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    Windows 7 AMD TL-56 or AMD TK-57??

    Here is the AMD TL-56 specs: Link Removed - Invalid URL and the AMD TK-57 specs: Link Removed - Invalid URL I have two questions: 1. Which one would have better performance? 2. Would the tk run cooler?
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    Windows 7 Does This Mean...?

    I was comparing the two following processors: PassMark CPU Lookup PassMark CPU Lookup Now it looks like the Atom D525 at 1.80GHz is better than the Intel Pentium 4 at 3.00GHz...but does this mean the first one is better overall, or is it possible the second one outperforms it in some way? For...
  3. CES: Ballmer plugs Windows 7 as an OS for all devices

    Microsoft showed Windows running on ARM processors, a first for the OS. Link Removed - Invalid URL
  4. Windows 7? On ARM Tablets? I don't think so!

    ZDNet: "You've got to be kidding me. First, Bloomberg and then the Wall Street Journal reported that at CES next month, Microsoft will unveil a full-featured version of Windows that runs on ARM processors." Link Removed
  5. Acer TravelMate 5542 Features AMD Dual-Core Processors, Windows 7

    The Acer Travelmate 5542, an “outstanding value” for professionals, pairs Windows 7 Professional with AMD dual-core processors and a 15.6-inch display for $549. Link Removed
  6. Windows 7 AMD tapes out its Bulldozer CPU architecture

    AMD tapes out its Bulldozer CPU architecture Mass production to begin in 1H 2011 On Friday, AMD announced that it has successfully taped out its much delayed Bulldozer architecture and hopes to begin sampling working chips with customers shortly. The company's new high-end architecture...
  7. Windows 7 What we know about AMD’s next-generation processors

    Taken from an article found here: Link Removed Link Removed You might be surprised to learn that AMD is just seven months away from releasing new CPUs based on not one, but three, new designs. The Phenom II that we have known for the past 17 months will soon be put to pasture, never to be seen...
  8. Windows 7 Phenom X6 Turbo details

    We reported in the past before the technology, using standard clock to overclock three cores . Models with a 5 at the end, as the 1035T, clocked 500MHz higher than the reference clock, models with a 0 at the end, as the 1090T, clocked only 400MHz more. We also reported on the clock speeds , the...
  9. Windows 7 AMD's 12-core "Magny-Cours" Opteron 6174 vs. Intel's 6-core Xeon

    If the Link Removed due to 404 Error were a car engine, it would've been made by Porsche. With "only" six cores, each core in the new Xeon offers almost twice the performance of the competition. A 32nm CPU that only occupies 248 mm2 the Westmere Xeon EP embodies pure refinement and intelligent...
  10. Windows 7 Giant roundup: 146 Intel and AMD processors!

    BE Hardware have performed a massive CPU roundup and can be found here: Giant roundup: 146 Intel and AMD processors! (page 1: Introduction) - BeHardware Dealing with current news means that we rarely have the opportunity to review old products and of course a comparison between the most recent...
  11. Windows 7 Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: March 2010

    Another great article from 'Toms hardware': 'If you don’t have the time to research the benchmarks, or if you don’t feel confident enough in your ability to pick the right processor for your next gaming machine, fear not. We at Tom’s Hardware have come to your aid with a simple list of the...
  12. AMD/Intel at Play... read the latest Blogs from the chip manufacturers.

    AMD link: AMD at Play Intel link: Blogs@Intel
  13. VIDEO Intel is investigating reports of counterfeit Core i7 processors being sold to businesses and consum

    Intel is investigating reports of counterfeit Core i7 processors being sold to businesses and consumers. The company is looking into claims that a shipment of 300 fake Core i7-920 processors had been sent to respected parts seller Newegg from a partner. “Newegg is currently conducting a...
  14. Windows 7 Sharing virtual XP files on a network with non Windows 7 systems

    Background: We have an accounting business that services multiple clients. All of the clients files are stored on a single server system which also must be able to access the account files on the server. We have 4 additional computers (hardwire attached via a 1000 Mbps) network that must be...
  15. Windows 7 Phenom II X6 Series Details Surface

    The upcoming 6 core Thuban processors will make it’s first appearance in the market somewhere in May 2010 according to OCQ. If the predictions are right, we would see lots of them at the Computex Taipei 2010 show to be held in June 2010. The codenamed Thuban series of processors are hexa core...
  16. Windows 7 Intel invested $7b for 32nm, 22nm now under development!

    Intel invested $7b for 32nm, 22nm now under development! Link Removed - Invalid URL Intel this afternoon revealed that it has already started shipping the processors it plans to unveil at CES and Donanimhaber.com published some new documents from Intel. According to slides, Intel invested...
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    Windows 7 Athlon64 X2 Hyper-Threading in 7?

    Hey guys! I'm completely satisfied with 7, everything works OTB, yay! :D But I have one question regarding Hyper threading on my Athlon64 x2 4200+. It's recognized correctly, both cores are working flawlessly, but when I look at my CPU via PC wizard, it states that my CPU supports Hyper...
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    Windows 7 Question about Processors and 7

    In winXP you can support 2 processors, being 1 dual core, or 2 single cores... etc. Have they increased this at all? Is that only 2 physical, so you can actually use a dual quad core system (8 processors, but only 2 physical still). Any ideas? Documentation?
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    Windows 7 Win7 Freezes randomly

    I've been seeing this problem occur over the past month, having installed win7 2 months ago. The PC freezes in place. No response from keyboard, mouse, or monitor (although picture is still displayed as long as pc hasn't been idle). It happens while I'm working on the pc and also while it...
  20. Windows 7 Japanese processors to rival US?

    Not content with the American domination of the CPU industry, seven of Japan's dominant processor designers and manufacturers have teamed up to create a revolutionary new microprocessor. The coalition is led by the NEC and Renesas merger, which makes them world's third largest chipmaker. Joining...