I saw Ryzen launch in San Francisco! (Photo Heavy)

[MissChief]

While competition is great and sorely needed, I do worry that every benchmark they showed is for Cinebench. If I were in the market for a CPU I'd most definitely be waiting for the real reviews.

 

[DRSEire]

Great photos. Thanks for sharing.

 

[AmitA]

Also did you meet Linus ?!

Did he show you his 'Tech Tip'?

 

[roddypoddy]

Cracking pictures,thank you.
Loved the diner shots,when i saw the first one i straight away expected to see Niclas Cage{the film was called Next}.
So sublime pics,and subliminal messages all in one,looks as though we both had a great trip.

 

[NikTheSHNIK]

I bet landing in the middle of storm Doris was pretty pants wetting! Thanks for the report and don't worry your desk is completely how you left it...

 

[fiveub]

No M-ITX boards on display . I am guessing they aren't coming any time soon.

Also did you meet Linus ?!

I did, spoke to him briefly, I am in his video for about a second too. Hiding behind a cabinet in the room with PCs in.

 

[ScottyJKB]

Looks like an awesome place, awesome photos, awesome event..

awesome

+1

Awesome! Really looking forward to 'real world' benchmarks and what Intel is planning in response!

 

[spook2575]

Great report, enjoyed cycling through the pics. Sounds like it was a fun launch event!

 

[8 Pack]

Good coverage Trev. Looks a really good event and ofcourse the OCUK presence is great.

Wording is fine.

 

[melmac]

Great photos Sub, I like the way you showed some of the city and not just all tech stuff.

Trip looked epic. I am well jealous!!

 

[Caged]

Are you slightly concerned that AMDs focus appears to be on bang-for-buck, and Intel could easily slash their own prices to squeeze AMD?

 

[DarrenM343]

Are you slightly concerned that AMDs focus appears to be on bang-for-buck, and Intel could easily slash their own prices to squeeze AMD?

Of course that's likely to happen if Ryzen is as good as it seems. Not sure all of the Ryzen processors are that much better priced but definitely the 6900 could drop. I saw it mentioned elsewhere that "Intel can't afford to drop" but that's an odd comment - if Intel can't afford to drop then how are AMD going to be making a profit on their faster cheaper products that must also have cost a lot in R&D . Intel can afford to drop as their products now been around a while.

 

[Dwaindibbly]

Great report 5ub, what an event to attend

 

[silversurfer]

I have relatives in San fran, its unique weather due to how the bay operates for them I think

We've had a Ryzen PC for quite some time

Now they tell us :O very good looking system

I liked your cloud pic from the plane. Is AMD under new management a new meta for them, can they be giant killers again.

 

[fiveub]

Not sure if Intel could just drop the price, just like that... AMD have worked extremely hard, and that was something you could tell at the event.

They were passionate and have worked on this for years creating something that will disrupt the market. It is what we've all needed, it helps technology push forward and will give the end users (you guys) a much better product for the money.

I'm excited, the results of Ryzen is great and the price makes it so much better too! And there is more to come from AMD, I'm sure.

 

[DarrenM343]

Wonder if the wink is a sign of GPUs to come .
Thumbs up from the OC staff means a lot! Will definitely have a close look at the top end 8 core for VM use.

 

[RJC]

Nice

 

[V F]

I can almost hear Mr Sandman?

I actually ate in Chinatown for dinner one evening too, it was very tasty, unfortunately I only have this one photo of one of the main streets there.

Nom nom nom!

"Jack Burton: When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail."

The last photo is a very rare photo of me using the latest HTC VIVE II. You saw it here first guys!

So that is how you got those black eyes.

They clearly had passion behind the product, which is what makes this new CPU so great, they have clearly spent a lot of time, and have put in so much effort in it, they really truly believe Ryzen is going to be great. And you know what... I have to agree with them! - And it seems like the Press do too! - I really hope customers see this for themselves also.

Welcome back AMD, it feels like you're coming in aggressive and strong, just like the good ol' days!

Mmm! Good Ol' Days

 

[Doogles]

Glad you had a great trip!

 

[pooley]

enjoyed reading thanks