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AMD updates roadmap, promises "supercomputer in your lap"

Roadmaps aren't AMD's problem, execution isAnyone remember Barcelona. Yikes.Here's hoping they get competitive and force Intel to keep up the pace...I'd surely wanted to have a 45nm CPU for Christmas.That is, when AMD lowers its prices of low-end processors. :)But of course, DDR2 prices just went up and DDR3 prices...

Tags: Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., DDR2, supercomputer

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Give your system a mid-life kicker

Give your system a mid-life kickerDRAM/RAM/MemoryIt appears that the article doesn't point out that the amount of memory you can "address"/use depends on your Operating System, not just your motherboard. Windows 2000/XP/Vista 32-bit only support upto 4Gb of RAM. If you are going to go above that, then...

Tags: Flash memory, Processors, memory, mid-life kicker, kicker, RAM, processor, DDR2

Discussion threads 2009-02-09

AMD officially releases Phenom II and Dragon desktop platform

AMD officially releases Phenom II and Dragon desktop platformAM2 and AM3....I wonder, since it seems that the AM3 Phenom will be backwards compatible with AM2 mobo's, why they are releasing it initially as a AM2-only variant.Mr. AMD Man is right on: "like he is the Mystery Man."This is good news...

Tags: Processors, desktop, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AM2, AM3 Phenom, DDR2, Phenom II, Intel Corp., Dragon, desktop platform

Discussion threads 2009-01-08

Second Life plays AMD vs. Intel

Second Life plays AMD vs. IntelCorrection[i]Intel also has hardware virtualization and is FB-DIMM fully buffered dual inline memory modules, a sequel to DDR2 that provides higher capacity.[/i]FB-DIMM isn't a sequel to DDR2. FB-DIMM is packaging [i]for[/i] DDR2. Every FB-DIMM modules is loaded with DDR2 chips, plus an AMB...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Second Life, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., DDR2, FB-DIMM, chip

Discussion threads 2006-09-19

AMD updates desktop chip designs

AMD updates desktop chip designsAdd more memory to the chipHey, way back when NextGEN made the pentium clone that worked, the speed was very fast because NextGen added memory on board the chip. AMD bought NextGen and that what the 64 and other processor are based upon --- yes ---...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, desktop, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., chip, memory, DDR2, processor, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-05-23

Opteron price cuts pave way for new dual-core chips

Opteron price cuts pave way for new dual-core chipsHence the penalties of integrating the mem controllerGood to see AMD follow Intel in supporting the lower power, higher performance DDR2. Now that DDR2 is will be supported by AMD, we might be able to see soon some comparisons of their "new"...

Tags: Servers, Processors, latency issue, Paxville XEON, AMD Opteron, chip, performance, dual-core processor, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., DDR2, latency, server

Discussion threads 2006-02-15

Intel on AMD's early dual-core wins: "Not so fast"

Intel on AMD's early dual-core wins: "Not so fast"Architecture rulesBut heat is death. Don't underestimate the impact of Intel's lethal 200+ watts of dissipation compared to AMD's 30 or so. Intel may close some of that gap when they get some real dual-core chips (as distinct from multiple...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, Desktops, dual-core, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., DDR2, chip

Discussion threads 2005-05-09

15% of all DRAM sales in Q4 2004 will belong to DDR2

iSuppli expects that prices for commodity 256 Mbit DDR will increase by 5-10% sequentially in Q4 as seasonal PC demand accelerates. iSuppli projects that DDR2 will represent 15% of total DRAM sales in Q4 2004. If demand doesn't rise to this level, overall ASPs will decrease by more than the...

Tags: Q4 2004, DRAM sale, iSuppli Corp., DDR2

Blog posts 2004-10-09

Additional Resources

Toshiba mini NB205-N325BL

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.While we've never been particularly enamored of the Toshiba NB205's awkward battery and terrible audio or its oddly spaced keyboard, this $399 retail configuration...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Keyboards, Toshiba NB205, netbook, Toshiba Corp.

Product reviews 2009-12-01

HP Mini 110-1131dx Tord Boontje Edition (white)

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores. The HP Mini 110 originally offered a decent combo of cool design, typical Netbook components, and a reasonable price. In the months since...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Mini, Mini 110, netbook, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2009-12-01

Asus 1005HAGB-BBY-BK01X

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.As one of the most popular, and critically hailed Netbooks to ever hit store shelves, the Asus 1005HA has been a go-to choice for...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, 3G, Asus 1005HA, ASUS, netbook

Product reviews 2009-12-01

HP Pavilion dv7-3065dx

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores. Any low-end desktop replacement must cut some corners on its way to providing a serviceable multimedia experience at an approachable price. At $729,...

Tags: Desktops, DVD, Hewlett-Packard Co., dv7, HP Pavilion, desktop replacement, desktop

Product reviews 2009-11-25

Gateway DX4300-11

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.Gateway hasn't fared well with its most recent round of DX-series mainstream retail PCs. Neither the DX4300-03 nor the DX4822-01 received positive marks, and...

Tags: Video cards, LANs, DVD, Consumer electronics, Semiconductors, Network technology, NETWORKING, Gateway Inc., graphics

Product reviews 2009-11-25

Sony Vaio FW560F/T (brown)

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores. Several months ago, one of our favorite retail laptops was the Sony Vaio FW480J/T. Besides offering no-hassle Blu-ray playback and a large...

Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Sony Vaio, laptop computer, game, Intel Core 2 Duo, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2009-11-25

HP Pavilion dv4-2045dx

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.The HP Pavilion dv4-2045dx offers more multitasking muscle than many of the other mainstream budget retail laptops we've recently reviewed. Helped by a 7,200rpm...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, Overall IT, lid, Hewlett-Packard Co., AMD Turion II, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., keyboard, HP Pavilion

Product reviews 2009-11-24

Sony VAIO VGN-NW270F/S

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.The Sony Vaio VGN-NW270F/S is a stylish, spacious laptop for high-definition fans with low budgets. For a reasonable $699 at Best Buy, the Vaio...

Tags: Desktops, Sony Vaio, laptop computer, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2009-11-24

Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores. The Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004 bears a striking resemblance to a young teenager trying too hard. With its oversized, canted case, it's easy to...

Tags: ASUS

Product reviews 2009-11-24

Toshiba Satellite U505-S2970

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.The Toshiba Satellite U505-S2970 is a thin-and-light laptop that is neither thin nor light. It feels solidly built, but this is a 13.3-inch laptop...

Tags: Notebooks, Network technology, laptop computer, satellite, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba Satellite

Product reviews 2009-11-24

HP Pavilion P6230y

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.The $680 Pavilion P6230y is another midrange HP desktop PC that looks good on paper, but can't keep up with the competition in...

Tags: Desktops, LANs, Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, DVD, HP Pavilion, Hewlett-Packard Co., ASUS, graphics, chip

Product reviews 2009-11-23

Gateway One ZX4800-02

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.The good news about the Gateway One ZX4800-02: it's not a Nettop. Nope, instead this is a full-fledged, $750 all-in-one desktop, complete with a...

Tags: Keyboards, Desktops, Monitors & displays, Processors, Gateway Inc., desktop

Product reviews 2009-11-20