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- Dual Processor
- A computer that contains two CPUs. Dual processor systems DP systems have two independent CPU chips and differ from a dual core system DC system, which has two processors...
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- Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chooses Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processors to Virtualize Its Data Center
- Continuous new product development is a hallmark of the pharmaceutical industry, and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Solvay depends on its IT infrastructure to support a growing research and development program. One of the Solvay IT team's most challenging tasks is rapidly deploying the latest applications to keep up with that growth....
- Tags: Data Center, Quad-core, Pharmaceutical Company, Dual Processor, Data Centers, Storage, Processors, Hardware, Data Management, Semiconductors, Components
- Case studies 2008-05-01
- Build a Mac Pro equivalent workstation for 1/3 the cost
- Conventional wisdom tells us that a digital content creation and CAD professional had to fork out $6000 to $10,000 dollars for a high-end 8-core dual-processor workstation, but this is Real World IT where I say screw conventional wisdom. I've put on my mad scientist hat again and brewed something up...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Apple Macintosh, Memory, Wisdom, Dual Processor, Intel Corp., Mac Pro, FBDIMM, Series Motherboard, Chipsets, Serial ATA, Workstations, Mice, Semiconductors, Processors, Hardware, Components, Storage, Peripherals, George Ou
- Blog posts 2008-01-03
- A comparison of quad-core server CPUs
- For anyone looking to buy a workstation or server CPU, quad-core CPUs have become mainstream. Therefore it's important to know what you're getting for the money so I've compiled a chart with general purpose computing performance using the SPEC CPU database with the highest scores as of December 28,...
- Tags: Quad-core, Memory Bandwidth, Server, Dual Processor, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., CPU, Intel Corp., Chip, TLB, SPECint, SPECfp, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, George Ou
- Blog posts 2008-01-02
- Dual Processor Monitor 1 (Windows)
- Dual Processor Monitor is a real dual processor activity monitor. Each processor has its own activity bar. Also works with single processor systems only one graph, however if you have a Pentium 4 with HyperThreading, it will display the dual bars. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Dual Processor, Single Processor, Jeremy Ozer, Dual Processor Monitor, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2007-11-06
- Maximize Energy Efficiency and Performance Density in Two-Processor, Standard High-Volume Servers and Workstations
- Two-processor platforms based on the Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 53001 series and the Intel Core microarchitecture help companies maximize data center performance and density while reducing cooling challenges. Platforms based on Intel's new quad-core technology make it easier to deliver more business services in existing facilities, or condense applications for...
- Tags: Energy Efficiency, Workstation, Performance, Quad-core, Dual Processor, Intel Core Microarchitecture, Intel Corp., Roi/Tco, Processors, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- White papers 2007-04-01
- HP White Paper: Dual-Processor Workstation Productivity in MCAD/AEC Environments
- This white paper describes multi-core, multi-processor computing and the performance advantages of dual-processor, Xeon-based workstations. Dual-processor equipped xw6400 and xw8400 workstations provide better performance in typical MCAD/AEC environments than the single-processor xw4400. Tests have shown performance gains of up to 17% for typical MCAD/AEC application scenarios. Nowadays compute-intensive environments demand...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Performance, Dual Processor, Performance Management, Workstations, Processors, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- White papers 2007-03-01
- Dual-Processor Workstation Productivity in MCAD/AEC Environments
- Off late compute-intensive environments demand more performance. While many factors influence system performance, the heart of a workstation is its Central Processing Unit CPU or processor. This white paper describes multi-core, multi-processor computing and the performance advantages of dual-processor, Xeon-based workstations. Dual-processor equipped xw6400 and xw8400 workstations provide better performance...
- Tags: Performance, Dual Processor, Performance Management, Workstations, Processors, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- White papers 2007-03-01
- Performance of Dual Processor Server on HEP Code
- Evaluation of cpu architecture for dual processor Worker Node. The performances of dual processor WN are evaluated using some programs commonly used in HEP environment. Finally the performances are compared to the clock of the cpu to assess and to the Spec 2000 CpuInt commonly called specint taken from the...
- Tags: Dual-processor Server, Performance, Server, Dual Processor, CPU, Processors, Performance Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- White papers 2006-12-01
- AMD's 4x4 to cost "around $1,000"
- AMD's 4x4 to cost "around $1,000"Nforce chipsetIs AMD going to support Nvidia on this thing as well as use ATI's chipset? It sends shudders through me trying to think of how I'm going to get Linux running with an Nvidia kernel, and ATI in the mix.Do they even...
- Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Chipsets, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating systems, UNIX, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., dual processor, ATI Technologies Inc., NVidia Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2006-11-13
- Quad-Core and Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor-Based Two-Processor Workstations: Superior Performance to Improve How People Work and Create Every Day
- With more complex designs and an overwhelming desire to push the envelope of business, creative, and scientific possibilities, the challenges get tougher every year. Yet, these are what drives one at Intel to take the next leap in technologies so they can reach their objectives. With Intel technologies built into...
- Tags: Dual-core, Workstation, Performance, Quad-core, Dual Processor, Intel Corp., Processors, 64-Bit, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- White papers 2006-10-01
- New Mac Pro with dual processors
- Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, 2006At the Aug. 7 event, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced, "Today, the Power Mac is going to fade into history." Then Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, shows off the new Mac Pro based on Intel's Xeon 5100 processor, code-named Woodcrest.
- Tags: Apple Computer Inc., MAC Pro
- Videos 2006-08-07
- The Windows Vista Secret Decoder Ring
- The Windows Vista Secret Decoder RingNot confusing at all?You know, the very fact that you had to come up with that matrix at all shows that there's something deeply wrong at Microsoft ...Lets read what others are writing about Vista"Shame on you, Microsoft. Shame on you, but not just for...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Processors, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., dual processor, Microsoft Windows, processor, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2006-04-20
- Dual Processor Vs Dual Core
- As the tasks that computers can perform get more complicated, and as people desire to do more at once, computer manufacturers are trying hard to increase speed in order to keep up with demand. Having a faster CPU has been the traditional way to keep up, since a faster CPU...
- Tags: Dual-core, Dual Processor, CPU, Puget Custom Computers, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- White papers 2006-03-25
- Intel expects twins in the second quarter
- Intel expects twins in the second quarterDual ProcessorsForever, PC's have been in the shadow of Mac's, pulling up the rear, and claiming to be number one. When it comes to innovation, PC has lagged behind horribly, resting on their monopoly while a small percentage of the world has always...
- Tags: Processors, Desktops, AMD Athlon MP, processor, dual processor, Intel Corp., Apple Macintosh, PC
- Discussion threads 2005-02-07
- nForce Unified Driver (Windows 2000/XP) 5.1 (Windows)
- The Unified Driver supports all nForce platform processors. It contains support for all nForce components in a single driver download and installation, making it simple to upgrade to the latest nForce drivers. WHQL certified kit for nForce, nForce2, and nForce3. Release 5.10 notes: Unified drivers with support for nForce, nForce2,...
- Tags: NVidia Corp., Driver, Dual Processor, nForce, Unified Driver, RAID, Microsoft Windows, Storage, Processors, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Components
- Software downloads 2004-09-28
- Low-end Power Macs get dual processors
- Low-end Power Macs get dual processorsFinally some good news from Apple on the PMs.After going through the agony of the 90 nm fab problems it's good to see the new PowerMacs released. When you remember that these are the computers scheduled for a February announcement and March delivery they...
- Tags: Desktops, Processors, PCI, dual processor, Apple Inc., Apple Power Mac, processor, Apple Macintosh
- Discussion threads 2004-06-09
Additional Resources
- Michael Dell sticks to Windows 7 big bang theory
- too old?"Windows XP is 8 years old"So What? If it ain't broke don't fix it!Windows 2000 is ten years old and still does almost everything I need. Everyone around me runs XP or newer, yet I have far fewer problems.What is good for the computer industry is not...
- Tags: Operating systems, theory, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Alienware M15x (Intel Core i7 720QM, 250GB HDD, 3GB)
- Keeping the same revised look and feel as the recent 17-inch M17x version, the Alienware M15x is an imposing black slab of computing power that's thicker and heavier than most 17-inch laptops. We love having high-end options such as Intel's uberpowerful Core i7-920XM CPU, and it's a plus that...
- Tags: Alienware, Alienware M15x
- Product reviews 2009-11-13
- News to know: Logitech-LifeSize; Macworld; Droid sales; Tandberg; e-book readers
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Larry Dignan: Logitech gobbles up LifeSize; Enters video conferencing Dave Greenfield: Logitech Buys LifeSize. Now what about Polycom?...
- Tags: Larry Dignan, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Sales, Ryan Naraine, Sam Diaz, E-book Reader, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, E-books, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Hardware
- Blog posts 2009-11-11
- Gallery: Droid vs. iPhone - battle of the screens
- when people do photos like that it's kind of useless.....aren't they? you don't see it at a one to one size and you don't get a good sense of if the more pixels actually makes sense at that small size or if the iPhone resolution is enough or if...
- Tags: Smart phones, iPhone Screen, Apple iPhone, Droid, pixel
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
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