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ReviewsGateway GT5674
Reviewed on June 13, 2008 The Gateway GT5674 is a low-cost quad-core desktop that delivers excellent bang for the buck. The problem is, most mainstream users don't need four processing cores and can get away with a dual-core PC for even less. -
ReviewsAMD Phenom 9500 (2.2GHz, OEM)
Reviewed on December 10, 2007 AMD's new Phenom quad-core CPU has little to recommend it over competing chips from Intel. The Phenom is marginally less expensive, but not enough to make up for its subpar performance. Unless AMD drops prices more aggressively, it looks like Intel will maintain its grasp on the CPU market for the foreseeable future. -
ReviewsAcer Aspire M5100
Reviewed on March 25, 2008 For performance-minded shoppers on a budget, the $700 quad-core Acer Aspire M5100 is fast enough to make you think about spending more than you might otherwise. If all you need is a capable PC with a decent hard drive, you can get away with a less expensive dual-core system. -
ReviewsGateway FX7020
Reviewed on January 29, 2008 Gateway's FX7020 matches an AMD quad-core CPU and a fast Nvidia graphics card to make a compelling gaming PC, with some basic multimedia features to boot. Upgraders looking for a deal might wish Gateway had added a beefier power supply, but as is, this is a fine PC for its price. -
ReviewsAMD Phenom 9600 (2.3GHz)
Reviewed on December 10, 2007 AMD's new Phenom quad-core CPU has little to recommend it over competing chips from Intel. The Phenom is marginally less-expensive, but not enough to make up for its subpar performance. Unless AMD drops prices more aggressively, it looks like Intel will maintain its grasp on the CPU market for the foreseeable future. -
ReviewsIntel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
Reviewed on November 1, 2006 If you thought dual cores were over the top, get ready. Intel presents the Core 2 Extreme QX6700, a single CPU with four distinct processing cores. At $999, the first quad-core CPU will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in. -
ReviewsVelocity ProMagix E2035
Reviewed on May 4, 2007 Velocity Micro's PCs are always easy on the eyes, and that trend continues with this midrange gaming model. We have some reservations about its performance for the cost, but if you're inclined toward upgrading you might be willing to forgive that it's a little slow today. -
NewsIntel on lookout for next big thing
September 17, 2007 Intel Developer Forum this week will zero in on upcoming chips. Areas for longer-term growth aren't quite so clear. -
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AMD's quad-core 'Barcelona' coming in August
June 29, 2007 Faster models will arrive in the fourth quarter; first servers using the chips are due in September. -
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AMD's, Intel's fortunes diverge over past year
July 16, 2007 With stronger profits to report, Intel's looking forward to this week. Struggling AMD, however, will hope it goes by quickly. -
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Week in review: Chips down for AMD?
August 24, 2007 AMD grapples with chip challenges, Google rethinks video, and Apple's late harvest. Also: gazing into TV's future. -
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AMD's sales chief to leave company
August 23, 2007 The departure of Henri Richard, the primary sales executive, comes as the chipmaker prepares to release a key new processor. -
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At Computex, a big push for small PCs
June 5, 2007 Intel and partner Asustek ready a sub-$200 notebook, while Via gets into mini mode. -
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Intel's quad-core processors go live
November 14, 2006 PC and server companies release gear powered by chips with four cores to entice performance-hungry customers. -
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AMD blasts off Quad for PC DIYers
November 30, 2006 New Quad FX Platform gives Advanced Micro Devices an answer to Intel's quad-core PC chip, but in a piecemeal fashion. -
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Double the cores, double the chip heat?
August 3, 2006 Intel, AMD say they've learned lesson about staying cool, but first quad-core processors may make PCs perspire. -
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Intel: Quad core to turbocharge chips
September 26, 2006 PC performance to rise 70 percent for some applications, company says--but power consumption rises, too. -
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Intel ups server share, but AMD wins in PCs
January 30, 2007 Intel's Xeon carves server chip share despite Opteron price cuts, but AMD still gains in notebooks, desktops. -
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Intel's quad-core chip powerful but pricey
November 2, 2006 New Core 2 Extreme offers an overwhelming amount of performance that exceeds the demands of most PC users, according to reviews. -
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AMD's man of the future
June 1, 2006 newsmaker CTO Phil Hester's chip design strategy spans supporting co-processors and helping the developing world.
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