 | 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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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Intel SpartanXHD CrossFireX Overclocked DX10 Gaming Computer
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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Virtualization - Windows XP running in a VMware virtual machine on Linux
A simple way to think of virtualization is to think of the simulation of a computer. Consider a computer system that runs Windows on an Intel processor. You can install virtualization software, called a virtual machine, that simulates a whole computer within Windows. The virtual computer has virtual hardware: simulated keyboards, hard drives, monitors, and so on. A virtual monitor can be displayed in a Window or fullscreen, virtual hard drives can be stored as files, and these can even be made to resize automatically and not take up any more space than is necessary. The virtual machine routes input to the virtual environment when it has focus, so the same keyboard and mouse that is used to control your computer can be used to control the virtual machine
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.
The Outside Reflects Gaming Power on the Inside
To start things off, the iBuypower Gamer 926-GT Intel Gaming Computer doesn’t look like your boring, old PC. This is one mean-looking gaming machine. It is equipped with an NZXT LEXA Blackline Chassis which sports a menacing black and red color theme.
Looks aside, this chassis proves it is worthy of gaming use with its performance-oriented features. Components run cool since the chassis is equipped with two silent 120 mm fans and one 80 mm top fan. The interior is large enough so as to accommodate and assimilate complex liquid cooling systems. What’s more, the chassis also boasts of temperature indicators to alarm you right away in case one of your components reaches a certain level of heat.
Made out of thick steel, the chassis protects everything that is inside, making it perfect if you’re the type who likes going to LAN gaming parties and gaming events. The PC also possesses built-in dust filters to ensure the PC is protected from dust. A screwless installation mechanism and a roomy interior make it easy to install just about any component, including bulky dual graphics card setups.
Mean and Powerful Machine? iBuypower 926-GT Intel Gaming Computer
Below is a diagram coming from the ISR Project Home Page.
 | Virtual machine technology is used to capture the user's computing environment at the time of suspend. This environment consists of the user's operating system, applications, data files, customizations and the current execution state. By leveraging virtual machines, this state is re-instantiated directly on the machine at the resume site. This is not a thin-client approach, all process execution and computation takes place on hardware near the user. Therefore, ISR is able to provide the low-latency interactivity that users have come to expect. (Credit for image and legend: Intel Corporation). |
Imagine a world where computers become so ubiquitous that the idea of carrying a laptop will almost be laughable, a world where any computer could be your computer! According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, this is the goal of Intel Research Pittsburgh's Internet Suspend/Resume (ISR) project, a project that may one day let your work jump from computer to computer without interruption by using Internet, distributed file systems, and virtual machines. When the non-proprietary technology becomes available, a user will suspend a task on the computer he's working on, and resume this work using another computer in another part of a city or several thousand miles away. The second system will look identical to the first one, with the same files and applications opened. This technology would also ease OS upgrades or eliminate the pain coming from a hard disk failure. The project has even a feature named Rollback which would permit to go back in time, eliminating these pesky viruses. A pilot test will start this fall, so don't expect to be able to use ISR before a while.
Mean and Powerful Machine? iBuypower 926-GT Intel Gaming Computer
Here we have a gaming PC that is more than capable of running the latest games. Its components are extremely powerful, which means it’s ready for the future as well.
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