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What AMD has in store for us?

What does AMD have in store for us over the next three months? According to slides leaked by the German site Planet3DNow it seems that we can expect a number of Athlon CPUs based on both 90nm and 65nm architecture.Theres some interesting stuff. This month we can expect...

Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., S 939

Blog posts 2006-10-04

How AMD stumbled with Socket AM2

How AMD stumbled with Socket AM2Evolutionary versus revolutionarySocket AM2 by itself does not demand that you throw away your motherboard and RAM for an upgrade.It's what comes next that will spur [b]new[/b] sales for AM2-based systems. 4x4 being one of those, quad-core being another.If you've already got a Socket...

Tags: Desktops, Socket AM2, motherboard, Socket 939, PC, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-09-27

How AMD stumbled with Socket AM2

When AMD released the Socket AM2 platform during May of this year, many expected it to be a huge hit - after all, it supported DDR2, sporting a 30% increase memory bandwidth, and introduced new features such as hardware virtualization. The Socket AM2 platform took what AMD had learned...

Tags: Socket 939, Socket AM2

Blog posts 2006-09-27

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

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Build a high-performance gaming PC for under $650!

Nice post but ..What about the Intel side of the house? I myself am not much of an AMD fan they run hot. Go $2 over budget...And get a WD Caviar Black 500GB HDD instead of the discontinued Samsung.Mostly good choices..but lately, Foxconn boards tend to have a really bad...

Tags: Corporate governance, Microsoft Windows 7, Games, PC, DDR2-1066, high-performance, Foxconn, ASUS, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Intel shakes up mid-range CPUs with Lynnfield Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870

Business Class PCs to get Core i5Last winter when the Core i7 was released, it was pretty much placed in high level consumer gaming PCs. Even the lower end Core i7 did not find its way into business class PCs.I would certainly like to see Lenovo and HP get working...

Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Utility computing, Processors, CPU, Virtualization Technology, Core i7, virtualization, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., socket, processor

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

Gadget Gal's daily deals: AMD Phenom processor, Samsung HDTV, Office Depot Christmas in July sale

An AMD Phenom quad-core desktop processor, a Samsung 50-inch plasma HDTV, and a Christmas in July sale on computers, cameras, and printers at Office Depot. Here are your daily deals for Tuesday, July 21, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Today only, get the AMD Phenom 9350e...

Tags: AMD Phenom, Microsoft Office, Office Depot Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., HDTV, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Printers, TVs, Processors, Hardware, Peripherals, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Semiconductors, Components, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-07-21

Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for Jul/Aug 09

Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for Jul/Aug 09Adrian:Use Intel much?I appreciated your lineup, but noticed one glaring fact: while I can agree that Intel offers the best extreme processor in the i7 965 EE (for $1000), I noticed the glaring omission of any AMD parts. I think that if...

Tags: Processors, Virtualization, RAID, Jul/Aug 09, Hardware 2.0, Intel Corp., CPU, HyperThreading, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-07-02

AMD Istanbul: Field Upgrade Only If Your Hands are Nimble

AMD Istanbul: Field Upgrade Only If Your Hands are NimbleIf you can't plug a CPU into a socket....you can't call yourself a computer guy. Seriously. Who the heck can't rotate the CPU to match the alignment marker and drop it right in?Bravo, for owning up tosomething everyone does, and that...

Tags: Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., pin, CPU, AMD Athlon, socket

Discussion threads 2009-06-01

Dell XPS 625 Desktop Computer (AMD Phenom X4 940, 500GB HDD, 4GB)

Normally we criticize gaming PCs from large vendors like Dell for failing to keep their specs as aggressively up to date as their boutique competition. But after looking for systems to compare with Dell's new $1,499 XPS 625, it seems as of this writing that the entire desktop market is...

Tags: Chipsets, Desktops, Semiconductors, hard drive, computer, Maingear, AMD Phenom, desktop computer, Dell Computer Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., motherboard, XPS 625, Dell XPS 625, PC

Product reviews 2009-02-12

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

AMD's new dual-core chips feature Phenom design

AMD's new dual-core chips feature Phenom designPerformance Difference?Do you have any details on performance differences between the new Phenom-based 7750s and the Windsor-based 6000s?RE: AMD's new dual-core chips feature Phenom designWhat socket will it fit in? Could I upgrade to it? What are the benchmarks? What is the ship date?...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, AM3 CPU, Phenom, dual-core chips feature, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., new dual-core chip, chip, dual-core processor

Discussion threads 2008-12-15

AMD's Phenom II shows overclocking potential

After initial overclocking disappointment with the Phenom, AMD has put effort into giving the Phenom II a fair amount of overclocking overhead. At a demo yesterday journalists were shown a 45nm Phenom II processor running at 4GHz air-cooled, 5GHz using dry ice as a coolant, and well over 5GHz...

Tags: AMD Phenom, Overclocking, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Deneb, Release, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-11-21

$350 barebones Vista/7 PC

$350 barebones Vista/7 PCDidn't you forget somethingWhere is the case?RE: $350 barebones Vista/7 PCAdrian: Read what you write:"Prices of PC components are falling weekly, and what $350 will buy you a lot more horsepower today that it would a few months ago."Which variant of English is this? And if so,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), DVD, Vista/7 PC

Discussion threads 2008-11-11

Should the Mac Mini die?

Should the Mac Mini die?Most everyone who owns one appears to really like it.Performance wise you're the first person I've seen who had anything less than favorable to say about it.RE: Should the Mac Mini die?I have a spare 19" LCD at home that is just waiting for the new...

Tags: Desktops, Processors, Consumer electronics, current MacBook, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Macintosh, Micro-Mac, motherboard

Discussion threads 2008-11-06

Early look at AMD's Socket G34

Early look at AMD's Socket G34Server or Desktop?So, should I hold off buying an AM2+ MoBo because of G34? or is this going to be a server thing instead of a Desktop?Not worth the wait.Well it's hard to say. If you hold off for said Socket/Processor then you might...

Tags: Desktops, AMD Socket G34, AMD Socket, desktop, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., server

Discussion threads 2008-07-17

Don't forget the fan

I've long wondered if it makes more sense to build your own desktops or buy them from an OEM. Both approaches have their merits, but for Linux shops, a lot of money really can be saved by rolling your own. As many readers pointed out, I could have...

Tags: CPU Fan, Computer, TigerDirect, Linux, Productivity, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-06-16

Reviews of the AMD Phenom X3 8750

Following my post yesterday on the AMD Phenom X3s, you asked for some performance numbers on the X3 8750. Below is a roundup of reviews that have been posted in the past 24 hours. The verdict is mixed. The Phenom X3 is a nice upgrade for those...

Tags: AMD Phenom, Performance, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Core 2 Duo, Phenom X3, Processors, Performance Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Human Resources, Workforce Management, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-04-24

Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Apr 08/May 08

OK, it's time once again for ... drum roll please ... The Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Apr 08/May 08. Here I've put together a list of the best high-end and mid-range components currently available, with some decent budget parts listed too, along with a few honorable mentions. These components are on...

Tags: ASUS, Card, Video Card, Performance, Board, Motherboard, CPU, List, Intel Core 2 Duo, RAM, Graphics, Intel Corp., LGA775, AM2, ASUS Maximus Extreme, Maximus Extreme, DDR3, PSU, Corporate Governance, Performance Management, Processors, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-03-28

AMD releases Quad and Triple core Phenom processors

[UPDATE: Are triple-core Phenom processors just failed quad-core units?  I've been asked this question several times today and to get a definitive answer I approached Scott Carroll, AMD Public Relations, for an official response.  Me:  "Scott, are triple-core Phenom processors just failed quad-core units?" Scott: "No...

Tags: AMD Phenom, Performance, Quad-core, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-03-26