This is why it's important to support AMD when they release a competitive product. #CPUGATE

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CPU performance has stagnated while prices have increased.. by an obscene amount in some cases.
To all the OEM's and end users out there. Ask yourselves, do we really want to add to a companies overwhelming monopoly by shutting competition out of the market. Just so they can abuse their position and extort more money from it's customers and only offer marginal 'upgrades' each year.

I for one have had enough and if Intel goes back to it's bad habits. Everyone (even Intel fans) should call them out on their BS. Just maybe, their marketing/PR department will get the message if people become vocal enough. Frankly I think the health of the CPU market depends on it, as I don't think AMD will survive another round like last time.

http://wccftech.com/intel-playing-dirty-undercut-amd-ryzen/

 

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Indeed. And what people should understand is. When Intel goes after AMD using illegal practices. They don't do it just to kill off AMD. They do it so they can ripoff their OWN customers, yet so many of their (Intel) customers seem to welcome this. They seem to think 'they' win, when Intel abuses their position.

 

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One of the comments from this website worries me.
https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/amd-fear-intel-ryzen-reprisal


"1 Day ago
It's upsetting to have to say, but should be said. As an IT Director I have already been approached by an Intel representative to discuss the "special promotions" and "Incentive rebates" that they are willing to offer me for purchasing exclusively Intel powered servers. I was not well received when I explained that I would not be purchasing anything until I see the benchmarks of the new Ryzen (naples) core and compare the cost-to-performance ratio. It was at that point they made it very clear that they would go to great lengths from a financial standpoint to incentivize me to NOT purchase AMD chips.
These are the tactics that were used back in the day that AMD had feared would be used again. Intel offered "loyalty rebates" and other clever promotions to hide the fact that they were paying customers to lock out the competition. I sincerely hope that other IT Directors and all in IT in general do what's best for the industry and choose based off of what's best for the consumer and their environment. The rebates are nice and all, but if we continue to hurt AMD for a small rebate, we destroy AMD's ability to compete and enable Intel to continue their "Tick-Tock" releases and oppressive pricing.
Be aware folks, Intel is scared and is already looking to use their weight and $'s to NOT out innovate, but to obstruct competitions ability to enter the marketplace. Why else would they be contacting and attempting to "Incentivize" customers well before the launch of AMD's server chips in Q2-Q3?
Sorry for the rant, but these past few years from Intel have been terrible from a pricing and tech innovation standpoint. I would hate to see AMD get the shaft after building such a great product over the last 5 years with the help of Jim Keller and AMD architect Mike Clark. They did such a great job turning the CPU division around it should have the ability to be judged on its own merits and not locked out by Intel to prolong the CPU stagnation in the market."

The sad truth is, I really believe Intel WILL employ the same tactics again. It works out more profitable for Intel. They earn more profit acting illegally than they lose in paying fines.

 

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Intel have been known for certain practices for a while now.

Oh joy another gate saga, can people no longer name things originally?

Right because the name is what's important here!

 

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Concerning yourself with internal politics is cringe.

Contributing to the decline of the computing/gaming market by being a mindless sheep is more cringe imo. But hey, I guess intelligence and principles are 'cringe' these days.

 

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Nobody is forcing you to care beyond your next immediate cycle, but there's nothing cringing about those of us that do.

He knows this. Just like last time, there were plenty of posters that didn't want people to care because 'they' didn't care. They didn't care because they see it as their 'team' is winning. When in reality, they as consumers lose in next series of CPU cycles.
Personally I've only ever bought Intel CPU's. But enough is enough.

 

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But as an enthusiast, I really couldn't care less.

This thread is for people who do care. If you don't care, I'm not really sure why you are posting in this thread. Sorry to sound dismissive and I would address your other points, but that in itself seems pointless as you say you don't care.

 

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I heard someone say the other day, "If you do not correct, you accept" I would say we have been accepting too much for too long.

Exactly this. I'm not sure why someone would even want to dissuade others from correcting illegal practices. Seems like an odd thing to do to me.

 

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Don't forget Intel were the company that put a tax on overclocking once they got into a monopoly position. More competition is better for everyone, even Intel fanboys.

That's true. However many don't see it that way and prefer to be c ucks.