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AMD adds two new FX-series CPUs

AMD adds two new FX-series CPUs

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Chipmaker AMD has launched two new "Bulldozer" FX processors, the penta-core 3.8GHz FX-6200 and the quad-core 4.2GHz FX-4170.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Feb 28th 2012 at 6:54AM
Intel launches new GPU-less Core i5, Celerons

Intel launches new GPU-less Core i5, Celerons

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Intel has expanded the chipmaker's Sandy Bridge range of CPUs with a number of new Core i5 and Celeron M models.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 31st 2012 at 6:48AM
Intel launches Performance Tuning warranty for overclockers

Intel launches Performance Tuning warranty for overclockers

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Intel has introduced a new warranty extension service for overclockers called the Performance Tuning Protection Plan which they said would provide the chance for to experiment with the overclocking features ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jan 19th 2012 at 4:22AM
This lady wishes she bought an ultrabook instead

Intel kicks out new 'Cedar Trail' Atom CPUs

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Intel has launched the latest series of Atom processors previously codenamed 'Cedar Trail' which the chipmaker says "boosts performance and battery life in affordable, small, compact, on-the-go devices".

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Dec 29th 2011 at 6:36AM
Intel Ivy Bridge delayed to April?

Intel Ivy Bridge delayed to April?

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Rumoured next-gen Intel Ivy Bridge processor model numbers have appeared along with a reported delay of the 22nm processors until April of next year.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 28th 2011 at 1:00AM
AMD launches new Opteron server chips

AMD launches new Opteron server chips

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Two new Opteron server processors are based on the firm's new Bulldozer architecture with the high-end chip boasting 16 processor cores.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 15th 2011 at 1:22AM
Intel to launch new Celeron processors in Q1 2012

Intel to launch new Celeron processors in Q1 2012

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Chipmaker Intel is set to update the firm's low-end Celeron line of processors with four new processors arriving early next year.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 2nd 2011 at 6:07AM
ARM makes 64-bit play for desktop and server business

ARM makes 64-bit play for desktop and server business

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British chip designer ARM announced a new 64-bit instruction set designed to support the arrival of the ARM compatible Windows 8.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Oct 28th 2011 at 5:49AM
Intel launches Core i7-2700K

Intel launches Core i7-2700K

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Intel has released the a new flagship Sandy Bridge Core i7 processor, the i7-2700k, and reduced prices for other processors in the range.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Oct 24th 2011 at 11:40PM
Intel to dump 'poor brand image' Atom?

Intel to dump 'poor brand image' Atom?

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Intel plans to rename the Atom range of low-powered processors as the firm seeks to move beyond a poor reputation for low performance computing.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Sep 23rd 2011 at 4:03AM
AMD claims world record 8.429GHz clock speed record

AMD claims world record 8.429GHz clock speed record

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AMD announced that the new FX processor set a Guinness World Record for the highest frequency computer processor.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Sep 14th 2011 at 11:23PM
AMD launch new dual-core Llano APUs

AMD launch new dual-core Llano APUs

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AMD has launched a pair of new LLano Fusion APUs, the A4-3400 and the A4-3300, the first dual-core versions of the higher end quad-core models.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Sep 8th 2011 at 7:13AM
Intel launch 16 new Sandy Bridge CPUs

Intel launch 16 new Sandy Bridge CPUs

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Intel boosted the chipmaker's Sandy Bridge CPU offering and slashed the cost of a number of already launched desktop and mobile processors.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Sep 6th 2011 at 8:11AM
Intel unveils more software upgradable processors

Intel unveils more software upgradable processors

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Intel has launched a software CPU upgrade site which will allow owners of systems with particular Intel Core i3 and G processors to unlock additional features via software and an ...

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Aug 15th 2011 at 12:57AM
AMD and Intel look to bundled liquid cooling for high-end CPUs

AMD and Intel look to bundled liquid cooling for high-end CPUs

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High-end retail versions of AMD's upcoming desktop processor code named 'Bulldozer' make come equipped with liquid-cooling components according to an Xbit Labs report.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Aug 15th 2011 at 12:10AM
AMD increases market share

AMD increases market share

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Chipmaker AMD has gained market share against Intel in the second quarter according to market analysis outfit IDC.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Aug 2nd 2011 at 8:15AM
Apple snubs Samsung for next generation mobile chip

Apple snubs Samsung for next generation mobile chip

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Manufacturing of Apple's next generation mobile processor has begun on a trial basis at TSMC in Taiwan, according to a Reuters report.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 19th 2011 at 7:33AM
AMD launches Fusion answer to Sandy Bridge

AMD launches Fusion answer to Sandy Bridge

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AMD launched the firm's range of A-series Fusion APUs at the chipmaker's AMD Fusion Developer Summit in Bellevue, Washington.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jun 14th 2011 at 10:22AM
AMD relaunches FX brand at E3

AMD relaunches FX brand at E3

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Chipmaker AMD reintroduced the firm's FX-brand of high end PC processors at the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jun 7th 2011 at 11:23AM
VIA readies low-power quad core processor

VIA readies low-power quad core processor

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Chipmaker VIA announced the new VIA QuadCore processor which the firm claims will be the world's lowest power quad core x86 processor for mainstream PCs and notebooks.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on May 13th 2011 at 11:04AM