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29th January
Intel Intelligent Power Sharing Coming To Linux | Posted on: 29/01/2010 @ 22:20
Jesse Barnes, one of the Intel developers responsible for working on their Linux graphics driver stack, has published a new patch that adds "dynamic performance control support for Ironlake." Ironlake was Intel's codename for the onboard GPU found on new Clarkdale / Arrandale processors like the recently reviewed Intel Core i3 530. This patch takes advantage of a hardware performance and power ...
Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Limited Edition Case | Posted on: 29/01/2010 @ 12:10
I can honestly say that the Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD limited edition is a great case. The style is first-class, the red front face plate is gorgeous, and the side panel window with AMD dragon graphic is really cool. The tool-less design is very well thought out, and the included 8-pin power cable extension and caster wheels are a very pleasant surprise.
Intel Core i3 530 Clarkdale On Linux | Posted on: 29/01/2010 @ 8:10
Earlier this month Intel rolled out their new Clarkdale processors that are built on a 32nm process and making them rather unique is that integrated on the dual-core Westmere-based part is an integrated graphics processor. The Clarkdale CPUs launched under the Core i3 and Core i5 brands (along with a Pentium version) and since their launch have received favorable reviews, well, under Windows. We ...
Unlocking the Phenom II X2 555: 3.2GHz Quad-Core for $99 | Posted on: 29/01/2010 @ 4:42
No I'm not talking about bypassing multiplier locks, the Black Edition takes care of that already. I'm talking about flipping a switch to enable the two disabled cores on the Phenom II X2 555. And you thought the Athlon II X4 635 was a bargain quad-core....
28th January
AMD Athlon II X2 250 Processor Review | Posted on: 28/01/2010 @ 6:20
The Athlon II X2 250 is a low-cost 3ghz (1MB L2 Cache) dual core from AMD, retailing for less than RM 250. The Processor Here’s the Athlon II X2 250 itself. Here’s the stock heatsink. Here’s the CPU-Z capture of the processor specification. Here’s the CPU-Z capture of the processor on overclock, the highest I could reach with stock [...] No related posts.
27th January
Intel Core i5 661 Clarkdale 32nm Processor Reviewed | Posted on: 27/01/2010 @ 19:00
AMD Catalyst 10.1 Driver For Linux Released | Posted on: 27/01/2010 @ 19:00
AMD has done their monthly roundabout and released the ATI Catalyst 10.1 Linux driver. Found in the Catalyst 10.1 driver change-log is "Ubuntu 9.10 production support", even though AMD seeded them with an unreleased Catalyst driver since September and the official Catalyst releases since October have worked just fine with Ubuntu 9.10...
ASUS P7H57D-V EVO motherboard for Intel Core i3 and i5 chips: H57 fully loaded | Posted on: 27/01/2010 @ 9:40
In the market for a H55 or H57 board? Read on to find out if ASUS's P7H57D-V EVO is worthy of your consideration.
26th January
AMD Rolls Out 5 New Processors | Posted on: 26/01/2010 @ 23:40
For those of you looking for a budget friendly processor, listen up! AMD officially launched five desktop processors today. Now don’t expect them to provide the performance of an i7 but they won’t break your wallet.  The CPU’s, aimed at mainstream users, start at a very low price of $74 and cap at a still [...]
AMD Phenom II CPU Multiplier unlock, Vcore unlock and fourth core unlocking | Posted on: 26/01/2010 @ 12:48
It is already well-known that one can unlock the fourth core of a triple core AMD Phenom II CPU. But during a test of the current ASRock A790GXH/128M motherboard at ocinside.de it was possible to unlock much more than this and that is a no April joke. The AMD Phenom II 710 X3 CPU became an Engineering Sample with four CPU cores, unlocked Vcore selection and unlocked multiplier ! All necessary ...
New Overclock, Benchmark, Backup, Diagnostic Software and Tools Roundup | Posted on: 26/01/2010 @ 12:45
The ocinside.de overclocking software page got an extensive update with dozens of small tools to tune, benchmark and test the PC hardware. If you like to overclock, backup, or monitor your PC or if you just like to check your components, this is the right place for you. There are useful older Shareware and Freeware tools, as well as the latest tweakting tools to change the CPU multiplier or FSB ...
25th January
#3 Which brand do i prefer out of AMD and Intel? | Posted on: 25/01/2010 @ 15:20
Which brand do i prefer out of AMD and Intel? I received this question asking if i prefer AMD or Intel processors.
AMD Athlon II X3 440, X4 635, Phenom II X4 910e | Posted on: 25/01/2010 @ 5:48
The Athlon II X3 440, Athlon II X4 635, and Phenom II X4 910e (the e denoting low power usage) are three of several new AMD chips, and they do look rather familiar, particularly the X4 635 which reminds us of the impressive X4 620 that proved to be a tremendous overclocker on the cheap. Continuing that trend, these processors are essentially refresh chips with lower prices and higher clocks, ...
AMD's New Year Refresh: Athlon II X4 635, Phenom II X2 555, Athlon II X2 255 & Athlon II X3 440 | Posted on: 25/01/2010 @ 5:10
It's time for AMD's response to Intel's Clarkdale launch. Cheaper prices and higher clock speeds thanks to yield improvements at Global Foundries....
AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6GHz 65W TDP Processor Review | Posted on: 25/01/2010 @ 5:10
The AMD Phenom II X4 910e is an interesting 2.6GHz quad-core processor due to the fact that the chip features a 65W max TDP. This means you have a full-featured Phenom II quad core CPU for compute needs, but it also fits the bill for PCs built with lower power consumption, heat and noise in mind. Read on to see how the 910e performs.
24th January
AMD finally stop seeing red, thanks to Intel | Posted on: 24/01/2010 @ 22:30
Last Thursday our favourite underdog semiconductor firm AMD released its quarterly financial report for the fourth quarter of 2009 and it clearly shows that the struggling American based company are finally out of the red and seeing a profit for the first time in far too long. The report, well, reports that Q4 revenue for AMD [...]
23rd January
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 23/01/2010 @ 10:50
The Noctua NH-U12P SE2 is the successor to the NH-U12P which was well-received by the press. The SE2 is more compatible and includes two NF-P12 fans. Does this make an already great CPU cooler even better? Read on to find out!
22nd January
The Business of Tech: AMD Q4 2009 | Posted on: 22/01/2010 @ 14:30
AMD’s often perilous financial situation usually bears watching, but this past quarter is of particular interest. On the business side we have seen AMD and Intel settle their long-standing feud over accusations of anti-competitive behavior by Intel, which had several big outcomes for AMD this past quarter. As part of the settlement terms Intel...
Review of Prolimatech Mega Shadow cpu cooler | Posted on: 22/01/2010 @ 14:00
Prolimatech sent us the Mega Shadow, an improved version of its “Megahalems†with extended compatibility and some aesthetic modifications. INTRODUCTION Prolimatech was created by a group of cooling enthusiasts in 2008. When they released their Megahalems cooler they got a lot of buzz from news and reviews sites all over the world. The “Megahalems†can be derived from ...
Intel's New Clarkdale IGP On Linux Not So Pleasant | Posted on: 22/01/2010 @ 11:00
Last week we shared that Intel Core i3 Linux benchmarks were being worked on at Phoronix with an Intel Core i3 530 "Clarkdale" processor that we had purchased. This recently released Intel Core i3 processor features an integrated graphics processor on the CPU itself...
The Intel Core i3 530 Review - Great for Overclockers & Gamers | Posted on: 22/01/2010 @ 6:30
It costs $113 but with minimal effort you can reach 4GHz with the stock cooler. At those speeds (and at stock) it's a great CPU for gamers. We update you on Clarkdale and review Intel's first real answer to the Athlon II and Phenom II X2....
21st January
Coolink introduces its new Corator DS CPU-Cooler | Posted on: 21/01/2010 @ 0:10
Coolink introduces its new Corator DS CPU-Cooler Vienna / Taipei, January 20th 2010 – Coolink today introduced its new Corator DS CPU-Cooler. Featuring Coolink’s exclusive Gapless Direct Touch (GDT) technology that allows for an all copper contact area, the Corator DS brings the concept of direct contact cooling to the next level by further improving heat transfer. [...]
20th January
Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 20/01/2010 @ 12:20
The unending drone of your CPU cooler driving you mad? Then perhaps the Gelid Tranquillo can help. With an ultra low-noise PWM fan, but still packing four copper heatpipes and a big stack of cooling fins, check out this terrific low-noise HSF.
19th January
Intel Core i5 661 3.33 GHz | Posted on: 19/01/2010 @ 15:40
Intel's new Core i5 661 processor combines graphics controller, memory controller, PCI-Express interface and a Dual Core all inside one compact processor package. Utilizing Intel's latest 32 nm process there is quite some added potential for power saving and overclocking, but is the integrated chipset up to the task too?
18th January
AMD’s new generation 5600 mainstream chip: Finally, and with all the goodies | Posted on: 18/01/2010 @ 12:10
While it may not exactly be the best thing since sliced bread, the new Radeon HD 5670 is in decent supply on most markets already. It’s core is essentially the same thing you’ve seen in the 5800 series, except it’s been cut down twice leaving only 1/4th of the computational power. The 5670 features GDDR5 with a [...]
15th January
Intel Clarkdale (Core i3) Linux Benchmarks | Posted on: 15/01/2010 @ 15:30
Earlier this month Intel had introduced their new Core i3 and Core i5 (and even Pentium) processors in the Clarkdale family. Clarkdale and Arrandale (the mobile version of the former) is more unique than some of the other recent Intel Core processors as it introduces a graphics processor on the CPU die itself...
Noctua NH-C12P SE14 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 15/01/2010 @ 5:50
13th January
Intel All-New Core Processor Family Launch | Posted on: 13/01/2010 @ 17:41
What an EXCITING day it was – I’m sure you guys read the Core i3-530 review. Today, Intel Malaysia launches the i3-530 and a host of other new goods for the consumers. I was there early at Zinc Art Space in Bangsar. Right outside the venue – it was clear who are the [...] Related posts:Intel Malaysia Core i5 Lynnfield Launch Intel Core i3-530 Processor Review My Intel ...
12th January
Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme CPU Cooler | Posted on: 12/01/2010 @ 5:00
11th January
AMA Phantom CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 11/01/2010 @ 4:40
"Arma secretă a alianţei galactice, Phantom este o flotă invizibilă ce ajută oamenii să lovească Imperiul Elard". Seamănă cu introducerea într-un univers fantastic dar nu este decât prezentarea oficială a unui impresionant cooler multi platformă, AMA Phantom pe care PCMHZ este încântat să îl prezinte într-un review exclusiv pentru România.
10th January
Millions of DirectX® 11 Graphics Processors Shipped by AMD | Posted on: 10/01/2010 @ 14:00
Millions of DirectX® 11 Graphics Processors Shipped by AMD –State-of-the-art ATI Radeon™ series products establishes AMD as the standard for DirectX® 11 computing1 – Las Vegas, Nev. — Jan. 7, 2010 — At the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the shipment of its two millionth DirectX® 11-capable graphics processor to ...
AMD’s First Mobile DX® 11 Graphics with Gaming Support | Posted on: 10/01/2010 @ 4:00
AMD Unveils World’s First Mobile Graphics with Microsoft® DirectX® 11 Gaming Support for Notebook Computers – ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5870 graphics processor breaks the teraFLOPS barrier to become World’s Fastest Mobile Graphics1 – Las Vegas, Nev. (International CES 2010)— Jan. 7, 2010 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced its lineup of ...
9th January
Intel Core i3-530 Processor Review | Posted on: 09/01/2010 @ 19:30
This is the new, upcoming Intel Core i3-530 processor. The Core i3-530 also part of Intel’s first line-up of 32nm CPUs, codenamed Clarkdale. The Processor The Core i3-530 with us today has a max TDP of only 73w, basically it consumes less power compared to the 45nm Core i5 and i7 processors. The thing to note is [...] Related posts:My Intel Core i5-750 Experience Intel Malaysia Core i5 ...
8th January
Encore 802.11n PCI Wireless Adapter | Posted on: 08/01/2010 @ 7:20
While wireless chipsets are not as complicated as graphics processors, under Linux they can cause just as many headaches when it comes to getting them working reliably. More hardware vendors have opened up to supporting their wireless chipsets under Linux, but still it can be a pain having to hunt down the firmware for a wireless adapter, needing to build an out-of-tree driver, having issues with ...
Intel Demonstrates Moorestown Smartphones and Tablet Running Moblin, Including LG | Posted on: 08/01/2010 @ 1:40
Intel just demonstrated the world's first working Moorestown devices. ...
The Best Thing at CES - Intel's Wireless HD Technology | Posted on: 08/01/2010 @ 0:40
Starting later this month pressing one button will send your notebook's display wirelessly to your HDTV. It's called Intel Wireless HD Technology and it rocks....
7th January
VISION Pro Technology from AMD | Posted on: 07/01/2010 @ 2:20
VISION Pro Technology from AMD Gives Businesses the Competitive Advantage of Powerful and Responsive Visual Computing - AMD commercial PC platforms enable advanced productivity, savings on travel costs through video conferencing support, and persuasive presentations - London, UK — Jan. 4, 2010— AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced VISION Pro Technology, a new commercial PC platform brand ...
VISION Pro Technology from AMD Gives Businesses the Competitive Advantage of Powerful and Responsive Visual Computing | Posted on: 07/01/2010 @ 0:40
VISION Pro Technology from AMD Gives Businesses the Competitive Advantage of Powerful and Responsive Visual Computing - AMD commercial PC platforms enable advanced productivity, savings on travel costs through video conferencing support, and persuasive presentations - London, UK — Jan. 4, 2010— AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced VISION Pro Technology, a new commercial PC platform brand ...
6th January
Moblin 2.1 IVI FC Released With New Intel Driver | Posted on: 06/01/2010 @ 16:40
While Moblin 2.1 was released in early November, today at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Intel Corp just putout the Moblin 2.1 IVI FC release. Moblin 2.1 IVI FC marks this as being the "feature complete" version in this release series...
Spire TherMax II CPU Cooler | Posted on: 06/01/2010 @ 7:40
One of the best coolers out there! CPU's make all computers run but with a downside of it heating up to give you all that speed and processing power. Without any kind of cooling, you would fry the CPU, motherboard and what not. So, that's why we have CPU coolers to make sure everything runs nice and cool. The Spire TherMax II CPU cooler is one that is compatible with most CPU socket types ...
5th January
Core i5-661 CPU Review | Posted on: 05/01/2010 @ 21:40
Our review from Core i5-661 (3.33 GHz), one of the first processors with an integrated graphics processor to arrive on the market, and an overview of the new 32-nm CPUs Intel will be launching this week.
xf86-video-intel 2.10.0 Brings Pineview Support | Posted on: 05/01/2010 @ 9:00
Intel has just put out its quarterly update to their X.Org DDX driver. This new driver is xf86-video-intel 2.10.0 and it delivers on dropping all support for user-space mode-setting (using kernel mode-setting is now a must), KMS video overlay support (when using the Linux 2.6.32 kernel or later), new debugging options, many bug-fixes, and support for the new Intel Pineview chips. The ...
Intel I5-661 Clarkdale Socket 1156 Processor Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 05/01/2010 @ 3:58
After testing the Intel i5-661 processor for a month or so, I can definitely see where it will create a market for an affordable and much more simpler computer that will be easy on the wallet. The inclusion of the video processing on the same package as the processor will be a breakthrough technology and I cannot wait to see what this will develop in the future.
4th January
Intel Core i5-661 & Core i3-530 CPU Review | Posted on: 04/01/2010 @ 8:50
Intel's latest 32nm processors, codenamed Clarkdale, are the first to integrate a GPU. We take the new budget-sensitive Core i3-530 and Core i5-661 for a spin to see how they compare to previous CPUs - will a Core 2 Quad Q6600 still cut it, and has AMD got anything to fight back with? Read on to find out...
ASUS K42F Notebook w/ Intel Core i5 540M Arrandale CPU Review | Posted on: 04/01/2010 @ 5:50
Intel just announced their next series of notebook processors with the launch of Arrandale! What makes this processor so unique is the fact that Intel has taken their 45nm Nehalem architecture, enhanced it and has shrunken it down to 32nm. Intel didn't stop there though and took a 45nm graphics processor and placed it on the CPU as well. Read on to see what this does for performance!
Intel Core i3-661 Processor Review | Posted on: 04/01/2010 @ 5:20
The clock keeps ticking at Intel. The dawn of the new year brings with it Intel's move to 32nm Westmere. Westmere represents the "tock" part of their product design and Intel has another successful, lower priced variant of Nehalem. Read on to find out if it's time for you to look at upgrading your old computer.
The Clarkdale Review: Intel's Core i5 661, i3 540 & i3 530 | Posted on: 04/01/2010 @ 5:10
Intel's first 32nm chips are here. It's time for competition below $200 as Clarkdale takes AMD's Phenom IIs and Athlon IIs head on with more than just performance. Clarkdale attracts HTPC enthusiasts with its TrueHD/DTS-HD MA bitstreaming. It targets the corporate market with Bitlocker accelerating AES-NI. It is even a great chip for gaming. But is it...
1st January
Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 01/01/2010 @ 20:50
Happy New Year everyone! It's a new year and I've got a new review for you! Today for review I've got the massive Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler. I'm testing it on my Intel Corei5 750 CPU both at stock speeds and with an overclock. I don't have many other Socket1156 coolers on hand so I've put it up against two other Noctua coolers and one from Cooler Master for comparison. This cooler is massive, ...
