So supposedly AMD is going to be naming their CPUs Athlon XP now. The Register has a list of what each XP number will represent in actual Ghz.

ViaHardware has word on the v4.33 final (non-beta) release 4in1 drivers for folks running Via chipset motherboards. Always worth grabbing if you're running a Via chipset.

If you finally decided on what motherboard to get for your new CPU, but have no idea what cooler to get, there's AnandTech to the rescue. They have a Socket-A cooler roundup reviewing 18 heatsinks.

VIA has a new motherboard coming out, the KT266A. You can check out reviews on HardOCP and AnandTech. It's ..fast and stuff.

Infoworld has an article on AMD's new processor naming plans. They have some examples of what AMD might be coming out with, such as the AMD XP 1500 for the 1.33Ghz Thunderbird and the XP 1800+ for a 1.53Ghz processor. Uhm, yeah.

As most people around here are aware, the latest Intel and AMD CPUs dont really match up "clock for clock" with the lower mhz AMD chips being just about as speedy as an Intel chip that is rated a few hundred mhz higher. AMD has a plan though! Model numbers! (Thanks /.) The thing is, those model numbers are like Model 1600.. which is what they would call a 1.4ghz chip.

OEMs are already voicing their concerns. They are afraid that customers who bought a MODEL 1600 could sue the PC-maker once they discovered that the processor inside is only running at 1400 MHz. It might not come to that, but the introduction of MODEL-numbers instead of real clock frequency will create a lot of confusion.

I vaguely recall Cyrix I think it was do something along these lines a long while back. AMD is in a bit of a difficult position to be sure though. Even though most of the hardcore audiences are aware of the mhz rating not being all there is, that isnt a very easy message to get across for the guys buying those packaged machines looking for the highest numbers at the lowest price.

The new 1Ghz Duron processor has been reviewed by AnandTech. The new Duron is based on the latest core called Morgan and should be a little faster than the previous Duron core.

IBM has recently stopped helping out AMD in the North American market by discontinuing sales of Athlon based systems. A symbolic victory for Intel according to the smarty mans.

Realworldtech has an article looking at the new AMD desktop palomino core.. affectionately being called the Athlon4 chip.

The Inquirer has confirmed some Intel price drops for Celeron and Pentium 3 processors today. Apparently AMD will soon follow with price cuts, in a day or so.

Saw on Stomped that the FiringSquad has a performance preview of the new AMD Palomino core. It will be all better and stuff!

The Inquirer managed to obtain some information about AMD releases. A 1Ghz Duron is due to be released Monday, and Athlon prices will be axed at the same time (though not much specific info there). AMD will also stop the production of their processors below the 1 Ghz speed.

According to this news article, AMD is seeing the results of a slowing economy. Sales fell 17% compared to the first quarter of this year, where 10% was expected. Wall Street was expecting a 20-32 cents income per share , but this will only be 3 - 5 cents. Bummer.

According to The Register, AMD has updated its roadmap and delayed the Athlon 4. The Athlon 4 has a new core, the Palomino, and was supposed to come out late August/early September, now it looks to be late September. Not the biggest of delays fortunately. There's info about the other chips in there as well.

For the fastest in Athlon SMP computing you have to wait for a little bit, as The Register is reporting that a 1.4Ghz version of the MP Athlon should be available by August for around $300. Currently only a 1.0Ghz and a 1.2Ghz version are available.

Dell considering add AMD powered PCs? You might think so after seeing this survey. Dell is asking which processors you would consider when buying or building a new PC, and also why. There's also a section where you are asked to compare AMD and Intel processors. Dell has so far been one of the few PC manufacturers without a line of AMD powered PCs. Thanks Optimus Prime. Update: According to AMD Zone, this survey isn't exactly fair thanks to some HTML errors.

HardOCP has a statement from VIA (scroll down to the 4th Monday update) about the problems SB Live! owners have with the 686B southbridge found on VIA AMD mobos.

TheColdShop took a visit to AMD and got a tour. If you're an AMD fanboy you'll love this stuff! If you arent an AMD fanboy I suggest you get an AMD chip because they are the BEST EVER AND NOONE WILL BUY INTEL STUFF EVAR AGAIN HAHA!!!

AMD is going strong in its battle against Intel, and is track to meet their projected market share. They hope for 30% at the end of the year. AMD currently has a 21% market share after 17% last year.

AMD is having a good ol' time releasing stuff lately. The 1.4GHz chip has just been announced as releasing and you can check out the articles and benchmarks at the usual places. Tech-Report , GamersDepot , Fullon3D , Tweak3D.