STUFFS

Michael Jackson's Ghost

2009-07-06T23:46:00.001-07:00

Michael jackson's ghost seen in neverland ranch during CNN Larry King interview . Very strange !!
On first glance of the footage, it seems to show an apparition walking across the hall. On further inspection, it appears as though the shadow is probably coming from the room at the end of the hal...

Free Vodafone GPRS

2009-07-03T07:50:00.000-07:00

Free vodafone gprs,do this setting:
Proxy address:10.10.1.100
Port IP:9401
Data bearer:Packet Data
Access point:portalnmms

Run Program In Admin Mode

2009-07-03T07:46:00.000-07:00

In vista to run a program i nadmin mode just select the app(exe) or shortcut and press shift+enter

Rapidshare Unlimited Download

2009-07-03T07:41:00.000-07:00

>Go to page
>select free button i naddress bar paste:alert(c=0)
>click ok (pop up)

Hide Folder In Nokia

2009-07-03T07:38:00.000-07:00

Hide folder in nokia---
>change folder name to .ota extention (eg FOLD1.ota) or
>change to .nth extention

MICHAEL JACKSON STILL ALIVE

2009-06-27T22:38:00.000-07:00

Predictions are there that MJ is still alive and is makin a come back at O2 arena with anonymous theme.....some predict that,the reason is this for not outing his death photographs.

well if this is true,v shall wait for our MJ........

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071222202240AAq5BVb

http://vimeo.com/5343812?pg=embed&sec=

Other stuffs abt him:

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Stacy-Brown-Michael-Jackson-will-not-be-alive-in-10-years-4861.shtml

Windows 7 Serial Key

2009-06-27T03:11:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 serial key....100% working for 32 bit:

GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY

Watch Tv On Your Mobile

2009-06-27T03:07:00.000-07:00

Watch tv on your mobile:for all java & symbian phones.

Download this applicationTV
Go:

http://m.togo.tv

Restore Deleted Files

2009-06-27T03:04:00.000-07:00

Restore deleted files from your pc
disk
pendrive
>downlaod recovery

www.undeleteunerase.com

Nokia 6600i

2009-06-27T03:00:00.000-07:00

HOT NEWS:
Nokia 6600 returns as 6600i

5mp cam,8x zoom,dual led flash,16gb mc support,3g,(13,000 INR)

Intel Original Motherboard

2009-06-27T02:54:00.000-07:00

Important info,if you buy a pc.when you buy a intel original mother board,check that it has intel hd with support if not latest blueray would hangup....

Format Your Nokia Mobile Phones

2009-06-27T02:50:00.000-07:00

Format your nokia mobile phones,
1)NOKIA s40,s80,e-series>>
*#7780#

2)NOKIA s30,s60,n-series>>
*#7370#

Reliance To Reliance Free

2009-06-27T02:46:00.000-07:00

Want free call reliance to reliance unlimited?
its rocking is exclusive for you,try this
go to

www.goforit.co.in

Best Website For LINUX

2009-06-19T09:05:00.000-07:00

Get all your about linux related questions:
go to www.thegeekstuff.com

Restore The Show Desktop icon

2009-06-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

Restore the show desktop icon in taskbar
>start
>run
>type regsvr32/n/i:U

Rename Multiple Files At Once

2009-06-19T08:56:00.000-07:00

To rename multiple files at once
>select all(ctrl+a)
>press F2(rename)
>type name
>press enter

enjoy.......

Blinklight Movie In XP

2009-06-19T08:48:00.000-07:00

Microsoft has a hidden starwars movie in xp:
>type in run:telnettowel.blinkenlights.nl
>u should be online while doin this

Shortcut Run Command

2009-06-17T10:11:00.000-07:00

Shortcut run command:-

opening add hardware window in run

>run
>type hdwwiz.cpl
>ok

Self Extracting Without Any Software

2009-06-17T10:07:00.000-07:00

Create a self extracting without any additional software package for your files

>run
>type iexpress
>create your own package.

Speed Up xp/vista/se7en Booting

2009-06-15T11:18:00.000-07:00

>run
>msconfig
>startup
>disable unnecessary startup components.

Convert Youtube Videos To Any Formats

2009-06-15T11:13:00.000-07:00

Convert youtube videos into any formats & then download into your PC

Go to:www.catchyoutube.com

Trick For Autoplay

2009-06-15T11:09:00.000-07:00

Trick for autoplay...

press SHIFT while you insert CD into the drive,
this prevents the autoplay option...

Fix Corrupted File In Windows XP

2009-06-15T11:04:00.000-07:00

>Load XP cd in CD drive
>go to run
>type cmd
>type sfc/scan.
ok then copy lost file from cd...

Fast Your Pc-Delete This File

2009-06-12T01:14:00.000-07:00

Fast ur pc to delete this file

c:/hiber-fil.sys

if u wanna delete this 1GB file

go to
>control panel
>power option
>hibernate
>uncheck enable hiberation
>apply,ok
>restart ur comp

enjoy the speed......

Fast Your Pc-Delete This File

2009-06-12T00:46:00.000-07:00

Fast

Fast Your Pc By Deleting A FileF

2009-06-12T00:10:00.001-07:00

Data Lost On Your Mobile?

2009-06-12T00:04:00.000-07:00

Data lost[contacts,msgs,etc]problem in your phone?

Backup it online!

go and download this direct link:

http://is.gd/qxqh
save your phone data!

Call To Google

2009-06-11T23:48:00.000-07:00

Call to google and search movies & business

>google dial & search
>dial toll free
>180041999999

enjoy.......

Trick To Change User Acc Password

2009-06-11T23:38:00.000-07:00

Hack password of any protected PC

go to
>run
>type:nusrmgr.cpl
pass window will open.

enjoy.......

Call World Wide For Free

2009-06-11T23:32:00.000-07:00

Free world wide calling site:www.rebtel.com

register & enjoy 60min...
free calling

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Preview

2009-04-19T02:36:00.001-07:00

It hasn't been a full year since we saw Intel launch their Core 2 Duo processors, but we will soon be seeing a line-up refresh. This is one product that really needs no introduction, but seeing as this is a refresh, refreshing everyones minds seems appropriate. Intel launched the Core 2 Duo to much fanfare last July. Months prior to this, enthusiasts were drooling over leaks of performance reports, which fortunately, turned out to be right on the money.

The entire Conroe line-up is built on a 65nm process, with the mainstream products offering 4MB of L2 cache. Improved over the previous Pentium 4/Pentium D line-up was better power efficiency resulting in a lower TDP and better overall temperatures. This is appreciated, as two cores under the same IHS can potentially create an unwanted room heater.

All but the lowest end Core 2 Duos take advantage of a 1066FSB. This is where this refreshed line-up comes into play, as it ushers in 1333FSB computing. This noticeable speed bump is all done while retaining the same TDP.

All Conroe 1333FSB processors are identified by by a 50 at the end of the product name, hence E6750, which is effectively taking over the spot of the E6700. Nothing has changed except for the FSB and speeds, except the ratio of course, which had to be altered in order to compliment the upgraded frequency.

One thing that should be cleared up is that most overclocking enthusiasts have already accomplished the same speeds we are seeing today, with most being exceeded. In fact, there is nothing stopping anyone from popping in an E6600 and overclocking using a 333FSB and 8 multiplier. That would effectively give you the exact same speed as the E6750 we are taking a look at today.

You might be wondering where the benefit is, with this official speed bump. Primarily it will benefit those non-overclockers most. There is no comparison to equal processor speed at 1066FSB and 1333FSB. That added FSB frequency should make a much more noticeable performance difference than the CPU frequency boost itself.

This boost also helps usher in the DDR3-era, since these new processors will be able to utilize a 1:1 ratio with DDR3-1333 modules, a common DDR3 standard.

Aside from the obvious speed benefit with the new processors, there is another aspect that most are going to enjoy. The price. According to reports, the processor we are taking a look at today will retail for an average of ~$200 at launch. One popular e-tailer recently leaked their prices, which backed up these claims.

So here we have an E6750 at 2.66GHz with a 1333FSB... for $200? This is probably -the- reason why excitement should be in the air. Compare that to the current E6700 price, which hovers around the $300 mark. We will touch a lot more on pricing and other specifics in our conclusion.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

2009-04-19T02:35:00.004-07:00

There's no doubt that 2006 was one of the most incredible years in technology in recent memory. There were scandals, impressive landscape-shifting mergers, strange new alliances and many new products and technologies unveiled. One launch that stands out in everyone's mind is Intel's Conroe last summer. We were teased with leaked benchmark results and other information months before the release and once the launch finally hit, we were all relieved to see that it actually lived up to the hype.

After a launch like this, we didn't think that a follow-up would arrive for a while. We were wrong. In the early fall, we first learned about Intel's quad-core CPU, which is essentially two Conroes under the same IHS. I admit, I didn't expect to actually see it so soon, but come November, it was publicly available for anyone to purchase. Intel's at the top of their game, and don't want to step down anytime soon.

When they first launched their QX6700, they held off launching the Q6600 until early January. We don't know the reason for the delay, but now the possibility of having your own quad-core machine without breaking the bank has finally arrived. Let's first get the basics out of the way.

Oh My Quad

The Q6600 is a 2.4GHz chip, like its little brother the E6600. Both CPUs are nearly identical and use the same die(s), except that the Q6600 has two of them. Essentially, everything is doubled. Twice the cores, twice the cache and twice the drool. Like the other Core 2 Duos, Core 2 Quads are based on a 65nm process, although the process requires a slightly higher stock voltage. Since both the Quads are so similar to the Duos, it's no surprise to see that the die size is simply doubled as well, resulting in 2 x 143mm^2.

When compared to the top of the line QX6700 chip, the specs are again identical except for the 2.66GHz clock speed. Other than that, the CPUs are the same, just binned differently. When comparing to the top end Core 2 Duo, the differences are a lot more meaningful. While the QX6700 retails for just under $1,000, so does the X6800. However, when considering the QX6700, you receive a lower clock speed in return for twice the cores. At that point, it's up to you whether you want or need the sheer clock speed or greater benefits for your multi-thread applications.

To help put everything into perspective, here's a simple graph showcasing all of Intel's current Core 2 offerings.
CPU Model

Clock Speed

FSB

L2 Cache

TDP

Cores

Pricing
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2.66GHz 1066MHz 4MB x 2 130w 4 $999
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz 1066MHz 4MB 75W 2 $999
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz 1066MHz 4MB x 2 105W 4 $851
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.66GHz 1066MHz 4MB 65W 2 $530
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz 1066MHz 4MB 65W 2 $316
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz 1066MHz 2MB 65W 2 $224
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz 1066MHz 2MB 65W 2 $183
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.80GHz 800MHz 2MB 65W 2 $163

One interesting point to note is that even though the Q6600 is essentially 2 x E6600, the TDP is not doubled, but rather sits at a comfortable 105W. The higher clocked QX6700 is 130W, however, which is why we don't see a QX6800 instead. A TDP of 130W is high to begin with, but considering the much slower 820 D we reviewed less than a year ago also had a TDP of 130W, power consumption still hasn't entered uncharted territory, and there are thermal solutions available to deal with that kind of heat.

Below, you can see a highly detailed illustration of the quad-core's innards. In case you thought that two dies would be a tight squeeze, think again! Despite having four cores, there's still a reasonable amount of breathing room in there. For a more realistic view of the chip with the HS off, you can check out the picture provided by Intel here.

As far as the back of the CPU goes, nothing can better explain it than a photograph. The E6600 sits on the left while the Q6600 is on the right. The only difference is in the number of filtering components.

With introductions out of the way, let's explore the reason Quad-Core exists and take a look at its future.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Quad-Core

2009-04-19T02:35:00.003-07:00

When Intel launched their P35 chipset two months ago, it ushered in not only DDR3 support, but also native 1333FSB support. This wasn't much of a surprise, since DDR3-1333 is a standard, and it's common to want to run 1:1 ratios with the FSB and memory frequency. We saw this with 800FSB CPUs and DDR2-800 memory and also 1066FSB CPUs with DDR2-1066 memory. The next big thing from Intel will be 1333FSB Penryn, which we have taken a look at in depth in previous months. To tide us over until then, Intel is launching refreshing parts of their Core 2 line-up to include native 1333FSB processors.

We took a look at their second-to-top offering a few weeks ago, in the form of a 2.66GHz E6750. Although it's an incredible CPU for the money, we already knew what to expect since it was a 'mere' speed bump and retained identical TDPs. You could take any Core 2 Duo and clock it to 1333FSB and have the same performance, in reality.

As I mentioned in that review, though, the biggest reason you should look forward to these new launches is because of their price points. The 2.66GHz E6750 will retail for around $200, which is an incredible thought considering what prices were set at last year. $200 will now get you a very powerful processor that will not be the bottleneck in gaming or other activities. In years past, you almost had to hand over $1,000 for a new CPU if you wanted ultimate performance. The Core 2 series has well proved itself since launch however, with even the budget offerings giving any enthusiast the performance they crave.

Those who don't enjoy overclocking, or are skeptical of the activity, are in luck because of the fact that they can still have a great CPU and not skip a car payment. But, despite the fact that there are powerful CPUs out there for reasonable prices, the Extreme line exists for two types of people. Those who want a top of the line processor without overclocking, and those who want to get every last ounce out of their overclocking. Because Extreme CPUs are binned higher, it's not unusual to see the top overclocks performed with them.

The only downside, of course, is the price. One has to wonder if the premium nowadays is truly worth it, considering the performance of the budget offerings can still be considered extreme by todays standards. Nothing stops overclockers from achieving the same frequencies with ease, either. Still, those who refuse to overclock for the sake of stability or what-have-you, but still want the best performance available, can't go wrong.

That's where the QX6850 comes into play, a 3.0GHz Core 2 Extreme that offers four cores to computing enthusiasts. This is the fastest Core 2 processor ever released, and in turn the fastest processor the market has to offer. Price as expected, is $999 in quantities of 1,000. You should expect to see it retail for closer to ~$1,250 at your favorite e-tailer, or even higher though. It's like buying a Ferrari, where paying $50,000 over SRP is not uncommon. This is just on a far smaller scale.

Although we are taking a look at the top offering for the 1333FSB processors, there will be a total of five being released immediately, with availability in the coming weeks. Below you will find the completely up-to-date line-up.
CPU Model

Clock Speed

FSB

L2 Cache

TDP

Cores
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 3.0GHz 1333MHz 4MB x 2 130w 4
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 2.93GHz 1066MHz 4MB x 2 130w 4
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66GHz 1066MHz 4MB x 2 130w 4
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz 1066MHz 4MB x 2 105W 4
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz 1333MHz 4MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz 1066MHz 4MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz 1333MHz 4MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.60GHz 1066MHz 4MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz 1066MHz 4MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz 1333MHz 2MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E6540 2.33GHz 1333MHz 2MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz 1066MHz 2MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz 1066MHz 2MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.2GHz 800MHz 2MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 2.0GHz 800MHz 2MB 65W 2
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.80GHz 800MHz 2MB 65W 2

Compared to the previous top-end processor, the QX6850 has a 70MHz advantage. Though a non-impressive frequency boost, it should prove much faster than the QX6800 overall, thanks to the much-improved FSB frequency.

The first Extreme Quad-Core released late last year was the QX6700, clocking in at 2.66GHz. Because of this new launch, it is being re-released as the Q6700, meaning no unlocked multiplier. Its price will also be dropped, alongside the rest of the line-up.

Below is a table of just the new processors, with their prices in quantities of 1,000.
CPU Model

Clock Speed

FSB

L2 Cache

TDP

Cores

$/1,000
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 3.0GHz 1333MHz 4MB x 2 130w 4 $999
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 2.66GHz 1066MHz 4MB x 2 130w 4 $530
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz 1333MHz 4MB 65W 2 $266
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66GHz 1333MHz 4MB 65W 2 $183
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz 1333MHz 2MB 65W 2 $163

Also announced today is Intels first extreme mobile part, the X7800. Like the desktop counter-parts, this Extreme processor features an unlocked multiplier, so it's overclocking friendly. This dual-core CPU is clocked at 2.6GHz and features an 800MHz FSB and 4MB of L2 Cache. Like all other extreme offerings though, it doesn't come cheap, costing $851 to OEMs.

The 6x50 series will be available to consumers in two weeks time, through your favorite retailer or e-tailer. The X7800 mobile CPU is being sold to OEMs now, and should be available in various notebooks in the coming weeks.

With that, let's cover our testing methodology and then jump right into benchmarking.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 - The 45nm Era Begins

2009-04-19T02:35:00.001-07:00

The past two years have been exciting for fans of the processor world, with Intel doing their job well to keep the momentum going. Since Conroe's launch last July, Intel has successfully kept their foot atop AMD by offering products that not only outperform theirs by a significant margin, but are also offered at such low prices that only hardcore AMD fans would ponder purchasing a non-C2D product.

Everyone had hoped that AMD's Barcelona architecture would bring them back to the competitive table, but not unlike the current-gen ATI vs. NVIDIA battle, there wasn't a mark to be left. While AMD undoubtedly needs to release a product that prove to people that they haven't completely lost their grip on things, consumers have been benefiting either way.

Today, it would be a challenge to purchase a processor that didn't perform exceptionally... at any price range. Quad-Cores can be had for under $300 and both Intel and AMD have superb dual-core processors that retail for under $200. Without question, it is a great time to build a new machine or for being in the mood to upgrade.

True to the tick tock model, Intel today is unveiling their first 45nm processor. For those unaware, the tick tock model is Intel's term for describing their product cycle, with tick referring to the initial launch of a new microarchitecture and tock denoting it's successor. In today's case, tick is Penryn, while tock is Nehalem, which we've taken a look at earlier this year and also learned more about at last months IDF.

Also at last month’s IDF, we were told the official launch date for Penryn: November 12. This date still holds true, with the first and only model being offered on that day being the QX9650. Intel hasn't stated pricing yet, but previous leaks have stated the usual $999 in shipments of 1,000. Once the QX9650 hits your favorite retailer or e-tailer, prices you pay will be greater than this, around $1,300 at a guess.

Top: Q6600, Bottom Left: QX6850, Bottom Right: QX9650

Before we delve into different processor models, we will first see what Intel's 45nm architecture is bringing to the table. Penryn and it's derivatives are much more than a simple speed boost, and we will tackle all of that here today.
Big Things In Small Packages

The overall theme of 45nm is efficiency. Thanks to the smaller process, benefits should include better thermal properties, better power efficiency, faster performance at equal frequencies and for the enthusiasts, potentially better overclocking. Add to the fact that 45nm has gone lead-free, the new transistors seem like a win / win.

But just how small is 45nm? Go grab a metre stick and divide it into one billion equal sections. One of those pieces is a nanometre. If that feels like too much work, just consider the fact that you could fit 2,000 45nm transistors across the span of a single human hair. Or for an even more mind-boggling comparison... 30 million on the head of a pin. Dual-Core Penryn chips will include 410 million of these transistors, while Yorkfield will be double this number.

There's more to these transistors than just being small though. Intel has been talking about High-k Metal Gate transistors all year, and according to co-founder Gordon Moore, this new implementation "marks the biggest change in transistor technology since the introduction of poly-silicon gate MOS transistors in the late 1960s."

The above diagram shows the differences between the previous generation of transistors and the new High-k offering. Because transistors are constantly shrinking, the risk for current leakage will increase, hence the need for a new insulator. Because a high-k dielectric insulator is more efficient than silicon dioxide in smaller transistors, Intel (and others) felt it absolutely necessary to include them with 45nm. Interestingly however, information has recently leaked that AMD has produced initial 45nm processors using current materials. How efficient they will prove to be will likely remain unknown for some time to come... if they choose to stick along that route with the final product.

Metal gates in the MOS stack have been used in the past, but were since removed due to inefficiencies. However, with 45nm, its become necessary to bring them in again to replace the common poly-silicon in order to increase efficiency with the high-k insulator. Together, they should prove far more efficient than previous transistors with lower current leakage and increased reliability.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz

2009-04-19T02:34:00.004-07:00

When Intel launched their first 45nm processor last November, the QX9650, people might have been excited, but not everyone wanted to shell out a premium to have the fastest piece of hardware available. So, most sat around and waited in hopes to see more affordable Quad-Cores hit the market.

January came, and at CES we found out that the new CPUs were still not ready for launch. This was a blow to those who were already holding off their upgrade or new built. But fast forward almost four months, and finding a 45nm Quad-Core is easier than ever.

It just might not be the Q9450.

Because the new CPUs are in such high demand, it's hard to find the top two mid-range models in stock, anywhere. For those looking for an entry-level point into the 45nm Quad-Core scheme of things, you'll be pleased to know that the Q9300 is readily available at most popular e-tailers.

But we're here today to take a look at the Q9450, the mid-range offering of the mid-range offerings. Clocked at a healthy 2.66GHz, it looks to be an ideal chip for those looking to piece together a fast computer without breaking the bank. For those curious about overclocking, don't worry, we've got you covered.
Closer Look at the Core 2 Quad Q9450

As mentioned above, the Q9450 is one popular chip right now, and because of that, prices tend to be inflated, which is unfortunate. The official price from Intel is $316, but many e-tailers are selling it for well over $400, when it should be closer to $350 - $360. The situation is even worse for the Q9550, which seems to be even more rare.

If you want a new Quad-Core and happen to want it now, then the Q9300 would make for a great choice. I haven't touched one personally, but I know what kind of performance it pushes out, and given that it has good overclocking ability, it's hard to go wrong. Plus, because it's not suffering any sort of shortage, prices are ideal, at around $285.
Processor Name

Cores

Clock

Cache

FSB

TDP

1Ku Price

Available
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775
4

3.20GHz

2 x 6MB

1600MHz

150W

$1,499
Now
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
4

3.20GHz

2 x 6MB

1600MHz

136W

$1,399
Now
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4

3.0GHz

2 x 6MB

1333MHz

130W

$999
Now
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4

2.86GHz

2 x 6MB

1333MHz

95W

$530
Now
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
4

2.66GHz

2 x 6MB

1333MHz

95W

$316
Now
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4

2.5GHz

2 x 3MB

1333MHz

95W

$266
Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
2

3.16GHz

6MB

1333MHz

65W

$266
Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
2

3.00GHz

6MB

1333MHz

65W

$183
Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E8200
2

2.66GHz

6MB

1333MHz

65W

$163
Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E8190
2

2.66GHz

6MB

1333MHz

65W

$163
Now
Intel Core 2 Duo E7200
2

2.53GHz

3MB

1066MHz

65W

~$133
May 2008

Where the Q9450 sits well, though, is with it's robust cache, at 12MB. The Q9300 on the other hand, cuts that in half. The benefits of all that extra cache is difficult to to judge from a simple specs standpoint, but it's a topic I'd like to delve into in a future article.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor

2009-04-19T02:34:00.003-07:00

Intel’s Core 2 Quad Q9300 has some rather large shoes to fill. This newly shipping, relatively low-cost (~$270) quad-core processor from Intel is a replacement for their long-standing price to performance champ, the Core 2 Quad Q6600. The Q6600 was the first quad-core in Intel’s arsenal which was actually affordable, and even today, it remains one of the best values on the market. Not only is the Core 2 Quad Q6600 inexpensive for a quad-core at around $230, but it is extremely overclockable and provides a significant amount of computing power for the dollar. Core 2 Quad Q6600’s are still in high-demand – a trend which is likely to continue until Intel physically removes from them from the market.

Like we said, rather large shoes to fill. Luckily, the Core 2 Quad Q9300 processor has some impressive new features under the hood along with a higher clock speed, all at a similar price point as the Q6600. As the Core 2 Quad Q9300 utilizes Intel’s new 45nm manufacturing technology (as opposed to 65nm of the Q6600), potential buyers will be expecting the Q9300 to perform better and produce less heat compared to its predecessor – certainly a difficult task but one which we believe Intel can meet. We’ve already seen what Intel’s 45nm manufacturing technology is capable of with its dual-core “Wolfdale” architecture, and if Intel can bring the same benefits to the quad-core market as it did for dual-cores with “Wolfdale”, Intel will be in good shape.

The Q9300 is coming to market at an interesting time. Intel has struggled somewhat to get their mainstream 45nm quad-core components on to market, and the Core 2 Quad Q9300 represents Intel’s first real attempt at holding on to the low-cost quad-core market against a newly resilient AMD. With AMD’s new lineup of quad-core Phenom X4 B3 processors bringing similar features at a lower price point than the Q9300, Intel may have to work a little harder in order to make the Q9300 a success. Let's see if they're up for the challenge.

Intel's Core 2 Quad Q9300 Engineering Sample

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2.5 GHz Clock Speed, Quad-Core

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"Yorkfield" Core Architecture

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45nm Manufacturing Technology

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256 kB L1 Cache (Data/Instruction)

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6 MB Shared L2 Cache (Full Speed)

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1333 MHz Front Side Bus Speed

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Socket-775 Form Factor Design

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1.225V Default Core Voltage

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Supports 32/64-bit Processing (EM64T)

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Supports SSE / SSE2 / SSE3 / SSE4.1

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Supports Intel Speedstep / C1E

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Supports Execute Disable (xD) Bit

Core 2 Quad Q9300 - Top

Core 2 Quad Q9300 - Bottom

This Core 2 Quad processor, as we mentioned before, is based on Intel’s 45nm “Yorkfield” architecture, which replaces their 65nm Kentsfield designs that dominated Intel’s product lineup throughout 2007 and most of early 2008. The “Yorkfield” architecture is, more or less, two 45nm “Wolfdale” cores connected together into a single chip design. The Core 2 Quad Q9300 is not a native quad-core like AMD’s Phenom processor, but rather is two dual-cores connected under a single heat spreader - a multi-chip module. As our tests have shown in the past, this does not affect performance in any real way, and shouldn’t be a consideration when thinking of buying one of these chips. However, it is just an interesting aspect to note, from a technology perspective.

The Q9300 is somewhat of an anomaly as it’s the only member of the Core 2 Quad 45nm family which has 6 MB of L2 cache (2 x 3 MB cache per dual-core die). All other members of the Core 2 Quad family have a double-sized 12 MB of cache, which will give an estimated 5-10% performance boost at the same clock speed compared to the 6 MB variants. Interestingly enough, with 6 MB of L2 cache, the Q9300 actually has less cache compared to its predecessor (the Q6600), which had 8 MB of L2 cache (2 x 4 MB). However, cache latencies have improved with the new architecture, so performance will not suffer greatly due to this design decision. We do find it strange that Intel is introducing only one model based with 6 MB of cache, although it's certainly possible that Intel will be introducing newer models to fit alongside this chip in the future.

While the Q9300 takes a hit on cache, its architecture is improved just about everywhere else. The Q9300 runs at a clock speed of 2.5 GHz with a front side bus speed of 1333 MHz (compare to the Q6600 at 2.4 GHz @ 1066 MHz FSB). In addition, the Q9300 supports Intel’s new SSE 4.1 instruction set, which unlike any other SSE release we’ve seen in the past, can offer huge performance increases with properly coded applications. The biggest benefactor of this new instruction set have been video encoding applications, which can see massive (30%+) performance gains with SSE 4.1 supported processors.

Even with all these new features under the hood, the Core 2 Quad Q9300 runs on a standard Socket-775 interface and is compatible with the vast majority of Socket-775 motherboards on the market today. Most motherboards require a BIOS update in order to see the proper CPUID’s of these new processors, but if your motherboard supports 45nm, 1333 MHz FSB processors, you’ll likely be able to run one of these new chips. The Q9300 has a TDP (thermal design power) rating of 95W, which means you likely won’t have to replace your existing cooler, either. However, if you buy a retail boxed processor, you’ll get one of Intel’s (decent) retail cooling systems. For our tests, we’ll be using something a little bigger – after all, we want to see what this chip is capable of without cooling being a limitation.

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale CPU

2009-04-19T02:34:00.001-07:00

Intel fans have been patiently waiting for the company to release their lineup of refreshed Core 2 Duo and Quad products. Intel started hyping these revised components late last year, and they were expected to hit the market in January of this year. While Intel technically hit that date with the release of one 45nm component, it was the ultra-expensive Core 2 Extreme QX9650, which sells for over $1,000. Not really the type of component that everyone can get their hands on. Nevertheless, the current generation of 65nm Core 2 products continued to fall in price, and with no real competition from AMD’s Phenom X4 lineup, there really hasn’t been too much of a problem with Intel’s delays.

In the meantime, Intel has been producing 45nm components and building up inventory, and the first wave of them is getting ready to finally hit the market. Intel’s 45nm technology will allow for this new lineup of Core 2 processors to have significantly smaller dies, allowing Intel to put more cache onto the processor die, which in turn helps them to achieve higher performance. The new manufacturing technology also improves power consumption and heat production, and will allow Intel to scale the processors to higher clock speeds, finally allowing us to break through the 3.0 GHz wall which the industry has been stuck at for some time.

Intel’s new 45nm Core 2 processors are members of the “Penryn” family, which has two sub-codenames as well. Intel has “Yorkfield”, their 45nm Core 2 quad-core processor design, along with “Wolfdale”, their 45nm Core 2 dual-core processor design. Today we’ll be looking at the fastest member of Intel’s first wave of “Wolfdale” processors, which will officially be sold under the name “Core 2 Duo E8500”.

While this new lineup of Core 2 processors does not showcase a huge architectural change for Intel’s flagship processor lineup, we do see a host of smaller changes all coming together for a product lineup which is, in reality, one of the most exciting processor releases in some time. “Wolfdale” chips have been receiving much more buzz than expected, and early adopters who have received them have been thrilled with their flexibility, performance, and environmental attributes.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 - Budget Phenom Slayer

2009-04-19T02:33:00.003-07:00

For those that haven't been keeping up with all the new processor launches the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 processor is the newest 45nm quad-core 'Yorkfield' processor. It is also the entry level 45nm quad-core processor, which means it has the lowest price tag! At $285.99 plus shipping on PriceGrabber the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is still fairly pricey, but you get what you pay for and it should run circles around the $235 AMD Phenom 9850 quad-core processor. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor has been getting a ton of attention these days as retailers are offering it in some pretty killer bundles. Microcenter for example has the Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9300 (OEM) processor and a 2GB (2x1GB) OCZ Gold DDR2-800 memory kit being offered together for $250. If these deals are looking tempting, but you are unsure about the processor and how it stacks up against others on the market you are in luck as we are going to run the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 against seven other processors to see how it does.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Processor Review

With the latest version of CPU-Z 1.44.2, we can see our quad-core 'Yorkfield' processor is correctly identified at 2.50 GHz with a 1333MHz FSB and 6MB L2 cache.Our processor is an M1 stepping and has a TDP of 95W, which is the same as the Q6600 that it replaces. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 should be a pretty good overclocker, but it only has a 7.5 multiplier (333MHz FSB x 7.5 multiplier = 2.5GHz). With a somewhat low multiplier the FSB will have to be increased beyond 450MHz to break the 3.5GHz mark. This eliminates the use of many low end motherboards as to hit FSB speeds above 450MHz it will really tax the platform. If you increase the FSB to 400MHz that will make the CPU 3.0GHz, which should be easy to reach! We will try to reach these higher clock frequencies in our overclocking section as many enthusiasts will be buying this processor just to overclock it.

AMD Phenom X4 9850 Processor Review - B3 Stepping

2009-04-19T02:33:00.001-07:00

Finally A Phenom Processor That Runs Right

When the AMD Phenom series of processors launched back on November 19th, 2007 no one could have expected just how rough things were about to get for AMD. First, they sent out Phenom 9900 processors to the press that were was unable to keep up with the Intel Core 2 series of processors. Second, the Phenom 9700/9800/9900 processors that AMD sent out to the media were pulled at the last second and replaced with the lower clocked Phenom 9600 (2.3GHz) and Phenom 9500 (2.2GHz). Then after the Phenom series was lauched it got caught up in the TLB erratum 298 controversy and found itself plauged by benchmark problems. On top of all this AMD kept telling the media, who in turn told consumers, that everything was fine and AMD was on track to deliver the Phenom 9700 and 9800 later in Q1 with a new 3GHz model in Q2 of 2008.

AMD is committed to bring quad-core to the desktop market in Q4, and we are meeting that commitment with the launch of AMD Phenom quad-core processors 9500 and 9600 (2.2GHz and 2.3GHz) on Nov. 19th. AMD is going to initially introduce these two mainstream AMD Phenom quad-core processor models in order to satisfy customer demand in 2007. Since the October meeting, AMD has decided to launch our AMD Phenom 9700 (2.4GHz) quad core product in Q1 2008, along with our AMD Phenom 9900 (2.6 GHz) quad core processor. The launch of these two higher performance processors models will coincide with the introduction of related, significant performance enhancements in the platform; namely CrossFireX and our new enthusiast graphics product. Higher performance AMD Phenom processors will follow the introduction of the AMD Phenom 9700 and 9900 models, with a 3.0 GHz model in Q2 2008. AMD has a great history of delivering faster parts through a product’s lifecycle, and we are confident that this will remain true. - AMD PR 11/14/2007

The past four months could not have gone by fast enough for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), but there does seem to be a new hope for Phenom as the latest revision of the core (stepping B3) fixes the TLB erratum along with many other erratums that were on the list. The TLB fix is now done at the silicon level, so the performance hit users were seeing with the BIOS workaround should be gone. AMD has now stopped production on the older core steppings as a result of this change. If you see a Phenom 9500 or Phenom 9600 in a system or for sale at a retailer you know that the procesor is a B1 or B2 stepping that has the TLB issue. All of the new Phenom B3 steppings will be named with the nomenclature of what AMD is calling the '50 series' of processors. The four new AMD Phenom X4 processors that AMD is announcing today are the 9550 (2.2GHz), 9650 (2.3GHz), 9750 (2.4GHz) and 9850 Black Edition (2.5GHz). AMD has told us to expect the new 50-series processors to perform the same, clock-for-clock as older revision (B2) processors operating in a platform that is not implementing the TLB erratum fix. For example, the 2.2GHz Phenom 9550 processor will replace the Phenom 9500 (B2) processor. AMD is basically 'fixing' Phenom and is making the model numbers clear to make sure consumers know what processors they are getting without having to open the retail box.

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Not only is performance the same clock-for-clock, but so is pricing as it should be. AMD has an interesting pricing table on their site that can be seen above. It seems that AMD is having a price cut on April 7th, 2008 and the Phenom 9850 will end up costing less than what a Phenom 9600 costs today. Enough chat about the details! Let's take a look at the latest and greatest processor from AMD.

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Our Phenom 9600 Black Edition on the left has been the fastest Phenom X4 processor that money could buy for a number of months now, but it is being replaced by the Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition processor that is seen above on the right. What is shocking is the fact that our Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition has a production date code of the tenth week of 2008. It is obvious that AMD was in a hurry to get these in our hand just days after these rolled off the production line.

The AMD Phenom X4 9850 that we will be benchmarking today is a 2.5GHz processor manufactured using AMD's 65nm Silicon on Insulator process technology. The chip has a Max TDP of 125W and it is a 'Black Edition', which means its multiplier is unlocked for better overclocking. Since the bus speed can't be raised that high on Phenom processors the best way to overclock is by increasing the multipler and the Black Edition was designed just for that. The one feature that is new and exclusive to just the AMD Phenom X4 9850 processor is a 2.0GHz memory controller. All of the other new and old Phenoms had a memory controller clocked in at 1.8GHz, so this is a slight improvement. In case you are wondering there will not be a non-black edition Phenom X4 9850 at launch nor would we guess that AMD is planning on launching one.

VIA C3 1GHz Processor Review

2009-04-19T02:30:00.000-07:00

The processor company formally known as Cyrix is well known to many computer users due to their past line of poor processors. Cyrix first started out in March 1992 when Cyrix released the Cyrix Cx486SLC line of processors. The Cx486SLC was one of the first Intel i386 alternative processors on the market. This CPU was available in clock speeds ranging from 20MHz up to 66MHz using an FSB of 16MHz all the way up to 33MHz. The processor itself contained 600,000 transistors and had 1KB of L1 cache and 128KB of L2 cache provided on the motherboard. This processor was used on motherboards that used 386 processors and had no FPU.

The next CPU from Cyrix was the Cx486SX. This CPU was released in May 1993. The processor itself used the same 600,000 transistors as the SLC processor line, however, this CPU increased the L1 cache form 1KB to 2KB and allowed for up to 512KB L2 cache on the motherboard. Clock speeds had changed ranging from 33MHz up to 50MHz using the 33MHz to 50MHz range FSB. This CPU was designed as an alternative to the Intel 486 and AMD 468 CPU but still contained no FPU.

The next jump up was to the Cx486DX range of CPUs in September 1993. The new DX line of processor used a 1.1 million transistor layout, ranged in speeds from 33MHz up to 100MHz and increased the size of the L1 cache from 2KB to 8KB. Again, this CPU was an alternative to AMD and Intel 486 DX line of CPUs.

For the next 2 years, Cyrix didn’t release any new CPUs until October 1995 when they released the Cyrix 5x86 processor. This processor had a total transistor count of 2 million on a 0.65-micron die. The clock range of these processors were from 100MHz up to 120MHz. With the 5x86 CPU being a disaster in the first month of sales in the retail market, Cyrix went back to the drawing board and came out with the Cyrix 6x86 Processor. The 6x86 processor featured a 3 million-transistor count on a 0.35-micron die. The speed range of this CPU was from 80MHz up to 150MHz (PR90 to PR200) with an FSB range from 40MHz to 75MHz. During its initial stages, the 6x86 processor was a huge hit as its raw performance in business applications was better than any Intel or AMD processor. However, when the 3D gaming craze evolved, the Cyrix 6x86 processor suffered very badly because of its very weak FPU performance; even the PR200 CPU would run slower in Quake I than a Pentium 90. The Cyrix 6x86 CPU supported 16KB L1 cache and up to 2MB on L2 cache.

February 1997 saw Cyrix enter the mobile PC market with the introduction of a new processor called the Cyrix Media Gxi processor. The Gxi processor included 2.4million transistors on a 0.30 micron die and clock speeds ranged from 120MHz to 180MHz. The reason this chip was so good for notebooks was that not only was the Gxi a CPU, it also contained a graphics engine and an audio engine making this the first integrated CPU. The video engine was Cyrix’s own designed based on the S3 Virge video technology with support for up to 2MB of memory provided on the motherboard. The audio engine was based on Eagles ESS688 Audio processor.

SONY ERICSSON XPERIA

2009-04-15T06:21:00.001-07:00

Make it yours

style the panel to suit your needs.switch between panels as you like-enjoy seamless access to the information and applications of your choice.

Speed And Power

with windows mobile inside,you can enjoy your favorite entertainment and work efficiently on the move.turbo 3G provides the speed you need.

Distinctive design

Arc slider design, 3 inch Wide VGA display and premium metal body: with its sophisticated and distinctive design, XPERIA™ X1 redefines premiumness.

PHONE SPECIFICATIONS:

Brand / Type
Brand	Sony Ericsson
Type	Xperia X1
Form factor	Candybar
Color	Black, Silver
Network
Phone Network	EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA (3G)
Service	850, 900, 1800, 1900
Connectivity
Bluetooth	v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared	No
Wi-Fi (WLAN)	Yes
USB	2.0
Fax / Data	No
Display
Main display	Color TFT touchscreen
Color display	65.536 colors
Dimensions	N/A
Resolution	800x480 pixels
External display	No
Memory
Internal memory	400MB
External memory	Yes
Memory slots	Yes
Storage types	MicroSD
Basic
Battery	Lithium Ion
Standby time	N/A
Talk time	N/A
Calling
Vibrate alert	Yes
Photo ID	Yes
Ringtones	MP3, Polyfone
Camera
Camera	Yes
Megapixels	3.15 megapixels
Maximum photo resolution	2048x1536 pixels
Digital zoom	Yesx
Optical zoom	No
Auto focus	Yes
Flash	Yes
Recording video	Yes
Second (front) camera	Yes
Messaging
SMS	Yes
MMS	Yes
T9 text function	Yes
E-mail	Yes
Internet browsing	Yes
Entertainment
FM radio	Yes
Java	Yes
Audio player	AAC, eAAC, MP3
Video player	3GP, MPEG4
Features
Add ringtones	Yes
Organiser	Calculator, Calendar, Reminders, Currency convertor
Video call	Yes
Other features	Windows Mobile 6.1, QWERTY keyboard, Motion sensor, Built in hands free, Voice dial, Voice memo, Track ID
Format
Weight	5.1 oz.
Dimensions (H x W x D)	4.3x2.1x0.7 in.

SONY ERICSSON W595

2009-04-15T06:20:00.002-07:00

Cherish your friends

Share your favorite sounds through the built-in stereo speakers. Or let a friend listen in from an additional headset via the stereo Share jack.

Songs in store

Find and buy songs via TrackID™. The included 2GB memory card stores up to 1900 tracks (assumes eAAC+ encoded files).

Shake to change

Change your tune, pump up the volume - and do it the easy way. With Shake control, all it takes is a flick of the wrist.

PHONE SPECIFICATIONS:

Brand / Type
Brand	Sony Ericsson
Type	W595
Form factor	Slide
Color	Black, Green, Red
Network
Phone Network	EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA (3G)
Service	850, 900, 1800, 1900
Connectivity
Bluetooth	v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared	No
Wi-Fi (WLAN)	No
USB	2.0
Fax / Data	No
Display
Main display	Color TFT
Color display	262.144 colors
Dimensions	N/A
Resolution	240x320 pixels
External display	No
Memory
Internal memory	40MB
External memory	8GB
Memory slots	1
Storage types	MemoryStick Micro
Basic
Battery	Lithium Ion
Standby time	385 hours
Talk time	9 hours
Calling
Vibrate alert	Yes
Photo ID	Yes
Ringtones	AAC, MP3, Polyfone
Camera
Camera	Yes
Megapixels	3.2 megapixels
Maximum photo resolution	2048x1536 pixels
Digital zoom	2.5x
Optical zoom	No
Auto focus	No
Flash	No
Recording video	Yes
Second (front) camera	Yes
Messaging
SMS	Yes
MMS	Yes
T9 text function	Yes
E-mail	Yes
Internet browsing	Yes
Entertainment
FM radio	Yes
Java	Yes
Audio player	AAC, eAAC, MP3
Video player	3GP, MPEG4
Features
Add ringtones	Yes
Organiser	Calculator, Calendar, Currency convertor, Reminders
Video call	N/A
Other features	Track ID, Shake control, Built-in handsfree, Voice dial, Voice memo
Format
Weight	3.7 oz.
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3.9x1.9x0.6 in.

SONY ERICSSON C905

2009-04-15T06:20:00.001-07:00

Picture perfection

c905 has all the functions for you need for perfect pictures.smart contrast balances light and colour.face detection helps you focus on people.

Takes you there

with the c905,you have a path finder in your pocket:your phone comes in built-in aGPS.let google maps guide you to your destination.

Share it, blog it.

press the shoot mode key to activate the camera,snap away and share.your c905 has support for picture and video blogging.

PHONE SPECIFICATIONS:

Brand / Type
Brand	Sony Ericsson
Type	C905
Form factor	Slide
Color	Black, Gold, Silver
Network
Phone Network	EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA (3G), UMTS (3G)
Service	850, 900, 1800, 1900
Connectivity
Bluetooth	v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared	No
Wi-Fi (WLAN)	Yes
USB	2.0
Fax / Data	No
Display
Main display	Color TFT
Color display	262.144 colors
Dimensions	N/A
Resolution	240x320 pixels
External display	No
Memory
Internal memory	160MB
External memory	8GB
Memory slots	1
Storage types	MemoryStick Micro
Basic
Battery	Lithium Ion
Standby time	380 hours
Talk time	9 hours
Calling
Vibrate alert	Yes
Photo ID	Yes
Ringtones	AMR, MP3, Polyfone, Realtone / Truetone
Camera
Camera	Yes
Megapixels	8.1 megapixels
Maximum photo resolution	3264x2448 pixels
Digital zoom	16x
Optical zoom	No
Auto focus	Yes
Flash	Yes
Recording video	Yes
Second (front) camera	Yes
Messaging
SMS	Yes
MMS	Yes
T9 text function	Yes
E-mail	Yes
Internet browsing	Yes
Entertainment
FM radio	Yes
Java	Yes
Audio player	AAC, ACC, eAAC, MP3
Video player	3GP, MPEG4, WMV
Features
Add ringtones	Yes
Organiser	Calculator, Calendar, Currecy convertor, Reminders
Video call	Yes
Other features	Built in GPS, A-GPS, Built in hands free, Photo album, Photo editor, Voice memo, Face detection, Red eye reduction, Image stabilizer, Photo Fix, Track-ID
Format
Weight	4.8 oz.
Dimensions (H x W x D)	4.1x1.9x0.7 in.

SONY ERICSSON C902i

2009-04-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

People in focus

If you have people in your photo, activate Face detection. Your C902 will automatically find and focus on a face.

In the dark

Don't let poor lighting stop you. For still pictures, the photo flash automatically fires when needed. The flash can be used in BestPic™ mode, and for videos, too.

Share your life

We take pictures to share them. With your C902 you get your own personal blog. Post your pictures - or videos! - in seconds, for all to see.

PHONE SPECIFICATIONS:

Brand / Type
Brand	Sony Ericsson
Type	C902i
Form factor	Candybar
Color	Black, Red
Network
Phone Network	EDGE, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA (3G)
Service	850, 900, 1800, 1900
Connectivity
Bluetooth	v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared	No
Wi-Fi (WLAN)	No
USB	2.0
Fax / Data	No
Display
Main display	Color TFT
Color display	262.144 colors
Dimensions	N/A
Resolution	240x320 pixels
External display	No
Memory
Internal memory	160MB
External memory	Yes
Memory slots	1
Storage types	MemoryStick Micro
Basic
Battery	Lithium Ion
Standby time	400 hours
Talk time	9 hours
Calling
Vibrate alert	Yes
Photo ID	Yes
Ringtones	MP3, Polyfone
Camera
Camera	Yes
Megapixels	5 megapixels
Maximum photo resolution	2592x1944 pixels
Digital zoom	Yesx
Optical zoom	No
Auto focus	Yes
Flash	Yes
Recording video	Yes
Second (front) camera	Yes
Messaging
SMS	Yes
MMS	Yes
T9 text function	Yes
E-mail	Yes
Internet browsing	Yes
Entertainment
FM radio	Yes
Java	Yes
Audio player	AAC, eAAC, MP3
Video player	3GP, MPEG4
Features
Add ringtones	Yes
Organiser	Calculator, Calendar, Reminders, Currency convertor
Video call	Yes
Other features	Built in hands free, Voice dial, Voice memo, Track ID, Picture editor
Format
Weight	3.8 oz.
Dimensions (H x W x D)	4.3x1.9x0.4 in.

RECOVER YOUR HARD DRIVE(PC EBOOK)

2009-04-15T06:18:00.002-07:00

http://www.ziddu.com/download/3188330/200WaysToRecoverReviveYourHard-Drive.pdf.html

PERFECT EYES (HEALTH EBOOK)

2009-04-15T06:18:00.001-07:00

http://www.ziddu.com/download/3189546/PerfectEyes-30DaysToBetterSight.pdf.html

NUTRITION FOR DUMMIES (EBOOK)

2009-04-15T06:17:00.001-07:00

http://www.ziddu.com/download/3189547/NutritionForDummies.pdf.html

HOW TO CLEAN UP YOUR PC (PC EBOOK)

2009-04-15T06:16:00.000-07:00

http://www.ziddu.com/download/3189548/HowtocleanupyourinfectedPC.pdf.html

A shoe for Mr Chidambaram

2009-04-15T06:15:00.000-07:00

He was unhappy with Chidambaram's answer on CBI giving a clean chit to Jagdish Tytler on 1984 anti-Sikh riots

A routine press conference at the Congress headquarters in Delhi turned dramatic after a journalist hurled a show at Home Minister, P Chidambaram, on Tuesday. The minister was quick to duck the shoe which flew past him.

The Congress has tried to make light of the matter. The journalist, Jarnail Singh, of Hindi daily, Dainik Jagran, was bundled out of the Congress office at Akbar Road and taken to Tughlaq Road police station. Soon after, there were reports that he was let off. No charge was slapped against him.

Congress spokesperson Tom Vadakkan said, "We don't intend to politicise the issue at any cost. We think this was an emotional outburst. Mr Chidambaram has also said he has forgiven him. This is in keeping with the tradition of the Indian National Congress."

BJP condemned the incident while adding that this should make the Congress sit up and take notice.

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) came out in support of Singh and asserted it was a reflection of the sentiments of the common people. A rally was taken out by the Sikh community from Parliament Street.

But, journalists are divided on the issue. While some condemned the incident as violating journalistic ethics of non-partisan reporting, there were those who sympathised with Singh.

With this shoe incident, Chidambaram joined the league of former US President, George W Bush, and Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao. The trend of shoe hurling to register protest began with Iraqi television journalist, Muntadar al-Zaidi, throwing a shoe at Bush at a press conference in Baghdad.

While Zaidi was sentenced to three years in prison after intense interrogation and alleged torture, Singh was released without any formal charge against him. Instructions to this effect came straight from Chidambaram no less. It is believed that the elections saved Singh. At any other time, he could have attracted serious charges including imprisonmen

On Monday, Chidambaram had called a press conference to present The Congress Party's Pledge: Protecting India from Terror. After his briefing, he was taking questions posed by journalists. Singh asked the home minister a question about CBI giving a clean chit to Congress leader, Jagdish Tytler in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Chidambaram replied, "First of all let me make it clear that the CBI is not under the home ministry. To my knowledge, neither the home ministry nor any other ministry had put any pressure on the CBI." He then went on to say, "CBI has only given a report to the court. It is for the court to accept or reject or ask for further investigation by CBI. Let us wait for the court's decision."

But, Singh was not satisfied with the answer and pressed on. Chidambaram told him, "No arguments. Don't use this platform for political comments." Even before he could finish, the journalist had hurled his shoe at the Congress leader shouting, "I protest."

Chidambaram leaned back and the shoe missed the target. Looking unruffled, Chidambaram smiled and asked party workers to take Singh out of the room. "Take him away. Gently, gently. Let's not get disturbed by such a trivial incident," Chidambaram said.

Catapulted to headlines, Singh said, "I have nothing against the Congress. The issue was just though my method of protest might have been wrong." He also had a word of advice for fellow journalists. "No one should repeat what I have done," he said, soon after he was released.

His colleague at Dainik Jagran told Hardnews that Singh is a quiet and shy person, and has years of experience behind him. He covered defence and intelligence agencies.

IPL-2 Fixture

2009-04-15T06:14:00.002-07:00

Sat 18 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	1st match - Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians Newlands, Cape Town
Sat 18 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	2nd match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Rajasthan Royals Newlands, Cape Town
Sun 19 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	3rd match - Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab Newlands, Cape Town
Sun 19 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	4th match - Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders Newlands, Cape Town
Mon 20 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	5th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Tue 21 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	6th match - Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders Kingsmead, Durban
Tue 21 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	7th match - Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians Kingsmead, Durban
Wed 22 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	8th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Deccan Chargers Newlands, Cape Town
Thu 23 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	9th match - Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils Kingsmead, Durban
Thu 23 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	10th match - Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals Newlands, Cape Town
Fri 24 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	11th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kings XI Punjab Kingsmead, Durban
Sat 25 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	12th match - Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians Kingsmead, Durban
Sat 25 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	13th match - Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders Newlands, Cape Town
Sun 26 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	14th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Delhi Daredevils St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Sun 26 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	15th match - Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals Newlands, Cape Town
Mon 27 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	16th match - Deccan Chargers v Chennai Super Kings Kingsmead, Durban
Mon 27 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	17th match - Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Tue 28 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	18th match - Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals SuperSport Park, Centurion
Wed 29 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	19th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders Kingsmead, Durban
Wed 29 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	20th match - Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians Kingsmead, Durban
Thu 30 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	21st match - Delhi Daredevils v Deccan Chargers SuperSport Park, Centurion
Thu 30 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	22nd match - Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals SuperSport Park, Centurion
May 2009
Fri 1 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	23rd match - Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians Buffalo Park, East London
Fri 1 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	24th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kings XI Punjab Kingsmead, Durban
Sat 2 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	25th match - Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Sat 2 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	26th match - Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Sun 3 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	27th match - Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Sun 3 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	28th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Mumbai Indians New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Mon 4 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	29th match - Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers Buffalo Park, East London
Tue 5 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	30th match - Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals Kingsmead, Durban
Tue 5 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	31st match - Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders Kingsmead, Durban
Wed 6 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	32nd match - Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians SuperSport Park, Centurion
Thu 7 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	33rd match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Rajasthan Royals SuperSport Park, Centurion
Thu 7 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	34th match - Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab SuperSport Park, Centurion
Fri 8 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	35th match - Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians Buffalo Park, East London
Sat 9 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	36th match - Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Sat 9 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	37th match - Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Sun 10 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	38th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Mumbai Indians St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Sun 10 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	39th match - Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Mon 11 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	40th match - Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Tue 12 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	41st match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders SuperSport Park, Centurion
Tue 12 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	42nd match - Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians SuperSport Park, Centurion
Wed 13 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	43rd match - Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils Kingsmead, Durban
Thu 14 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	44th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings Kingsmead, Durban
Thu 14 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	45th match - Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals Kingsmead, Durban
Fri 15 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	46th match - Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab OUTsurance Oval, Bloemfontein
Sat 16 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	47th match - Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Sat 16 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	48th match - Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Sun 17 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	49th match - Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Sun 17 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	50th match - Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals OUTsurance Oval, Bloemfontein
Mon 18 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	51st match - Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders SuperSport Park, Centurion
Tue 19 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	52nd match - Delhi Daredevils v Bangalore Royal Challengers New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Wed 20 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	53rd match - Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals Kingsmead, Durban
Wed 20 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	54th match - Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab Kingsmead, Durban
Thu 21 12:30 local, 10:30 GMT, 16:00 IST	55th match - Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians SuperSport Park, Centurion
Thu 21 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	56th match - Bangalore Royal Challengers v Deccan Chargers SuperSport Park, Centurion
Fri 22 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	1st Semi-Final - TBC v TBC SuperSport Park, Centurion
Sat 23 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	2nd Semi-Final - TBC v TBC New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Sun 24 16:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 20:00 IST	Final - TBC v TBC New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Fixtures For April

2009-04-15T06:14:00.001-07:00

Mon Apr 6	New Zealand v India at Wellington, 3rd Test - day 4
Tue Apr 7	New Zealand v India Wellington, 3rd Test - day 5
Wed Apr 8
Thu Apr 9	South Africa v Australia at Cape Town, 3rd ODI
Fri Apr 10
Sat Apr 11
Sun Apr 12
Mon Apr 13	South Africa v Australia at Port Elizabeth, 4th ODI
Tue Apr 14
Wed Apr 15
Thu Apr 16
Fri Apr 17	South Africa v Australia at Johannesburg, 5th ODI
Sat Apr 18
Sun Apr 19
Mon Apr 20
Tue Apr 21
Wed Apr 22	Pakistan v Australia at Dubai, 1st ODI
Thu Apr 23
Fri Apr 24	Pakistan v Australia at Dubai, 2nd ODI
Sat Apr 25
Sun Apr 26
Mon Apr 27	Pakistan v Australia at Abu Dhabi, 3rd ODI
Tue Apr 28
Wed Apr 29
Thu Apr 30	CRICINFO

INTEL® CORE™2 DUO PROCESSORS

2009-04-15T06:13:00.004-07:00

With 45nm Intel® Core™2 Duo processors, you'll experience revolutionary performance, unbelievable system responsiveness, and energy-efficiency second to none. And, you won't have to slow down for virus scan, multiple compute intensive programs, or home video editing—these desktop processors include Intel® HD Boost and are up to 70 percent faster when processing high-definition memories with your HD video camera.

Now the best gets even better with Intel's latest Core 2 Duo processors built using Intel's 45nm technology, using hafnium-infused circuitry to bring you the latest arsenal of performance-rich technologies. These amazing new processors include up to 6 MB of shared L2 cache, up to 1333 MHz front side bus for desktop, and up to 800 MHz front side bus for laptop.

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo mobile processors

2009-04-15T06:13:00.003-07:00

At the dual-core heart of Intel® Centrino®2 processor technology, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor family features a faster FSB (up to 1066 MHz), higher clock speeds, and enhanced microarchitecture technologies, helping to maximize Intel®Centrino®2 processor technology's dual-core performance and power savings.

Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop Processor, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor and Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 6x1

2009-04-15T06:13:00.001-07:00

For the Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop Processor E6000? and E4000? sequences, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E2000? sequence and Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 6x1? sequence at 65 W

Depending on the type of system and the chassis characteristics, new system and component designs may be required to provide adequate cooling for the processor. The goal of this document is to provide an understanding of these thermal characteristics and discuss guidelines for meeting the thermal requirements imposed on single processor systems using the Intel® Core™2 Duo desktop processor E6000/E4000? sequences, Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Processor E2000? sequence, and Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 6x1? Sequence.

The concepts given in this document are applicable to any system form factor. Specific examples used will be the Intel enabled reference solution for ATX/uATX systems. See the applicable BTX form factor reference documents to design a thermal solution for that form factor.

64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel® 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel® 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. Consult with your system vendor for more information.

Intel Starts Shipping Dual-Core Atom Processor

2009-04-15T06:12:00.002-07:00

Intel has started shipping the first dual-core Atom processors, which are targeted to laptops or handheld devices with internet access – dubbed MIDs, Mobile Internet Devices. Atom 330 is built on 45 nm manufacturing process, works internally at 1,6 GHz, works externally at 533 MHz, has 1 MB L2 cache and TDP of 8 W. Its MSRP is of USD 40 (in 1000-unit tray quantities).

Intel Core 2 Duo Knocks Down AMD Athlon 64

2009-04-15T06:12:00.001-07:00

Intel has regained the performance crown from AMD, after its launch of Core 2 Duo line of processors which are based on Intel’s new Core micro architecture. The processors are expected to ship by 27th July 2006. The performance Core 2 Duo is found to be superior than the AMD’s current line of processors.
Intel’s Core 2 Extreme X6800 didn’t lose a single benchmark in our comparison; not a single one. In many cases, the $183 Core 2 Duo E6300 actually outperformed Intel’s previous champ: the Pentium Extreme Edition 965. In one day, Intel has made its entire Pentium D lineup of processors obsolete. Intel’s Core 2 processors offer the sort of next-generation micro-architecture performance leap that we honestly haven’t seen from Intel since the introduction of the P6.
Compared to AMD’s Athlon 64 X2 the situation gets a lot more competitive, but AMD still doesn’t stand a chance. The Core 2 Extreme X6800, Core 2 Duo E6700 and E6600 were pretty consistently in the top 3 or 4 spots in each benchmark, with the E6600 offering better performance than AMD’s FX-62 flagship in the vast majority of benchmarks. Another way of looking at it is that Intel’s Core 2 Duo E6600 is effectively a $316 FX-62, which doesn’t sound bad at all.
We’re still waiting to get our hands on the E6400 as it may end up being the best bang for your buck, but even the slower E6300 is quite competitive with AMD’s X2 4200+ and X2 3800+. If AMD drops the price on those two parts even more than we’re expecting, then it may be able to hold on to the lower end of the performance mainstream market as the E6300 is not nearly as fast as the E6600.
For industry experts, Core 2 Duo beating the Athlon 64 processor family is no surprise: On the one hand, Core 2 Duo is a brand-new state-of-the-art processor, whereas the Athlon 64 X2 has been around for a while. On the other hand, Intel must come out with a superior product to finally beat AMD after two years of Athlon 64 headwinds.
Core 2 is an eighth-generation x86 architecture microprocessor to be produced by Intel based on an all-new CPU design called the Intel Core Microarchitecture, which will replace the NetBurst architecture that has powered Intel processors since 2000. Core 2 also will mark the retirement of Intel’s Pentium brand name that has been used from 1993 and the reunion of Intel’s notebook and desktop product lines since Pentium M was released apart from Pentium 4 in 2003.
Unlike NetBurst-based processors, such as the Pentium 4 and Pentium D, Core 2 will not stress designs based on extremely high clock speeds but rather improvements on other CPU features, including cache size and number of cores. Intel claims that the power consumption of these processors is to be extremely low compared to the Pentiums before.
Intel Core 2 processors will feature EM64T, Virtualization Technology, and Execute Disable Bit. The release will also introduce LaGrande Technology, SSE4, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, and Active Management Technology (iAMT2).

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Processor

2009-04-15T06:11:00.004-07:00

Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Processor
(3GHz, 6MB, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775 Socket T - MPN: BX80570E8400)
Price Range: $169.99 - $269.66 from 17 Sellers
Description: Based on Intel Core microarchitecture, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor family is designed to provide energy-efficient performance so you can do more at once without slowing down.
Quick Glance
Processor Socket: Intel Socket T (LGA775)
Processor Class: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Type: 2
Bus Speed: 1333MHz
Processor Speed: 3000
Processor Speed + Class
Bus Speed: 1333MHz
Processor Speed: 3 GHz
Processor Class: Intel Core 2 Duo
Physical + Memory Specifications
Included Fan Type: ATX
L2 Cache Size: 6 MB
Number of Processor Cores: 2
Processor Socket: Intel Socket T (LGA775)

Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor QX9770

2009-04-15T06:11:00.003-07:00

Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor QX9770
Get untouchable desktop performance from Intel's latest Extreme processor. Play games, edit high definition video and easily tackle the most demanding multitasking environments like never before.

Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor
For extreme computing. Enjoy revolutionary levels of performance enabling vivid, high-definition experiences and multi-tasking responsiveness from state-of-the-art Intel dual-core and quad-core technologies.

Intel® Core™2 Quad processor
Multimedia enthusiasts, prepare to enthuse. Bring quad-core performance to your desktop with the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor. It's the ideal engine for highly threaded entertainment applications and highly productive multitasking.

Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
The power to perform. With power-optimized enabled dual-core technology and exceptional energy efficiency, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor excels running the most intense applications.

Intel PROSet Network Adapter Driver Set 11.2

2009-04-15T06:11:00.001-07:00

This release includes software and drivers for Intel(R) PRO/100, Intel(R) PRO/1000, and Intel(R) PRO/10GbE adapters and integrated network connections.What's New in This Release==========================- Support for Microsoft Windows Vista*- Support for iSCSI Boot- Support for Microsoft Windows Server* 2003 Service Pack 2- Limited support for PCI Express adapters on Itanium(R)-based systems- Linux and FreeBSD support for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Quad Port LP Server Adapter- Support for the Intel(R) 82562GT 10/100 Network Connection- Improved adaptive interrupt moderationThis CD does not contain software or drivers for Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, Windows Me, or IBM OS/2. The most recent software and drivers for these operating systems can be found on the Intel Customer Support website at http://support.intel.com/support/network/sb/cs-016238.htm

Intel Turbo Memory 1.7.0.1029 (8.5.0.1032)

2009-04-15T06:10:00.002-07:00

Intel® Turbo Memory improves the general performance of your computer with faster read/write access times and reduced boot-up times. It also increases the power efficiency of the mobile system by moving frequently accessed data over to the flash memory from the hard drive.

Driver for Intel® Turbo Memory, a PC component that caches large amounts of frequently used data for faster access by the processor.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
****************************************************************************

1. The system must be 1 of the following systems, and have the correct
version of the Intel(R) Turbo Memory Hardware:
- Intel(R) Mobile 965 Express Chipset Family Platforms supporting
AHCI Mode
- Intel(R) 3 Series Chipset Platforms supporting AHCI or RAID Mode
- Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Platforms supporting AHCI
or RAID Mode
- Intel(R) 4 Series Chipsets Platforms supporting AHCI or RAID Mode

2. The system should contain at least the minimum system
memory required by the operating system. For Microsoft Windows
Vista*, the recommendation is at least 1GB of system memory with
an absolute minimum of 512MB.

3. The system must be running the following operating system:

- Microsoft Windows Vista x32 Edition* (RTM, version 6000)
- Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition* (RTM, version 6000)

No other operating systems are supported.

4. For Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family Platforms, the system
must be configured in Enhanced AHCI Mode. Please review motherboard
BIOS setup documentation on how to configure these modes.

5. For Intel(R) 3 Series Chipset based Platforms, the system BIOS
must be placed into AHCI or RAID mode. Please review motherboard BIOS
setup documentation on how to configure these modes.

6. For Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Chipset based Platforms, the system BIOS
must be placed into AHCI or RAID Mode. Please review motherboard BIOS
setup documentation on how to configure these modes.

7. For Intel(R) 4 Series Chipset based Platforms, the system BIOS must be
placed into AHCI or RAID Mode. Please review motherboard BIOS setup
documentation on how to configure these modes.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processors

2009-04-15T06:10:00.001-07:00

How to Over Clock / Basic Over Clocking Guide for Core 2 Duo

What will you need ??

1. Hardware setup
2. Softwares for the process

Hardware Setup

This guide will cover mainlly Intel Processors… Basically Intel Core based ones, such as,

Processors

E2140
E2160
E4300
E4400
E4500
E6300
E6320
E6400
E6420
E6550
E6600
E6700
E6750
E6850
Q6600
Q6700
X7900
X7800
X6800
QX6700
QX6800
QX6850

Motherboards

For any Overclocking one thing is must, ur Hardware supporting Overclocking, mean u have a C2D but one Intel 946 / 965 based board, will mean no OC… as those boards doesnt allow OC…

Good Well Ventilated Cabbinet is needed as will generate a lot of heat for sure..so, large cabbi with few FANs so, for OCing high u will need to have cabinet modifications….
Better RAM, those Value rams of 667 or 800 is good for Ligh or mid range OC but will need better RAMs for sure…

Last of all, the most important, The motherboard…. one ASUS P5B-MX motherboard with 946 chipset will not going to oc the procy better, where as P5B DLx with P965 or P5N-E SLi with Nvidia 650 chipset or XFX 650i or higher ones like P35 Chipset based ones like ASUS P5K series and nForce 680i ones like P5N32-E SLi or XFX 680i, will overclock far more efficiantly than those 946 based or VIA based ones….

Before we start, lets learn What exactly is Over Clocking ??

What Softwares One would need ???

Really dont have much idea about Linux softwares, so i would expect all running Windows will suggest few which u will need in Windows…

Lots of Software to monitor the Heat lavel !! As every one says Its easy to Overclock but easier than that to Burn the Procy

Install and Run it in every startup and then minimize it, will show one info at corner of the screen… Like my bellow Screeny,

Core Temp Run it while Stability test under load for Temps monitoring

Pi Testing to test the stability of the OC…

orthos This is for a long time load test of the OC system !!!

ASUS PC Prob… Find in in ur ASUS Mobo CD
in one dumb sentence, what we do is, we increase the FSB / BUS speed by little mean, which in place (FSB / 4 = BUS) increases the CPU Speed BUS x multiple = CPU Speed… and when u OC high u need to increase the processor vcore (my case Default 1.24) to some stable vcore by one step at a time !!! also at some point u may see ur RAM fails to keep up so, u need to increase their voltage too, chip value rams will not allow more than 2.1v at any point…In my case, default E6600 FSB is 1066 MHz where as BUS speed is (1066/4) 266.5 MHz, so with multile 9 my E6600 runs at 266.5 x 9 = 2398.5 MHz So by trial and error Method I found one Stable at this, as my mobo allow FSB increase so, FSB 1575 / Vcore 1.5v / RAM voltage 2.178v….

So, the main idea is increasing the FSB / BUS without givng more vcore till the point where u need to put some vcore… as more vcore will mean more Heat !!!

Lets Start

So to start with in ASUS Boards Disable AI Tuning and CIA2 for Giga Byte ones…

BIOS Settings

Seting the PCI Expres (PCIe) @ 100MHz / PCI to 33 MHz
Disable the Q-Fan control to allow the Processor fan to runn at full speed all the time
Disable any thing which says CPUID MAX to 2
Disable C1E if running windows XP (well thats what all ASUS mobo manual says)

RAM Settings

Well make sure processor and RAM frequency is unlinked so, i would suggest keep the RAM frequency to default value…Till the point u cant boot or dont get stable OS, u dont need to play with the RAM voltage of Timings, but b ready on higher Overclock u will need to push the RAM voltage up [Razz] i got suggestion that Voltage is fine Till 2.1v !!! nothing up for our value rams…
Processor Settings

Some motherboards will allow increase of BUS speed (BUS x multiple) some will alow increase of FSB (FSB/4=BUS Speed)…

in any case, increase step by step, dont push a lot at a time rather step by step… till u find one stable max point…

Stability Testing

Well sure, u should be able to boot in to OS… and personal Suggestion make sure its a clean installation without any Startup object or AVS, as that delayes the time of start nessecary Temp monitoring sofwtares….

If u are unable to boot, means some vcore or RAM voltage !!!

Run CPU-Z to view ur speeds…

for me 1st thing is running PC Wizerd and minimize it to Start bar as that would give a lot of info at once… !!!

Running ASUS Probe

Running Core Temp

they will give info of idle temp…. Make sure, u stay in side the temp limit (explained later on)

Now Copy the SUPER PI Process EXE on 2 places, run those together (Dont start calculation, just run those EXE)… now from Tank Manager, Go to Process, right click on each of the Superpi.exe and put one on each core…

Now Start calculaiton for 2m pi for both at once… !!!! keep eye on ur Temp limits (Explained Later)… If system passes the test fine, proceed to later on, if ur system restarts, means u will need to push some Vcore and come bacnk again to here, even then its restarts, then some RAM voltage may be (Dont cross that 2.1v) !!!

Now when u pass the test next level of Load test

Load Test

Run one Instance of orthos and Start testing ur Procy !!! run it for atleast 1 hour keep an eye on the Temps (Core Temp / PC Wizerd) all the time… if u are crossing the denger lavel Stop the test and rebott back to lower the vcore and BUS/FSB too !!!

if u pass the test means u have a stable overclock system !!!

Temparature settings

At Any point load temp should not cross 60c, see on idle condition temp may low at 42 ot 45 but onload will push the temp close to 60c…

your Dengar Level is 60c, allways stay bellow it….

Please note

No 2 Processo are the same, I mean I have one E6600 which need vcore of 1.5v to run at 3.6 GHz where as its possible that Mr. A’s E6600 can reach 3.8 GHz with just 1.48 or Mr. B’s E6600 cant go byond 3.4 ghx at 1.5v….

So no specific info on exact settings, u have to try and try to find best Overclock for ur self…

Remember Never let the Temps touch 60c, keep the RAMs at their Default Frequency, lavue ram cant take byond 2.1v voltage…

In the end I would say there are tons of better guides out there in OIverclokcing, Google will give better results, so those who already tried it, please post so tricks a tips for higher overlocks…

And last of all, Dont forget to post ur Results, with some Temp and load testing apps running at Backgroud… and with ur OC setings info and steps

For me, on stock it was 2.89 GHz, where as with ThermalRight ultra 120 extreme, FSB 1575 / vcore 1.5 / ram voltage 2.178 (667 MHz)

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E4600

2009-04-15T06:09:00.002-07:00

Intel Dual Core Processors

2009-04-15T06:09:00.001-07:00

Difference Between Intel core 2 duo vs Intel dual core vs Intel Pentium D
Many people are confused what exactly the difference between Intel Core 2 Duo Processors and Between Intel Pentium D or Intel Dual Core processors….

I would try to explain from a END user point a view rather not going in to details architecture over view…

The Simple facts are,

All Core 2 Duo Processors are Dual Core Processors..
All Pentium D Processors are Dual Core Processors..
All Intel Dual Core Processors are Dual Core Processors…

Pentium D is nothing but 2 Prescott Processors side by side… runs very hot, not a good OverClocker…

Intel Core 2 Duo processors are next gen processors from Intel on 65 nm platform… developed from Ground up with new Architecture called Core… so they are whole new Processors just Jump like Pentium 2 to Pentium 3 or Pentium 4… Expect one Core 2 Duo Lowest End Processors like E4400/E4300 taking up and beating Intel Pentium D 3.8 GHz ones with ease … runs damn cool and super over clocker…

Intel Dual Core Processors are just launched striped down version of Core 2 Duos.. there are 2 in Market for Desktop range, E2140 runs at 1.6 GHz with 1 MB L2 and 800 MHz FSB and E2160 with 1.8 GHz with same specs of E2140…. these are not Pentium D rather they are same batch like Core 2 Duo based on the new Core Technology…. they perform same like Core 2 Duos but they were launched with a very low price to counter the market of super low cost but high performer AMD X2 range line up to AMD X2 4000….

Dual Core Computer Processors: Luxury Or Necessity?
Most of the talk going on in the computer processor industry is revolving around dual core processors. But what advantages do they actually give and is it worth it in terms of price?

All processors have a core. A core contains some memory, often referred to as cache, either L1, L2 or L3, depending on how close it is to the core, and the core itself, as well as a few other essentials. The core is the "brain" part, it performs all the big calculations that are needed for the various things a computer does.

Computer cores have been increasing in speed, and increasingly quickly. Manufacturers were in a race to have the chip with the fastest speed, measured in GHz. One surprise is that despite these increases in clock speed, the actual speed of programs didn't increase proportionately.

As modern programs make much heavier use of other computer parts like memory, and there are often many running at the same time, another approach was needed.

Dual core processors were the answer.

By putting two "brain" parts into the processor, you can run two programs on two cores, without having to share it between them. The effect of this is that when running two or more programs, the processor can now handle much more as a whole.

The part about them that might disappoint is gaming.

Unlike the multitasking environment that is usual for a computer either at home or at the office, games rely on the brute force of a powerful processor to help them along. So far there is no technology to take advantage of the two processors, like the ability to split its tasks over two cores. Most gaming has not improved with this new technology.

As with processors in the past the mainstream of dual core processors is dominated by the two big guys, Intel and AMD.

Intel offers two processors in its range, same processor, just different speeds. The lower priced of the Pentium D processors comes in at around $250. This price is reasonable considering how much you would pay for the top of the line single core processor.

The Pentium D is based on the same core as it's single core counterparts, just two of them inside. Its boost in performance is quite notable, and makes it presence felt in the multitasking environment.

The AMD Athlon X2 is AMD's offering in the dual core market. Unlike the Pentium D its lowest priced model comes in at a staggering $400. It's not expensive compared to processors like its FX series, which are over $1000, but in comparison to Intel it's expensive.

It too is based on the same core as its single core cousins and also offers the same performance increases.

The price of the AMD is surprising. From a company that became renowned for it's low cost, high performance processors this is quite a blow. Even the upper model of the Pentium Ds comes in at less that AMD's cheapest model.

The price might be justified if the AMD actually gave a significant performance boost, but it doesn't.

For the first time in a long time, I think I would be willing to switch back to an Intel processor. Although my preference is not for dual core, if I had or needed to switch I would certainly go straight for the Pentium D.

And finally, how do they compare to their now out of date traditional processors?

Considering how powerful processors have become I would still not make the switch. Dual core has not been around long enough to produce low cost, slightly out of date models. The power of the AMD Athlon 64 3000+ more than does it for my computing needs, and that's where I would stay for now.

So for those who are looking for the next cool thing for their desktop computer and price is not a huge issue, this would be your best choice, but go for the lower end Pentium D.

Intel Amd Servers

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Intel vs AMD servers. Which processor is best for a web hosting server?
If you go to any dedicated server provider, you will see server offers for both AMD and Intel processor based servers. So which one is better for your website or web hosting company? This question is hard to answer because it is dependent on a lot of variables; but I will try my best to give a decisive answer.
AMD and Intel have always been in close competition over the last decade. Whenever Intel was winning, AMD would catch up and overtake Intel. After awhile Intel would catch back up with AMD and overtake them. A competitive market at it’s finest! Anyway, back in 2002-2006 if you would have asked me which I thought was better, I would have said AMD. However, since Intel released its Core2 based processors, I will have to go with Intel for the time being. That is for now…it’s only a matter of time before AMD releases its next generation processor to take back its claim.

Over the years I have purchased dozens of servers in all kinds of configurations – dual core AMD, single core AMD, dual core dual proc AMD, single core Intel, dual core Intel, etc. Even though I give raw server processing ability and power to Intel, AMD still has some advantages.

AMD: better Low – Medium end servers – Best bang for the buck
If you have outgrown your shared web hosting plan or your VPS plan, it is time to upgrade to a dedicated server. The only problem is that there is a big price jump between VPS and a dedicated server. For that reason, I suggest that you start out on a Single Processor AMD server. The price for AMD based equipment tends to be lower which in turn lowers the monthly cost of the server. A comparable low end Intel machine usually costs $30-50/m more than your low end AMD server. AMD also has advantages on certain process types. For instance, AMD can run Java based applications better than the comparable Intel server.

Intel – High End Servers – Raw Power house
Out of all the high end web hosting servers that I have purchased, my dual proc dual core Xeon servers have always outperformed my high end AMD Opteron servers. When it comes to raw power and data/number crunching, Intel takes the cake. Compared to Opteron processors, Xeon processors have a much larger processor cache. This higher CPU bandwidth allows the machine to process more at a quicker rate than the comparable AMD. For this reason, Intel can run MySQL, Email, PHP, and other services faster than the AMD. Since these services are usually the center of most hosting businesses, I think Intel makes the better web hosting server. I also think that Intel servers are slightly more reliable than AMD because the other hardware in the server is usually perfected for Intel based processors. AMD is a smaller company so other hardware vendors spend more work and effort perfecting their hardware for Intel based machines.

Intel Latest Technology

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In the 'Tick, Tock' model, Tock means a new CPU architecture every two years followed by the Tick which means die-shrinkWhile the world is still talking about Intel's shift from 45nm to 32nm, Intel has gone one step ahead and added a 22nm 8-core processor micro-architecture to their design roadmap.At the Intel Developer Forums, Intel talked about their 'Tick, Tock' model of chip development, transition from 45nm to 32nm and also briefed about the 22nm chip design plans. This update comes in the wake of Intel's talks with regional R&D engineers, who shared the project status for next 5 years. A French site called CanardPlus managed to grab the slide from Intel Developer Forum.In the 'Tick, Tock' model, Tock means a new CPU architecture every two years followed by the Tick which means die-shrink. Intel has announced the 45nm Nehalem's successor called Westmere (previously Nehalem-c) on 32nm die-shrink due for release in 2009. Westmere's special feature is the 8-core CPU design where each core will have its own 512 KB L2 cache, and general divided 16 MB cache at the third level.During 2011-12, Intel plans to release 'Ivy Bridge' as the first 22nm chip in 2011, and then follow it up with the 22nm micro-architecture, code named Haswell, that will carry 8-cores in 2012. The Ivy Bridge will be released after 'Sandy Bridge' (previously named Gesher) from the 32nm micro-architecture in 2010.Source: Techtree.com