad-core Phenom X4

(Credit: AMD)

AMD confirmed Monday that high-end quad-core Phenom processors have compatibility problems with some motherboards ...



 

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