The official GT300/Fermi Thread

[tajoh111]

Hemlock might refer to both the 5850x2 and the 5870x2 those similar to how cypress is both the 5850 and the 5870. Especially if the 5850x2 really does exist and is a official card from AMD, this is extra likely.

AMD might just be putting 500 dollars out there to look good on paper and might just be the entry price point into the hemlock card series, similar to you see cars being sold at a starting price. I still don't see why AMD is only charging 100 dollars more for the x2 version of the card, especially if NV gt300 card is a paper launch, they don't need to drop prices yet.

Considering the price points of both cards currently and hemlock launches in october 22, when there is certain to be no gt300 available, wouldn't it make more sense for AMD to charge 499 for the 5850x2 and 599 for the 5870x2? Especially considering this is the enthusiast market anyway which is typically not that scared of price.

If the 5850x2 does exist, where does it price fit in into the 259$ $379 and $499 pricing scheme? If a 5890 comes out at $379, is it even relevant if a 5850x2 is out and is slotted between the $379 to $499 pricing scheme. The 5890 would be an awful card if the 5850x2 was $439.

If the 5850x2 does exist and is an official card from AMD, the only place I can be it priced is between 479 and 499, which would make it the card in AMD charts.