Upcoming Budget, Mainstream Intel Processors for Desktop Market Leaked

URL: http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=13449

Intel details plans for mainstream and budget processor, plus we learn about Intel's plans for SSDs...

ATI, Nvidia to Cut Prices on Graphics Cards, Says Report

URL: http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/video/display/20081116110907_ATI_Nvidia_to_Cut_Prices_on_Graphics_Cards_Says_Report.html

Standalone Graphics Cards Set to Become Cheaper

Intel Core i7 CPUs reappear on NewEgg

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Filed under: Desktops

Remember those Core i7 processors that showed up -- ever so briefly -- on NewEgg a few days ago, only to promptly disappear, leaving us to ponder what we'd done wrong? Well, even though they're not slated to officially hit shelves until November 17th, we've heard from a slew of vigilant tipsters (hipsters?) that they're back. The prices are the same as we saw before, but you might want to check 'em out yourself right away, just in case they disappear again and you're forced to wait until tomorrow.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Intel Core i7 CPUs reappear on NewEgg originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Power-Saving Motherboards: Fact Or Fiction?

URL: http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?i=8888428157464159908bac9e52129b8a

All motherboards support overclocking—now it's time for power-saving. Here we evaluate products from ASRock, Asus, Foxconn, Gigabyte and MSI, weighing both performance and power consumption, to determine which P45 motherboard is most efficient.

AMD Talks Phenom II, Roadmaps and More at Fall 2008 Financial Analyst Day

URL: http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3457

The 45nm Phenom is called the Phenom II, 8 and 12-core server parts are coming in 2011 and the first CPU/GPU fusion parts will also appear around then - all at 32nm. AMD opened up a bit and shared some details today at its Financial Analyst Day alongside its Shanghai launch....

Boot Windows Vista In Four Seconds

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arcticstoat writes "Asus' budget motherboard wing, ASRock, claims that it's found a way to load a clean boot of Windows from a full shut down in just four seconds, using its new Instant Boot technology. The technology takes advantage of the S3 and S4 features of ACPI, which normally enable the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation modes in Windows respectively. However, by calling them at different times in the boot-up and shutdown process, Instant Boot enables you to boot up to your Windows desktop in three to four seconds, even after a proper shut down. Two modes are available; Fast mode, which uses S3 and boots up in around four seconds, and Regular Mode, which uses S4 and apparently takes between 20 and 22 seconds to boot. The advantage of Instant Boot when compared with normal Sleep and Hibernation modes is that you get the advantage of a clean boot of Windows, without what ASRock calls 'accumulated garbage data,' and you also get the security of knowing that you won't lose any data if there's a power cut and you lose AC power. There's also a video of it in action at the link above."

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Dell's Studio 15 and 17 get art-housed for (PRODUCT) RED

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Filed under: Laptops

Dell is set to expand upon its Art House series of Studio laptops with three new special edition designs for (PRODUCT) RED. That's right: now you can have an arty Dell and do some good at the same time, with the choice of three different artists: Joseph Amedokpo, Siobhan Gunning and Bruce Mau. The custom designs will be available on Dell's Studio 15 and 17 models for $649 and $799 respectively, and a $20 contribution will be made to The Global Fund for AIDS programs in Africa for each one sold. Dell claims that the art is "permanently infused" on the casing and totally durable, so, just like when deciding on a tattoo, be sure you're really committed before the purchase. And if you're too cool for these designs, well, maybe your slightly hip, gaudy great aunt will be interested. Regardless, they're available now online.

Dell's Studio 15 and 17 get art-housed for (PRODUCT) RED originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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