Unlocked multipliers for rabid overclockers a continuing strategy to lure customers from Intel.

Via Nordic Hardware: "As expected, AMD has announced the Phenom 9600 Black Edition. The quad-core processor runs at 2.3 GHz, sports 2 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cahce per core. Just like the previous Black Editions, it comes with an unlocked multiplier and Black Edition also means handpicked cores, but since this can’t be a B3 stepping it still suffers from the TLB bug. Together with the recommendation from AMD to force the crippling BIOS fix, the Phenom 9600 Black Edition looks anything but lusterous, which is a real shame because the previous Black Editions have been bright rays of light shining through the otherwise dull and gray clouds over AMD’s headquarters."

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At this point I would personally tell anyone looking to invest in an AMD platform to avoid it and stick with Intel. This recommendation is based upon future outlook on the company, the current product offerings poor price and performance value, and last but most importantly the wait for AMD to eliminate all TLB bug suffering CPUs to clear from inventories across major retailers.

Source @ Nordic Hardware

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