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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: Processor
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2007 - Underscoring strong momentum and industry support, Intel Corporation today unveiled Dual-Core Intel Itanium Processor 9100 series processors. Built for managing high-end applications and armed with advanced features that improve reliability and reduce power consumption, the 9100 series accentuates the ongoing shift from proprietary RISC products to the choice offered by Itanium-based servers. The 9100 series represents the sixth generation of Itanium chips, with three future generations under development.
The Itanium platform's mission-critical support is strengthened by a new feature called Core Level Lock-Step that improves the data integrity and reliability of applications by eliminating undetected errors in the core. Core Level Lock-Step joins existing Socket Level Lock-Step technology to deliver greater reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) by guaranteeing that calculation results are consistent among the cores and sockets. Another new feature, Demand Based Switching (DBS), reduces server power consumption during low utilization periods, which can result in energy cost savings. The 9100 series features clock speed of up to 1.66 GHz and 667 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) within a 104W power envelope. A three-load bus - two processors and a chipset on the same bus - provides increased bandwidth for enterprise and high-performance computing tasks.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: General Tech
HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 31, 2007 - Reinforcing its commitment to foster innovation through local technology companies, Intel Corporation today opened a software innovation and support center in Hangzhou, the capital of East China's Zhejiang Province. The Intel Zhejiang Software Technology Innovation Support Center is expected to become one of the largest software development, testing and validation centers in Asia with one of the region's most advanced high-performance computer centers for visual rendering.
The Zhejiang province is a leading hub for software development in China. It is home to approximately 1,000 software companies and produces about 10,000 software engineering graduates from its 36 universities each year. The innovation support center will offer the latest Intel hardware and software technologies, and share worldwide best-known-methods for software optimization, testing and validation to help local software vendors innovate around Intel processor technologies. "We are very glad to see the kick-off of Intel Zhengjiang Software Technology Innovation Center as the fulfillment of last year's memorandum of understanding with Intel," said Yongming Wang, the vice governor of the Zhejiang Province. "The establishment of the Intel Technology Innovation Center will combine resources from technology providers and government and bring advanced knowledge and technologies from a world leader such as Intel to Zhejiang's software companies. "This will enhance the innovation capabilities of local software companies and strengthen the competitive advantage of the ecosystem of the high-tech industry in Zhejiang."
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: General Tech
ABUJA, Nigeria, Oct. 31, 2007 - Marking his first visit to Africa's most populous nation, Intel Corporation Chairman Craig Barrett announced a comprehensive set of digital inclusion projects aimed at improving education, healthcare and economic development for Nigeria's 140 million people.
With the support of the Federal Ministry of Health, Barrett launched a pilot telemedicine project that brings critical pediatric care to a rural hospital serving a region of 4.5 million people. Barrett also announced that Intel has signed agreements with the Federal Ministry of Education to broaden several successful education initiatives, including training 150,000 teachers and donating 3,000 computers to schools. "Access to education and technology increases the opportunities for the people of Nigeria, "Barrett said."We are working closely with the government on education and health initiatives in hopes that they will deliver real results in economic development and in the standard of living of citizens."
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Phoronix | Subject: Graphics Card
Support for ATI/AMD graphics cards on Linux has been improving in huge leaps and bounds, thanks to the community that has been working on it and AMD for releasing specs to the open source community. Phoronix has published a review that may shatter some of your preconceptions about Linux, pitting Vista versus Fedora to see which can handle Quake Wars and Doom3 better.
"Since AMD introduced their new Linux display driver last month, we have published a number of different articles looking at the Radeon performance across their different GPU product generations. This ATI/AMD Linux driver testing and exploration continued this month with the release of the 8.42 driver, which finally introduced AIGLX support for the fglrx driver. One area though we haven't yet analyzed is how their official Linux driver now compares to their much-optimized Windows Catalyst driver. Today, however, we will be looking just at that as we compare the ATI Radeon HD 2900XT 512MB performance under Linux and Microsoft Windows Vista." Here are some more Graphics Card articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: TweakTown | Subject: Mobile
With the Eee from ASUS finally being sold, and released to reviewers, we can expect to see lots of reviews of this slightly more expensive than advertised, but still small and light notebook to appear. Normal, well adjusted sites, like us here at PC Perspective, opened up the Eee to test how well it runs and what software it comes with. Other, morally challenged, sites like TweakTown took the arrival of an Eee in their testing labs as an invitation to strip it naked and start peering at it's innards. Head on over ... if you are into that kind of stuff.
"We decided that once the finalized product is out, there will be streams of people out there doing similar types of reviews, telling you how fast it runs and what its benefits are along with how it should be used. I can already sum that up in two sentences. It’s cheap, it’s functional and it doesn’t take up a lot of space. It can fulfill the basics that you need a PC for, and it is wireless so you can connect to the web easily. What more do you need? What indeed? So to make this review more interesting we have decided to look under the Eee PC’s skirt to see what makes her so cute and sexy. We have taken the Eee PC apart to the component level and we are going to divulge each and every bulge. Read on and feast your eyes. Please note the content is slightly risqué." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Ars Technica | Subject: General Tech
Start your finger exercises, Guitar Hero 3 is on stage and not worried about Rock Band. Ars Technica has risked embarrassment and finger cramps to bring you this review of a revamped favourite. It isn't just the songs that have changed, you will notice changes in the interface and the way you play. It looks as though you may need to get your friends all in the same room, Ars found the online play to have some difficulties.
"However, if you went to pick up a copy of Guitar Hero on any of the platforms during one of the many midnight launches, you'll know that Rock Band has done little to steal the Hero thunder. People were lining up, talking about the song list, and debating over which system to get the game on. Turn the game on and the art might be a little different, but at its heart were all the best things about Guitar Hero. With the release of Guitar Hero III we now have proof that the franchise is far from dead. Neversoft and Red Octane have weathered the loss of Harmonix with grace.However, if you went to pick up a copy of Guitar Hero on any of the platforms during one of the many midnight launches, you'll know that Rock Band has done little to steal the Hero thunder. People were lining up, talking about the song list, and debating over which system to get the game on. Turn the game on and the art might be a little different, but at its heart were all the best things about Guitar Hero. With the release of Guitar Hero III we now have proof that the franchise is far from dead. Neversoft and Red Octane have weathered the loss of Harmonix with grace." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Gizmodo | Subject: General Tech
Gizmodo has spotted what is probably the most useful SD card on the planet. For just $100 you get a whole 2GB of storage ... and Wi-Fi! There is a completely enclosed Wi-Fi chip that will let you upload pictures directly to your PC, without having to hunt down the wires, or the dock, that were sitting in front of you 5 minutes ago, and have since gone walkabout. The only downside is no HotSpot connectivity.
"The Eye-Fi. It's an SD memory card that adds Wi-Fi to any camera. Plus the free Eye-Fi service supports automatic uploads to 20 different web photo sites (like Flickr) as well as a computer on your home network." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: X-Bit Labs | Subject: Display
Any day now, X-bit labs will start giving away free monitors in a desperate attempt to clean up their testing room. They have probably tested over 100 monitors in the past year, and show no signs of slacking off. This time they focus on 24" models, wide screens preferred. Gamers and movie geeks are allowed argue over which monitor deserves the top spot, but only after they've read the full article.
"We've covered almost each and every existing diagonal in our LCD monitor roundups, from now-obsolete 15" models to newest 27" and 30" giants, but 23-24-inchers have remained out of our focus for some reason. Today we are going to make up for this omission by offering you a detailed review of 8 eight 23" and 24" monitors including solutions from Acer, Apple, Dell, LG, Samsung and ViewSonic." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: AnandTech | Subject: Mobile
AnandTech has published a guide that anyone looking at picking up a Wolfdale or Yorkfeild processor. After speaking with the major motherboard manufacturers they have compiled a list of motherboards that will be compatible with the new CPUs. In many cases it is as simple as a BIOS flash, but there is some bad news as well.
"Here we are again a year later with another new CPU design release from Intel that requires both specific chipset and BIOS support on the motherboard in order to work properly. As in past releases, there are some motherboard/chipset designs that function out of the gate. Others require nothing more than a BIOS update, a few will become obsolete, and we have several that are still under consideration as to whether or not they will be compatible." Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PCStats | Subject: Memory
Crucial's Ballistix PC3-12800 CL8 can hit 1780MHz, with 8-8-8-20 timings at a voltage of 1.8V, for under $700. While that won't break any speed records, and it resists any attempts to tighten the timing , PC Stats still likes this memory for anyone looking for reliable RAM with a rock solid warranty.
"DDR3 memory is all the hype right now, particularly with Intel's X38 chipset making waves. Crucial's entry into the enthusiast class DDR3 memory line the 2GB Ballistix PC3-12800 CL8 memory kit. Each stick in this pair is 1GB in capacity, and runs by default at DDR3-1600 speeds. With timings of 8-8-8-20, what we really want to know is how far will this Ballistix PC3-12800 CL8 memory overclock." Here are some more Memory articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Think Computers | Subject: Case and Cooling
ZEROtherm may be a new name in cooling, but you would never tell that from the performance of the Nirvana NV120 CPU Cooler. Think Computers may have tested it in a rather chilly room, but when you see it outperforming the Big Typhoon and the Ultra-120m, you realize this cooler is powerful. There are lots of reviews covering it today, and they are all placing it in the top notch for coolers.
"ZEROtherm is not a name that is really associated with PC cooling, but it soon will be. The last 2 products we have seen from them performed very well and received our Recommended Award. This week they are releasing a slew of new products and we got our hands on 2 of them. Today we will be looking at the Nirvana NV120 CPU cooler, which features an efficient heatpipe design, 120mm LED fan, and a honeycombed structure design. Let's see if it can stand up to the quality of the other ZEROtherm coolers we have looked at in the past." Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Inquirer | Subject: General Tech
The newest online gamer target product will be arriving thanks to D-Link, their Draft 802.11n Xtreme N Gaming Router. With an onboard packet processing unit, and full compatibility with X-box and Playstation, it is designed to make the most of your internet connection, presumably with the help of a Killer NIC. Drop by The Inquirer to get a look at this new router and it's MSRP.
"It has a game-centric user interface for the configuration of multiple ports or port ranges in the firewall by selecting the game title from a menu. The Gaming Router can be accessed quickly to change settings and adjust performance for individual applications, the firm says. A packet processing engine is integrated directly in the router, giving online games priority for bandwidth over all other Internet applications, e-mail and FTP transfers. These aim to boost gaming to maximum speeds to provide the ultimate "no lag" gaming experience" Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PenStar Systems | Subject: Graphics Card
PenStar Systems takes a more general look at the release of the 8800GT, not focusing on the card as much as discussing what G92 may mean to the graphics market. AMD's response is the RV670, which offers DX10.1 compatibility and hopefully will give nVIDIA some stiff competition. The flexibility of these chips may herald a change in the order in which graphics cards are released, for instance the release of the 8800GT, instead of a top of the line example of the next family from nVIDIA.
"Today is the 8800 GT release day. This is the first shot of a new graphics race that will heat up this holiday season, and for quite some time beyond that. For now it is the 8800 GT’s chance to shine, as it is a new price performance champion with products already hitting shelves. But the story for this upcoming month features far more than just the newly released 8800 GT, and we shall see some very interesting moves between both AMD and NVIDIA. If you thought the past was cut-throat, I firmly believe that this November and beyond will see the marketing and product clashes of the past look to be pretty tame." Here are some more Graphics Card articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Tech Spot | Subject: General Tech
Crysis has certainly lived up to it's promise of redefining the FPS genre ... unfortunately for most gamers, it has redesigned it as a slide show. The difference between high quality and medium quality goes far beyond just the turtles and other wildlife that appear at high, but the speed takes a huge impact as well. Very High textures can only be chosen on a DX10 machine, but unless you are planning to play the game at 800x600, chances are you won't be cranking this game to maximum.
Tech Spot has as good run through of the pre-release demo, showing the performance you can expect on a range of cards. You can also see how Ryan and I spent Friday night, he with the supplied benchmarking tools, and my system taking on a night time, beach front firefight in the full PC Perspective article. "Today we are going to see how the various mid-range and high-end graphics cards handle this new and exciting first person shooter. There will also be some brief visual quality comparisons along with some CPU scaling and DX9 vs. DX10 performance charts. The single-player demo supports both DX10 and DX9 rendering in Vista while Windows XP users are limited to DX9. While the game has been said to include 64-bit support, the demo can only be run in 32-bit mode, so there are no 32-bit vs. 64-bit comparisons just yet." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: ASUS | Subject: Graphics Card
FREMONT, CA (October 29, 2007) - ASUS, worldwide leader in component and notebook design and manufacturing, today released the EN8800GT/G/HTDP/512M graphics card for mainstream enthusiasts. Based on the NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT graphics processing unit (GPU), the ASUS EN8800GT 512MB graphics card is designed to provide a feature-rich DirectX 10 gaming experience and the best multimedia playback while reducing energy consumption thanks to the new power-efficient 65nm processor. Additionally, with the ASUS proprietary SmartDoctor feature, users have the option to overclock the Shader Clock for even better graphical performance. The ASUS EN8800GT/G/HTDP/512M comes bundled with the highly anticipated DirectX 10 game, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, and is currently available in North America.
Overclock the Shader Clock with New ASUS SmartDoctor ASUS garners yet another "World’s first" by providing proprietary SmartDoctor overclocking utility that is able to tweak the Shader Clock on both GPUs simultaneously when operating in an SLI configuration. With this application, users will be able to overclock the Shader Clock and Engine Clock independently resulting in astonishing performance boosts without the hassles of rebooting or re-flashing their BIOS.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Report | Subject: General Tech
The 8800GT has finally arrived, and it is probably going to upset people who invested in a 640MB GTS. The Tech Report's testing shows that this ~$200 card can compete with the 8800 GTS at a lower price. This card pretty much obsoletes the 320MB version, and puts a big damper on the 8600 series, as you will get a better deal for your money by saving just a little extra.
Unlike the news from Intel, this graphics card won't go unanswered by AMD. Ryan has published some news about the full DX10.1 compatible RV670 graphics chipset. Read his article to get an idea of the surprises AMD might just have for the enthusiast. "And if you've played the Crysis demo, you're probably really ready to upgrade. I've never seen a prettier low-res slide show. Fortunately, DirectX 10-class graphics power is getting a whole lot cheaper, starting today. Nvidia has cooked up a new spin of its GeForce 8 GPU architecture, and the first graphics card based on this chip sets a new standard for price and performance. Could the GeForce 8800 GT be the solution to your video card, er, Crysis? Let's have a look." Here are some more Graphics Card articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: [H]ard|OCP | Subject: Processor
Today we see the actual performance of the second version of the Core architecture, the shrinkage of the process and a sharp spike in price. [H]ard|OCP has benchmarked the QX9650 processor, then overclocked it and benchmarked it again.
There is no shortage of news on this new processor, including Ryan's look, which you must read. Find it at the top of the page. "Intel marches forward with another groundbreaking processor. Four cores of 45nm goodness. At this rate, you have to wonder whether or not desktop software and AMD will ever catch up. How good does it overclock? All signs point to, "Wow!"" Here are some more Processor articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Phoronix | Subject: General Tech
Phoronix has taken a look back at the 12 most recent major kernel changes to Linux and benchmarks them to see how the changes have effected the speed of the OS. They are planning on extending this series to cover more features and additions to the OS that have been added more recently, like virtualization.
"Taking a break from our graphics excitement last week with the release of AMD's 8.42.3 Display Driver, we have finished our largest (and most time consuming) Linux performance comparison to date. We have taken the last 12 major kernel releases, from Linux 2.6.12 to Linux 2.6.23, built them from source and set out on a benchmarking escapade. This testing also includes the Linux 2.6.24-rc1 kernel. From these benchmarks you can see how the Linux kernel performance has matured over the past two and a half years." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: BFG Technologies | Subject: Graphics Card
Lake Forest, IL - (October 29, 2007) - BFG Technologies, Inc., the leading North American and European NVIDIA supplier of advanced 3D graphics cards, motherboards, power supplies and other PC enthusiast products, announced today the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT OC 512MB PCI Express 2.0 graphics card for a suggested retail price of $299 USD.
"In the next 30 days some of the most highly anticipated titles that the PC gaming market has seen in the last 2 years will be released" said Dean Brady, Sr. Director of marketing at BFG Technologies. "With our new BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT OC 512MB graphics card, users will have the power to drive these games at amazing frame rates at a price that anyone can afford." 8800 performance, single slot, under $300USD Everyone knows that the BFG 8800 series is the fastest product line on the planet when it comes to high-definition gaming. Now for less than $300USD, everyone can have blistering 8800 performance with the new BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT OC 512MB graphics card.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Inquirer | Subject: General Tech
As the release date gets closer, more info about Crysis has appeared. We now know that the CPU will have a big impact on the overall performance of the game, and that the game will be able to utilize 4GB of RAM or more. Keep your eyes peeled for more on this game as it develops.
Cervat Yerli, who seems to spend more time talking to the press than
actually working on finishing the game, revealed that on most systems,
Crysis is likely to be CPU bound. "If [your system is] balanced, we are
more CPU bound then GPU, " he told Shacknews.
http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=639 " Multi-core will be
beneficial in the experience, particularly in faster but also smoother
framerates... We recommend quad core over higher clock."
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: [H]ard|OCP | Subject: Case and Cooling
Kingwin has produced a first for them, the ABT-800MA1S Mach 1 800w power supply. That doesn't mean that [H]ard|OCP will go easy on it though, they put it through the same tests the other PSUs go through. As it turns out, it is a great first try, with some reservations.
"Kingwin is better known for hard drive enclosures and 12v case fans than computer power supplies. Is that coming to an end as it steps into the high end PSU ring with a very flashy unit that brings with it a hopefully stable 800 watts of power?" Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: NVIDIA | Subject: General Tech
PC gamers will soon be able to play the most advanced video game ever created. The Crysis demo - available tomorrow from nZone.com - includes the complete first level of the game, representing about 45 minutes of gameplay.
The demo will be available Saturday, October 27th from nZone.com.
The final version of the game is scheduled for release in North America and Europe on November 16th, 2007.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Ars Technica | Subject: Mobile
According to discussions Ars Technica has had with nVIDIA, the GPU maker is working on developing mobile versions of their graphic processors to be used in phones. Instead of relying strictly on gamers, they want to be the ones to supply the hardware that people use to watch YouTube or stream video with on their smart phones. It isn't as easy as just jumping in and making chips though, so read on to explore the implications of choosing ARM over x86, and what their competition is planning.
"Over the past few weeks, I've told you a bit about Intel's plans for this coming wave of pocket-sized personal computers: Silverthorne/Poulsbo will bring high-powered x86 hardware down into the ultramobile PC (UMPC) form factor in 2008, followed by the even smaller 32nm Moorestown chip that will be Intel's first full-fledged x86 media SoC and which could possibly be the future brains of Apple's iPhone. But I haven't yet told you about Intel's competition. NVIDIA, AMD/ATI, ARM, and other powerhouses in the PC and embedded spaces aren't sitting idly by while Intel takes direct aim at what will be one of the hottest new battlegrounds of the post-PC era: your pocket. In the coming days, I'll tell you what each of these companies is up to, starting with NVIDIA." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Dragon Steel Mods | Subject: General Tech
Dragon Steel Mods reviews a hand held, USB or battery powered paper shredder; something you will probably see appearing on many desks, or counterbalancing a sysadmin's other tool on their belt. No longer will paperwork be the bane of your existence and memos will be a thing of the past when you can just destroy the evidence in no time at all. If only they would build one big enough to fit an entire spammer in.
"Our friends at USBGeek have sent over a USB Portable Paper Shredder that is obviously portable but works great, and it can be powered via USB or with standard 'AA' batteries. It's great for shredding that unwanted junk mail, and of course that stray private document that you might not want anyone else seeing..." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: OCZ Technology | Subject: General Tech
Sunnyvale, Calif. - October 25, 2007 - OCZ today announced immediate plans to bring Hypersonic PC into the OCZ Technology Group. Known primarily as the worldwide leader in innovative, high-performance computer memory and power supply units, OCZ acquired Hypersonic PC to employ their rich expertise in high-end system building and take the organization and mobile gaming to the next level. Hypersonic has been paving the way in maximum performance computing since 1996 and established themselves as a leader attributable to their diligent focus on technology, quality, craftsmanship, and world-class support. Under the OCZ Technology Group, the Hypersonic vision can be taken to new heights and grow in key areas of innovation, product development, and market reach.
Combined with their highly personalized solutions and aggressive deployment of the newest advances in PC technology, Hypersonic has earned numerous industry awards and recognition and filled the enthusiast niche unlike any system builder. Their extensive product line includes highly-tuned gaming systems, cutting-edge notebooks, and powerful workstations and is a culmination of their dedication to their craft and the end-user.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: BCCHardware | Subject: Graphics Card
Zalman's ZM-RHS88 Heatsink bears more than a passing resemblance to an aluminium hedgehog, though the VF1000 LED GPU Cooler has a more usual look to it. BCCHardware paired the two on a 8800GTX and found that it reduces noise well, and can give you some rather impressive RAM temperatures. They are also compatible with a wide range of cards. "I would estimate that the entire installation took about 30 minutes from start to finish, and that included removing the original stock cooler. Your also going to need to refer to the instructions a few times, otherwise it is going to take even longer, if you the kind of person who doesn't need instructions, then maybe do this install when no one is watching and if you just happen to have to peek at the manual, you can keep it your own little secret. " Here are some more Graphics Card articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: OCMODSHOP | Subject: General Tech
Hades is a brand new name in mice, and their first attempt is the H1 3200dpi Optical Gaming Mouse. The stats look impressive, from the ability change the optical sensor's settings to it's gold plated USB connectors. OCMODSHOP takes a close look at this mouse to see how it compares to the bigger players like Logitech and Razer.
"Hades is new to the computer peripheral market, and has introduced their H1 Professional Gaming Mouse, which they boast as "the most advanced optical gaming mouse in the world". They are going to have some serious competition with the more established kids on the block, Razer, Logitech and Microsoft. The feature list of the Hades H1 seems in-line with other gaming mouse products." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: Processor
CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2007 - Production of a new generation of microprocessors for PCs, laptops, servers and other computing devices officially began today inside of Intel Corporation's first high-volume 45 nanometer (nm) manufacturing factory in Chandler, Ariz.
Called "Fab 32," the $3 billion factory will use Intel's innovative 45nm process technology based on Intel's breakthrough in "reinventing" certain areas of the transistors inside its processors to reduce energy leakage. The 45nm transistors use a Hafnium-based high-k material for the gate dielectric and metal materials for the gate, and are so small that more than 2 million can fit on the period at the end of this sentence. Millions of these tiny transistors will make up Intel's faster, more energy efficient lead- and halogen-free processors for PCs, laptops and servers, as well as ultra low-power processors for mobile Internet and consumer electronic devices, and low-cost PCs. The first of the company's 45nm processors is scheduled to be introduced on Nov. 12. "The opening of Fab 32 in Arizona today is a testament to Intel's continued investment in our most strategic asset -- the most advanced, environmentally friendly manufacturing network in the world," said Paul Otellini, Intel president and CEO. "The magic of 45nm and our new transistor design allow us to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient processors to our customers across the entire spectrum of market segments, from the most powerful servers to a variety of mobile devices and everything in between."
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: TweakTown | Subject: Motherboard
ECS is known for making stable and extremely economical motherboards, and their newest is the ECS G31T-M. This board will not impress even the basic overclocker, but for someone looking to build a solid C2D system for cheap, Elitegroup will not dissapoint. If gaming isn't an issue, save even more by using the onboard GMA3100 graphics. Visit TweakTown for a full rundown of this board. "So far we have already looked at the G33 chipset which contains the GMA3100 integrated graphics chip and makes itself quite a name in the business sector. Today we are taking a look at the basic end of the Intel Core 2 platform, the G31. Our first G31 candidate is the ECS G31T-M motherboard. ECS has always produced the best low-end boards you will ever see, as they tend to add in features whilst keeping their prices down. Their boards usually have some overclocking potential as well, so let’s see just how well the G31T-M behaves today." Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: AnandTech | Subject: General Tech
Remember hearing about the various patent infringements, anti-trust violations and price-fixing schemes that many big memory manufacturers were found guilty of? Did you hope that these decisions might end with you having a bit of money back in your pocket? AnandTech takes a look at the more recent rulings, and covers why there is a good chance you don't even qualify to be involved in the class action suit.
"Over just the last decade, the memory industry has been through no less than three major shakeups. The first is the infamous and now settled RAMBUS patent case, started in 2000 where RAMBUS asserted that it held patents on technology used in DDR RAM and wanted royalties as such, only to be found guilty of breaking antitrust and deception laws in acquiring these patents and covertly trying to influence the memory market. The second case involves the Big 10 memory manufacturers colluding to keep RAM prices artificially high between 1998 and 2002, to which they were found guilty. Finally, a new investigation has opened up as of this year in to the flash memory market, where the Justice Department is trying to figure out if there is evidence of collusion and price-fixing there too. Today we'll be taking a look at the latter two actions, one just wrapping up while another begins. What exactly went on in these cases? How were or potentially were consumers hurt by all of this? What has been done to punish the offenders and to correct the market? Let's find out." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
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