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HP Business Dc5750 (Athlon 64 X2 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, Windows XP Pro)

HP Business Dc5750 (Athlon 64 X2 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, Windows XP Pro)Cheap Business ComputerThe HP Business Dc5750 is an Athlon 64 X2-based, basic desktop PC. Compared to other value-oriented PCs on the market, it is not much expensive. It has 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, Windows XP Pro. Suited...

Tags: DVD, Processors, Consumer electronics, Desktops, AMD Athlon 64 X2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Hewlett-Packard Co., AMD Athlon 64, Microsoft Windows XP, AMD Athlon, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-19

HP Pavilion Slimline s3500f - Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.8 GHz

Similar to the New York Yankees, who will miss the playoffs this year after 13 straight October campaigns, the HP Pavilion Slimline s3500f snaps the Slimline's run of four consecutive Editors' Choice awards. But just as the 2008 Yankees are still an above .500 team, the Slimline s3500f is still...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Desktops, Processors, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon 64 X2, Slimline, HP Pavilion, Acer Inc., HP Pavilion Slimline, Wi-Fi, Hewlett-Packard Co., AMD Athlon

Product reviews 2008-09-23

AMD "Black Edition" Athlon 64 X2 5000 ... what is it?

AMD "Black Edition" Athlon 64 X2 5000 ... what is it?If this were Phenom... This would be interestingAlthough I would want to see the bill of materials on a PC before I bought it after the release of the processor.This is putting lipstick on a pigLet's face it, Athlon...

Tags: Processors, Desktops, Phenom, K8 X2s, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Athlon 64

Discussion threads 2007-09-27

AMD "Black Edition" Athlon 64 X2 5000+ ... what is it?

I just received this question in today's mailbag: What's the deal with AMD's new "Black Edition" Athlon 64 X2 5000+?  Seems to be identical to the standard X2 5000+.  Don't tell me it's just a different box! You're almost right.  The "Black Edition"...

Tags: AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD Athlon 64, Clock Speed, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2007-09-27

Cyberpower Gamer Ultra 8500 SE (AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000 )

As usual, Cyberpower assembled a very attractive system for us to review. For the hardware alone, the Gamer Ultra 8500 SE is a steal at $999. Even if we don't love the case, anyone in the market for a budget gaming PC will be impressed, especially because the deal includes...

Tags: Games, Processors, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Athlon 64, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Cyberpower, PC

Product reviews 2007-04-25

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ out - Still can't beat Intel's E6700

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ out - Still can't beat Intel's E6700AMD needs..I was once an AMD user, before switching to Mac's. Ran Linux on AMD processors. There was a time where AMD was winning somewhat the processor battle. That is until Intel decided to kick it...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, Adrian, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., chip

Discussion threads 2007-02-20

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ out - Still can't beat Intel's E6700

Today sees AMD release the Athlon 64 X2 6000+. This is a dual core processor that runs at 3.0GHz and has 1MB of L2 cache per core (2MB in all). Hot Hardware have a review and its performance is lackluster to say the least. Compared to other...

Tags: AMD

Blog posts 2007-02-20

Where are the quads?

The number of quad-core desktops sold to this point is infinitesimal when compared to, say, the overall number of units sold in the fourth quarter of 2006. Intel unveiled its Core Extreme QX6700 quad-core in November. Although most brand-name PC makers offer the quad-core extreme chip in their desktops, I...

Tags: Uncategorized, desktop, dual-core processor, processor

Blog posts 2007-02-12

AMD cuts its prices

AMD lowered the list prices of several of its Athlon 64 X2 and Sempron processors for desktop PCs this morning, according to its processor pricing Web page.Most of the chipmakers price cuts--which involved all of its various processor permutations, including its latest 65 nanometer versions and its energy efficient models--were...

Tags: Uncategorized, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon 64, chip

Blog posts 2007-01-22

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+

Along with last week's Athlon 64 FX-62 CPU and Socket AM2 chipset announcements, AMD introduced a more mainstream dual-core chip, the Athlon 64 X2 5000+. At $696 (according to AMD's pricing per 1,000 units), the X2 5000+ has a lot of performance to offer for the price, stacking up well...

Tags: Chipsets, Processors, Semiconductors, Socket AM2, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD Athlon 64 X2, chip

Product reviews 2006-06-01

Intel to kick off new year with Yonah and Viiv

Intel to kick off new year with Yonah and ViivMove into the livingroom...blah blah blahLike the "paperless" office, this is a pipe dream that has been talked to death. People have enough crap in their livingrooms as it is. Another factor, they understand the equipment they already have. (To some...

Tags: Processors, Network technology, Intel Viiv, Yonah, Intel Corp., AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon 64 X2, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., 64-bit

Discussion threads 2005-12-13

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AMD turbo boosts Flash Player 10.1 with ATI Stream technology

AMD seems to be the more viable choice nowThey certainly have improved their offerings over Intel and NVIDIA, which both seem to be up in the air at the moment. Intel isn't focused on offering good mainstream performance for the dollar - they're only working on Atom and the...

Tags: Chipsets, Processors, Semiconductors, Macromedia Flash Player, NVidia Corp., Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., ATI Technologies Inc., AMD 785G, GPU, AMD Athlon, chipset

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Gateway NV5207u

The Gateway NV5207u is what happens when a slow processor happens to an otherwise respectable budget-priced laptop. It's a good-looking notebook with a large screen, a decent port assortment, and a couple of extra features to sweeten the deal. But its AMD processor is a poor performer despite being dual...

Tags: Processors, Gateway Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., processor

Product reviews 2009-11-05

Quad-core CPU for $99 ... from AMD

The Athlon II X2 comes with 1MB...L2 per core. It's too bad they didn't use 1MB per core for the X4.2M divided by 4 is 512KNope, it comes with 2MB of L2, divided by 4 cores gives us 512K per core.Adrian has it right.BradDid you read his Post?He said "Too...

Tags: Network technology, money saving, quad-core CPU, Adrian, DDR3, motherboard, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., chip, HyperTransport, DDR3 RAM, CPU

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

AMD still sending mixed signals on netbooks

The Wall Street Journal has an odd story in today's print edition with the headline: "AMD enters netbook market." It was posted on the Dow Jones newswire earlier. The basis of the story seems to be a comment by Pat Moorhead, AMD's vice president of advanced marketing, acknowledging ...

Tags: Processor, Notebook, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-08-05

HP rolls out more Compaq budget laptops

Laptop unit sales have been better than the dire predictions, but buyers are clearly choosing cheap notebooks. Lately HP has been making good use of its Compaq brand to meet this demand for budget netbooks and notebooks. Verizon has been offering new FiOS customers a free...

Tags: DVD-drive, Hewlett-Packard Co., Memory, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Intel Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-08-04

HP Pavilion Slimline s5120y

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Back-to-School roundup, covering specific fixed configurations of popular systems that can be found in retail stores.You might find it tempting to look at the HP Pavilion Slimline s5120y's $450 price tag and consider it a bargain. Think...

Tags: Desktops, Hewlett-Packard Co., Slimline, Pocket Media Drive, HP Pavilion

Product reviews 2009-07-13

Gateway NV series offers dual-core, 320GB HDD, 4GB RAM; $499

Gateway on Thursday debuted its new Gateway NV Series notebook, an entertainment-minded laptop that packs a dual-core processor, 320GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM starting at $499. The 15.6-in. NV series touts a 16:9, 1366 by 768 resolution display for HD video...

Tags: Hard Drive, Dual-core, Gateway Inc., Memory Stick, RAM, NV Series, Example Configuration, Memory, Flash Memory, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-30

Netbook or notebook? Confusion reigns at 12 inches

Market researcher NPD says that consumers are confused about the difference between a netbook and a notebook. It's no wonder. In the world according to Wintel, the distinction would be fairly clear: Netbooks have 10-inch or smaller displays, use Atom processors and 1GB of memory, and run...

Tags: Memory, Microsoft Windows, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Laptop Computer, Netbook, Gateway LT3100, Dell Mini 12, Notebook Price, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-06-25

New Acer Aspire laptops start at $480

Everyone knows that PCs get faster and cheaper every year. For a while the shift to laptops seemed to slow things down a bit, but those days are over. Laptop prices have been dropping fast as computer makers vie for a bigger piece of the industry's only growth area. Even...

Tags: Acer Inc., Laptop Computer, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-06-23