Post No 1: Computer CPU / Processor Scrap

Features Specifications: Computer CPU / Processor Scrap
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Post No 2: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor

Experience improved energy efficiency, expanded wireless connectivity, and amazing battery life with the 45nm Penryn series Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, ultra-fast 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a large 3 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
The new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--conserves even more energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. With a substantial 3 MB of shared L2 cache, data and instructions can be kept close to the two processor cores, greatly increasing performance and allowing the entire system to work more efficiently. And, because the processor cores share the L2 cache, either can use the entire amount if the other happens to be idle.
Hard Drive and MemoryThe 120 GB Serial-ATA (SATA) hard drive (5400 RPM) quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. The 2 GB of PC5300 DDR2 RAM (two SO-DIMMs of 512 MB) have 667 MHz speed, and the RAM capacity can be increased to 4 GB.
Wireless ConnectivityThe built-in 802.11n wireless networking provides up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g, but it's also backward-compatible with 802.11a/b/g routers, enabling you to communicate with the a wide variety of Wi-Fi resources. It works seamlessly with the new AirPort Extreme with 802.11n. Use the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your PDA or cell phone, synchronize addresses, or download pictures from your cell phone. You can also use a wireless headset for iChat audio chats and VoIP calls as well as quickly share files with a colleague.
Display and GraphicsWhether you're working on a Keynote presentation or watching a movie before you catch a flight, every document, video, and photo on your MacBook will look sharp on the glossy 13.3-inch widescreen display. With pixel-perfect 1280-by-800 resolution, it's great for viewing and working with media. Video is powered by the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor, which shares 256 MB of DDR2 SDRAM with main memory. Graphics-intensive features in iPhoto and iMovie are smoother and 3D game play--from Spore to Call of Duty--is faster and more responsive. You'll get extended desktop and video mirroring, with simultaneous support of full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display--both at millions of colors

Post No 3: Features:

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2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
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2GB of DDR2 memory
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120GB 5400-rpm hard drive
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8x double-layer SuperDrive
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NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Editorial Reviews:Product DescriptionThe MacBook uses a graphics processor that economizes space in a whole new way. A traditional computer logic board contains multiple components: the CPU, two chips that control communication throughout the computer, and the graphics processor. The logic board in the MacBook contains only two components: the CPU and a graphics processor with all of the core logic built into a single chip.Open your MacBook and you're instantly greeted by glorious full screen brightness. Anything you view, including the glossy widescreen display itself, is a spectacular experience. The LED-backlit display is more power efficient. And it's mercury- and arsenic-free, so it's greener than ever.Amazon.com Product DescriptionStylishly and intelligently designed for your on-the-go digital lifestyle, Apple's MacBook is the perfect confluence of affordability, innovation, and powerful computing. This latest iteration of the affordable "white" MacBook line (model MB881LL/A) gets a boost in video processing power from the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics chip and doubles the RAM to 2 GB (with a 4 GB maximum capacity). You'll enjoy quick and nimble multitasking thanks to the 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor--which bumps the frontside bus speed from 866 MHz to 1066 MHz--and the 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display provides the perfect combination of pixels and portability. This MacBook also features a 120 GB hard drive and an integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi LAN that provides compatibility with older 802.11b/g routers as well as the faster throughput of Apple's Airport Extreme.
Measuring 1.08 inches thin and weighing only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase). See a larger version of this imageMeasuring a mere 1.08 inches thin and weighing in at only 5.0 pounds, the MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase). A durable polycarbonate shell in white keeps it ready for the rough and tumble of everyday life. It also offers a unique keyboard design that sits flush against the bed for a sleeker, lower profile--which means you experience a firm, responsive touch when typing. Other standard Apple "extras" includes a built-in iSight video camera and Apple's magnetically connected MagSafe power adapter, which safely disconnects when under strain.
It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '09 suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser.
Other hardware features include a 24x combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, built-in Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire 400 port, DVI video output, and Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144 MB of shared memory.

Post No 4: Tritech Dual Core P4 Computer

$899.95
TRITECH P4 Dual Core 2.80Ghz Computer Intel D946 Micro ATX Motherboard Intel Processor 820 CPU w/Fan and heatsink 1GB DDR RAM 160GB SATA Hard Drive on board Video 19" Black LCD Color Monitor 2 Button PS/2 Mouse w/wheel Black Mid ATX tower case w/350 watt power supply Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition Black Multimedia Keyboard w/ internet and multimedia hotkeys Black DVD RW Drive 3D Sound card On board 10/100 Ethernet on board (for Cable or DLS internet) Small Logitech Speakers

Post No 5: How to overclock an Intel E8400 CPU to 3.6GHz with a Gigabyte mainboard and DDR2 800MHz RAM

Step1Download and install all the suggested applications. Do a google search to find them. Backup all important data as a precaution and turn off your computer.
Step2You are now ready to do the overclock. Turn on the computer and press the "Del" or "Delete" key on the Gigabyte splash screen to get into the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).
Step3 M.I.T Shot Using your keyboard, move down to the "MB Intelligent Tweaker M.I.T" feature and open. You will now see the overclocking options.Using the keyboard, change the following settings in this order:"CPU Host Clock Control" - Enabled"CPU Host Frequency (MHz)- 400"PCI Express Frequency (MHz)- 100"Performance Enhance"- Standard"System Memory Multiplier (SPD)- 2.00 (Any kind is OK, B,D, none)Leave DRAM Timing on auto for now."System Voltage Control"- Manual. Set it to 1.22500v for now.The escape to the main BIOS screen, go to exit and save changes. Your computer will reboot, and then go to start up again into your operating system (OS).
Step4 See pic below for voltage details.
Step5If the computer bluescreens (BSODs) when it tried to boot into your OS, it means that the overclock is unstable. Restart the computer, go back into the BIOS, and raise the CPU voltage a few notches, save and exit and try again.When you get into the operating system you will need to check for stability of the overclock. The idea is that higher volts= a more stable system, however higher volts also cause more damage and heat to your CPU, so the aim is to have your OC'd system stable on the lowest voltage possible, in order to keep your computer cooler and alive for longer. Generally a small overclock like this will not mean that your CPU will die after a year, so don't worry too much about it.
Step6In order to test the stability of the OC, open Realtemp which is the best program to use on 45nm CPU's like the E8400. This program will monitor the heat of the two cores while being stress tested. Normally the idle temp will be around 10 degrees higher than the ambient temp, and the load temp another 10 degrees above the idle temp. This is fine, even for the stock cooler that comes with the E8400.My computer has an aftermarket Zalman 9700-LED cooler and idles at around 34 degrees and about 55 with a full stress load.
Step7 Orthos options When Realtemp is running, open Orthos and set the following settings:Set "Test" to "FTTs", and priority 10.NOTE: Before starting the stress-testing turn off all power saving modes and screen savers on your computer as your computer may freeze or crash if it goes to sleep while being tested.Press start to start the stress test. Let Orthos run for at least an hour. Normally with low volts it will give an error almost straight away. All you have to do is keep going back into the BIOS and raising the voltage a couple notches each time, boot back into your OS, and run Orthos and Realtemp again.I had to raise my vcore from the stock 1.22500 all the way up to 1.30000v before it was finally stable. Most people don't need to go this high, but it depends on your mainboard and RAM configuration and quality.Orthos will cause the computer to reach it's max load temp in around 5 minutes of operating, so keep an eye on the temps during this time.
Step8Once you find that Orthos is not giving errors after a short amount of time, leave it running for at least 2 hours, preferably 8-12 hours, in order to do a comprehensive stress test. Doing a comprehensive test means that your CPU is tested with the program and avoids any reliabilty issues down the track, for example it might be fine doing basic stuff, but it may crash when you do more intense CPU work. It's better to do a full test now than experience a crash later.
Step9 CPU-Z specs with full load on CPU And that's about it. Once you find the perfect vcore and Orthos is run for a long time and has no errors, that means you have successfully done an overclock. 600MHz (.6GHz) isn't a huge figure, but you will find that many things will operate a little faster, especially CPU dependant programs like games, so it is well worth your time to do.If you want to check the specs, run CPU-Z and it will show all your system's details including the new speeds.On a final note, many people have OC'd their E8400 to 3.6GHz using the stock cooling, but I would strongly recommend buying a decent aftermarket cooler or "HSF" in order to keep your computer cool and happy! Zalman and Noctua make excellent HSFs!

1 Post No. EU antitrust officials raid Intel, computer retailers

European Union antitrust regulators raided Intel Corp. offices and computer retailers on Tuesday as part of an investigation into whether they have followed rules that ensure competition in the market for computer chips, the European Commission and Intel said.

Intel spokesman Chuck Molloy confirmed that the company's Munich, Germany, office had been raided and said the company would co-operate with the investigation.

European Union antitrust regulators are looking into whether Intel used its market dominance to stifle competition in microprocessors.
(Jae C. Hong/Associated Press)

Europe's largest consumer electronics retailer, Germany-based Media Markt, said it was also raided, as was Britain's DSG group, which owns Dixons, Currys, PC City and PC World.

The surprise inspections were the EU's first major move in response to complaints from smaller rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc., which alleges Intel pressed major stores to avoid computers using AMD chips.

Intel, the world's biggest chip maker, is already facing formal EU charges of monopoly abuse for below-cost customer rebates and pricing that the EU says undercut AMD and discouraged manufacturers from building computers with the smaller firm's chips.

The raids focused on the final link in the supply chain — the stores that sell computers directly to users. AMD claims a wide range of bullying tactics by Intel shut out all of the larger firm's rivals.

The EU said there was no strict deadline for deciding whether to file charges or drop the case. EU fines can go as high as 10 per cent of a company's yearly global revenue. Last year, Intel's revenue amounted to $6.98 billion.

Intel, based in Santa Clara, Calif., sells more than three-quarters of all microprocessors, the brains of computers, that use Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system.

The EU formally charged Intel last July — six years after it first started looking at the company — alleging the company gave "substantial rebates" to computer makers for buying most of their x86 central processing units, or CPUs, from Intel.

The EU executive also accused Intel of making payments to manufacturers to get them to delay or cancel product lines using AMD chips and that it sold its own chips below average cost to strategic server customers — such as governments and universities — when bidding against AMD-based products.

Below-cost or predatory pricing may be good for shoppers in the short term, but in the EU view, it ultimately harms consumers by killing off rivals that allow more choice and innovations.

EU officials also looked at whether Intel had urged Media Markt not to sell computers using AMD chips. The chain, which is owned by German retailer Metro AG, has more than 360 stores in Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Greece.

2 Post No. Responses to “Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel Desktop Computer

I have a Dell 8200 using Microsoft Windows XP, Home edition Version 2002, Service pack 2. I am currently using a program called AUT0Cad R13. My question is since this program is from 2002 era will it operate on any of the latest computers such as the tc4200 or The Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel desktop computer. Also older progrAMS SUCH AS Microsoft Excel and Microsoft word.
Thank you.

3 Post No. Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel Desktop Computer

I have a Dell 8200 using Microsoft Windows XP, Home edition Version 2002, Service pack 2. I am currently using a program called AUT0Cad R13. My question is since this program is from 2002 era will it operate on any of the latest computers such as the tc4200 or The Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel desktop computer. Also older progrAMS SUCH AS Microsoft Excel and Microsoft word.
Thank you.

4 Post No. The Perfect Desktop PC for Less!

And what’s delightfully exceptional about this unit is that it comes with a 500GB hard disk drive (HDD). Not a lot of brand new personal computers out there in the market are offered with a HDD capacity as large as that. The Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel desktop computer is also equipped with the now-widely used LightScribe DVD+/-RW. It is a DVD writer which can label your DVDs with silk-screen quality laser-etched labels. You don’t need to worry about misplaced sticker labels or the unpleasant CD marker smell. The Lightscribe will do the labeling for you. Treat your senses with this desktop computer’s NVIDIA GeForce 7100 graphics card which comes with TurboCache memory expansion with 128MB of dedicated graphics memory. Complementing the visual offering is an eight speaker configurable high-definition sound card.

With its built-in 15-in-one media reader, you can transfer files without extra hardware (read: no extra cost!) from your MicroDrive, SecureDigital, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Multimedia Card, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO, xD, Compact Flash II, Mini SD, Compact Flash I, reduced size MultimediaCard. Connectivity? This is not a problem either. Surf the World Wide Web with a fast DSL connection using the 10/100Base-T network interface. The Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel desktop computer also has two USB 2.0 port in front for easy connection and access.

The Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel desktop computer is something which can really be hard to resist especially if it’s offered at a very low price. So, whoever said that great specs and high-quality performance for personal computers are only for those who with deep pockets has definitely not came across with Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel desktop computer yet.

5 Post No. Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel Desktop Computer

The Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel Desktop Computer exceeds the performance standards of any PC within its price range. It performs the heaviest and most demanding tasks with precision, speed and over-all quality. Designed for the budget conscious, this desktop PC costs considerably less than most PCs in its caliber. For starters, the Compaq Presario SR5450F Intel Desktop Computer runs on a 2.0GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 processor and is equipped with 2GB of DDR2-800 RAM. It can breeze through the most common everyday applications you can throw at it.

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8 Post No. Sorting through Intel's SoC drawer

IDF Intel launched its first foray into the world of system-on-a-chip (SoC) products for consumer electronics kit in April this year. Then, at its Spring IDF conference, it launched the CE2110, an ARM-based CPU with a built-in graphics engine, memory controller and more.

At the time, Intel's Digital Home Group chief, Eric Kim, mentioned that the chip giant would next year offer an updated SoC based not on ARM CPU technology, but on its own x86 instruction set, as used in all its desktop and mobile processors.

Six months or so on, at the Autumn IDF, Intel CEO Paul Otellini put a name to the project - 'Canmore' - and said it would make its first public appearance in January 2008 at the CES show.

Like the CE2110, Canmore is aimed at TVs and set-top boxes. The current chip combines a 1GHz processing core with a memory controller; a PowerVR MBX Lite GPU; controllers for USB, SATA, PCI, smart cards and other ports and interconnects; decoders for MPEG 2 and H.264 video; digital and analogue display drivers; a transport stream handler; TV descrambling circuitry; and an AES encryption module.

Canmore is likely to contain all these elements - Otellini mentioned the chip's AV pipeline, GPU, I/O components and a security sub-system - with a low-power x86 core, possibly based on the 45nm 'Silverthorne' CPU Intel is developing for UMPCs and mobile web gadgets.

9 Post No. Sorting through Intel's SoC drawer

IDF Intel launched its first foray into the world of system-on-a-chip (SoC) products for consumer electronics kit in April this year. Then, at its Spring IDF conference, it launched the CE2110, an ARM-based CPU with a built-in graphics engine, memory controller and more.

At the time, Intel's Digital Home Group chief, Eric Kim, mentioned that the chip giant would next year offer an updated SoC based not on ARM CPU technology, but on its own x86 instruction set, as used in all its desktop and mobile processors.

Six months or so on, at the Autumn IDF, Intel CEO Paul Otellini put a name to the project - 'Canmore' - and said it would make its first public appearance in January 2008 at the CES show.

Like the CE2110, Canmore is aimed at TVs and set-top boxes. The current chip combines a 1GHz processing core with a memory controller; a PowerVR MBX Lite GPU; controllers for USB, SATA, PCI, smart cards and other ports and interconnects; decoders for MPEG 2 and H.264 video; digital and analogue display drivers; a transport stream handler; TV descrambling circuitry; and an AES encryption module.

Canmore is likely to contain all these elements - Otellini mentioned the chip's AV pipeline, GPU, I/O components and a security sub-system - with a low-power x86 core, possibly based on the 45nm 'Silverthorne' CPU Intel is developing for UMPCs and mobile web gadgets.

10 Post No. Intel Computer

Intel-based iMac introduced by Apple Computer at MacWorld 2006, on display there

Location: San Francisco, California

Date: December 2005

Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds

ID Number: #9FC19471

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12 Post No. Intel NetBook known as 2go PC

The Intel NetBook has been given a new name now that it has been launched on an official basis - the 2go PC. Built by CTL, this education-oriented computer will feature the following :-

• Intel Celeron M processor
• 915GMS graphics chipset
• 512MB DDR2 RAM (up to 1GB)
• 40GB storage
• Two uSB 2.0 ports
• 10/100 Ethernet connectivity
• Integrated SD/MMC memory card reader

The 2go PC will be priced in the neighborhood of $400, and is available within a couple months' time.

13 Post No. MINI ITX-M4S2GAP Intel Atom N270 1.6G CPU +4 COM+ TV port+ LVDS +CF Card computer motherboard / mainboard / hardware

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M4S2GAP with onboard Intel Atom 1.6GHz CPU +4 COM+ TV port+ LVDS

1.CPU: Intel Atom CPU (onboard) N270 1.6GHz

2.Chipset: Intel 945GSE+ICH7-M

3.FSB: 533 MHZ

4.Memory: DRII533, 1 x DDR2 200PIN SODIMM

5.Graphic Card: GMA950, support DX9.0

6. Audio: 6 sound channel

7. LAN: Onboard with 1000M LAN,

8. Storage Interface: 1*IDE, 1*MINI IDE, 2*SATA300Mb/s,

9. Expansion slot: 1*PCI, 1*MINI PCI-E, 1 x DDR2 200PIN SODIMM

10.USB: 8*PCS (4pcs on back panel)

11. Back Panel Connectors:
1*PS/2+1*VGA+1*TV out +4*USB+2*RJ45 (1000M) +2*Audio Jacks

12. Form Factor: ITX 170*170MM

Others: (on board) 1*MINI PCI-E, 1*MINI IDE, 1*CF card DIMM, 4*COM

(On board) Intel Atom CPU N270 1.6G Hz Support Dual 1000M LAN

14 Post No. Intel Product Description

Product Name:

new 12.4" BRAND:SHARP intel core 2 duo T8300 2.6GHZ 3MBL2 1GB 120GB

Item Code:

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Package Size:

10.0 * 30.0 * 28.0 ( cm )

Gross weight/Package:

1.9 ( kg )

Specifications

New laptop: notebook +adapter+ drive +cable

Look at the configuration:

Processor: Intel ® core 2 duo T8300 processor, the latest 45-nanometer, with two large 3MB cache, SSE4 64-bit instruction set, perfect to meet the next generation operating system VS.

Chipsets: Intel 965

Memory: DDR2 1G

Hard drive: 120 GB Massive

Graphics: intel X3100 256M

Drive: COMBO

Display: 12.4 Sharp original widescreen mirror Heijing

Wireless: 54 M built-in wireless card

Weight: 1.7 KG around very thin and light weight ah

Size: 30 cm * 23cm-3cm (I personally use out of the tape measure)

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15 Post No. Intel Core2Duo E6750 2.66gHz

20071006-08 - building Hades - 138-3823 - CPU in box (Intel Core2Duo E6750 2.66gHz)

I did my research, and this was the most badass CPU that could be purchased without over-paying. I believe it was only released about 4 or 5 months before purchase, but Intel already had several more powerful CPUs out since, so the price had dropped a bit.

BACKSTORY: So, as mentioned before (in a 10-part series of blog posts), my trusty computer of 9 years, "Storm", died a nasty death. My secondary/kitchen computer "Hell" stepped up to bat and took Storm's place, but I still needed a new computer for our somewhat newly-built upstairs space. So I built Hades, during which I wrote another 5 blog posts. These are the pictures I took while building it.

Windows ReadyBoost. A Windows Vista a disk caching technology which can increase your windows vista computer with more high-speed memory.ReadyBoost disk caching technology is using flash memory on an USB 2.0 drive, SD card, CompactFlash, or other form of flash memory to make computers that running Windows Vista more responsive and boost vista system performances. Meanwhile, ReadyBoost can consider as an alternative solution to increase memory and more applications are ready to run without accessing the hard drive.

This ReadyBoost disk caching technology is using the intelligent memory management of Windows SuperFetch which significantly improve system responsiveness on your windows vista and help to resolve the slow paging file on your vista hard disk.

To increase your memory caching on Windows Vista using readyboost method, It requires an USB storage device that meets minimum performance and space requirements below:

• The device must be at least 64 MB
• The device must be USB 2.0
• It has to be able to read at 3.5 MB/s
• It has to be able to write at 2.5 MB/s

To get started using ReadyBoost, follow these steps:

1. Plug in USB storage device.
2. Go to Computer and right click on the removable storage device and select Properties.
3. If your device is compatible, you will see a ReadyBoost tab. Click on that.
4. Select Use this device and select the amount of space on it you want to dedicate for the ReadyBoost system file.
5. Click OK and you are finished.

Toshiba Satellite M65-S9092 Laptop Computer [Indonesia]

Specifications :-

CPU and Memory Processor Brand Intel
Processor Class Pentium M
Processor Speed 2 GHz

Intel’s 15 Most Unforgettable x86 CPUs-Part 2

Pentium M: Laptops Flex Their Muscles

In 2003 the market for portable PCs was booming and Intel had only two processors for them: the aging Pentium III Tualatin and the Pentium 4, whose high power consumption made it unsuitable. But a savior was to arrive from Israel: the Banias (alias Pentium M). This processor, based on the P6 architecture (the same as the Pentium Pro) had high performance and low power consumption. It even beat the Pentium 4, while consuming a lot less power. This was the processor used in the Centrino platform and it was quickly followed (in 2004) by the (faster) Dothan model. The Pentium M left its mark on the world of mobility, and the Stealey (A100) still uses the Dothan architecture (with lower frequencies and TDP).

Intel Pentium M

Code name	Banias	Dothan
Date released	2003	2004
Architecture	32 bits	32 bits
Data bus	64 bits	64 bits
Address bus	32 bits	32 bits
Maximum memory	4 GB	4 GB
L1 cache	32 KB + 32 KB	32 KB + 32 KB
L2 cache	1,024 KB	2,048 KB
Clock frequency	0.9–1.7 GHz	1–2.13 GHz
FSB	400 MHz	400, 533 MHz
SIMD	MMX, SSE, SSE2	MMX, SSE, SSE2
SMT/SMP	no	no
Fabrication process	130 nm	90 nm
Number of transistors	77 million	140 million
Power consumption	9-30 W	6-35 W
Voltage	0.9–1.5 V	0.9–1.4 V
Die surface area	82 mm²	87 mm²
Connector	Socket 479	Socket 479

As with the Pentium 4, the FSB actually operated at a quarter of the nominal frequency (QDR). The connector used, the Socket 479, actually had 478 pins, but they were arranged differently from the Pentium 4 Socket 478 (though adapters were made).

Speed up Windows Vista SATA Hard Drives performance

Here a windows vista tips to speed up hard drives performance. This vista tips is describe a way to speed up SATA hard drive on Windows Vista by enabling the enhanced write caching features. This enhanced write caching features basically doesn’t automatically enable when Window Vista installed. So, you need to turn on this features under Windows vista Device Manager setting( or you enter devmgmt.msc from the command line).

Select your SATA hard drive and right-click on your SATA hard drive. Select Policies tab, Check on ” Enable enabling writing caching on the disk ” box and ” Enable advanced performance ” box.

CPU Speed professional, a simple computer CPU Speed tester program to test what is the real speed of Intel and AMD processor running based on Megahertz as the scale. The processor test result is based on hard core speed algorithms to test the CPU speed.

CPU Speed Professional is a free application that run all Windows version. It features a stunning interface with elegant animations and screen transitions. Just click on the ‘Test CPU Speed’ and it will perform 4 tests to measure the processor speed by watching a handsome ’speedo’ style dial to display your cpu speed.

Meanwhile, clicking the ‘Show CPU Details’ button to see more detailed information about your system, including CPU manufacturer, published speed, memory configuration and more. Plus more, you can submit your score online to see a global or country wide ranking of your CPU speed.

Intel SpartanXHD CrossFireX Overclocked DX10 Gaming Computer

The fastest Crossfire Intel Gaming PC available. Using a pair of new Radeon HD3870 512MB in 16x + 16x Crossfire mode together with either the fastest Intel dual-core or the new Core 2 Quad, this Intel Gaming machine is as fast as Crossfire gets. Every single component has been selected for the configuration of this system is meant to serve the purpose of delivering the best Radeon-powered gaming experience. The latest ASUS P45-based mainboard, 4GB of 800MHz dual-channel memory, dual opticals for your convenience, high-definition SupremeFX II sound subsystem all come together in beautiful gaming case for an Intel Gaming Computer which is as much a sight to behold as it is a joy to own!

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Extreme Machine

Starting at $2,950.00 + tax

This computer is perfect for any gamer. Equipped with 8 fans for optimal cooling capabilities, as well as being able to support 4 monitors (sold separately). Be the envy of all gamers.

Computer Specifications:

• Black/Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case with 8 fans
• Intel Core 2 Extreme (quad core) QX6700 Kentsfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor
• LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
• 4GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory
• 2 GeForce 7900GS 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Over Clock Edition Video Cards
• 600GB RAID Level 5-Data Striping with Distributed Parity (Redundancy)
• DVD-R DVD Burner
• 1.44 MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive
• Card Reader
• Controller Panel
• Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2
• Wired Keyboard and Mouse
• 17" Black LCD Monitor

£938 inc. VAT for the Ultimate Gaming machine?

Right, before we get into the specifics of Computer Supermarket.com's new Ultimate Gaming machine, let's take a look at what Computer Supermarket has to say about it. Here are just a few of our favourite self-loving quotes:

"We think you should know that this machine is ground breaking, and we love it."

"It's the first machine in the world to have 8GB of memory as standard. It was the first machine to incorporate an Intel Quad Core Q6600 CPU."

"It is a simply stunning machine which will not be beaten on either specification or price by anyone, anywhere."

"A full 8GB of the fastest DDR2 memory ensures that games load rapidly and applications run at optimal speed."

"With a huge dedicated 512MB nVidia 8600GT PCI-E graphics card, you will be able to play any game on the market today with a level of definition and clarity that you will struggle to believe, especially with the HDTV/HDMI connector."

"Instead of just bundling a standard monitor with this system we've gone the extra mile on your behalf by giving you a 22 inch multimedia screen. We know you'll be watching lots of DVDs on this system, we've therefore made the Monitor widescreen for amazing viewing."

There's plenty more, but we think you get the idea. Computer Supermarket well and truly loves this machine.

Available now from computersupermarket.com, the Ultimate Gaming machine retails at £938.38 inc. VAT and features the following default specification:

• Intel Quad Core Q6600 Processor
• 8GB DDR2 Ultrafast RAM
• 750GB SATA II Hard Drive 16MB Cache
• nVidia FX 8600GT 512MB Graphics Card 128Bit DDR2 – DVI, SVGA and HDTV connectors
• Designer ATX Gaming Case with multiple cooling fans
• LG Dual 18x DVD/RW DL RAM Dual Layer ReWriter
• 500W ATX Switching Power Supply
• 6 USB2 ports (2 front, 4 back)
• Integrated Firewire port
• Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Network Card
• Integrated 7.1 channel surround sound
• 22 inch LCD Multimedia Monitor
• Black PS2 Keyboard and Mouse
• Multimedia 2.1 Channel Speaker Set
• Genuine Windows 64 bit Vista Premium
• 1 year Collect and Return warranty

The 22" widescreen monitor carries the following specification:

• LCD Display 22inch Wide Aspect TFT active matrix panel
• Display Size 473.76(H) x 296.16(V) mm
• Pixel Pitch 0.282(H) x 0.282(V) mm
• Resolution Maximum WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) @60Hz
• Max. Display Color 16.7M colors
• Brightness 300 cd/m2 (typ.)
• Contrast Ratio 1,000-1 (typ.)
• Viewing Angle Horizontal 160o (typ.)
• Response Time (Tr+Tf) 5 ms (typ.)
• Signal Input D-sub, DVI-D / HDCP
• Input Frequency Range Horizontal 30 to 82KHz
• Vertical 56 to 76Hz
• LED Indicator Active: Green / Power saving: Orange
• Plug Play VESA DDC/CI compliance
• Speakers 1W x 2

In addition, you'll also get a software bundle consisting of Windows Vista Home Premium, Nero 7 Essentials, Power DVD, Power Producer and Acrobat Reader 7. It's a touch strange that the "Ultimate Gaming" machine doesn't ship with Windows Vista Ultimate as standard.

Computer Supermarket’s Ian Bird says "If there’s a better value premium gaming system on the market today we’ve yet to find it."

We'll put that to you, our HEXUS readers, is there a better value gaming system available today? Let us know in the HEXUS forums.

Intel SpartanXHD CrossFireX Overclocked DX10 Gaming Computer

The fastest Crossfire Intel Gaming PC available. Using a pair of new Radeon HD3870 512MB in 16x + 16x Crossfire mode together with either the fastest Intel dual-core or the new Core 2 Quad, this Intel Gaming machine is as fast as Crossfire gets. Every single component has been selected for the configuration of this system is meant to serve the purpose of delivering the best Radeon-powered gaming experience. The latest ASUS P45-based mainboard, 4GB of 800MHz dual-channel memory, dual opticals for your convenience, high-definition SupremeFX II sound subsystem all come together in beautiful gaming case for an Intel Gaming Computer which is as much a sight to behold as it is a joy to own!

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Two Uber Gaming System Met Head To Head At Intel Overclocking Challenge

Unstopabble, yo.

Last week, Intel came to our office and brought with them, two gaming PC that featured the current record holder for Intel’s fastest processor, the overclockable Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 quad-core processor. They then told us that they want YOU - yes, you the Lowyat.NET citizens, to choose which one is the Ultimate Gaming PC!

These two machines came from the effort of two Intel channel partners, Ipoh-based SNS Network and Computer War of Petaling Jaya. Other than sharing the same processor and motherboard - Intel Desktop Board DX38BT, the two companies has used liberty to assembled throngs of other hardware that they felt worthy for their Intel Overclocking Challenge system.

The contenders of Intel Overclocking Challenge

So now, for your part. Check out the specs of both system (full review is coming very-very soon) and vote for the system that you think deserved to be the Ultimate Gaming PC of Intel Overclocking Challenge. For your effort, you will stand a chance to win a 4GB thumb drive. Better be quick, there are only 100 units to be given away. The voting is open until 23rd May 2008.

That is not all, folks. At the end of the challenge, both machines will be available for auction. Make sure to be around on 26th until 29th May 2008 for your chance to get them at an unbeatable price.

Once you run a game or two on the iBuypower Gamer 926-GT Intel Gaming Computer, you’ll be blown away. This PC is indeed powerful. Inside you’ll find an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor, 2 gigabytes of DDR2 RAM, and an ultra-powerful NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS 512MB graphics processing unit. As expected, all these numbers translate to an immaculate gaming experience.

Even if you play a game with all the graphical effects turned on and the resolution cranked high, you can still expect extremely fast framerates. More so, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, is great for gaming since it features the newest Windows-based gaming platform today, Direct X 10. Without question, you’ll be pleased with this gaming machine.

Furthermore, the iBuypower Gamer 926-GT Intel Gaming Computer and its 500-gigabyte hard disk allow you to install a lot of games. The disk spins at a fast rate too, ensuring that the performance of the processor, the RAM, and the GPU doesn’t experience bottlenecks. Other than gaming, this PC is great for watching DVD movies too since its 20x DL DVD+/-RW Drive is in a word, reliable.

Overall, iBuypower Gamer 926-GT Intel Gaming Computer has the potential to take you to your own gaming heaven. No one can really question the power it holds within.