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- SSE4
- The name erroneously given to the Supplemental SSE3 instructions of Intel's Core 2 chips by the public, but not by Intel. See SSE.
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- Ripping vs. Transcoding
- In terms of the workload on a system, what's the difference between ripping a DVD (that is, taking a DVD and copying it to the hard disk) and transcoding it taking the DVD and changing it to a different format? This is a question that some of you have been...
- Tags: CPU, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Processors, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-05-27
- Intel releases 2.5 GHz, 45nm 'Yorkfield' Core 2 Quad processor
- In today's news, Intel has released a new sibling of the 45nm family of Core 2 Quad processors: the Q9300 "Yorkfield" processor, which comes in at 2.5 GHz with a 1333 MHz front side bus. The new chip breaks down like this: You get a faster front...
- Tags: Quad Processor, Overclocking, Intel Corp., Q9300, Blogging, Processors, Internet, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2008-04-28
- Intel moving to six-cores this year; What will you do with them?
- Intel outlined plans to produce six-core chips in the fourth quarter. The move is that latest salvo in a game to out-core AMD on everything. AMD finally gets its quad-core chip out the door and Intel moves to six. The future looks like this: Four cores, six cores, eight cores,...
- Tags: Performance, Intel Itanium, Core, Intel Corp., Chip, Dunnington, Nehalem, Performance Management, Processors, Semiconductors, Servers, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware, Components, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-03-18
- Intel and AMD finalizing new notebook technology
- Intel and AMD finalizing new notebook technologyWow...AMD better get hauling!The difference in Wattages is pretty disturbing! Most of the Intel parts are 25W or under...AMD's *lowest* is 25 W. I *want* good, solid competition - we all benefit. I hope they get the train back on the...
- Tags: Notebooks, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., new notebook technology, notebook technology, notebook
- Discussion threads 2008-03-04
- Apple updates MacBook Pro with Penryn; Multitouch (updated)
- Don't say I didn't tell you so. Apple today announced an upgraded MacBook Pro notebook based on Intel's Penryn processor and featuring a NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor with 512MB of VRAM and a Multi-Touch trackpad. MacBook Pro configurations include: ...
- Tags: jason D. O'Grady, Apple MacBook Pro, Apple MacBook, Notebooks, Apple Inc., Model, Hardware, MacBook Pro Graphics Performance, Notebooks & Tablets
- Blog posts 2008-02-26
- A dozen free & essential apps for Windows
- Every time I build a new Windows computer, there are a dozen free and essential applications that I always install for other people. These applications all seem to fill essential functions and they all seem to be well-behaved installers and uninstallers, in other words it won't crash your computer or...
- Tags: Application, DivXNetworks, Antivirus, Dr., Codec, Microsoft Windows Vista, Skype Technologies S.A., Computer, FastStone, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Security, Software, George Ou
- Blog posts 2008-02-06
- Build a Mac Pro equivalent workstation for 1/3 the cost
- Build a Mac Pro equivalent workstation for 1/3 the costbuild it and install OS XWhy not just install tiger-x86-flat.img and be done with it, you would have a faster computer...AND be running OS XWhat are the Mac fans going to say about that?I'll build it!Hey George, I signed up...
- Tags: Chipsets, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Building PC, equivalent workstation, T7400, build-IT, Apple Mac OS X, MAC Pro, workstation, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-01-03
- 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
- A comparison of quad-core server CPUsRE: A comparison of quad-core server CPUsI am a firm supporter of competition an so I cannot wait for AMD to sort out their quad CPU problems.Very timely post!George, hats off to you as usual. There has been a lot of talk on the DV...
- Tags: Processors, SuperMicro, Tom, quad-core, quad-core server, CPU, AMD Phenom
- Discussion threads 2008-01-02
- Intel launches world's first 45nm processors
- Updated 5:00PM - Intel extended its lead in microprocessors today by launching the world's first 45nm microprocessors. Along with the new "Penryn" 45nm processors being launched today, Intel is also launching the "Seaburg" chipset designed for the HPC High Performance Computing chipset which is timed perfectly with this week's supercomputing...
- Tags: Chipset, Processor, Intel Corp., San Clemente, Chipsets, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, George Ou
- Blog posts 2007-11-12
- Intel rolls out new server, high-end PC chip lineup; Green arms race heats up
- Intel has rolled out a new lineup of 16 server and high-end PC processors that sport a new transistor design that saves energy, eliminates lead and halogen materials. These chips were expected and Intel delivered right on schedule. The chips, known as Penryn, is Intel's first to be designed...
- Tags: PC Processor, Performance, Server, Intel Corp., Chip, HP Proliant DL380 G5 Server, Performance Management, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Processors, Servers, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware, Networking, Components, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2007-11-12
- Sun launches Intel Workstation on X38 platform
- Following last month's launch of dual-socket and quad-socket Intel-based servers, Sun Microsystems launched its first Intel based workstations in two decades. The Sun Ultra 24 Workstation is based on the latest Intel X38 chipset (which replaced Intel's 975 chipset). Equipped with Intel quad-core processors, up to 8...
- Tags: Workstation, Sun Microsystems Inc., Intel Corp., Sun Ultra 24 Workstation, Sun Solaris, PCI, UNIX, Operating Systems, FireWire, Workstations, Servers, Software, Storage, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, George Ou
- Blog posts 2007-10-24
- LifeSize rocks the HD conferencing world with affordable 720p solutions
- LifeSize rocks the HD conferencing world with affordable 720p solutionsLIFESIZE VIDEO CONFWe currently use LifeSize (720p camera) here in our Hospital Nursery. It works great conferencing from one hospital to another. Giving very clear images for the doctors to see and help diagnose cases. We had a polycom system...
- Tags: LIFESIZE VIDEO CONF, LifeSize HD, affordable 720p solution
- Discussion threads 2007-10-23
- Leaked - Skulltrail 8-core Penryn benchmarks at IDF
- All sorts of things have been mysteriously falling in to my lap lately and IDF has been no different. Someone who does not work for ZDNet or CNET Networks handed me a sheet of paper with some very interesting benchmarks for the newest "Skulltrail" enthusiast game/workstation. Since I signed no...
- Tags: Processor, NVidia Corp., Motherboard, CPU, Skulltrail, TMPGEnc, Processors, BIOS, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, George Ou
- Blog posts 2007-09-20
- SSE extension wars heat up between Intel and AMD
- SSE extension wars heat up between Intel and AMDNicely Done!ntHey Nice JobDid you know that an AMDATI1950 video card can encode a 700mb file from avi to DVD in 5 minutes,I fold on the gpu client Stanford says the GPU client is %40 faster on a 2900XT,since it uses the...
- Tags: Processors, GPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., SSE5, CPU
- Discussion threads 2007-08-31
- Beyond AMD's Barcelona hype - the fine print
- Beyond AMD's Barcelona hype - the fine printapples to applesGeorge,As I'm sure you know, the metric used in IT is performance/watt. So if you really want to compare ...Barcelona TDP 95WX355 (Clovertown 2.66 GHz) TDP 120WX5365 (Clovertown 3.0 GHz) TDP 150W?So as you also probably know (if you don't...
- Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, vaporware, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-04-25
- Intel's plan for Penryn
- Intel wants everyone to know that Penryn, its forthcoming family of 45nm processors, is more than just a shrink or adaptation of its Core Microarchitecture. Today the company unveiled some additional the details behind the new processor family, which will populate desktops, notebooks and servers during 2008. While Penryn is...
- Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, Penryn, Intel Corp., processor, quad-core, chip, notebook
- Blog posts 2007-03-28
- AMD versus Intel: CPU wars roadmap
- AMD versus Intel: CPU wars roadmapThat IMC is also hurting AMDAMD's integrated mem controller IMC, while it has some benefits is also starting to cost them. Because the mem controller is integrated onto each core, AMD cannot do die pairing like Intel. This is a huge handicap that will continue...
- Tags: Processors, CPU, Overclockers, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., processor, Intel Corp., overclocker
- Discussion threads 2007-01-30
- AMD versus Intel: CPU wars roadmap
- Intel announced the next revolution in Microprocessor fabrication by replacing Silicon Dioxide gates with High-K dielectric metal gates. Microprocessor industry analyst David Kanter who contributed a lot of the information in this piece had this in-depth analysis on what this means for Intel and AMD. I spoke with...
- Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD, Desktop, Hardware, Intel Corp., News, Processors, Servers
- Blog posts 2007-01-30
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