Wednesday, February 21st 2007
ATI R600 will NOT launch this quarter!
I just got off the phone with ATI who informed me that the Editor's Day which was scheduled around March 11 (flights and hotels were already booked) has been postponed to the second quarter of 2007.
The reason is that their R600 Series is not where they want it to be yet, so they decided to move the launch to be able to deliver a competitive product. Also I am hearing that at the Q2 launch we will see more than just GPU related stuff, so I would guess Physics or GPGPU computing.
"To better align our strategy with current market opportunities, we've changed the launch plan for R600. We are going to deliver a competitive configuration to market with an extremely attractive combination of performance, features and pricing, targeting a broader market segment in Q2. With the revised strategy, AMD will be better able to capitalize on the broad appeal of 3D graphics and DirectX 10, being driven in part by the growing popularity of Windows Vista ."
"This was a tough decision to make for us, but a necessary one that will ultimately result in bringing a better product to market."
Looks like CeBIT won't be so interesting at all.
The reason is that their R600 Series is not where they want it to be yet, so they decided to move the launch to be able to deliver a competitive product. Also I am hearing that at the Q2 launch we will see more than just GPU related stuff, so I would guess Physics or GPGPU computing.
"To better align our strategy with current market opportunities, we've changed the launch plan for R600. We are going to deliver a competitive configuration to market with an extremely attractive combination of performance, features and pricing, targeting a broader market segment in Q2. With the revised strategy, AMD will be better able to capitalize on the broad appeal of 3D graphics and DirectX 10, being driven in part by the growing popularity of Windows Vista ."
"This was a tough decision to make for us, but a necessary one that will ultimately result in bringing a better product to market."
Looks like CeBIT won't be so interesting at all.
42 Comments on ATI R600 will NOT launch this quarter!
This is JUST like what they did with the last generation. The X2800XTX is embodying the X1800XT.
And now the X2800XTX is not going to be a lot better than the 8800 GTX and ATI will have to triple the shaders on the X2900XTX in order to compete.
Nvidia blows and ATI is lazy. Meh.
After all, good things come to those who wait :rolleyes:
After all, good things come to those who wait :rolleyes:</QUOTE>
Honestly, I agree with you. Everyone needs to calm down and quit griping. I would rather wait for MATURE hardware with the software and driver support for it. Also, if games arent available right now, its pretty much just a pitching and moaning show anyways. Honestly folks, this is a good thing. Especially since they mentioned price in this release. :toast:
It's just a video card, the world won't end.
DaAMiT.
1. Vista + XP Dual Boot (Nice to have one now :D, XP for games and Vista for everyday use)
2. A Dx9 Graphics card that'll hold up until the drivers get Super perfect, and more Dx10 cards are released :D
The real reason is that there are not enough ATI chipset mobo's on the market, that will make the R600 series realy "shine". Mobo's makers didn't move fast enough for ATI/AMD, even though they had the specs they needed, they didn't see the market potential. Now that the reality has sunk in they are all scrambling to get the mobo's out. Look for Crossfire boards with an extra slot for physics cards in the new designs.