Fixes an issue in which a WinSAT test fails on a computer that is running Windows 7. This issue occurs if the computer has a processor that has more than 16 MB of L3 cache.
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I was going to upgrade my gaming gig.
Right now, i have Mobo M3A78-EM, CPU AMd Phenom X4 9550.
I'm thinking of going to the "dark side", with intel. I would get P5QL-ME or P5QL-SE (not sure yet which), with CPU q8300.
Both CPUs are quad. My actual CPU runs at 2.2 ghz (i don't like the...
L3 Cache: How Important Is It To AMD?
It makes sense to equip multi-core processors with a dedicated memory utilized jointly by all available cores. In this role, fast third-level cache (L3) can accelerate access to frequently needed data. Cores should not revert to accessing the slower main...