Review of Microsoft's Hyper-V Virtu... Nov 9, 2009
Hyper-V CPU and I/O Performance ... The consequence of requiring CPU based virtualization assistance also means Hyper-V will not run on old hardware and that it will only work on 64-bit Windows Server 2008 ... Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition costs $3,000 per CPU socket, regardless of the number of cores. (Suite101.com)
Streak Over Falcons Run Redskins Nov 9, 2009
Glad that you are back to full CPU strenght. falcon21. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* FEATURE: Education the key to tackling rampant fraud Nov 9, 2009
Sandy Yeh (), an associate professor at the the Central Police Universitys (CPU) Department of Foreign Affairs, said that a major reason for fraud being so rampant was that the government hadnt put enough effort into equipping police with the ability to stop the fraudsters ... For example, it spends less than a few tens of thousands of NT dollars on overseas training for CPU students each year, Yeh said ... Cheng Jui-lung (G), dean of CPUs Department and Graduate Institute of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rain Suspends Play at Saint Mary's Invitational Nov 7, 2009
Bridge/Foy (CPU) 8-2 Andrews/Lovill (CAL) def. Bell/McPhee (CPU) 8-3 [3] Derbel/Kuharszky (NEV) def. (Pac-10.org)
Analyst Says nVidia's Looking to Enter x86 Market Nov 6, 2009
nVidia focuses on graphics processing units (GPUs) but does have its own CPU business in the form of , a processor that combines its GPU technology with the ARM CPU it has licensed ... But CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has dismissed talk of nVidia entering the x86 CPU market in the past ... Freedman felt nVidia would become a supplier of x86 CPUs "by necessity to preserve both GPU and chipset revenue.". (HardwareCentral)
Build Your NFL Dream Team with Madden Ultimate Team Nov 5, 2009
Once your team is set to your liking, put it to the test against human opponents or against the CPU. See how your team stacks up against other Madden Ultimate Team players via online learderboards and prove you are the best of the best. The Madden Ultimate Team game mode will be available free for Madden NFL 10 in January, via Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Is Nvidia devising x86 processor? Nov 4, 2009
We believe Nvidia could enter the x86 CPU business,'' said analyst Doug Freedman of Broadpoint AmTech. Nvidia could become a supplier of x86 CPUs by necessity to preserve both GPU and chipset revenue. (EETimes)
Hardware Central's CPU Price Watch for November 3, 2009 Nov 4, 2009
HardwareCentral - Hardware Central's CPU Price Watch for November 3, 2009 - www ... Hardware Central's CPU Price Watch for November 3, 2009 ... AMD CPU Prices November 3, 2009. (HardwareCentral)
Arasan Chip Systems Announces CompactFlash 4.1 Controller Family Nov 3, 2009
The IP implements all standard control and status registers and handles the CompactFlash/CF+ protocol within its controller thereby lowering CPU overhead. Arasan provides a "Total IP Solution" for its CompactFlash/CF+ IP core consisting of RTL source code, synthesis scripts, test environment and documentation, all backed by Arasan's World-class customer support. (Primezone Releases)
A Windows XP...Smartphone? Nov 3, 2009
In Technology Group using what it calls an "AMD Super Mobile CPU" and what AMD (NYSE: AMD) calls a Geode XL, the same chip used in the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program. It will have up to 1GB of RAM, up to a 64GB SSD or a 120GB HDD for storage. (Datamation)
Force Unleashed: Sith Re... Nov 2, 2009
Windows 7 CPU Processor: 2. 4 GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2) Memory: 2 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 23. (IGN PC Games)
Dragon Age Pre-load Deal Oct 31, 2009
Minimum Requirements: Windows XP: OS: Windows XP with SP3 CPU: Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) running at 1 ... 8Ghz or greater RAM: 1GB or more Video: ATI Radeon X850 128MB or greater NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater DVD ROM (Physical copy) 20 GB HD space Windows Vista: OS: Windows Vista with SP1 CPU: Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) running at 1 ... Recommended Requirements:CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 2. (IGN PC Games)
Defense university builds China's fastest supercomputer Oct 30, 2009
Equipped with 6,144 Intel CPUs and 5,120 AMD GPUs, Tianhe was able to store all 27 million books in the National Library of China four times over, said Zhou Xingming, an academician of CAS and a professor with NUDT.. "As far as I know, a combination of CPU and GPU is something new used to make a petaflop computer. A GPU, or graphic processing unit, plays a role as an accelerator to make the computer run faster, but reduces its power consumption and cost," Zhou explained ... "After it's installed... (Xinhuanet, China)
Exec details ST's ARM Cortex-A9 licensing choice for HDTVs Oct 30, 2009
He declared: "We have more and more connected platforms where we run new services that were not driven in the past especially in the TV. The TV was pure broadcasting four years ago then we started to add IPTV in it. Now, we are starting to add full open Internet services. Clearly, this is changing the picture in terms of processing performances. Intel has seen that, and we have seen that as well. We have already pushed performances and multiplied by a factor three the CPU performance." ... A... (EETimes)
ASUS unveils `first USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb ... Oct 30, 2009
Hybrid Processors enable intuitive, real-time overclocking and automatic performance tuning for users to gain the processing power and speeds associated with a higher-end CPU. The Hybrid Phase power feature combines multi-phase power delivery with real-time phase balancing to improve cooling of active components. Users can also rapidly access online applications such as Skype, Instant Messaging and over 1,000 Flash-based games with Express Gate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
P7P55D-E Premium Oct 30, 2009
CPU Socket: LGA1156 socket for Intel Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 Processors Chipset: Intel P55 Express Chipset Memory: DDR3 2200 (O.C.)/1600/1333/1066MHz Power Phase: 48 Hybrid Phase PCIex16 Slots: 2 Multi-GPU: CrossFireX/SLI Gbit LAN x 2 Audio:10-ch HD, DTS Storage: 6x SATA 3Gb/s 1 x eSATA (by bracket) 1 x Ultra DMA 2 x SATA 6Gb/s USB: 10 x USB2. 0/1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Macs a growing target for malware: Sophos Oct 30, 2009
Anti-virus is not required and is both a waste of money and CPU resources for Mac users. That doesn't mean Macs can't ever get viruses, just that there are no viruses right now. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Motorola Droid vs. Apple iPhone 3GS: finally, a contender? Oct 29, 2009
The Motorola spec sheet only refers to an underlying ARM Cortex-A8 processor, which is the basis for both the TI chip and the Samsung S5PC100, also a system-on-a-chip with CPU, graphics processing unit and memory controller, the heart of Apple's iPhone 3GS.. The Motorola spec sheet doesn't mention clock speed, but says it's adjustable from 600MHz to over 1GHz. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Amazon downplays report highlighting vulnerabilities in its cloud service Oct 29, 2009
By monitoring CPU and memory cache utilization on the shared server, an attacker could determine periods of high-activity on the target servers, estimate high-traffic rates and even launch keystroke timing attacks to gather passwords and other data from the target server, the researchers had noted. Such side-channel attacks have proved highly successful in non-cloud contexts, so there's no reason why they shouldn't work in a cloud environment, the researchers postulated. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Digital ants take on computer worms Oct 29, 2009
A connection rate, CPU utilization or one of about 60 other technical details is all they can sense. When an ant detects something unusual, it leaves a digital pheromone, a tiny digital sense that says something unusual is going on here, and that other ants should check it out. (MSNBC -- Crime)
IIJ and Microsoft Embark on Project to Offer Cloud-Based Services Oct 27, 2009
This service enables customers to build a flexible cloud-computing environment by selecting only those server resources (CPU, memory, disk space) necessary to meet the needs of each business, and without the extra work of building one's own corporate server. Using the Dynamic Datacenter Tool Kit to build data centers for cloud computing -- with applications such as Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization technology and the System Center administration tool -- in conjunction with the advanced cloud... (Primezone Releases)
Apple roundup: Macbook, iMac and Magic Mouse Oct 27, 2009
However, with the larger case of the 27-inch, Intel's newly minted Core i5 desktop CPU is now used in the flagship model (the smaller, 21 ... Both Core i5 and i7 are quad-core, meaning it's like having four CPUs in one. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
US may file complaint against Intel Oct 24, 2009
"It's not just CPUs," one of the sources said, referring to chips used in a computer's central processing unit. Earlier this month, Nvidia said in a statement that it would stop investment in chipsets for use alongside Intel's new generation of microprocessors. (India Times)
The Six "Wow" Features of Windows 7 Oct 23, 2009
Using a mobile device. Go to for our mobile version. (FastCompany)
How to Simply Sort Out Your Kids' Room Oct 23, 2009
The two-drawer cabinet has a top drawer with a five-plug outlet; the one-door cabinet has an adjustable shelf and room for a CPU with cord cutout in back. For more storage, add the large desk hutch above. (CBS News)
Truck maker Volvo posts 3Q loss as sales fall Oct 23, 2009
AMD sales better than expected, CPU demand rises. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. lost money in the third quarter but said Thursday that sales were stronger than expected, adding to mounting evidence that consumer spending is fueling a turnaround in the personal computer market. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
HP's Sleek, Low-Priced Ultraportable Oct 22, 2009
26GHz CPU, backed by 2GB of RAM and an integrated graphics processor. That's no scorcher, mind you, but it does run Windows 7 Professional and a few core programs (Office applications, photo editing software, and Web browsing, for instance) without balking. (BusinessWeek)
Apple redesigns laptops, reveals new mouse Oct 22, 2009
All but the $1,999 iMac come with Intel Core 2 Duo chips, but the CPU speed in the lowest model now starts at 3 ... The core design remains the same for the most part, with a few minor tweaks to its CPU, memory, and hard-drive capacity. (CNN -- Tech)
So, how does Windows 7 perform? Oct 21, 2009
6GHz Pentium Dual Core E5300 CPU), we tested both the 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows 7 Ultimate. Running the 32-bit versions of Vista and Windows 7, the a6710t saw its WorldBench 6 score increase only a little, from 104 on the former to 106 on the latter. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Graphics detail Oct 21, 2009
These tasks are mathematically intensive and in the past were done using the brains of a computer known as the central processing unit or CPU.. ILM was started by Star Wars director George Lucas, and is the biggest special effects studio in the business and behind blockbusters like E.T., Star Trek, Terminator, Harry Potter, Transformers and M Night Shyamalan's soon-to-be-released fantasy The Last Airbender. (BBC News -- Technology)
Smallest Electronic Component: Researchers Create Molecular Diode Oct 20, 2009
The first generation computer CPU used a few thousand transistors, Tao says noting the steep advance of silicon technology. "Now even simple, cheap computers use millions of transistors on a single chip.". (Science Daily)
Marvell Takes on Intel, nVidia Oct 20, 2009
Marvell is moving beyond its core markets of storage, communications, and consumer chips and into the CPU business with a series of ARM-based chips called Armada. These chips put the company in a competitive position with Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Qualcomm and nVidia and other companies with an Atom and/or ARM initiative. (Datamation)
IGN.ImageLoader.delayByView("hub_spotlight0", "http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/item/562/5622611/aion_061909_spot.jpg"); Oct 18, 2009
Minimum Requirements:OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 CPU: 2. 8 GHz CPU or equivalent RAM: 1 GB RAM Video: NVIDIA 5900 Ultra with 128MB RAM / ATI Radeon x700 with 128 MB RAM or higher HDD: 15 GB hard disk space DirectX 9 ... Recommended Requirements:OS: Windows Vista CPU: Dual Core CPU 2. (IGN PC Games)
Gartner: Chip Sales Growth Will Return (Slowly) Oct 17, 2009
Functionality normally reserved for chipsets, like graphics and memory, are being moved into the CPU. Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), AMD (NYSE: AMD) and nVidia all have chipset businesses, but only nVidia lacks a CPU side to its business -- and is looking at the potential loss of almost $1 billion in revenue. Keep spending (please). (Datamation)
Tropico 3 Review Oct 17, 2009
4 GHz Single Core CPU 1 GB RAM 4 GB disc space Graphics card 256 MB DirectX9c graphics adapter, Shader Model 3 (Geforce 6 series, Radeon X1300) DVD-ROM drive. Contribute. (IGN PC Games)
New Software Could Smooth Supercomputing Speed Bumps Oct 17, 2009
ONE SIZE DOESN'T FIT ALL: Researchers are increasingly turning to computers powered by a combination of graphics processing units (GPUs) and central processing units (CPUs), but they're looking for a better way to write software for these systems ... One way that researchers have begun to make high-speed computing more powerful and also more affordable is to among fast, highly parallel graphics processing units (GPUs) and general-purpose central processing units (CPUs) ... A longer-term goal... (Scientific American)
Nokia reshuffles executive team after poor 3Q Oct 16, 2009
AMD sales better than expected, CPU demand rises ... AMD sales better than expected, CPU demand rises. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Hexacore CPU for Mac Pro Oct 16, 2009
Sources claim that new quad and hexacore CPUs are coming, but Blu-ray missed the deadline ... Lastly, it looks like Apple is also trying to strengthen their upcoming revamped series of Mac Pro models, as insiders claim the company is in the process of testing the most current version of the Xeon CPU, a less powerful of which is currently powering '09 Mac Pros ... The revamped Xeon CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, 12 MB of shared cache, 32-nm engraving, and a slightly diminished power... (IGN Gear)
Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 Netbook: Good Traveler Oct 15, 2009
9-pound Toshiba's basic specs follow the near-identical formula of all netbook builders: nn Intel Atom CPU and GMA 950 integrated-graphics chipset, 1GB of memory, a 160GB hard drive, VGA and Ethernet ports, three USB 2. 0 ports, a Webcam, a Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard flash-card slot, 802. (Datamation)
Analysis: What it takes to build 18-Mpixel basic phones Oct 14, 2009
The hardware-driven camerIC-18 core uses a minimum of CPU cycles, said Richter, so that image signal processing, post-processing and image data compression functions work without hogging a lot of processing power, like an ARM9 or ARM11 used in most baseband ICs. Page 2: Page 3: Page 4. (EETimes)
Alienware M15x Oct 14, 2009
Under the hood, the M15x is probably about the most powerful performance laptop available for purchase today, with features like an Nvidia GeForce GTS 260M video card and the fastest CPU around, the Intel Core i7. However, the outer display redesign is at odds with the high-end guts of this gadget. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
IBM DB2 Upgrade Targets Oracle Oct 13, 2009
Normally cache checks go through the CPU, but RDMA bypasses the CPU and goes straight to memory. In a system performance test with more than 100 Power servers, IBM said DB2 pureScale achieved a total system productivity of more than 80 percent. (Datamation)
nVidia's Chipset Business Headed for Chop Oct 10, 2009
nVidia has enjoyed a nice business in selling integrated chipsets for both AMD and Intel motherboards, but the company is about to lose a tidy chunk of income due to shifts in the landscapes at both CPU companies ... With things in limbo, nVidia issued a statement Thursday that said due to "Intel's improper claims to customers and the market that we aren't licensed to the new DMI bus and its unfair business tactics, it is effectively impossible for us to market chipsets for future CPUs. So,... (HardwareCentral)
Prep roundup: Durant celebrates homecoming win Oct 10, 2009
CPU Logan Driessen 1 run (Joey Dighton kick) 9:26 ... CPU Dighton 30 field goal, 6:42 ... CPU Dylan Ramsey 28 run (Dighton kick), 6:23. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Review Oct 10, 2009
Minimum Requirements:Windows XP SP2 or later Dual Core CPU 2 x 2 ... Recommended Requirements:Quad Core CPU Shader 3. (IGN PC Games)
Virtualization proves cost effective for some agencies Oct 9, 2009
Thats 441 servers across the network," Zanatta said. His team is about 108 or 110 servers into that process. We are running 40 or 50 servers depending on their capacity or demand on one physical unit. Well keep reducing our power footprint as much as we can, he said. From a capacity-planning standpoint, Zanattas team monitors power consumption. I can tell when somebody plugs in a new device. Ill get an e-mail, he said. This might not be very important from the standpoint... (FCW.com)
AIR 2.0 will flow to Flip cams, local apps Oct 8, 2009
There are also general improvements for better CPU and memory utilization. That last item is much needed, according to Derek Zarbrook, president of Konductor, a startup that is using AIR to offer a content hosting service for Web designers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Analysis: Is Altera building a MIPS-based CPU core? Oct 8, 2009
com - Analysis: Is Altera building a MIPS-based CPU core ... Analysis: Is Altera building a MIPS-based CPU core ... 6) from MIPS Technologies Inc., leaving analysts to speculate that the company may be planning to market its own MIPS-based CPU core. (EETimes)
UTS provides security tips throughout awareness month Oct 7, 2009
Invest in some inexpensive cables designed to tether the CPU to something immovable in the room. 4. (Gamecock Online, SC)
New ASUS Gaming and Multimedia Notebooks Oct 7, 2009
The G60J also features Turbo Boost technology which super-charges CPU performance. These features are complemented by Altec Lansing speakers and EAX Advanced HD 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Interior developing cloud infrastructure services Oct 7, 2009
Pricing will be based on CPU and memory usage. Security-wise, both of NBC's data centers are fully compliant with the Federal Information Security Act. (FCW.com)
IBM, Symantec Get Ready for Cloud Storage Oct 7, 2009
Pricing starts at $6,995 for two nodes and two CPU sockets. Follow Enterprise Storage Forum on. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Konigsfeldt Claims Singles Back-Draw Final at Bulldog Classic Oct 6, 2009
Blake Wardman (CPU) 6-2, 6-4. A Flight Doubles - Semifinal Alapati/Leiby (FSU) def. (Calbears.com)
IIJ Group Announces the Latest Cloud Services for IIJ GIO Oct 5, 2009
Customers build systems by selecting the server resources (CPU core, memory size, and disk size) that best meet the customer's necessary requirements ... GIO Private *1 - Basic server - Select from three server types on the service menu (virtual, dedicated, and stand-alone) - You can select the resource specifications (CPU, memory, disk space) to assign to the server that you selected - Administrative and operational services-ping monitoring, URL monitoring, and port monitoring-come standard -... (Primezone Releases)
Like Walking a High Wire Oct 4, 2009
"There are a ton of books out there about sports psychology. I've read some, mainly about golf. You kind of have to tap into other resources, like books. Definitely talking to a sports psychologist would be good for a diver.". Don't ask the next question. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Risen: Early Impressions Oct 3, 2009
4 GHz CPU, a GeForce 8800 GTX 768 MB video card, and 2 GB of RAM. It's not the highest-end rig, but it so far been capable of running the game, with occasional chop, at 1920 x 1200 with everything set to High. The game's lush forested areas and nicely detailed dungeons and mountain towns look great and cater more to fantasy fans who prefer realism in their environments as opposed to magical stones floating on pillows of blue energy with lasers crisscrossing every which way. (IGN PC Games)
1 Surviving Windows 7: FAQ Oct 3, 2009
1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) CPU.. 1GB RAM for 32-bit OS, 2GB RAM for 64-bit OS. Related Articles. (Datamation)
IDF 09: More speed on the go Oct 2, 2009
The icing on the cake is that it will also be Intels first processor to integrate CPU and graphics core into the same chip ... Imagine doing Turbo between the CPU and the graphics core, so you could alternatively operate each core at full steam ... This is going to allow us to get the best of the graphics and CPU performance. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tech Know: Big chill Oct 2, 2009
A typical cooling run with liquid nitrogen involves covering a CPU in putty leaving only its upper surface open to the air. Then a thick copper pot, typically weighing several kilos, is placed over it, the computer is started and the liquid nitrogen poured in. (BBC News -- Technology)
nVidia's New 'Fermi': 'Supercomputing in a GPU' Oct 2, 2009
This means apps written to support both a CPU and GPU can be debugged in the same place. "This is a real breakthrough. This is a technology only a real developer would find sexy," Huang joked. (Datamation)
Dragon Age: Dwarven Nobles Oct 1, 2009
Minimum Requirements: Windows XP: OS: Windows XP with SP3 CPU: Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) running at 1 ... 8Ghz or greater RAM: 1GB or more Video: ATI Radeon X850 128MB or greater NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater DVD ROM (Physical copy) 20 GB HD space Windows Vista: OS: Windows Vista with SP1 CPU: Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) running at 1 ... Recommended Requirements:CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 2. (IGN PC Games)
Data storage resources needed for VDI Oct 1, 2009
With one CPU core able to support about five users, according to Brian Gammage, a vice president/Gartner fellow who covers client computing, a typical eight-core server can support approximately 40 users. VDI requires network storage for desktop virtual machine images and user data. (Search Storage)
Cloud computing is not all silver linings Oct 1, 2009
Rather than buying a high-powered CPU, you can move your computing needs to the cloud and pay for every cycle you eat ... Network access remains slower, more expensive and less reliable than hard drives and CPUs ... It's inconceivable that network access will ever overtake a CPU or hard drive for cost, reliability and performance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hardware Central's CPU Price Watch for September 29, 2009 Sep 30, 2009
AMD CPU Prices September 29, 2009. Welcome to the Hardware Central Weekly CPU Prices ... This is a weekly update on CPU prices we find around the net. (HardwareCentral)
Microsoft releases free anti-virus software Sep 30, 2009
Security Essentials will automatically be updated daily as it checks for viruses, spyware and other malicious software, Microsoft said, and "is designed to run quietly in the background alerting users only when there is an action for them to take. It also limits CPU and memory usage.". 2009 msnbc. (MSNBC -- Crime)
