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- AMD Phenom x4 9850
- From a do-it-yourself perspective, we're mostly unimpressed with AMD's new 2.5GHz Phenom X4 9850 quad-core desktop processor. This $235 CPU comes in only $10 less than Intel's comparable quad-core chip, but with noticeably slower performance on almost every one of our tests. Even the new Phenom's unlocked multiplier, which enables...
- Tags: Performance management, Processors, AMD Phenom, X4 9850, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Phenom X4 9850, performance, Intel Corp., chip
- Product reviews 2008-03-27
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- Could "not so high end" gaming systems tarnish Alienware's reputation?
- Just as it seems that Dell is exiting the high-end gaming PC market by ditching the XPS line, Alienware announced its entry into the "not so high end" gaming market. Is this a good move for Alienware or could it dilute a brand considered to represent extreme gaming? ...
- Tags: Alienware, Games, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-05-13
- How long can AMD continue to blame Intel for its failures?
- How long can AMD continue to blame Intel for its failures?Could not agree moreI think AMD relied upon "evil Intel" marketing far too much and as you suggest, even AMD fans have switched back to Intel because thats where the bang for the buck is at.Buying ATI seems to have...
- Tags: Processors, Marketing research, Games, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., marketing, ATI Technologies Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-05-07
- 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
- AMD launches 'business class' Phenom, Athlon chips
- AMD on Monday announced "business class" versions of its Phenom and Athlon processors for the commercial markets. The big pitch: PC manufacturers will maintain AMD's business class systems for 24 months to ensure that systems aren't phased out before they are deployed. The chipmaker all AMD resources...
- Tags: AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Chip, Chipsets, Desktops, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-04-27
- 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
- AMD's 45nm chips to hit faster speeds?
- An update to my post earlier today on Shanghai, AMD's 45nm processor due around the end of this year. The site Fudzilla says internal data shows the quad-core desktop version, code-named Deneb, can reach speeds as high as 3.2GHz. The fastest 65nm Phenom X4 has topped out...
- Tags: Quad-core, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Chip, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris
- Blog posts 2008-04-21
- Intel cuts price of quad-core Q6700 by 50%
- Intel cuts price of quad-core Q6700 by 50%OUTSTANDING and great for all consumers.I love news like this.Time to build a new machine.I wonder if AMD can survive?Thanks AMD!I mean ... let's be honest... Intel wouldn't even have a Quad Core... much less lowering prices... if it were not for AMD...
- Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Q6700, Intel Corp., quad-core
- Discussion threads 2008-04-21
- Intel cuts quad-core prices
- Over the weekend, Intel cut prices on its high-volume quad-core desktop processors. Intel trimmed the price of the 2.40GHz Core 2 Quad Q6600 by 16% from $266 to $224, and chopped the price of the 2.66GHz Core 2 Quad Q6700 by a whopping 50% from $530 to $266. ...
- Tags: Quad-core, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Corp., Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris
- Blog posts 2008-04-21
- News to know: Google; AMD; Desktop Linux; Green IT; Psystar
- Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Google delivers; Maybe paid clicks weren't such a big deal Charles Cooper: Google settles a score with ComScore Techmeme AMD posts loss; sees seasonally down quarter ahead Sixth straight quarterly loss for AMD...
- Tags: Desktop, Google Inc., Red Hat Inc., Green IT, SOA, Amazon.com Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Desktop Linux, Linux, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Open Source, Web Services, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-04-18
- Sapphire Technology offers full support Phenom X4 CPUs
- If you're planning on getting your hands on one of the new an AMD Phenom processors, you'd do well to make sure that you base your system on a Sapphire motherboard. In a press release today, Hong Kong-based Sapphire Technology has announced that AMD's latest Phenom processors,...
- Tags: AMD Phenom, Overclocking, BIOS, Processors, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-04-17
- New high-def S3 graphics processor announced
- ESC 2008 seems hot this year, and S3 Graphics just announced its 65-nanometer 4300E graphics processor this morning. The company claims that the 4300E outperforms its competition by as much as 30 percent, and is the only discrete high-performance HD video and graphics processor designed specifically to...
- Tags: S3 Inc., Processor, Multimedia, Video, Graphics, GPU, ESC 2008, 4300E, Connectability, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2008-04-16
- Corel WordPerfect X4
- Many free and inexpensive office suites are available for download or for use in a Web browser. What's the advantage of paying a pretty penny for a desktop office suite? Corel WordPerfect Office X4 offers a strong software package that comes closest to the breadth and depth of features found...
- Tags: Word processors, WordPerfect X4, Corel WordPerfect, Corel Corp.
- Product reviews 2008-04-16
- 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
- The new, improved AMD Phenom
- As expected, AMD announced its updated quad-core Phenom processor lineup, and made the new triple-core version official. The expanded Phenom X4 line includes four chips: the 2.2GHz 9550, 2.3GHz 9650, 2.4GHz 9750, and 2.5GHz 9850 Black Edition. AMD also released a low-power version of the quad-core, the...
- Tags: AMD Phenom, Quad-core, Link, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Chip, Phenom X4 Line, 95W, Processors, Performance Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Human Resources, Workforce Management, John Morris
- 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
- Microsoft Vista creates problems - Kidaro to the rescue
- Microsoft Vista creates problems - Kidaro to the rescueVista Perfect as is!Please stay away from this 3rd party crap! Vista has 0 problems that we know of!http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.comRE: Microsoft Vista creates problems - Kidaro to the rescuei RECENTLY PURCHASED VISTA ULTIMATE/64 BIT AND INSTALLED IT ON A NEW BUILD. LEARNED...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Kidaro, Microsoft Corp., rescue
- Discussion threads 2008-03-13
- Intego Personal Antispam X5 (dmg)
- Intego Personal Antispam X4 is the ultimate tool to fight spam for Mac OS X. Intego Personal Antispam X4 analyzes your incoming E-mail, determining which messages are spam and which are valid messages, in many ways: by checking a whitelist of addresses, message content, message layout, URLs in messages, and...
- Tags: Message, Anti-spam, Spam Filter, Intego, Intego Personal Antispam X4, E-mail, Spam, Cyberthreats, Security, Online Communications, Spam And Phishing
- Software downloads 2008-02-20
- Intego VirusBarrier X5 (dmg)
- Intego VirusBarrier X4 is the simple, fast and non-intrusive antivirus security solution for Macintosh computers, by Intego, the leading publisher of personal security software for Macintosh. It offers thorough protection against viruses of all types, coming from infected files or applications, whether on CD-ROMs, DVDs or other removable media, or...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Antivirus, File, Virus, Intego, Intego VirusBarrier X4, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms
- Software downloads 2008-02-20
- Gym Acquisition Company Finds Support for Aggressive Growth With Business Software
- Titan Fitness, based in McLean, Virginia, acquires and opens health clubs under the Gold's Gym brand. The company began with five employees and relied on QuickBooks Online Edition, but realized that it would need a solution with business management support to enable expansion from 14 gyms to 60 gyms over...
- Tags: Software, Acquisition, Business Software, Gym, Microsoft Corp., Operational Accounting, Finance
- Case studies 2008-02-01
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