First light-based memory chip puts SSDs on notice

First light-based memory chip puts SSDs on notice

URL: http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/28/first-nano-photonic-memory-chip/

Researchers have created the first optical-only chip that can permanently store data, a discovery that could lead to storage devices that leave SSDs in the dust. Non-volatile flash memory currently relies on electronic chips, which are speed-limite...

Intel Core i7-5775C: Broadwell for Desktops

Intel Core i7-5775C: Broadwell for Desktops

URL: http://www.silentpcreview.com/Intel_Core_i7-5775C

Overshadowed by the Skylake launch, the delayed and mostly unavailable Core i7-5775C is an intriguing processor. Based on Broadwell, it sports backwards compatibility with LGA1150, a 65W TDP, an unlocked multiplier, 128MB of L4 cache, and turbo-charged Iris Pro 6200 graphics for the best desktop integrated graphics ever.