Best sounding Intel core name?

[robberbaron]

There's an identical thread in that other forum, but I think Intel is better at making core names, especailly for their chipsets.

My personal favorite would probably be Cedar Mill. It's not out yet, of course, but it has a nice ring to it.

edit: The Itanium one is now considered "Other; please specify" heh

 

[Stugots]

You forgot Deschutes, Tanner, Cascades, Prestonia...

 

[Dillusion]

Deerfield, cause Deerfield Beach, FL is where i surf

Canterwood makes me think of the word canter...

 

[NickN]

Willamette makes me laugh out loud.

 

[robberbaron]

You forgot Deschutes, Tanner, Cascades, Prestonia...

There's only room for 10 options

 

[pxc]

This is the oddest poll i've seen here.

I always liked the Tualatin name.

 

[Lazn_Work]

I am waiting untill they run out of places to name thier CPU's after and have to start going with Earth. (and eventually Universe)

FYI, this is where they get their names: http://www.eviltechie.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36

==>Lazn

 

[robberbaron]

I am waiting untill they run out of places to name thier CPU's after and have to start going with Earth. (and eventually Universe)

FYI, this is where they get their names: http://www.eviltechie.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36

==>Lazn

Banias is rather ironic since the Pentium M was designed by an Israeli firm.

 

[VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVI]

There is a river named Banias in Israel.

Edit: http://www.intel.com/technology/itj/2003/volume07issue02/

 

[p0tempkin]

I like Gallatin.

 

[SacLANd]

Woodcrest.

 

[Lord of Shadows]

Tejas of course...

 

[BillLeeLee]

I like Dothan.

Banias and Dothan I think are supposed to be based on biblical names.

 

[digitalx0]

It really seems like these Intel core names are from the Portland, Oregon area.

For example,

Tualatin, OR is a city in the portland metro area

Willamette River runs through downtown portland

Deschutes River in Central oregon

Cascades Mountains just east of portland

maybe im just going crazy.. were they creared in a portland area plant?

 

[BillLeeLee]

It really seems like these Intel core names are from the Portland, Oregon area.

For example,

Tualatin, OR is a city in the portland metro area

Willamette River runs through downtown portland

Deschutes River in Central oregon

Cascades Mountains just east of portland

maybe im just going crazy.. were they creared in a portland area plant?

No, you're right on. Intel has a big presence in Oregon and a lot of their codenames are derived from places in the state.

Deerfield and Grantsdale are named after places in my home state, Massachusetts - the Deerfield River and the town of Grantsdale.

 

[HighwayAssassins]

wow i thought i was gonna be the only person to vote northwood.

but yep, were winning.

 

[altec]

Prescott it sounds "pro"

 

[8fingers]

i dunno, most of the intel cores have such gay names... willamette...???

 

[BigDaddy85]

coppermine and thunderbird sound so good in past time.

 

[perplex]

I like Dothan.

Banias and Dothan I think are supposed to be based on biblical names.

so is Yonah

 

[lithium726]

ive always liked tualatin

if my GT and my dual p3 board would get along, id still be using my dual tualatins... until i can afford an X2 that is

 

[digitalx0]

i dunno, most of the intel cores have such gay names... willamette...???

I was speaking with family from Chicago last week and they pronouce willamette "WILLA-MET". They have it all wrong, its pronounced "WILL-AM-IT".. much better

 

[Bomber]

Mendocino - Ah original Celeron goodness

 

[incomudro]

dothan for me but i dont like intels and much as i like AMDs for if i have to choose its dothan.

 

[Duke3d87]

I think Tejas sounded the best. I think Biblical names would sound really cool. Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea (The seven Churchs in Revelation). I think a core name called Laodicea would sound the best, even though it was the one of the bad Churchs. Or maybe Ur. I think that's where Job is from.

 

[Lazn_Work]

I think Tejas sounded the best. I think Biblical names would sound really cool. Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea (The seven Churchs in Revelation). I think a core name called Laodicea would sound the best, even though it was the one of the bad Churchs. Or maybe Ur. I think that's where Job is from.

Then just look to Via's (with a few exceptions) CPUs: Joshua Samuel Samuel 2 Ezra / Ezra-T Nehemiah Eden-N Antaur-M 1GigaPro Esther. http://www.cpushack.net/VIA.html

==>Lazn

 

[1c3d0g]

I like Gallatin.

Well said. I can't believe GALLATIN is not in the poll!!! It's the coolest code-name hands down! And I agree with you too, Duke3d87. Biblical names would be awesome.

 

[EnderW]

My personal favorite would probably be Cedar Mill. It's not out yet, of course, but it has a nice ring to it.

But it's not in an option in the poll?

I also like Alderwood (chipset).

 

[chrisf6969]

<beavis> You said Wood... huha huha </beavis>

Anything " _____ Mill ", makes me think of an apartment complex. Bunch of apartments in my area called... ______ creeks, and _____ mills.

Coppermine is my favorite... reminds me of goldmine. Which is also a fav bar of mine.

 

[robberbaron]

But it's not in an option in the poll?

I also like Alderwood (chipset).

I didn't think many would like it much, so I just put the current mainstream stuff and older popular things.