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Ivy Bridge on a budget.]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:06:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-amds-fx-series-processors.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-with-amds-fx-series-processors.htm

The Bulldozer's here, but is AMD's new platform better suited to a future when heavily threaded apps rule?]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//building-a-pc-amd-bulldozer-overclocking-guide.htm http://apcmag.com//building-a-pc-amd-bulldozer-overclocking-guide.htm

Bulldozer is the dream CPU for overclockers. We show you how to push your chip that little bit further.]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amds-fusion-dissected-e-c-and-a-series.htm http://apcmag.com//amds-fusion-dissected-e-c-and-a-series.htm

Nick Race takes the cover off the new high-end low end, as we compare performance and positioning within the Fusion family.]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hot-under-the-collar-sandy-bridge-temperature-performance-claims-explained.htm http://apcmag.com//hot-under-the-collar-sandy-bridge-temperature-performance-claims-explained.htm

Do Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs perform better when they're in a colder environment? That's the theory, and we put it to the test.]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:56:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//retailers-and-manufacturers-move-to-address-cougar-point-glitch.htm http://apcmag.com//retailers-and-manufacturers-move-to-address-cougar-point-glitch.htm

Now that the chipset problem has been officially acknowledged by Intel, the rest of the industry is shifting into damage control mode in order to contain the repercussions.]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:19:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-mobile-cpu-roadmap-reveals-revved-up-core-i7-laptops.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-mobile-cpu-roadmap-reveals-revved-up-core-i7-laptops.htm

Leaked slides from Intel’s mobile processor roadmap show the Core i7 remains star of the show, hitting 2.8GHz in a standard dual-core chassis and 1.46GHz in ULV versions.]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:25:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd-releases-six-core-desktop-cpu-from-a255.htm http://apcmag.com//amd-releases-six-core-desktop-cpu-from-a255.htm

Phenom II X6 ‘Thuban’ superslabs run six cores at 2.8GHz or 3.2GHz, with ‘Turbo Core’ boost to redline at 3.3GHz and 3.6GHz.]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:02:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia-slams-intel-for-chipset-lockout-on-core-processors.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia-slams-intel-for-chipset-lockout-on-core-processors.htm

Talking up Web video and photo editing as apps which benefit from better graphics, Nvidia slams Intel’s decision to block graphics-tuned chipsets from the latest Core processors.]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-boosts-atom-with-new-dual-core-and-soc-designs.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-boosts-atom-with-new-dual-core-and-soc-designs.htm

The pint-sized processor continues to punch above its weight with a dual-core netbook chip plus a fully integrated system-on-a-chip for in-car entertainment and media phones.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:13:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-puts-android-onto-atom-chips.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-puts-android-onto-atom-chips.htm

Slates, smartphones and 3G ‘smartbooks’ built around Intel’s Atom processor could all running Android in the near future.]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:49:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-ups-the-core-count.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-ups-the-core-count.htm

Today’s launch of the Nehalem EX-based Xeon series introduces the chipmaker’s first eight-core processor, and foretells a push beyond quad-core in the mainstream space.]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:18:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-set-to-release-mac-pro-running-six-core-intel-core-i7.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-set-to-release-mac-pro-running-six-core-intel-core-i7.htm

Now that Intel has launched its Core i7-980 Extreme Edition six-core processor, will next week see a supercharged Mac Pro desktop to go with it?]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-six-core-desktop-core-i7-gulftown-chip-ready-to-rumble.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-six-core-desktop-core-i7-gulftown-chip-ready-to-rumble.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:43:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-a4-the-new-chip-on-the-block.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-a4-the-new-chip-on-the-block.htm

Not content with designing the iPad itself, Apple also engineered its own processor – a peppy 1GHz powerplant dubbed the A4.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:09:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-apple-ipad-what-you-need-to-know.htm http://apcmag.com//the-apple-ipad-what-you-need-to-know.htm

You want the facts without the fluff and the specs without the spin? We’ve got ‘em…]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-release-worlds-first-dual-core-atom-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-release-worlds-first-dual-core-atom-netbook.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:10:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-atom-is-fast-enough-for-now.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-atom-is-fast-enough-for-now.htm

The third-gen Atom ‘Pineview’ processors remain pegged at 1.66GHz because “the Atom doesn’t need to be any faster”, says Intel.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-ramps-up-core-i5-processor-range.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-ramps-up-core-i5-processor-range.htm

The made-for-mainstream Core processor gets a record eight new editions, from turbo-charged 3.73GHz desktops to ultra-low voltage mobile chips.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:03:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-core-i3-chips-land-for-desktops-and-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//first-core-i3-chips-land-for-desktops-and-notebooks.htm

Intel’s new entry-level processor finally makes its debut, completing the 'good-better-best' lineup beneath the Core i5 and Core i7.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:02:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-readies-six-core-core-i7-extreme-will-it-nudge-4ghz.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-readies-six-core-core-i7-extreme-will-it-nudge-4ghz.htm

A leaked Intel desktop roadmap for 2010 reveals the rumoured ‘Core i9’ six-core superslab to be a ‘Black Label’ Extreme Edition of the Core i7 set for launch by March 2010.]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:40:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//up-next-for-intel-core-i9-superslab.htm http://apcmag.com//up-next-for-intel-core-i9-superslab.htm

Tests of Intel’s unreleased ‘Gulftown’ six-core 32nm CPU indicate a fire-breathing processor which could find its way into high-end desktops such as the next-gen Mac Pro.]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-second-gen-atom-for-january-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-second-gen-atom-for-january-launch.htm

New ‘Pineview’ 400 and 500-series chips still top out at 1.66GHz but boost performance and battery life due to streamlined two-chip design.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//alienware-to-launch-core-i7-desktops-laptops-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//alienware-to-launch-core-i7-desktops-laptops-this-week.htm

Dell’s ‘extreme gaming’ brand will make its mark in Australia this week with the launch of new Core i7-based rigs. Let’s just hope the strong Aussie dollar keeps prices sane...]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:35:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//next-gen-mac-pro-desktop-to-get-core-i9-six-core-cpu.htm http://apcmag.com//next-gen-mac-pro-desktop-to-get-core-i9-six-core-cpu.htm

The rumour mill is spinning up for Apple’s early 2010 releases, with suggestions that a new Mac Pro desktop will mark the debut of Intel’s six-core Xeon ‘Core i9’ superslab.]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:32:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//smartphone-chips-hit-1ghz-including-the-next-gen-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//smartphone-chips-hit-1ghz-including-the-next-gen-iphone.htm

Less than a decade after desktop processors broke the 1GHz barrier, smartphones are set to muscle up. Among them will be devices powered by Samsung’s ARM chips, such as the iPhone.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-cops-19bn-fine-for-antitrust-action-against-amd.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-cops-19bn-fine-for-antitrust-action-against-amd.htm

EU ruling finds Intel gave CPU rebates plus direct payments to Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo and NEC to use its processors instead of AMD silicon.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 00:11:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amd-plans-12-core-processor-for-early-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//amd-plans-12-core-processor-for-early-2010.htm

AMD’s ambitious roadmap stretches from the six-core ‘Istanbul’ due for a June launch to a 12-core superslab for servers and workstations by next year.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:09:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is_intels_ticktock_clock_running_slow.htm http://apcmag.com//is_intels_ticktock_clock_running_slow.htm

Intel’s all-new Nehalem micro-architecture has made its debut, but we won’t see mainstream desktop or notebook processors until this time next year.]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +1000