$4k is _cheap_ compared to any other processor I can think of that has 4 MB
of cache (MIPS r12k, MIPS r14k, IBM Power3, IBM Power4...).

IA64 isn't targeted for consumer desktops, ATM, it's targeted for HPC and
Enterprise-level servers.

Gabe

On Fri, Jul 06, 2001 at 09:29:03AM -0500, Scott Dier wrote:
> * Bob Tanner <tanner at real-time.com> [010706 00:08]:
> > I swear I read that IBM has an IA64 computer for sale, but I cannot find it on
> > their web site anywhere.
> 
> over $4k for a 800mhz with 4mb cache processor. yikes.  for *just* the
> processor mind you.

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