processors

can any one tell me why did intel name 8056 processors as pentium, and the clue i got from my lecturer is "architecture", and it is not because of 5 in 586, thank you

Hello friends, I am new to the forum. I read some threads, which frequently use the word overclocking... I come across this word, while talking about mobo and processors... Can anyone explain what that means... Thanks in advance...

NVIDIA Debuts Considerably Cooler GeForce 8800 GT NVIDIA today launches its newest mainstream part, the GeForce 8800 GT NVIDIA today is set to launch its newest midrange graphics card part, the GeForce 8800 GT, previously known by its codename G92. NVIDIA guidance states that its...

Hi, i recently got myself a dell vostro 1500, and the sticker on the top says "intel centrino duo" and the one on my invoice says "intel core 2 duo" Are these the same processors? because if they are different, i need to call Dell up asap! Help!

Single-core processors for desktop computers may have finally reached the end of their usage life since many PC makers already began clearing out their old inventory of these outdated CPUs. This measure was taken according to Intel's announced intention of eliminating this type of processors in...

I found this piece of info to improve system performance in WinXP by tweaking the MSCONFIG BOOT.INI /numproc=number This switch sets the number of processors that Windows will run at startup. With this switch, you can force a multiprocessor system to use only the quantity of processors...

AMD has cut prices of its single-core Athlon 64 and dual-core processors ahead of the launch of its Phenom dual core and Quad core processors which are expected to be launched in a few weeks.The price cuts range between 5-28%. Prices of processors in the In the dual-core range from Athlon 64 X2...

While Intel's branding strategy isn't clear, Penryn will be a 45-nm shrink of the latest Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme processors. Like the naming structure, we expect the line between "mobile" processors and "desktop" processors to become blurred in 2008, with more desktop PCs using the same...

can any one pl. tell me what is the difference between intel core 2 duo and intel dual core processors ? which is better ? wht are advantages over each other

Now 64 Bit processors are available for more than 3-4 years,and new processors comming out from both AMD and Intel with dualcore and now Quad Core comming out. We also have 64 bit OS for XP, Vista, Linux, BSD, Mac OS X . I wanted to know if you guys find any speed/Performance improvement from...

i wanna have info abt processors in mobile phones........ any website that has information of the speed of processors in most of the high end mobile phones released till date?

Hey guys, am doing a review on the latest (I MEAN LATEST) processors, AMD as well as INTEL. References or any information would be helpfull.

someone told me that multiple core like dual core etc are supported right now also in linux and the performance goes up a lot in linu xthan in windows with thsi type of processors. Is this true and if so how?

Hello friends, the recent price drop is so tempting that I thought to buy a new motherboard and a processor. So guys help me coz its so confusing to choose between all the processors available in the market and the best suitable motherboard. Use : Games . Budget : 20,000 /- Want : The best...

IBM's Blue Gene/P triples the performance of its previous supercomputer The performance jump from Blue Gene/L and Blue Gene/P is due to several factors. In hardware, the Blue Gene/P supercomputer moves to doubles the number of processors per chip, with each processor operating at a higher...

The world's fastest commercial supercomputer has been launched by computer giant IBM Blue Gene/P is three times more potent than the current fastest machine, BlueGene/L, also built by IBM. The latest number cruncher is capable of operating at so called "petaflop" speeds - the...

A review of 14 different word processors. *www.donationcoder.com/Reviews/Archive/WordProcs/index_fullh.html

(Credit: Apple) Apple announced Tuesday that it has updated its high-end MacBook Pro laptops with faster processors, better graphics, and more memory. The laptops are still available in three models: two 15.4-inch versions that retail for $1,999 and $2,499 and a larger 17-inch edition that...

What's the difference between Pentium D and Core 2 Duo processors ?

I wanna know which is better,a single Nvidia Geforce 8600 GT with nvidia chipset motherboard(nforce 6) or two AMD ATI Radeon HD 2600 pros in crossfire mode with intel chipset(965/975).I m going to buy a new rig to play the DirectX 10 Games such as Lost Planet Extreme Condition,Crysis etc.The...