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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about six-core processors cover both Intel and AMD models, including the Intel Core i7-980X (Gulftown) and 8th-gen Coffee Lake CPUs, as well as AMD Phenom II X6 and FX-6300 Vishera. Topics range from performance expectations and launch timelines to real-world issues such as boot failures after Windows updates on six-core systems. The tag also appears in the context of smartphone processors, like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 hexa-core in the Microsoft Lumia 950. Users seek advice on hardware upgrades, including power supply recommendations for six-core gaming PCs. Overall, the tag reflects interest in six-core CPUs for desktop and mobile computing, with a focus on performance, compatibility, and troubleshooting.
  1. ragnarok1968

    NEWS Intel to release 8th generation of Core CPUs later this year

    At a recent Investor Day, Intel finally gave us a formal launch window for its upcoming 8th generation of Core CPUs, dubbed Coffee Lake this time around. Expected to launch in the second half of 2017, the Coffee Lake update to the current Kaby Lake processors will offer an expected 15% bump in...
    • ragnarok1968
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    • 14nm process architecture challenges chipset coffee lake consumer cores enterprise innovation intel investor day kaby lake lake moore's law performance processor release date six-core technology update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. H

    Advice Needed for Upgrading PSU for Future GPU Upgrade in iBuyPower WA563R7

    So I recently ordered a new PC, I'm waiting for shipping right now. It's the iBuyPower WA563R7. It comes with a 500w power supply, and I was wondering what a good upgrade would be. I plan on adding a better GPU in the near future, what would be a good upgrade? Thanks guys! Here's a link to the...
    • H4X0R46
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    • components desktop gaming gaming pc gpu hard drive hardware ibuypower memory pc build performance power management power supply psu six-core tech tips upgrade vishera windows 10
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  3. R

    Windows 8 Won't boot after windows update

    This is on a six-core system, 8GB ram, win 8.1 64bit. Yesterday everything was fine. I went to shut down at the end of the day and selected 'update and shut down.' Then in the morning windows would not boot up. After some digging around it looks like the update moved my entire windows folder...
    • rpahl13
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    • 64-bit backup boot boot issues c drive e drive error help ram repair six-core system restore tech support troubleshooting update update issues windows 8.1 windows folder windows update
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. News

    In Photos: The Microsoft Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, and Lumia 550

    See our beautiful image gallery of the newly announced Microsoft Lumia smartphones. Last week, Microsoft shared some great news about its new slate of Windows 10 devices. Here’s a closer look at the newest additions to the Lumia family. Link Removed With high-end features, premium design...
    • News
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    • affordable camera device review display features hardware lumia lumia 550 lumia 950 microsoft mobile photo gallery photos quad hd six-core smartphone snapdragon tech news windows 10
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  5. Celestra

    Windows Vista Intel Shows First Six-Core Desktop Processor

    The Core i7-980X is targeted for gamers, but 3D Artisans and Video Content Creators will love it. The new chip is faster and more power-efficient than the previous processors. The chip will run at 3.33 GHz. New architecture, more processors, capable of running six threads simultaneously...
    • Celestra
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. kemical

    Windows 7 AMD X6 looking for April release

    AMD is all set to release its first six-core Link Removed, codenamed Thuban, branded the Phenom II X6 1000T series, on April 26th. The Phenom II X6 CPUs is expected to be shown at Cebit 2010 next week. The schedule fits in with the release of AMD's 800 series Link Removed, which are expected...
    • kemical
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    • 700 series 800 series amd bios cebit clock speed competition core i7 cpu desktop performance phenom ii release six-core thuban
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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