Intel SandForce-based 520 Series SSDs Debut |
Recently Intel officially launches its 520 series SSDs, which offers built-in data protection features and delivers exceptional performance over hard drives.
Intel Haswell Processor Pictured |
Intel’s next two generation CPUs are based on Ivy Bridge and Haswell architecture, respectively. Ivy Bridge features an improved version on the basis of Sandy Bridge architecture, but process is updated to 22nm. While Haswell has the different architecture in spite of the same 22nm manufacturing process.
C2 Revision of Intel Core i7-3960X & i7-3930K CPUs Listed in Japan |
Earlier we have know that Intel is ready for launching new revision of Sandy Bridge-E processors, while now such CPUs are listed in Japan, which have fixed the VT-d errata in the current C1 stepping of CPUs.
Intel Brings TRIM Support To RAID0 With RST 11.5/11.6 |
Earlier we have known that Intel’s upcoming RST 11.5 (Rapid Storage Technology) will enable the TRIM on RAID0 feature, and more characters of new RST technology are revealed by VR-ZONE.
Intel to Buy RealNetworks Patents for $120 Million |
Lately RealNetworks announced that Intel will buy a significant number of its patents and its next generation video codec software for a purchase price of US$120 million.
Intel Rolls out Performance Tuning Protection Plan |
For overclocking players, they are supposed to take a risk of hardware damage when striving for world record. At the time, most of the manufacturers take it as "abnormal use" and refuse warranty. Take Intel as example, its CPU products are backed by three-year warranty, which could be effective in normal use. Especially for extreme players, each hardware-burned case would cause much loss.
AMD Ultrathin Notebook Set to Undercut Intel Ultrabook |
Trinity APU
Designed to challenge Intel Ultrabook, in CES 2012 AMD is set to launch its Ultrathin notebook which is based on Trinity APU with only TDP of 17W.
AMD Shows off Low Cost Thunderbolt Alternative——Lightning Bolt |
Earlier Intel and Apple have joined hands to unleash the ThunderBolt, and the latter also took first lead to make its products be equipped the corresponding port. However, other manufacturers don’t widely promote ThunderBolt devices until CES 2012. The high cost is one of the reason that accounts for this phenomenon. It seems that only high-end products could have the privilege to enjoy the technology.
Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge CPU Pictured |
The most striking point of Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs is the 22nm manufacturing process. Though there is still some time away from the launch, much information (such as tested image, benchmark test, pricing and so on) has been spreaded over the net. Recently OBR let out the photo of the highest model in Ivy Bridge CPUs——Core i7-3770K.
Intel Permits Test DX11 on Ivy Bridge |
Yesterday we have just reported that, at CES 2012, Intel conducted CES 2012 press conference about its Ultrabook and Ivy Bridge processors, suggesting that Ultrabook has strong performance when packing Ivy Bridge running racing game F1 2011, however, later we found it was just a pre-recorded video.
Intel Fakes Ivy Bridge DX11 GPU Demo at CES |
In CES 2012, Intel put is focus on two parts, one is Ivy Bridge processors and the matched mobos, another is the Ultrabook. The company has conducted CES 2012 press conference these days.
Crucial Develops 7mm M4 SSDs for Ultrabooks |
Crucial recently announced a 7mm version of the Crucial m4 SSDs to meet the need for thinner storage devices. The same with the existing 9.5mm Crucial m4 SSDs, newly versions are available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities.
OCZ Launches Deneva 2 mSATA SSDs for Intel Ultrabooks |
Half a year ago, OCZ has introduced its Deneva 2 series SSDs targeting enterprise market, while now the company adds new members to the Deneva 2 line——OCZ Deneva 2 mSATA SSDs. They have been tested with Intel Smart Response Technology and have passed the performance benchmarks for the "While Using" portion of the responsiveness requirements in the 2012 Ultrabook Definition.
Acer, Lenovo to Launch Wintel Tablets in Q3 2012 |
Acer Windows 7 tablet
According to the report from Digitimes, PC vendors Acer and Lenovo are going to launch Wintel tables in the third quarter of 2012. These tablets will be based on Microsoft’s Windows 8 and Intel’s Clover Trail platform.
Gigabyte X79-UD3 and Core i7-3930K Broke Records with New F7 BIOS |
Earlier Gigabyte’s several X79 motherboards came with burned issue, which made some players be skeptical about the company’s products. In order to fix the problem, Gigabyte has promised to replace with upgraded BIOS (F7 version).
