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Thursday, April 23, 2009

The Latest Processors

AMD Athlon 64 FX-57, Intel Pentium D 820,
Pentium 4 670
It took relatively long to prepare this material, as new processors kept being added to it in the process. We initially planned it as a review of the Pentium 4 670, but then we got hold of the Pentium D 820, and recently of a new single core flagship from AMD: Athlon 64 FX-57. However, despite the significant differences in positioning and performance, we still tried to bring tests of all the above mentioned processors together into a single article. Hopefully, it will have no effect on its content quality regarding each CPU. At first we are going to say a few words about each of the latest models.
Pentium 4 670

It's a logical successor to the Pentium 4 6xx series, one of its closest representatives is the previously reviewed Pentium 4 660. Thus, there is nothing special about it: the same core architecture (Prescott-2M) as in the Pentium 4 660, the same bus clock (800MHz in terms of bandwidth) and the L2 Cache size (2MB), but its clock has grown by another 200 MHz (i.e. up to 3.8 GHz). Judging from the latest (available in Internet) Intel's plans, the Pentium 4 670 must be the last processor in this line, as the 4GHz CPU based on Prescott-2M disappeared from the roadmap of this company last year. However, as Stephen King put it, "sometimes they come back"...
Pentium D 820

It's the lowest CPU in the series of multi-core desktop "non-extreme" processors from Intel. The key difference between the Pentium D and the Pentium XE, as we have already written, is that unlike the latter, Pentium D has two physical cores, but it doesn't support Hyper-Threading. Besides, the Pentium D 820 operates at the lowest clock among the entire series of Prescott-like CPUs: 2.8 GHz. There is nothing new in other respects: it's just a Pentium XE, but without Hyper-Threading. The main peculiarity of the Pentium D series is more than democratic prices (especially considering dual cores): according to the official data from the manufacturer, wholesale prices for Pentium D 820/830/840 currently amount to $241/316/530. For comparison: the wholesale price for the Pentium 4 670 is $851, Athlon 64 FX-57 — $1031. So, Pentium D 820 can quite set up for the title of a "people's dual core processor" (for quite well-off people, though).
Athlon 64 FX-57

The renowned successor to Athlon 64 FX-55 acquired a new 90nm San Diego core (its differences from Venice are minimal) with an improved memory controller and SSE3 support. Besides, the clock has grown by another 200 MHz to reach 2.8 GHz. It's the first Athlon 64 FX manufactured by the 90nm process technology supporting SSE3. It's an indirect sign that this process technology is streamlined to manufacture flagship processors offering the highest performance. From the users' point of view, the new Athlon 64 FX is no different from the previous model: it is installed into the same CPU socket as the previous Athlon 64 FX-55 and makes no additional requirements to a motherboard.
Testing
Testbed configurations

* Processors
o AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 (1 MB L2, 2.8 GHz core)
o AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 (1 MB L2, 2.6 GHz core)
o Intel Pentium eXtreme Edition 840 (2 x 1 MB L2, 800 MHz FSB, 2 x 3.2 GHz core)
o Intel Pentium D 820 (2 x 1 MB L2, 800 MHz FSB, 2 x 2.8 GHz core)
o Intel Pentium 4 670 (2 MB L2, 800 MHz FSB, 3.8 GHz core)
o Intel Pentium 4 eXtreme Edition 3.73 GHz (2 MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB)
o Intel Pentium 4 540J (1 MB L2, 800 MHz FSB, 3.2 GHz core)
o Intel Pentium 4 520J (1 MB L2, 800 MHz FSB, 2.8 GHz core)
* Motherboards
+ Intel D955XBK Desktop Board (Intel 955X)
+ EPoX EP-9PNA+ Ultra (NVIDIA nForce 4 Ultra)
* Memory
o 2x512 MB PC5400 (DDR2-533) DIMM 3-3-3-8 (Corsair)
o 2x512 MB PC3200 (DDR-400) DIMM 2-2-2-5 (Corsair)
* Video card: ATI Radeon X800 (256 MB)
* HDD: Samsung SP1614C (SATA), 7200 rpm, 8 MB Cache
* AC power adapter: FSP 550-60PLN (500-550W)
* Windows XP Professional SP2, DirectX 9.0c
* ATI CATALYST 5.4 (Display Driver 6.14.10.6525)

We selected processors for this article (in a seemingly strange way at first sight) based on the transparent (simply biblical) principle "two of every sort": it's quite logical to compare the Athlon 64 FX-57 with the Athlon 64 FX-55, the "low end dual core" Pentium D 820 with the top dual core processor from the same manufacturer - Pentium XE 840. Every pair of dual core processors was supplemented with a single core processor of a similar architecture and clock (Pentium 4 540/520). And Pentium 4 XE 3.73 GHz was a good match to the top desktop Pentium 4 670, due to the minimum clock differences. That's why this hodgepodge is quite systematic and meets the main comparison challenges, even though it looks a tad heterogeneous at first sight.
Test results

Diagrams with all test results (65 all in all) are published on a separate web page — without comments, just as is. The article provides only summary diagrams that calculate the results of entire test groups into average scores. This approach appeases curiosity of the most inquisitive readers, who are against cutting down the number of test results published in our articles, and still makes the article less motley and graphics-intense.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

INTEL - Mother Board

have purchased a desktop Motherboard of INTEL COMPANY in November 2005 under three years warranty. Now in September 2008, a problem comes in the motherboard—“System booting, proper display but not able to install operating system”. Now the process started to avail the warranty, but instead of repairing/replacement under warranty, Intel is putting allegation on me of mishandling which violates the warranty. Sir, the company is harassing me and held me responsible for the fault occurred. So I need you help to get justice. The entire process so far is as below:

1. On 01 September 2008, the case has been discussed with Intel (apacsupport@mailbox.intel.com) and all the necessary information has provided to them. Against this information, they have created a case No # 8529714 and provided me an order number # 1001689645 to send the motherboard to them for necessary action.
(Here please note that the policy of the company is to receive the faulty parts through Courier only. They have not established any authorize service center or agent to receive the parts. i.e. to say that no physical checking of the part have been made by them in the presence of the consumer.)

2. On 02 September 2008, I sent the Motherboard vide Blue Dart courier company. Please remember that at the time of dispatch the problem was “System booting, proper display but not able to install operating system”. Till 12th September 2008, I waited and then contacted them on the customer care (08028542105) for the status of above case number and came to know that the Motherboard is already sent to me back on 09th September 2008 without any repair or replacement as they found a physical alteration (bending) in one of the pin of the processor assembly. I was shocked and surprised. The System was never gone through any repair since purchased then how this alteration occurred. The matter was discussed with them but they simply deny for any further help and insisted me for the third party repair which is a paid service.

3. On 16th September 2008, I received the parcel from M/S Blue Dart. I installed all the hardware to the motherboard and power it ON. There was no display, No Booting. That means the problem become more typical. Now I watched for the physical alteration (as I was told) and found that there was a bending in pins of the processor assembly. With a use of sewing needle I just restore the pins to their original position and reinstall the processor and power ON the system. What I found was really surprising. The system comes to its state at which it was sent to the company vide above case and order number i.e. “System booting, proper display but not able to install operating system”. This simply proves that there were no physical alteration in the processor assembly at the time it was dispatched to the company. That means the physical alteration may happen due to mishandling at the courier company or at the intel itself. And if it is so they how can the warranty voids and how they deny repairing it under warranty.

4. Sir, this matter is brought into there knowledge by repeating three mails but none of the mail has been replied till date. They are just ignoring the mails. All these mails have been received by them as automatic acknowledgement is received in my mailbox.

5. Sir, as stated above, there is a major drawback in the policy of the company in respect of receiving a faulty part from the consumer. They do not directly receive the faulty part and hence no physical checking has made by them in the presence of the consumer. The faulty part reached to them through courier. Then they check it and decide whether there is any physical damage or not and this has been done in the absence of consumer. Now any physical damage or alteration can be happen due to mishandling by the consumer, by the courier company, by the executive of the company itself or may be intentionally done to void the warranty. Then why only the consumer is held responsible for any physical damage/alteration. In this case, as per the working states of the part before dispatching and after receiving, it is found that there was no physical alteration in the motherboard from the consumer side. So the company cannot deny repair/replace the faulty part.

The copy of the entire mail process is pasted below. Sir the company is denying to provide the warranty and thus I found that I have been cheated. For consumer rights and to get justification, I am presenting this case to you for the necessary and favorable action.

Friday, April 3, 2009

my Power Mac G5 an intel processor

A bit of newbie question (my last mac was a G3 imac), does my power mac have an intel processor?SpecsModel Name: Power Mac G5Model Identifier: PowerMac7,3Processor Name: PowerPC G5 (3.0)Processor Speed: 2 GHzNumber Of CPUs: 2L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KBMemory: 2 GBBus Speed: 1 GHzBoot ROM Version: 5.1.8f7Are these a good machine, I don't really know that much with newer Apple products but learning every day. Can anyone shed a bit more light on this model for me. Can I run Bootcamp for instance ? What type of games can I run on this model? Is it worth upgrading the video card etcAny information would be appreciatedThanksBen

Intel ships first dual-core Atom processor

Update on September 21 at 9:10 a.m. with pricing correction.
The single life for Atom is over--or at least one version. Intel said it has begun shipments of the first dual-core version of the Atom processor.

Tranquil PC T7-HSG Home Server uses the dual-core Atom 330(Credit: Tranquil PC)
Atom 330 pricing information and data sheets for customers will go live Monday, according to Intel.
The chipmaker indicated at the Intel Developer Forum in August that it would be shipping the dual-core chip this month.
The power-efficient processor will be targeted at Atom-based desktops called nettops. Currently, Intel offers the single-core Atom N230 processor for this category of small desktops.
At 8 watts, the chip has a higher power envelope than single-core Atom processors. The N230 is rated at 4 watts, while Atom processors for mobile devices such as the Eee PC and Acer Aspire have a thermal envelope of 2 watts.
Other specifications include a core clock speed of 1.6GHz, 1MB of level-2 cache, and support for DDR2 667MHz memory.
It's available as either a package with the Intel 945GC Express chipset (which includes built-in graphics) or as part of the Little Falls2 motherboard, Intel said.
"This is not for Netbooks," an Intel spokesperson cautioned.
But caveats aside, computer makers will do with the chip as they please. And a few may venture to put the chip into a netbook or notebook design. One of the more compelling reasons would be the 8W thermal envelope--far below the standard 35W power envelope of mainstream Intel-based notebooks.
Another reason is price. At $43 in 1,000-unit quantities, this makes it the least expensive dual-core Intel processor, along with the dual-core Celeron processor, also priced at $43.
Note: the price was originally stated as $40. Intel lists the price as of September 21, 2008 at $43.
Tranquil PC, a U.K.-based PC supplier, has already been taking pre-orders for a home server based on the Intel Atom 330.
Brooke Crothers is a former editor at large at CNET News.com, and has been an editor for the Asian weekly version of the Wall Street Journal. He writes for the CNET Blog Network, and is not a current employee of CNET. Contact him at mbcrothers@gmail.com. Disclosure.

ntel DG41RQ Socket 775 Motherboard - G41 Express, ICH7 , mATX, PCI Express, HD Audio, Video, Gigabit lan , USB 2.0, SATA

Intel DG41RQ Socket 775 MotherboardCheck out this Intel DG41RQ motherboard supporting Intel Core 2 Quad and Intel Core 2 Duo processors. This board is built in the microATX form factor and offers premium features with the Intel G41 Express and ICH7 chipset. It supports 1333/1066/800MHz FSB, upto 8GB of DDR2-667/800MHz memory, Intel High Definition Audio, integrated gigabit LAN, and an available PCIex16 slot. The Intel DG41RQ motherboard offers you a stable computing experience. This stable and affordable Intel DG41RQ motherboard will work well for basic office and home programs, including internet multimedia, watching DVD movies, and burning your own discs.
Specifications
Form Factor:
µATX
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Processors Supported:
Intel Celeron

Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Pentium Dual Core, Intel Celeron Dual Core, (up to 95W TDP)
Front Side Bus:
800MHz

1066MHz

1333MHz
Northbridge:
Intel G41
Southbridge:
Intel ICH7
Number of Slots:
2
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit

8GB - 64bit
Memory Supported:
Dual Channel

667MHz DDR2

800MHz DDR2
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
4GB
Channels:
6 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC662
Video Chipset:
Intel GMA X4500
Supported Devices:
2
Hard Drive Types:
UDMA/33

UDMA/100

UDMA/66
USB Version:
2
USB Data Transfer Rates:
480Mbps
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Port Type:
RJ-45
LAN Chipset:
Realtek RTL8111D
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
1 - PCIe x16
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
USB Rear Panel Ports:
4
USB Onboard Headers:
2 - (expandable to 4 USB ports)
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
1
Line In Jacks:
1
Microphone Jacks:
1
IDE Headers:
1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
4
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 4 Pin
Fan Connectors:
1 x CPU

1 x Chassis
S/PDIF Connectors:
1
VGA Ports:
1
Length:
9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Width:
8.600 in. (21.9 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look

Highlights

Features 1.73 GHz processor speed
Offers 1 MB L2 cache and a bus speed of 533 MHz
Overview
Based on Intel's micro-architecture designed specifically for mobile computing, the Intel Celeron M processor offers users a balanced level of mobile-optimized processor technology, good mobile performance and exceptional value in sleeker, lighter laptop designs. This processor line represents a new generation of Intel technology for the mobility value market segment. The Intel Celeron M processors feature support advanced mobile power management, including the Deep Sleep state, which help to enable longer battery life by minimizing the power consumption of the processor during brief periods of inactivity by the user. These features enable thinner, lighter laptops with good mobile performance and battery life for the price-sensitive value PC market segment.Manufacturer Part# : BX80537530Dell Part# : A1255938

Intel DG41RQ Socket 775 Motherboard

Check out this Intel DG41RQ motherboard supporting Intel Core 2 Quad and Intel Core 2 Duo processors. This board is built in the microATX form factor and offers premium features with the Intel G41 Express and ICH7 chipset. It supports 1333/1066/800MHz FSB, upto 8GB of DDR2-667/800MHz memory, Intel High Definition Audio, integrated gigabit LAN, and an available PCIex16 slot. The Intel DG41RQ motherboard offers you a stable computing experience. This stable and affordable Intel DG41RQ motherboard will work well for basic office and home programs, including internet multimedia, watching DVD movies, and burning your own discs.
Specifications
Form Factor:
µATX
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Processors Supported:
Intel Celeron

Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Pentium Dual Core, Intel Celeron Dual Core, (up to 95W TDP)
Front Side Bus:
800MHz

1066MHz

1333MHz
Northbridge:
Intel G41
Southbridge:
Intel ICH7
Number of Slots:
2
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit

8GB - 64bit
Memory Supported:
Dual Channel

667MHz DDR2

800MHz DDR2
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
4GB
Channels:
6 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC662
Video Chipset:
Intel GMA X4500
Supported Devices:
2
Hard Drive Types:
UDMA/33

UDMA/100

UDMA/66
USB Version:
2
USB Data Transfer Rates:
480Mbps
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Port Type:
RJ-45
LAN Chipset:
Realtek RTL8111D
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
1 - PCIe x16
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
USB Rear Panel Ports:
4
USB Onboard Headers:
2 - (expandable to 4 USB ports)
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
1
Line In Jacks:
1
Microphone Jacks:
1
IDE Headers:
1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
4
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 4 Pin
Fan Connectors:
1 x CPU

1 x Chassis
S/PDIF Connectors:
1
VGA Ports:
1
Length:
9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
Width:
8.600 in. (21.9 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look

Intel Pentium III 1.13GHz Processor with Fan

roduct Description:
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Computer processor is compact for space and power sensitive environments
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Intel Pentium III processor is an excellent choice for single and dual-processor server blades
Computer processor is compact for space and power sensitive environments
Pentium III CPU processor speed is 133 MHz
Built-in fan
Compatible slots: One processor Socket 370
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Clock speed: 1.13 GHz
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Intel Xeon X3320 Yorkfield 2.5GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor

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Intel details future graphics chip at GDC

On Friday, Intel engineers are detailing the inner workings of the company's first graphics chip in over a decade at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco--sending a signal to the game industry that the world's largest chipmaker intends to be a player.
During a conference call that served as a preview to the GDC sessions, Tom Forsyth, a software and hardware architect at Intel working on the Larrabee graphics chip project, discussed the design of Larrabee, a chip aimed squarely at Nvidia and at Advanced Micro Devices' ATI unit.
And Nvidia and AMD will no doubt be watching the progress intently. Intel's extensive and deep relationships with computer makers could give it an inside track with customers and upset the graphics duopoly now enjoyed by Nvidia and AMD. In the last decade Intel has not competed in the standalone, or "discrete" graphics chip market where Nvidia and AMD dominate. Rather, it has been a supplier of integrated graphics, a low-performance technology built into its chipsets that offers only a minimal gaming experience. (In the 1990s, Intel introduced the i740 GPU which, in relative terms, was not a success.)
Forsyth said that there is not yet a Larrabee chip to work with--it's expected late this year or early next year--and that "a lot of key developers are still being consulted on the design of Larrabee." But Intel will offer ways for developers to test the processor, he said. "On the Intel Web site there will be a C++ prototype library. It doesn't have the speed of Larrabee but has the same functionality. Developers can get a feel for the language, get a feel for the power of the machine."
Beyond games, Intel is also trying to catch a building wave of applications that run on the many-core architectures inherent to graphics chips. Nvidia and AMD graphics chips pack hundreds of processing cores that can be tapped for not only accelerating sophisticated games like Crysis but for doing scientific research and high-performance computing tasks.
One of the largest test sites for Larrabee is Dreamworks, which will use Larrabee for rendering and animation. To date, Dreamworks had to wait overnight to get a rendering project completed. "Using (the) Nehalem (processor), Dreamworks can almost do it in real time and it is only going to better with Larrabee," said Nick Knupffer, an Intel spokesperson.
Larrabee is "Intel's first many-core architecture," Forsyth said. "The first product will be very much like a GPU. It will look like a GPU. You will plug it into a machine and it will display graphics," he said. (GPU stands for graphics processing unit.)
"But at its heart are processor cores, not GPU cores. So it's bringing that x86 programmable goodness to developers," Forsyth said. Larrabee will carry the DNA of Intel's x86 architecture, the most widely used PC chip design in the world

Windows Vista

Interestingly, Windows Vista does have a feature called "ReadyBoost" that can "use storage space on some removable media devices, such as USB flash drives, to speed up your computer," according to Microsoft documentation. This documentation can also be found in "Windows Help and Support" as part of any copy of Vista.
"When you insert a compatible device, the AutoPlay dialog box will offer you the option to speed up your system using Windows ReadyBoost," the Microsoft documentation says.
In related news, Intel announced a new Z-P230 PATA (Parallel ATA) SSD drive that comes in 4 gigabyte (GB) and 8GB capacities, with a 16GB version following in September. Pricing is $25 for the 4GB version for 1,000 unit quantities and $45 for 1,000 unit quantities for the 8GB version.

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Install Windows Vista from a high speed USB 2.0 Flash Drive

February 25
HOWTO: Install Windows Vista from a high speed USB 2.0 Flash Drive
UPDATE: MARCH 19, 2007Wow. I've discovered that this post has been viewed by a lot of people other than my customers which frankly was quite a surprise. How do you guys find this stuff? I thought because there seems to be a lot more people than originally intended reading this entry, I'd clarify a few points for prospective "installers", particularly around the "time-to-install" that I'd blurted out at the end of this original post (which has since been edited out):
1) YOUR MILEAGE MY VARYIt seems that performance for USB peripherals within PCs vary tremendously between machines. I'm not referring to the bandwidth of USB 2.0 mind you, but rather the performance of USB peripherals when working on different brands of PCs. USB ports on PCs seem to be connected to I/O buses that have widely varying performance depending on the manufacturer. For example, I have two different laptops and both of them boot off of USB Flash Drives, but one of them, when I tried the USB flash drive boot, installed Windows Vista relatively slowly whereas the other one was nice & fast. Hence - YMMV.
2) NO REAL BENCHMARKS.A "10 minute install" is not a real benchmark. It's a number I just guesstimated because I noticed that the install ran noticably much faster than when I did the install from DVD. This was suppposed to be just a fun geeky thing for IT guys to try out and use for their test lab PCs. After all, many of us have dreamed of doing this at one time or another for convenience purposes.
I never intended on this being a really scientific analysis/time-test for installing Windows Vista so please don't take any numbers I wrote as gospel thinking that your company's Windows Vista deployment should use USB drives because you think you can lower your install time by x%, minimizing your cost of deployment by y%, and reducing your Windows Vista TCO by z%. I haven't run any real benchmarks. This was supposed to be just something nice for my customer's IT guys to try, okay?

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