SimGuy
5 Jun 2003, 02:33am
April 22nd: AMD Opteron Launch Day (Full Roundup)
After delays & revisions, it's finally here. How does it stack up? NDA's drop @ 9:30 AM Eastern, with the official launch in New York City getting underway at about the same time. Watch this thread for developments in the Opteron story over the next 24 hours. This one's for you Bart Williams!
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News, Press Releases & Editorials:<TABLE WIDTH="820" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" BORDER="0"><TR><TD VALIGN="TOP">AMD: Official AMD Opteron Processor Website (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_8825,00.html)
AMD: AMD Opteron Launch Event Live from NYC (http://www.ccbn-webcasting.com/presentations/All/CCBN_Training/Adam_melenkivitz/AMD042203/Lobby/default.htm)
AMD: Photo's of AMD Opteron Launch Event (http://www.gabepalacio.com/bin/Cklb?vmo=1049406569998.gpalacio.AMD)
AMD: AMD Transforms Enterprise Computing With AMD Opteron Processor (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_7595~69678,00.html)
AMD: AMD To WebCast Launch of AMD Opteron Processor (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~70129,00.html)
AMD: Studio64: Icrontic.com a "64-Bit Visionary" (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_7823,00.html)
AMD: AMD Athlon 64 & Opteron Video Clips From Launch Event! (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_7687,00.html)
AMD: Partner Press Releases on Opteron (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_5730,00.html)
AMD: AMD Athlon 64 & Opteron Processor Images (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_5718,00.html)
AMDBoard: List Of AMD Opteron Motherboards (http://www.amdboard.com/opteron_boards.html)
AMDZone.com: Opteron Launch Preview Pictures (http://www.amdzone.com/articleview.cfm?ArticleID=1271)
ATI: ATI Enterprise Products Incorporate Support for Opteron (http://mirror.ati.com/companyinfo/press/2003/4638.html)
Australian IT: AMD Launches 64-Bit Gamble (http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,6325323%5E15321%5E%5Enbv%5E15306,00.html)
Boston Globe: New 64-Bit Chip a Bold Gamble for AMD (http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/111/business/New_64_bit_chip_a_bold_gamble_for_AMD+.shtml)
CBS News: AMD Places Bets with Opteron Chips (http://www.marketwatch.com/news/yhoo/story.asp?source=blq/yhoo&siteid=yhoo&dist=yhoo&guid=%7BF2368DAC%2D3585%2D435A%2DBC3C%2DB32F97942B00%7D)
CNET.com: IBM Backs Opteron Server Chip (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997827.html?tag=nl)
CNET.com: Servers, Benchmarks Greet Opteron (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997788.html?tag=nl)
CNET.com: AMD Rolls Dice on Opteron Chip (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997529.html?tag=fd_lede1_hed)
CNET.com: AMD's Opteron Aspirations (http://news.com.com/2008-1082-995885.html?tag=rn)
CNET.com: SuSE Offers Linux for Opteron (http://news.com.com/2117-1016-997619.html?tag=nisi)
CNET.com: Opteron Heading For 4-Way Servers (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997730.html?tag=fd_top)
CNET.com: Sun Plans Software Support for Opteron (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997710.html?tag=fd_top)
Computer World: Partners Line Up For AMD's Opteron 64-bit CPU Launch (http://www.computerworld.com/hardwaretopics/hardware/story/0,10801,80546,00.html)
Corsair Micro: Corsair Announces Comprehensive Support for AMD's Opteron (http://www.corsairmicro.com/main/PR_Opteron.html)
EE Times: AMD's Opteron Targets Server Gap (http://www.eet.com/semi/news/OEG20030421S0019)
EE Times: IBM, Others Line Up Behind AMD64 (http://www.eet.com/semi/news/OEG20030422S0044)
EE Times: NVidia Chipset Targets Opteron Workstations (http://www.eet.com/semi/news/OEG20030422S0040)
ExtremeTech: AMD Bets Its Future On Opteron (http://www.extremetech.com/print_article/0,3998,a=40585,00.asp)
ExtremeTech: IBM Signs On To Use AMD's Opteron (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,1038307,00.asp)
E Week: AMD's Opteron RollOut (http://www.eweek.com/category2/0,3960,1034188,00.asp)
E Week: AMD: The Moment of Truth (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1034682,00.asp)
E Week: Opteron's EcoSystem (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1035674,00.asp)
E Week: AMD Invites Users, Developers To Set Their Own 64-Bit Pace (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1037945,00.asp)
E Week: Preview: AMD's Big Bet (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1035676,00.asp)
E Week: Opinion: AMD Fumbles Again (Disclaimer: Writer's opinion only.) (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1035675,00.asp)
FiringSquad: Epic Interview on 64-Bit Unreal Tournament 2003 Port (http://firingsquad.gamers.com/features/sweeney_interview/default.asp)
Geek.com: Opteron Launch Today (http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2003Apr/bch20030421019672.htm)
Geek.com: AMD Releases Opteron: It's Hammer Time (http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2003Apr/bch20030422019693.htm)
Globe Technology: AMD Puts All Its Chips On Opteron (http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20030421.gtamdd0421/GTStory)
InformationWeek: AMD's Opteron: A Chip Off The Same Old Block (http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=8800459)
InfoWorld: SuSE To Ship Opteron Version of OS (http://www.infoworld.com/article/03/04/21/HNsusopteron_1.html)
MandrakeSoft: Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1 for The AMD Opteron (http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/)
NVidia: NVidia Extends NForce Platform To Professional Workstation Market (http://www.nvidia.com/view.asp?IO=IO_20030421_7692)
NVidia: Official NVidia NForce 3 Pro Website (http://www.nvidia.com/view.asp?PAGE=nforce3)
PCWorld: AMD Ships Opteron (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,110381,00.asp)
PCWorld: AMD Readies Opteron (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,110357,00.asp)
Reuters: AMD Opteron Chip Gets Backing from IBM, Microsoft (http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=technologyNews&storyID=2606461)
Reuters: AMD Aims Long-Awaited "SledgeHammer" At Intel (http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/030421/tech_amd_opteron_1.html)
SharkyExtreme: AMD Launches The Opteron (http://www.sharkyextreme.com/news/article.php/2195341)
Silicon Strategies.com: AMD Debuts 64-bit Processor at 32-bit Prices (http://www.siliconstrategies.com/story/OEG20030420S0001)
Silicon Valley.com: AMD Bets Big With New Server Chip (http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5681180.htm)
Statesman.com: It's Showtime For AMD's New Chip (http://www.statesman.com/business/content/auto/epaper/editions/monday/business_1.html)
SuSE: SuSE Linux First To Market With Enterprise-Ready OS For AMD Opteron (http://www.suse.com/us/company/press/press_releases/archive03/sles_amd64.html)
SuSE: First 64-Bit OS: SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64 (http://www.suse.com/us/business/products/server/sles/index.html)
Taipei Times: Opteron Chip To Put Heat On Intel (http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2003/04/20/202846)
TechChannel.de: AMD Opteron 244 review (in German) (http://www.tecchannel.de/hardware/1164/index.html)
The Inquirer: ATI To Intro Athlon 64-Bit Card This Year (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9095)
The Inquirer: Via Launches Opteron Workstation Chipset (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9094)
The Inquirer: AMD Launch Pictures (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9093)
The Inquirer: Microsoft & AMD Jointly Developed Hammer Chips (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9092)
The Inquirer: Latest AMD Gossip From New York (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9077)
The Inquirer: AMD @ Bat; Hoping For Grand Slam (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9055)
The Inquirer: AMD Opteron 240 & 242 Pricing (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=8873)
The Inquirer: AMD Opteron Is In The Real World (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9090)
The Inquirer: 64-Bit Future Scenarios (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9087)
The Register: AMD Launches Opteron (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/3/30354.html)
The Register: Via Unveils Opteron-Optimized K8T400M Chipset (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/3/30358.html)
The Register: Newisys Readies Opteron Gear (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/53/30352.html)
The Register: Opteron Zings Through Server Benchmarks (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/3/30359.html)
The Register: Sun Salutes Opteron (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/61/30344.html)
The Register: AMD: The 64-Bit Battle (http://theregister.com/content/61/30274.html)
The Register: Sun Touts Opteron over Itanic (http://theregister.com/content/3/30063.html)
The Tech Report: What The Athlon 64 Needs To Succeed (http://tech-report.com/etc/2003q2/athlon64/index.x?pg=1)
VIA Technologies: VIA Announces Chipset Support for AMD Opteron (http://www.viatech.com/en/Digital%20Library/PR030422K8T400M.jsp)
WinInformant: AMD Preps 64-bit Product Launch (http://www.winnetmag.com/WindowsServer2003/Index.cfm?ArticleID=38729)
X-Bit Labs: Non-AMD Chipset for Opteron To Emerge Today (http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/chipsets/display/20030416072711.html)
ZDNet.com: AMD's Future Rides with Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997529.html)
ZDNet.com: Special Report: Opteron, AMD's 64-bit Muscle (http://zdnet.com.com/2251-1110-997626.html)
ZDNet.com: Servers, Benchmarks Greet Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997788.html)
ZDNet.com: Sun Plans Low-End Support for Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-997710.html)
ZDNet.com: Opteron Lands In 4-Headed Servers (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997730.html)
ZDNet.com: SuSE Ships 64-Bit Linux For AMD's Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997619.html)
ZDNet.com: Opteron Prices Reflect AMD Confidence (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997348.html)</TD>
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Reviews, FAQ's & Field Testing:
2CPU.com: Opteron Board & CPU Preview (http://www.2cpu.com/gallery/opteron_preview?&page=1)
Aces Hardware: Opteron: Pushing x86 To The Limit (http://www.aceshardware.com/read.jsp?id=55000251)
AMD: Official AMD Opteron FAQ (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_5733~69567,00.html)
AMD: AMD Opteron Processor Competitive Comparison (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_8796_8799,00.html)
AMDBoard: Tyan Thunder K8 D-2280 Opteron Server Motherboard (http://www.amdboard.com/tyan_s2880_opteron_board.html)
AMDZone: Opteron 240 & 242 Server Testing (http://www.amdzone.com/articleview.cfm?ArticleID=1270)
Anandtech: AMD Opteron Coverage - Part 1: Intro To Opteron K8 Architecture (http://www.anandtech.com/cpu/showdoc.html?i=1815)
Anandtech: AMD Opteron Coverage - Part 2: Enterprise Performance (http://www.anandtech.com/cpu/showdoc.html?i=1816)
Anandtech: AMD Opteron Coverage - Part 3: 1U Server Roundup (http://www.anandtech.com/it/showdoc.html?i=1817)
Anandtech: AMD Opteron Coverage - Part 4: Desktop Performance (http://www.anandtech.com/it/showdoc.html?i=1818)
AthlonXP.com: Opteron "Sneak a Peak" (http://www.athlonxp.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Diner_Wrapper&file=index&req=ShowFile&file_wrap=html/reviews_opteron_peek.html)
Bjorn3D.com: Overview: NVidia's NForce 3 Professional Chipset (http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?articleID=268)
CPU Planet: AMD-8000 Series Opteron Chipset FAQ (http://www.cpuplanet.com/knowledge/tech/article.php/2173191)
Digit-Life: AMD Opteron General Info & Mobo Roundup (http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?1576#1576)
ExtremeTech: Opteron Arrives (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,1036405,00.asp)
Linux Magazine: x86: The Next Generation (http://www.linux-mag.com/online/pr_opteron_01.html)
Microsoft: Microsoft Exchange 2000: Performance & Scalability on AMD & Intel Systems (http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/techinfo/planning/2000/perfscal.asp)
MSI: MSI K8D Master: Dual Opteron Motherboard (http://www.msicomputer.com/product/detail_spec/product_detail.asp?model=K8D_Master)
NewsForge: Review: SuSE Enterprise Server 8 on AMD Opteron (http://newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=03/04/21/1914216&mode=nested&tid=7)
Overclockers.com: Opteron Analysis (http://www.overclockers.com/tips00349/)
Sudhian.com: AMD's Opteron Launch Analyzed (http://www.sudhian.com/showdocs.cfm?aid=370)
The Inquirer: AMD Opteron Benchmarked Against Intel Xeon (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9039)
The Inquirer: Opteron - The SPEC King of x86 Hill? (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9088)
Tom's Hardware: Duel of the Titans: Opteron -vs- Xeon (http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/20030422/index.html)
VIA Technologies: VIA's Apollo K8T400M System Core Logic for AMD Opteron (http://www.viatech.com/en/apollo/k8t400m.jsp)
Vnunet.com: SuSE Backs AMD Alternative (http://www.vnunet.com/Analysis/1140362)
X-Bit Labs: AMD Athlon 64 Performance Preview (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/athlon64.html)
ZDNet.com: AMD Bets The House On Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-995915.html)
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Sources: Many
After delays & revisions, it's finally here. How does it stack up? NDA's drop @ 9:30 AM Eastern, with the official launch in New York City getting underway at about the same time. Watch this thread for developments in the Opteron story over the next 24 hours. This one's for you Bart Williams!
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News, Press Releases & Editorials:<TABLE WIDTH="820" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="0" BORDER="0"><TR><TD VALIGN="TOP">AMD: Official AMD Opteron Processor Website (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_8825,00.html)
AMD: AMD Opteron Launch Event Live from NYC (http://www.ccbn-webcasting.com/presentations/All/CCBN_Training/Adam_melenkivitz/AMD042203/Lobby/default.htm)
AMD: Photo's of AMD Opteron Launch Event (http://www.gabepalacio.com/bin/Cklb?vmo=1049406569998.gpalacio.AMD)
AMD: AMD Transforms Enterprise Computing With AMD Opteron Processor (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_7595~69678,00.html)
AMD: AMD To WebCast Launch of AMD Opteron Processor (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~70129,00.html)
AMD: Studio64: Icrontic.com a "64-Bit Visionary" (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_7823,00.html)
AMD: AMD Athlon 64 & Opteron Video Clips From Launch Event! (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_7687,00.html)
AMD: Partner Press Releases on Opteron (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_5730,00.html)
AMD: AMD Athlon 64 & Opteron Processor Images (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_5718,00.html)
AMDBoard: List Of AMD Opteron Motherboards (http://www.amdboard.com/opteron_boards.html)
AMDZone.com: Opteron Launch Preview Pictures (http://www.amdzone.com/articleview.cfm?ArticleID=1271)
ATI: ATI Enterprise Products Incorporate Support for Opteron (http://mirror.ati.com/companyinfo/press/2003/4638.html)
Australian IT: AMD Launches 64-Bit Gamble (http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,6325323%5E15321%5E%5Enbv%5E15306,00.html)
Boston Globe: New 64-Bit Chip a Bold Gamble for AMD (http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/111/business/New_64_bit_chip_a_bold_gamble_for_AMD+.shtml)
CBS News: AMD Places Bets with Opteron Chips (http://www.marketwatch.com/news/yhoo/story.asp?source=blq/yhoo&siteid=yhoo&dist=yhoo&guid=%7BF2368DAC%2D3585%2D435A%2DBC3C%2DB32F97942B00%7D)
CNET.com: IBM Backs Opteron Server Chip (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997827.html?tag=nl)
CNET.com: Servers, Benchmarks Greet Opteron (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997788.html?tag=nl)
CNET.com: AMD Rolls Dice on Opteron Chip (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997529.html?tag=fd_lede1_hed)
CNET.com: AMD's Opteron Aspirations (http://news.com.com/2008-1082-995885.html?tag=rn)
CNET.com: SuSE Offers Linux for Opteron (http://news.com.com/2117-1016-997619.html?tag=nisi)
CNET.com: Opteron Heading For 4-Way Servers (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997730.html?tag=fd_top)
CNET.com: Sun Plans Software Support for Opteron (http://news.com.com/2100-1006-997710.html?tag=fd_top)
Computer World: Partners Line Up For AMD's Opteron 64-bit CPU Launch (http://www.computerworld.com/hardwaretopics/hardware/story/0,10801,80546,00.html)
Corsair Micro: Corsair Announces Comprehensive Support for AMD's Opteron (http://www.corsairmicro.com/main/PR_Opteron.html)
EE Times: AMD's Opteron Targets Server Gap (http://www.eet.com/semi/news/OEG20030421S0019)
EE Times: IBM, Others Line Up Behind AMD64 (http://www.eet.com/semi/news/OEG20030422S0044)
EE Times: NVidia Chipset Targets Opteron Workstations (http://www.eet.com/semi/news/OEG20030422S0040)
ExtremeTech: AMD Bets Its Future On Opteron (http://www.extremetech.com/print_article/0,3998,a=40585,00.asp)
ExtremeTech: IBM Signs On To Use AMD's Opteron (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,1038307,00.asp)
E Week: AMD's Opteron RollOut (http://www.eweek.com/category2/0,3960,1034188,00.asp)
E Week: AMD: The Moment of Truth (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1034682,00.asp)
E Week: Opteron's EcoSystem (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1035674,00.asp)
E Week: AMD Invites Users, Developers To Set Their Own 64-Bit Pace (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1037945,00.asp)
E Week: Preview: AMD's Big Bet (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1035676,00.asp)
E Week: Opinion: AMD Fumbles Again (Disclaimer: Writer's opinion only.) (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1035675,00.asp)
FiringSquad: Epic Interview on 64-Bit Unreal Tournament 2003 Port (http://firingsquad.gamers.com/features/sweeney_interview/default.asp)
Geek.com: Opteron Launch Today (http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2003Apr/bch20030421019672.htm)
Geek.com: AMD Releases Opteron: It's Hammer Time (http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2003Apr/bch20030422019693.htm)
Globe Technology: AMD Puts All Its Chips On Opteron (http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20030421.gtamdd0421/GTStory)
InformationWeek: AMD's Opteron: A Chip Off The Same Old Block (http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=8800459)
InfoWorld: SuSE To Ship Opteron Version of OS (http://www.infoworld.com/article/03/04/21/HNsusopteron_1.html)
MandrakeSoft: Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1 for The AMD Opteron (http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/)
NVidia: NVidia Extends NForce Platform To Professional Workstation Market (http://www.nvidia.com/view.asp?IO=IO_20030421_7692)
NVidia: Official NVidia NForce 3 Pro Website (http://www.nvidia.com/view.asp?PAGE=nforce3)
PCWorld: AMD Ships Opteron (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,110381,00.asp)
PCWorld: AMD Readies Opteron (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,110357,00.asp)
Reuters: AMD Opteron Chip Gets Backing from IBM, Microsoft (http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=technologyNews&storyID=2606461)
Reuters: AMD Aims Long-Awaited "SledgeHammer" At Intel (http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/030421/tech_amd_opteron_1.html)
SharkyExtreme: AMD Launches The Opteron (http://www.sharkyextreme.com/news/article.php/2195341)
Silicon Strategies.com: AMD Debuts 64-bit Processor at 32-bit Prices (http://www.siliconstrategies.com/story/OEG20030420S0001)
Silicon Valley.com: AMD Bets Big With New Server Chip (http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/5681180.htm)
Statesman.com: It's Showtime For AMD's New Chip (http://www.statesman.com/business/content/auto/epaper/editions/monday/business_1.html)
SuSE: SuSE Linux First To Market With Enterprise-Ready OS For AMD Opteron (http://www.suse.com/us/company/press/press_releases/archive03/sles_amd64.html)
SuSE: First 64-Bit OS: SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64 (http://www.suse.com/us/business/products/server/sles/index.html)
Taipei Times: Opteron Chip To Put Heat On Intel (http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2003/04/20/202846)
TechChannel.de: AMD Opteron 244 review (in German) (http://www.tecchannel.de/hardware/1164/index.html)
The Inquirer: ATI To Intro Athlon 64-Bit Card This Year (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9095)
The Inquirer: Via Launches Opteron Workstation Chipset (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9094)
The Inquirer: AMD Launch Pictures (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9093)
The Inquirer: Microsoft & AMD Jointly Developed Hammer Chips (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9092)
The Inquirer: Latest AMD Gossip From New York (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9077)
The Inquirer: AMD @ Bat; Hoping For Grand Slam (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9055)
The Inquirer: AMD Opteron 240 & 242 Pricing (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=8873)
The Inquirer: AMD Opteron Is In The Real World (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9090)
The Inquirer: 64-Bit Future Scenarios (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9087)
The Register: AMD Launches Opteron (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/3/30354.html)
The Register: Via Unveils Opteron-Optimized K8T400M Chipset (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/3/30358.html)
The Register: Newisys Readies Opteron Gear (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/53/30352.html)
The Register: Opteron Zings Through Server Benchmarks (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/3/30359.html)
The Register: Sun Salutes Opteron (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/61/30344.html)
The Register: AMD: The 64-Bit Battle (http://theregister.com/content/61/30274.html)
The Register: Sun Touts Opteron over Itanic (http://theregister.com/content/3/30063.html)
The Tech Report: What The Athlon 64 Needs To Succeed (http://tech-report.com/etc/2003q2/athlon64/index.x?pg=1)
VIA Technologies: VIA Announces Chipset Support for AMD Opteron (http://www.viatech.com/en/Digital%20Library/PR030422K8T400M.jsp)
WinInformant: AMD Preps 64-bit Product Launch (http://www.winnetmag.com/WindowsServer2003/Index.cfm?ArticleID=38729)
X-Bit Labs: Non-AMD Chipset for Opteron To Emerge Today (http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/chipsets/display/20030416072711.html)
ZDNet.com: AMD's Future Rides with Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997529.html)
ZDNet.com: Special Report: Opteron, AMD's 64-bit Muscle (http://zdnet.com.com/2251-1110-997626.html)
ZDNet.com: Servers, Benchmarks Greet Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997788.html)
ZDNet.com: Sun Plans Low-End Support for Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-997710.html)
ZDNet.com: Opteron Lands In 4-Headed Servers (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997730.html)
ZDNet.com: SuSE Ships 64-Bit Linux For AMD's Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997619.html)
ZDNet.com: Opteron Prices Reflect AMD Confidence (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-997348.html)</TD>
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Reviews, FAQ's & Field Testing:
2CPU.com: Opteron Board & CPU Preview (http://www.2cpu.com/gallery/opteron_preview?&page=1)
Aces Hardware: Opteron: Pushing x86 To The Limit (http://www.aceshardware.com/read.jsp?id=55000251)
AMD: Official AMD Opteron FAQ (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_8366_5733~69567,00.html)
AMD: AMD Opteron Processor Competitive Comparison (http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_8796_8799,00.html)
AMDBoard: Tyan Thunder K8 D-2280 Opteron Server Motherboard (http://www.amdboard.com/tyan_s2880_opteron_board.html)
AMDZone: Opteron 240 & 242 Server Testing (http://www.amdzone.com/articleview.cfm?ArticleID=1270)
Anandtech: AMD Opteron Coverage - Part 1: Intro To Opteron K8 Architecture (http://www.anandtech.com/cpu/showdoc.html?i=1815)
Anandtech: AMD Opteron Coverage - Part 2: Enterprise Performance (http://www.anandtech.com/cpu/showdoc.html?i=1816)
Anandtech: AMD Opteron Coverage - Part 3: 1U Server Roundup (http://www.anandtech.com/it/showdoc.html?i=1817)
Anandtech: AMD Opteron Coverage - Part 4: Desktop Performance (http://www.anandtech.com/it/showdoc.html?i=1818)
AthlonXP.com: Opteron "Sneak a Peak" (http://www.athlonxp.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Diner_Wrapper&file=index&req=ShowFile&file_wrap=html/reviews_opteron_peek.html)
Bjorn3D.com: Overview: NVidia's NForce 3 Professional Chipset (http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?articleID=268)
CPU Planet: AMD-8000 Series Opteron Chipset FAQ (http://www.cpuplanet.com/knowledge/tech/article.php/2173191)
Digit-Life: AMD Opteron General Info & Mobo Roundup (http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?1576#1576)
ExtremeTech: Opteron Arrives (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,1036405,00.asp)
Linux Magazine: x86: The Next Generation (http://www.linux-mag.com/online/pr_opteron_01.html)
Microsoft: Microsoft Exchange 2000: Performance & Scalability on AMD & Intel Systems (http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/techinfo/planning/2000/perfscal.asp)
MSI: MSI K8D Master: Dual Opteron Motherboard (http://www.msicomputer.com/product/detail_spec/product_detail.asp?model=K8D_Master)
NewsForge: Review: SuSE Enterprise Server 8 on AMD Opteron (http://newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=03/04/21/1914216&mode=nested&tid=7)
Overclockers.com: Opteron Analysis (http://www.overclockers.com/tips00349/)
Sudhian.com: AMD's Opteron Launch Analyzed (http://www.sudhian.com/showdocs.cfm?aid=370)
The Inquirer: AMD Opteron Benchmarked Against Intel Xeon (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9039)
The Inquirer: Opteron - The SPEC King of x86 Hill? (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9088)
Tom's Hardware: Duel of the Titans: Opteron -vs- Xeon (http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/20030422/index.html)
VIA Technologies: VIA's Apollo K8T400M System Core Logic for AMD Opteron (http://www.viatech.com/en/apollo/k8t400m.jsp)
Vnunet.com: SuSE Backs AMD Alternative (http://www.vnunet.com/Analysis/1140362)
X-Bit Labs: AMD Athlon 64 Performance Preview (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/athlon64.html)
ZDNet.com: AMD Bets The House On Opteron (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-995915.html)
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Sources: Many