Advanced Micro Devices on Friday said it has changed the release dates for its latest Phenom desktop processors in order to better serve the highest-volume segment of the market. Rather than ship the 2.4-GHz 9700 and the 2.6-GHz 9900 this quarter, the quad-core processors are expected to be released in the second quarter, AMD said. Both chips are aimed at computer enthusiasts, who account for about 5% of the market.

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