January 27th, 2010
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Although a microprocessor is not the most important factor for running the latest Games; it does play some part. Finding the right microprocessor for your PC can be a perplexing experience considering the numerous brands with wide array of features available in the market. This article is an attempt to guide you on processors for playing some of the latest high resolution games.
Simply buying an expensive processor won’t do the trick. The processor’s performance is also affected by the type of motherboard you have. Also, the type of games you are going to play is going to depend a lot on the motherboard’s features. Coming to the brands of processors available, Intel and AMD are currently the leaders in the microprocessor market. Intel is well known for manufacturing the popular Celeron and Pentium series and AMD for its Athlon and Sempron processors. Read the rest of this entry →
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August 20th, 2009
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PCs have become a staple in every home. Without PCs, you will find it hard to stay connected and to even do the work required of you in school or in the office.
With so much PC packages being shoved to our throat every time we go to department stores and computer shops, you’ll really get quite confused on what you really need and what PC package will fit your budget and lifestyle.
To help you through this dilemma, here is a brief backgrounder of the parts of PCs that you should get to know.
Processor.
This is one of the three primary components of your PC. The processor is the part that determines how fast your computer process information.
Intel is still the leading brand in processors but competitors such as American Micro Devices (AMD) are slowly catching up, offering cheaper alternative. Read the rest of this entry →
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January 7th, 2009
by Edy
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Do you want a high performing desktop processor for your gaming and multimedia needs? Are you a game addict who wants the best gaming experience from your desktop computer?
Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition can be processor you need to conquer the world of extreme gaming!
Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition doesn’t stop at gaming. But it can enable you to multitask 25% faster and create multimedia like video encoding and photo editing.
This i7-965 processor has almost the same specifications and features with the standard Intel Core i7 processor.
But it has 3.20 GHz clock speed and 6.4 GT/s Intel Quick Path Interconnect Speed. Take note that it has the Intel 64 architecture and of course, it’s a quad-core processor.
If in case you are not aware yet, Intel Quick Path Interconnect is designed for bandwidth increase and low latency. With the extreme edition processor, data transfer speed can be as high as 25.6 GB/sec.
With this extreme edition processor, you can have immersive gaming, play video games while you can still work on other applications, and quickly convert videos to other formats.
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January 7th, 2009
by Edy
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Looking for the best desktop processor on the planet? Then, take a closer look at Intel Core i7 Processor that delivers a great breakthrough in quad-core performance.
Intel Core i7 Processor features the following:
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology
- Intel Virtualization technology
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology
- Execute Disable Bit
- Intel 64 architecture
Using Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the processor maximizes the speed for demanding applications. With this technology, you can experience a greater performance when you need it the most.
It comprises of processor numbers i7-940 and i7-920. The only difference between the two is the clock speed.
The i7-940 has 2.93 GHz clock speed while i7-920 has 2.66 GHz. Both have 8 processing threads with Intel Hyper-Threading technology and 8 MB of Intel Smart Cache. These are quad core processors that have 3 channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory.
With this processor, you can multitask applications faster. You can convert a video for your iPod while you are encoding a video for You Tube.
This processor enables you to create spectacular slide-shows, 3D images for animations or games, or even create your own movie without suffering PC performance.
People who like gaming, graphics, video editing, video streaming and photo gallery can benefit from the incredible breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i7 Processor.
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January 4th, 2009
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Intel® Turbo Boost Technology is a new feature incorporated in Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture (Nehalem) based processors.
This technology enables higher performance through the availability of increased core frequency under some configurations and workloads.
If the processor cores are operating below power, temperature and current specification limits, this technology allows processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency.
It can be engaged with any number of cores or logical processors enabled and active which produces increased performance of both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.
The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology is available only on supported processor versions including the Intel Core i7.
With this technology, the processor is capable of maximizing core frequency while ensuring that it doesn’t exceed its electrical and thermal specifications.
It is also possible to contain a set-up option in BIOS to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. For ACPI operating systems, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology is supported.
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December 16th, 2008
by Edy
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Used computers are still useful. They can help you save money and with that, you can spend your money wisely on other things.
If you are planning to buy a computer for personal use at home or for your kids, and want to consider buying a used computer, this article is for you.
You might want to consider the ten tips below on buying a used computer.
- If you are not a tech-savvy, ask your tech-savvy friends to shop with you. They can help you choose the right specifications for your computing needs.
- Search online computer stores that sell used or second hand computers. Make sure to search to at least 3 or 5 stores for price, specifications and warranty comparison. Read the reviews to help you give ideas in choosing and buying wisely.
- If you are buying a used computer at a local computer store, make sure to give a thorough physical inspection on the used computer unit. This is to ensure that the computer is not damage and all functions are working. Insist on testing the computer yourself rather than watching the seller to do it for you.
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November 25th, 2008
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Computer memory is a very essential part of a computer system. It is commonly referred to as RAM (Random Access Memory).
When a user opens an application or program and any files opened on that application, they are loaded into the RAM.
But once these files are saved and closed, the files are written into the specified storage device. The files and the application are then purged from the RAM.
RAM is the temporary or volatile storage area utilized by the CPU (Central Processing Unit). With RAM, you can both read and write data.
SIMM and DIMM are the two commonly types of computer memory.
Single In-line memory module (SIMM) is dedicated to store memory chips while Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) is used to hold memory chips.
DIMM has a 64-bit upgrade path because of the Pentium processor requirements. With this, DIMMs can be installed one at a time unlike SIMM.
DIMM provides twice as much data as a single SIMM. Command address and control signals are buffered on the DIMM.
To determine the type of memory that fits your computer is to verify first the requirements of your computer system’s motherboard.
If your motherboard supports DDR 400/333/366, then you can choose the memory speed and capacity you prefer.
1 Gigabyte is the recommended computer memory capacity. It would be excellent if you can install 2GB or greater.
Higher memory capacity can help increase the speed in loading and opening the computer and applications installed.
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November 24th, 2008
by Edy
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As we all know, the processor (CPU or Central Processing Unit) is the brain of the computer and this is where all the calculations take place.
The technology of processor comprises mainly of the differences between single core and dual core processors.
Single core processor has only one chip that processes all the instructions and calculations. If a single core processor is in a multi-tasking situation, the processor switches back and forth to process each set of instructions or programs. With this, the processor resources are all consumed and its performance suffers.
Dual core processor is two separate computer chips combined in one single chip. Each core chip handles data strings simultaneously to improve efficiency. Read the rest of this entry →
November 8th, 2008
by Edy
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The processor or the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brain and the most important chip in the computer. CPU is where all the calculations take place.
Choosing which processor is better for your computer depends on your computer needs. Today, Intel and AMD are the two companies on the market that produce processors.
There are options you can consider when choosing a right computer processor:
- Do I need a single or dual processor?
The single processor has only one chip that processes all the calculations and instructions while the dual processor has two chips that work together to do all the tasks.
Some people buy dual processor thinking that it can make their computer faster. The dual processor is best suited for graphic design, digital photography and video editing.
Unless the application you are using requires much of the system resources, you may opt to buy a dual processor. But some applications can still run faster at a single processor. Read the rest of this entry →
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November 6th, 2008
by Edy
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Just because there is a supercomputer displayed on a computer showroom doesn’t mean you have to buy it.
A computer can last longer but since technology advances quickly and software requires new technology that after four or five years, your new computer is considered outdated.
So what should you? Upgrade? Replace? Sell it? It is not funny if you will still keep your old computer. You can still use it for testing purposes, word-processing and internet surfing.
If you are deciding whether to upgrade or replace your computer, think again. There are things that you still need to consider with this kind of decision especially if you have a tight budget for a new computer. Read the rest of this entry →
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