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August 24th, 2010 | 
Author: Enthusiasts with deep pockets will have another six-core Extreme Edition processor from Intel to line their rigs with, but not until the first quarter of 2011. That’s when Intel will reportedly drop its upcoming Core i7 990X processor into the high-end market.
There won’t be any big surprises here. The 990X is essentially a faster clocked Gulftown, which means it won’t come built around Intel’s 32nm Sandy Bridge architecture. According to reports, the 990X will come clocked at 3.46GHz with a Turbo clockspeed of 3.73GHz. Compare that to the 980X, Intel’s current flagship processor clocked at 3.33GHz with a Turbo frequency of 3.6GHz.
Like all Extreme Edition CPUs, the 990X will ship with an unlocked multiplier. Other familiar features/specs include a tri-channel memory controller and 130W TDP. Read the rest of this entry »
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Outside of using a desktop processor in a mobile form factor, the fastest notebook chip you can get is Intel’s Core i7 920XM, which comes clocked at 2.0GHz at stock and 3.2GHz with Turbo Boost. That will change in the third quarter.
According to reports. Intel is gearing up to launch its Core i7 940XM, another quad-core mobile Extreme Edition processor that will serve as the company’s flagship laptop chip. For its upcoming part, Intel has goosed the clockspeed slightly to 2.13GHz, with a Turbo Boost frequency of 3.33GHz.
The 940XM will come with 8MB of cache and carry a TDP rating of 55W, meaning notebook makers hoping to use the part better make sure they pay attention to their cooling scheme. Pricing has yet to be announced, and so has the exact release date, but look for this one to most likely run in the range of $1,050, with the 920XM probably facing a price drop.
CyberPower rarely wastes any time in adopting new technologies for its gaming rigs, and now is no exception. Coming hot off the assembly lines are several gaming systems now equipped with Nvidia’s 3D Vision platform.
“We are excited about incorporating the new 3D PC category into our mix of gaming desktops,” said Eric Cheung, CEO of CyberPower. “As 3D gaming technology continues to evolve, integrating 3D PCs into our product lineup is essential to provide consumers the perfect solution for 3D gaming and entertainment.”
Playing both sides of the fence, customers can customize 3D-ready PCs built around both AMD (Gamer Ultra series) and Intel (Gamer Extreme series) platforms. Pricing starts out at a little under $1,300 for the Gamer Ultra 3D 1000, which includes an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T processor, 4GB of DDR3-1600 memory, Nvidia GTS 250 graphics card, Gigabyte MA770T-USB3 AM3 motherboard, 1TB SATA hard drive, DVD burner, CoolerMaster Elite 310 case, and a Samsung 2233RZ 22-inch 3D LCD monitor with Nvidia’s 3D Vision stereoscopic glasses bundle. Read the rest of this entry »
Pay close attention to this one. According to Kingston, the memory maker’s newly announced HyperX DDR3-2333 kit is the fastest DDR3 triple-channel, Intel certified memory product in the known universe, and technically, that’s correct. Sure, there are faster kits — both G.Skill and Patriot sell DDR3 sticks rated at 2400MHz, and Patriot even sells a DDR3-2500 memory product — but these are all dual-channel (meaning they’re sold in packs of two, not three), and presumably not Intel certified.
So yes, Kingston’s tri-channel DDR3-2333 kit is the fastest as described, and it comes in four different varieties, including:
- KHX2333C9D3T1FK3/6GX: 6GB 2333MHz, CL9-11-9-27, 1.65V with fan, $543
- KHX2333C9D3T1FK3/3GX: 3GB 2333MHz, CL9-11-9-27, 1.65V with fan, $272
- KHX2333C9D3T1K3/3GX: 3GB 2333MHz, CL9-11-9-27, 1.65V, $252
- KHX2250C9D3T1FK3/6GX: 6GB 2333MHz, CL9-11-9-27, 1.65V with fan, $369
“Our market-leading 2333MHz HyperX memory was created with the highest design-engineering principles and subjected to OEM-quality production and testing standards to gain Intel XMP certification,” said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston. “Overclockers who want to max out memory performance in their Core i7 systems need to look no further than Kingston’s latest offerings.” Read the rest of this entry »
Intel recently scrapped plans to launch Larrabee-based discrete graphics products while hinting that the multi-core GPU technology still holds promise as far as high-performance computing goes. It today unveiled plans to launch a new line of products, based on its Many Integrated Core (MIC) architecture, to cater to the needs of various HPC segments.
The announcement implies that all the time and effort spent on Larrabee hasn’t gone down the drain since the MIC architecture is itself based on a bunch of Intel projects, including Larrabee and the Single-chip Cloud Computer.
It should be very clear to anyone familiar with the Single-chip Cloud Computer (SCC) – a research microprocessor containing 48 Intel Architecture cores, that a commercial product derived from it is almost bound to feature a ridiculous number of cores. Indeed, the first offering in the new line will feature 50 cores on a single chip. Knights Core, as the chip is codenamed. will be made on a 22nm process. Read the rest of this entry »
AMD isn’t the only company with modestly priced unlocked chips now. Intel on Thursday released two new “K” series chips which feature unlocked multipliers with extremely attractive pricing.
The 2.93GHz Core i7-875K clocks is essentially an unlocked version of the company’s top LGA1156 chip; the 2.95GHz Core i7-870. The new 875K has 8MB of L2 cache, Turbo Boosts up to 3.6GHz and has a 95 Watt TDP rating. We’ve buried the real news though: the price. The new Core i7-875K has a volume price of $342. The Core i7-870 has a volume price of $562. Read the rest of this entry »
Slowly but surely, the six-core revolution is getting under way. Intel kicked things off with the release of its Core i7 980X, followed by a flurry of six-core chips at the ready from AMD, and within the next few weeks, Intel will release a slightly lower clocked (and lower priced) followup to the 980X.
According to reports, Intel’s Core i7 970 part will likely show up in the third quarter. It will race along at 3.2GHz compared to 3.33GHz for the 980X, and while no pricing info has been released, news and rumor site Fudzilla says it will probably sell for around €799. A straight conversion still puts it at over $1,000 USD, and even though we suspect it will sell for less in the States, that’s still on the high side, especially compared to AMD’s offerings. Read the rest of this entry »