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Intel X48 chipset supporting DDR 3 memory only 2007-10-15 03:58:00 Intel X48 chipset
to ditch DDR 2?Intel's X48 high-end gaming-oriented chipset, the anticipated successor to the only-just-released X38 chipset, is set to debut in Q1 2008 - supporting DDR 3 memory only, it has emerged.According to leaked Intel presentation slides posted by Chinese-language site HKPEC, the X48 will not support DDR 2 memory, though it will up the frontside bus clock frequency to 1600MHz.It will handle DDR 3 DIMMs clocked at 800, 1067, 1333 and 1600MHz - the latter using Intel's so-called XMP (eXtreme Memory Profile) specification, designed to make overclocking a less hit and miss operation.X48-based boards will sport up to four DIMM slots, two per channel. However, only two 1600MHz, 1.8V DIMMs can be added to the board. Anyone using 1600MHz memory will only be able to connect up a 1066MHz or 1600MHz FSB processor. Only non-ECC memory modules are supported.The X48 supports two x16 PCI Express 2.0 slots and connects to Intel's ICH9 southbridge chip, which brings six 3Gb Read more:Intel
Hitachi promises 4TB hard drives by 2011 2007-10-15 03:56:00 Funky hard drive making division of Hitachi
, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies have just announced that they have developed the world’s smallest read-head technology for hard drives. The technology, which enabled Hitachi to make new heads in the 30-50 nanometer (nm) range is expected to bring 1TB notebook drives and 4TB desktop hard drives by 2011.“This is an achievement for consumers as much as it is for Hitachi. It allows Hitachi to fuel the growth of the ‘Terabyte Era’ of storage, which we started, and gives consumers virtually limitless ability for storing their digital content.” said Hiroaki Odawara, Research Director at Hitachi.The new heads are called "current perpendicular-to-the-plane giant magnetoresistive" (CPP-GMR) and are said to enable densities of up to one terabit per square inch (Tb/sq. in.). This new technology is set to be implemented in shipping products in 2009 and reach its full potential in 2011.What will you do with all this capacity? I can only shud
Intel prepares 1600FSB Extreme quad-core CPU 2007-10-13 22:29:00 November 12 will see Intel
release its first 45nm-built desktop processor, the $999-tagged QX9650, an Extreme
-branded quad-core CPU clocked at 3.0 GHz and running with a 1333 MHz bus. Just two months after this CPU releases Intel will have a new high-end chipset, the X48, and since this one will 'officially' support' the 1600 MHz FSB, Intel will release a new Extreme processor to go with it.The QX9770 will be clocked at 3.2 Ghz, will have that 1600 FSB, 12 MB of L2 cache and will come with a price tag of $1399. The QX9770's release date is Q1 2008.1600FSB QX9775 Yorkfield XE PricingEven though there are not a lot of single-core chips in Intel’s microprocessor lineup now, quad-core processors are not going to become really affordable soon enough. After Intel introduces its new 45nm central processing units in January, 2008, the company will not cut pricing of its Intel Core 2 Quad below $266.The new code-named Yorkfield processors, which will be sold under Intel Core 2 Quad tradem
Intel Preps Dual-Core Celeron Microprocessors 2007-10-12 00:16:00 Intel Readies Dual-Core Microprocessors for $35 - $50It was just a matter of time before the leading makers of central processing units (CPUs) start to sell dual-core chips for value computers and it now seems that the time will come in the first quarter of next year, when Intel Corp. unveils dual-core Intel Celeron
microprocessors aiming the most affordable personal computers (PCs).The first Intel Celeron E1200 dual-core processor working at 1.60GHz, utilizing 800MHz processor system bus and featuring 512KB of unified secondary-level cache will emerge in the first quarter of 2008 to target cost-effective desktops. Later during the year Intel plans to add more chips into the Intel Celeron E1000 dual-core lineup, creating a comprehensive family of affordable chips with two processing engines.Intel’s Celeron E1000 dual-core processors are set to be made using 65nm process technology and are projected to fit into 65W thermal design power envelope. The new CPUs will be drop-in compatible Read more:Intel
Windows Home Server Software Now Available to Consumers 2007-10-11 20:45:00 Newegg lists Windows
Home Sever OEM for $190Microsoft is finally ready to roll with its Windows Home
Server software platform. The Redmond, Washington-based software company pushed out a release candidate version of the software in June and released it to manufacturing in mid-July.Microsoft Windows Home Server
(32-bit) is now available to purchase by anyone looking to turn an old PC into a multi-functional storage/media/backup/remote access hub. Newegg lists the OEM version of the software on its website for $189.99.Windows Home Server doesn't feature outlandish system requirements and will likely run just fine on a machine that is four or five years old. The bare minimum requirements are a 1GHz Pentium III processor and 512MB of RAM and many users have found much success with similar hardware.For those that would prefer to buy a pre-built Windows Home Server system, there are plenty of solutions on the way. HP has a $599, 500GB EX470 server and a $799, 1TB EX475 server while competin Read more:Software
Google bought what? 2007-10-10 22:42:00 A SURE SIGN that someone has more money than sense is that they go out and buy shiny things that they don't need, just because they can.That observation might apply to the news that Google
just bought something called Jaiku.What is Jaiku? It's apparently a Web 2.0 addressbook and text messaging application for PCs and cellphones, the essence of which seems to be that it lets users tag text messages to their friends with picture icons or - if they're pressed for time - enter just the icons alone.As Farhad Manjoo noted over at Wired, this sort thing is really useful to keep all your close friends, co-workers and even casual acquaintances apprised, on a minute by minute basis, of all your varied activities in your extremely important life.Google hasn't said what it plans to do with Jaiku and it seems like Jaiku has no idea, either. The service will remain up during the transition, but new subscriptions are closed for now.It probably has something to do with a phone that Google is goin
Intel Launches CoolSoftware Community Site 2007-10-10 00:11:00 CoolSW: http://coolsw.intel.com/Intel
has launched a new Web 2.0-inspired community site CoolSoftware (CoolSW) to gather information from users about software companies and technologies.The site is similar to Digg, where users submit and vote for their favourite software company or product.The categories in the site are: Digital Home, Mobility, Enterprise, and Healthcare, all of which are similar to the platforms Intel supports. The site also includes a category called “Other.”The CoolSW is an online community about software where members post information about new software company and the community votes if they think the company is "cool."Companies that receive the maximum votes get projected to the site's front page where any user can see what community members consider the most interesting software.The forum was initially meant only for Intel staff, but the company made it public to increase its popularity. The RSS feeds feature enables users to keep up-to-date with new submis
Ceramic White PlayStation 3 With DualShock 3 Set For Japan 2007-10-10 00:08:00 PlayStation 3 dreaming of a CeramicWhite
ChristmasSony Computer Entertainment Europe ended weeks of speculation with its announcement of the 40GB PlayStation 3, landing in the region starting October 10. While the new model has yet to be confirmed for North America, Japan
will receive the 40GB PlayStation 3 on November 11 with what appears to be an exclusive color.The Japanese market will see the new 40GB PlayStation 3 in both “Clear Black” and “Ceramic White” colors next month for 39,980 yen ($341). The white PlayStation 3 marks the first official color variation of the console, though professionally painted have appeared in the custom market in white, silver and red.In another bit of good news for Japan, the new 40GB PS3 units will come packaged with a matching DualShock 3 controller instead of the SIXAXIS. The European 40GB PS3 will ship with the SIXAXIS controller, as the DualShock 3 isn’t expected outside of Japan until spring 2008.Confirming another piece of expected n Read more:PlayStation
100 Gb/s Internet2 completed 2007-10-10 00:08:00 San Diego (CA) – At its Fall 2007 member meeting, the Internet
2 consortium announced that its updated infrastructure is ready to go online and provide an initial capacity of 100 Gb/s to researchers and educators.The blazingly fast network connection was demonstrated for the first time when the organization established a connection between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and Fermilab in Batavia, IL and was able to transfer a third of a terabyte within five minutes over a 10 GB/s connection.Internet 2 is often confused with a next-generation Internet infrastructure for the public. However, the Internet 2 is limited to currently 207 connected universities that use the high-speed network as infrastructure to quickly exchange data and test new technologies that one day could find their way into the public Internet.12 years after the unveiling of the idea for the Internet 2 – the concept dates back to a presentation at the Monterey Futures Conference in September 1995, the Inte
Windows XP SP3 goes Vista-ish 2007-10-09 02:24:00 THE next service pack for Windows
XP contains bits and pieces from Vista
.According to NeoSmart Technologies, which is among those who have received the first version of Windows XP SP3 build 3205 as part of the Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista SP1 beta program, SP3 has more than 1,073 patches/hotfixes including security updates.Among these are a few things that have been backported from Vista including the new Windows Product Activation model, Network Access Protection modules and policies.There is also the new Kernel Mode Cryptographic Module so that the kernel now includes an entire module has access to multiple cryptographic algorithms and is available for use in kernel-mode drivers and services. It also has the " Black Hole Router" detection so that Windows XP SP3 can detect and protect against rogue routers that are discarding data.Looks like XP is becoming a much better alternative to Vista, again.
New AMD price cuts go live 2007-10-09 02:23:00 As reported last week Barcelona developer AMD
had one more price
cutting session in plan for the beginning of this week. The new prices for AMD's dual- and single-core line-up are now in effect and look like this:- Athlon 64 X2 6400+ - $220 from $251 (price in 1000-unit tray quantities)- Athlon 64 X2 6000+ - $167 from $178- Athlon 64 X2 5600+ - $146 from $157- Athlon 64 X2 5200+ - $125 from $136- Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Black Edition - $136- Athlon 64 X2 5000+ - $115 from $125- Athlon 64 X2 4800+ - $104 from $115- Athlon 64 X2 4400+ - $89 from $94- Athlon 64 X2 4200+ - $78 from $83- Athlon 64 X2 4000+ - $68 from $73- Athlon 64 4000+ - $58- Athlon 64 3800+ - $50- Athlon 64 3500+ - $45
Google's Phone Project Aims at Microsoft 2007-10-08 20:52:00 Is Google
about to produce the next iPhone? Find out here!Google, the internet media giant, has had a large group of engineers working on a secret project for nearly two years now. Rumors had leaked that Google was planning to manufacture a next generation of cell phones, which some observers creatively dubbed the "GPhone." Now as a new report indicates Google's true intentions, it appears that the company has not only done a good job keeping the wraps on its secret project, but that the project is much more complex than expected.Google has been working on developing a software platform for cell phones, which it hopes will create a new business sector. It begins with the phone operating system (OS). The OS that Google has been working on is a modified version of Linux, the open source OS. Atop the OS, Google is modifying its Office suite, organization tools, maps, messenger, and email, along with the rest of its programs to run in cell phone environments. The final piece of the Read more:Project
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40GB PlayStation 3 Officially Announced by SCEE 2007-10-07 20:27:00 The 40GB will be the cheapest PS3 yet, but no PS2 backwards compatibility will be the price to payPutting an end to one of the worst-kept secrets of the year, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today confirmed the existence of a lower-priced 40GB PlayStation
3 model by announcing its availability across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia starting October 10. The new model will retail for €399, or about 20 percent less than the 60GB bundle.To help keep costs down, the new 40GB model does with only two USB ports, instead of four on all previous PS3 consoles, and no memory card reader. This falls in line with Sony’s filings with the FCC, saw only two USB ports tested with no mention of a memory card reader examination.The now-extinct 20GB PlayStation 3 also was without a memory card reader – which on the 60GB and 80GB models read Compact Flash, Secure Digital and Memory Stick media – in the interest of cost savings. Unlike the entry-level 20GB, however, the 40GB PS3 appea
Vista Add Linux Equals Vixta 2007-10-06 22:22:00 Vixta: A Fedora Linux
-based Windows Vista
cloneSince everyone likes the new look of Vista with its Aeroglass feature, Linux has decided to implement it.Vixta could be the Linux distribution with the smallest possible target audience ever: Linux users who love the look and feel of Windows Vista and wished their Linux desktops could look more like Windows.Vixta is a Fedora-based distro with a custom KDE-based interface. You get widgets, a Vista-like start menu and taskbar, and evil looks from your die-hard open-source buddies. Under the hood, there's no mistaking Vixta for Windows. If you're a Linux user, that's probably a good thing, but somehow we doubt Vixta will convince many Windows users to switch to Linux.You can't run Windows apps without the help of WINE, and while the menu system may look like Windows, all the underlying programs are Linux equivalents. That means you get Konqueror instead of Explorer, OpenOffice instead of Office, and Firefox instead of, well, Firefox. OK, Read more:Equals
AMD launching the world’s first triple-core processor in Q1 2008 2007-10-06 00:04:00 AMD throttles back with first triple-core processor
Phenom chip designed to outperform dual-core silicon, but undercut quad-core pricesAMD plans to buck the trend for dual-core and quad-core processors by launching the world’s first triple-core processor early next year.The AMD Phenom triple-core chip for desktop PCs will be the first to integrate three computational cores on a single die of silicon. AMD’s quad-core Phenom chips are set to arrive before the end of the year.AMD said there is a market for a triple-core processor, especially given the slow take-up of expensive quad-core processors to date.According to Mercury Research, quad-core chips represented less than two per cent of desktop shipments in the second quarter of 2007. AMD believes it will have more success with a processor that delivers more power than dual-core chips, but at a more acceptable price than its quad-core counterparts.“With our advanced multi-core architecture, AMD is in a position to enable a wider ra Read more:AMD
Microsoft Releases New Reliability Update for Windows Vista, XP SP3 Beta 2007-10-06 00:03:00 Microsoft releases KB941649 hotfix which "improves the compatibility, reliability, and stability of WindowsVista
"Microsoft Releases New Reliability Update
for Windows Vista
, XP SP3 BetaMicrosoft releases KB941649 hotfix which "improves the compatibility, reliability, and stability of Windows Vista"When people talk about Windows Vista these days, two things often come to mind: the perceived inferiority to the six-year-old Windows XP operating system (which also just happened to get a new lease on life) and what Service Pack 1 (SP1) will bring to the table as far as improvements are concerned.In the mean time, Microsoft is proceeding with continual improvements to Windows Vista ahead of the official release of SP1. Microsoft yesterday released a new hotfix, KB941649, which "improves the compatibility, reliability, and stability of Windows Vista."KB941649 address the following issues:It extends the battery life for mobile devices.It improves the stability of portable computers and of des Read more:Microsoft
Sony plans to cut price of PS3 by Christmas 2007-10-04 20:14:00 Sony plans
to cut price
of PS3 by Christmas
Ok!!! Now this is definitely good news to those who are playstation's fanboys. It seems that Sony has finally decided to slash prices to improve sales. As of now Nitendo Wii has seen the most sales compared to Microsoft xbox 360 and Sony playstation 3. Wii is currently holding top spot in the console market. Below is the news excerpt. Again, console price wars are benefiting consumers.PARIS - THE Japanese group Sony is to cut the price in Europe of its new generation video game console PlayStation 3 (PS3) by 100 to 200 euros (S$209-S$418) in order to boost sales ahead of Christmas, a report said here Thursday.A new model, equipped with a 40 gigabyte hard drive, will go on sale in Europe at 399 euros, 200 euros less than the current sales price of Sony's more powerful, 60-gigabyte device, which is already in stores, according to the newspaper Les Echos.The more powerful version will see its sales price lowered by 100 euros to 499 euros, the p Read more:Sony
New iMacs face widespread random freezing and lock up issues 2007-10-04 20:11:00 ATI graphics forcing iMac freeze?Widespread problems being reported by new iMac ownersFrom the iPod Touch to the latest incarnation of the MacBooks, Apple just can’t seem to guarantee the quality of the product you will receive. It’s hit or miss as to whether the one you get will be without problems and it seems this has expanded to new iMacs
as well.AppleInsider reports on the problems as well as users on Apple’s support forum that the new iMacs continue to run when the freezing occurs but it is not possible to control or switch programs without a reset.One person writes, “Whatever was going on at the time continues, so if you were listening to music it continues to play.”Some items on the system continue to respond such as the mouse and basic keyboard functions.The problem appears to be linked to the ATi Radeon HD graphics hardware and related drivers but this has not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Some owners are able to reliably cause the freeze and for others it
Windows Vista SP1 lack "WoW" factor 2007-10-03 22:08:00 Vista SP1 offers no new features, focuses on OS tweaks, securityIf you've been waiting for Windows
Vista SP1 to come out before you make the leap to the new operating system, don't, says Microsoft. Now this is news one do not want to hear. I mean, you've probably been waiting for a long time and a good reason to upgrade to Vista, however Microsoft has now put a dent on your plans. Microsoft's Pete McKiernan, a senior product manager for Windows, says that one of the purposes of a service pack is to include all the patches that have been released in one package. Windows Vista
SP1 will have that, but little else for the home user.Unlike the buzz surrounding Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1 won't include a new version of Internet Explorer, and won't include any new features that are considered must haves. Most of the enhancements within Windows Vista SP1 are under the hood and for enterprise customers. In short, Windows Vista SP1 lacks "wow."Currently, Microsoft is beta-testing the Read more:Vista
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Microsoft revamped Zune still no match for Ipod 2007-10-03 22:03:00 Despite its better screen and improved wireless capabilities, analysts suggest Microsoft
's second attempt at dethroning Apple still lacks innovation.Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) unveiled its revamped Zune
on Tuesday, introducing a smaller, sleeker device with a better screen and new wireless capabilities. In addition, the company launched Zune Social, an online community for music lovers, whether or not they own a Zune.However, most experts agree that Microsoft's second-generation Zune is unlikely to have an impact on the success of Apple's iPod, and much more innovation is needed for the Zune to pose a threat to the market-leading digital music player.Microsoft's new lineup includes an 80Gbyte Zune with a 3.2-inch display for $250. The flash versions include an 8Gbyte player for $200 and a 4Gbyte player for $150. The largest Zune is only available in black, while the others are also sold in pink, green and red.Analysts on Wednesday welcomed the improvements Microsoft made, saying the ne
Apple gets sued over iPhone price cut 2007-10-03 21:56:00 Now this is really funny news. As an early adopter, there are bound to be bugs and price
cuts with regards to a new technology gadget. This is the disadvantage of being an early adopter, however one gets their hand on the latest gadget that not many people has (a boastful factor). Seriously i think that the lawsuit being filed against Apple
is meaningless and bound to fail. In this case, Apple may sue back the former over tarnishing their reputation. Apple will do all they can to win this case if not others will do the same and sue Apple. This will be costly for Apple. Below is the funny news.The price 'adjustment' that saw $200 being cut off the iPhone
's price tag after just a couple of months from the official release has finally caught up with Apple. Affected by the hasty price cut and not happy by the $100 iTunes gift card Dongmei Li from Queens, New York has decided to sue Apple for $1 million in damages.Filled on September 24, the new lawsuit claims that due to the massive and
How to make XP look like Vista 2007-10-03 08:59:00 Not ready to take the plunge into Vista
land but still find yourself wanting the cool new Aero Glass UI that all versions of Vista feature, except Basic edition? As a matter of fact, people upgrading to Vista usually have to purchase a new PC as Vista is consumes alot of system resources and require at least 2GB of ram to ensure that Vista runs along smoothly with all the features enabled and unique to Vista. Vista was suppose to replace XP as the next operating system, however due to its high hardware requirements, inappropriate pricing, lack of new features and the fact that XP still performs admirably without much problems has actually slowed the takeup of Vista. As of now people wanting to upgrade to Vista are waiting for Vista service pack to roll out before migrating to Vista.This is where the power freeware and internet comes in. There are groups of people that think that upgrading to Vista is not worth it and that they are better off with a stable product of 5 years. So tool
AMD Price Cuts 2007-10-03 08:27:00 Ok. The price war is heating up again as the holiday season nears. It is usually during november till feburary where people change their aging or outdated PCs. As such it is ebb that prices are slash to increase sales. Come to think of it, price wars between chip makers are only going to benefit consumers as they will have more choices to choose from. Compared to the 90s where Intel was the sole chip maker, the 20s is definitely much better. Back in those days, one would have to shell out at least $2000 for a PC compared to now in which one can practically get a PC for under $1000. Its always good that a certain market has competitors. Well i do recommend anyone wanting to change his/her PC to consider AMD
if you're on a budget, otherwise you can choose between Intel or AMD.AMD is cutting prices on several of their high end Athlon 64 X2 parts next Monday. Here are the parts that are being cut with details below.X2 5000+ Newegg current price $109.99X2 5200+ Newegg current price $119.99
Web 2.0 The Future of web interactivity 2007-09-27 20:12:00 What is Web 2.0? The concept was first coined by a brainstorming session between O'Reilly and MediaLive International. The term might suggest a new version of the World Wide Web, it does not refer to an update to Web technical specifications, but to changes in the ways software developers and end-users use the web as a platform. What platform you ask? Well now the web is used as a platform for social networking,online banking,online buying & selling etc. The list goes on. Before, the web was only used as a tool for finding information, however now it has evolved into a platform whereby users can do a lot of stuffs. E-mails used to be popular back in the 90s, but it has been overtaken by web messaging - msn messenger, yahoo messenger.Web 2.0 can refer to one or more of the followings:The transition of websites being isolated information silos to sources of content and functionality, thus becoming computing platforms serving web-applications to end-usersA social phenomenon embracing Read more:Future
Prices of Intel 45nm desktop CPUs revealed 2007-09-27 20:03:00 Intel has done it again. It seems that the war between AMD & Intel is hotting up again as the battle for market share among computer users heats up. Intel has supposely drawn first blood by releasing 45nm processors compare to AMD who is still stuck in the 65nm era of processor.The chaps over at TechConnect Magazine have gotten their hands on some model numbers, clock speeds, launch time frames, and most importantly pricing information for Intel's upcoming lineup of 45nm desktop processors. If the site has its facts straight, Intel will begin its 45nm desktop offensive in November with a $999 Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor. That chip will run at 3GHz, pack a total 12MB of L2 cache-6MB per dual-core die-and have a 130W power envelope.Intel will reportedly follow with a set of seven additional 45nm desktop chips in January 2008. Three of those chips will be quad-core models, and the other four will be dual-core. In the quad-core camp, the upcoming Core 2 Quad Q9300 will run at 2.5 Read more:Intel
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Celeron goes dual core, pricing revealed 2007-10-18 20:14:00 Intel will begin the phase out of single-core processors for desktops in first quarter of 2008 with the launch of an entry-level dual-core series, the Celeron
E1000, according to sources at PC makers. The company will also add two 45nm processors in its E4000 family during the quarter.The first dual-core Celeron processor, the E1200 will have core frequency of 1.6GHz, 800MHz FSB and 512KB L2 cache with price of US$53 in thousand-unit quantities. Although Intel will enter 45nm process production this November, entry-level processors such as those in the E1000 series will still be fabbed at 65nm using a Conroe-based core, noted the sources.Many PC makers have started to clear out old, single-core processor inventory in order to avoid overstock problems, the sources added.Intel will also launch two E4000 series processors based on its 45nm process in the first quarter. The E4700 will have a frequency of 2.6GHz, 800MHz FSB and 2MB L2 cache. The CPU will launch with a price of US$133 in tho
Sony slashes and burns PS3 price in US 2007-10-18 20:12:00 AFTER MAKING cuts in Asia and Europe, Sony
US has followed their lead and cut the price
of units in America.Let's hope you just haven't bought one.The 80GB Playstation 3 will cost $499, $100 down from the previous price.A 40GB model is bundled with the Spiderman movie and will cost $399. It won't go on sale until November the 2nd.
AMD Sheds Additional Phenom Details 2007-10-17 23:54:00 AMD reveals the model names and operating frequencies of its quad-core Phenom desktop processorsAMD guidance revealed information on the model names and clock frequencies of its forthcoming quad-core Phenom desktop processors.AMD plans to debut its initial quad-core Phenom processors in late November: the Phenom 9600 and 9500. The 9600 will come clocked at 2.4GHz and the 9500 will have a slightly lower operating frequency of 2.2GHz.Both Socket AM2+ processors feature a 512KB of L2 cache for each core and a shared 2MB pool of L3 cache. In addition, both processors will operate on a 3.6GHz HyperTransport bus and will have an 89 Watt Thermal Design Power envelope. In December the slightly higher-end Phenom 9700 will become AMD's third desktop Barcelona-derivative. All technical aspects of the processor will be the same as those for the 9600 and 9500, save for a few improvements. The processor will run at a slightly higher operating frequency of 2.6GHz. The downside of these improvements Read more:AMD
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Microsoft Vista has a memory problem 2007-10-17 20:49:00 MICROSOFT'S latest operating system, Vista
is running out of memory faster than a politician in a corruption scandal.According to users, the 'Out of Memory' error, which is the same as Terry Pratchett's 'out of cheese' error, is seriously stuffing up Vista's file handling.The problem can be clearly seen when a user tries to copy 16,400 files or smaller groups of files that add up to 16,400 between reboots.After you get the 'Out of Memory' message you will also suffer from menus and tabs disappearing within the Windows environment and even reboots and BSODs are reported.The problem occurs where users are running Kaspersky security products, but it is not the software that is causing the problem. Other software also suffers but it seems that the Kaspersky software shows the error in its full glory.The kicker is that despite Microsoft
knowing about the problem for months it is not going to be fixed in SP1. Microsoft is currently offering a hotfix for the problem but you have to a Read more:Microsoft Vista
Intel to up 45nm Core 2 Extreme prices by 50% next year 2007-10-16 21:33:00 Reghardware.com reports that the upcoming 'Penryn'-based 45nm high-end quad-core CPUs may well attract an even higher price premium than before, it has emerged. INTC has apparently informed customers that next year's Core 2 Extreme
processors will cost up to 50% more than today's models. According to newly released Penryn pricing data posted by a number of websites, Nov's Core 2 Extreme QX9650 will cost $999 when sold in batches of 1000 chips. That's the price point Intel
has maintained for the Extreme line of gaming processors since the family was introduced back in the Pentium D days. However, 1Q08 will see the 3GHz, 12MB L2, 1333MHz FSB chip joined by two 3.2GHz models: the QX9770 and the QX9775, priced at a staggering $1399 and $1499, respectively.
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