2nd Generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ Processor FamilySecure, manageable, responsive. That’s Visibly Smart
The visibly smart performance of the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor family will make you and your users take notice. You’ll see improved security, manageability, and cost-effectiveness.¹ Your users will enjoy enhanced multitasking and better adaptive performance, along with stunning graphics, all from one processor.¹,²
Protect. Manage. Perform.
The 2nd generation Intel Core vPro processor family offers intelligent, hardware-assisted security features that help you quickly deploy security patches across PCs, remotely unlock encrypted drives, and manage data security settings, even when the PC is off.3 You can also help protect your organization’s sensitive data with optional Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT).4The 2nd generation Intel Core vPro processor family provides intelligent hardware-assisted security and manageability features, as well as improved multitasking and performance that adapts to users’ needs to increase productivity.5 This smart performance, along with the built-in visual♦ capabilities, translates into benefits visible in the most important area of your business - the bottom line.
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Features and benefits
With the 2nd generation Intel Core vPro mobile processor family, you get the following features built in:Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1 delivers an even greater burst of speed automatically when your PC needs it.
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)2 enables four-way and eight-way multitask processing, so that each core of your processor can work on two tasks at the same time.
Intel® Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)3 speeds up data protection by accelerating encryption operations.
KVM Remote Control allows IT to see what their customers see, reliably through all states, even beyond firewalls.
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)4 helps minimize the risk of laptop theft or loss.
Host-Based Configuration5 enables you to activate your Intel Core vPro processor-based PCs faster.
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)6 delivers flexibility for your evolving computing requirements.
Built-in visuals deliver a stunning and seamless visual experience.
Intel® HD Graphics7 provides superb visual performance for sharper images and richer color.
Intel® Quick Sync Video7 makes fast work of editing and sharing videos.
Intel® InTru™ 3D7,8 enables full HD stereoscopic 3D viewing.
AMD Chipsets for Desktop PCs
AMD Chipsets for desktops are designed to support cutting-edge platform technologies for home entertainment, gaming and business productivity.
 | The AMD 9-Series Chipsets unlock the world’s first native 8-core desktop processors from AMD with the support of the latest device technologies for easy, seamless PC experience and the next generation AMD OverDrive software for full FX support. |
 | The AMD 8-Series Chipsets deliver features and performance that enrich what you see and do, including next generation gaming with ATI Radeon™ Graphics, a superior HD video experience1, and support for the latest device technologies that can transform your PC into a digital media powerhouse. |
 | The AMD 7-Series Chipsets are designed for AMD Phenom™ true quad-core processors and next-generation graphics. |
| The AMD 7-Series Chipsets are designed for modern, mainstream PCs. |
It seems hard to believe but it's been a year and a half since we looked at the first Intel Core i7 processors. Back then we reviewed the Core i7 920, 940 and 965 Extreme Edition launched respectively. Although these are being phased out today by newer Core i7 930, 950 and 975 Extreme Edition models that offer a slight performance bump, the Core i7 920 for example is still priced very close to its launch list price.
This is an obvious exception to the rule for pretty much any component that's been on the market for over 12 months, and no doubt a current owner pleaser. To further augment this situation, Intel has just recently enhanced the investment that Core i7 customers made in the LGA1366 platform by providing an even more powerful upgrade alternative.
Back in 2008 when we reviewed the first batch of Core i7 processors, we noted that an upcoming architecture code-named "Westmere" would feature 6 cores and would be built using the 32nm design process. At the time it was also said that these cores would have a 12MB shared L3 cache.
Now, well over a year later, here we are with the first commercially available processor based on such architecture. The Core i7 980X Extreme features the same 32nm process used by the Clarkdale Core i3/i5 processors, and perhaps as exciting as it sounds to run 6 cores using HyperThreading (12 threads) is the fact that through a simple BIOS update this processor can be used on all existing X58 motherboards.
Even those who invested in the Core i7 platform the day it was released can now pick up a new Core i7 980X Extreme processor and enjoy the power of 6 high speed cores at their disposal. It's not going to be a cheap affair, though.
Gaming Performance
I was surprised to see any performance gains at all when comparing the Intel Core i7 980X Extreme to the Core i7 975 EE processor here. However, the larger L3 cache does appear to provide a small performance advantage in UT 3. The Core i7 Extreme was also a full 33fps faster than the Core i7 950 at 1024x768 and 36fps compared to the Core i7 920.
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| Platform | Mac; Microsoft Windows; Linux | Microsoft Windows; Mac; Linux | – | Microsoft Windows; Linux; Mac | Microsoft Windows; Linux; Mac | Microsoft Windows; Linux; Mac |
| Drive Size | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Interface | SATA 3Gb/s | SATA 3Gb/s | SATA 3Gb/s | SATA 6Gb/s | SATA 3Gb/s | SATA 3Gb/s |
| Cache | 32MB | 16MB | 8MB | 64MB | 16MB; 32MB | 32MB |
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| Capacity | 2TB–3TB | 160GB–1TB | 1.5TB–2TB |
| Spin Speed (RPM) | 7200 | 7200 | 5900 |
| Drive Size | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s | SATA 6Gb/s | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Cache | 64MB | 8MB; 16MB; 32MB | 64MB |
| Annual Failure Rate | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.34% |
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MSI R5830 Twin Frozr II
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Features
Enjoy an incredibly immersive HD gaming/computing experience with AMD Eyefinity Technology. This revolutionary multi-display technology allows you to expand your visual real estate across up to three displays with innovative “wrap around” capabilities to maximize your field of view with incredible sharpness and clarity.
Perform tasks on a PC faster with ATI Stream technology, speed up demanding everyday applications and get more done in less time.
The first fully Microsoft DirectX® 11-compatible GPUs in their class, the ATI Radeon™ HD 5000 Series are designed to deliver unbelievable HD gaming performance for the latest games and DirectX® 11 applications so you can dominate the competition.
HDMI + DVI Output
HDMI and DVI are the most comprehensive used interfaces for high definition video display. MSI adopts two interfaces to provide a complete output solution for users to enjoy the latest HD video such as blu-ray movie.
HDMI and DVI are the most comprehensive used interfaces for high definition video display. MSI adopts two interfaces to provide a complete output solution for users to enjoy the latest HD video such as blu-ray movie.
MSI Live Update 4 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.
MSI Solid Capacitor Graphic Card
MSI Graphics Card products utilities high quality solid capacitor. For the gamers and high-end users, this feature not only means that product has better quality components within, but also provide much stronger support while users want to engage in hard-core tuning.
MSI Graphics Card products utilities high quality solid capacitor. For the gamers and high-end users, this feature not only means that product has better quality components within, but also provide much stronger support while users want to engage in hard-core tuning.
MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when there’s a new version online. It helps reduce the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the files from MSI website.
Dual-link DVI convertible output supports Video/Audio signal integration through DVI to HDMI interface, which drivers resolution of a digital display up to 1920x1200 or higher.
MSI graphics cards offer the HDMI functionality to provide access to premium digital content. HDMI enables gaming enthusiasts to seamlessly connect to their LCD monitor to bring the ultimate multimedia experience. (Only 1 single HDMI cable is required while streaming audio/video data to flat-panel display devices, such as Plasma/LCD TVs, or projector.)
The HDCP provides a robust, cost-effective and transparent method for transmitting and receiving digital entertainment similar to DVI/HDMI-compliant digital displays. HDCP encrypts the date transmitted between the DVI/HDMI connector on the graphics adapter and the display.
Both support the latest specifications of Blu-ray and HD DVD(High Definition DVD). It comes with the latest GPU and DDRIII superior processing performance in which users can easily enjoy the high-definition video of 1920x1080(1080p/i).
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti Review
Earlier this month some users discovered the GeForce GTX 560 Ti when sifting through the leaked 266.44 GeForce driver. The discovery of the upcoming graphics card in itself wasn't that interesting as we all knew it was coming. What did catch our attention was the departure from traditional naming conventions by resurrecting a suffix that has been dormant since the GeForce 4 Ti 4800 and Ti 4600. Those products date as back as 2002.
The GeForce 4 Ti 4200 is perhaps the most remembered product from this family. The card went down as a legendary offering due to its attractive pricing and excellent overclocking abilities.
Maybe Nvidia is trying to send a subliminal message, wanting to put their new GeForce GTX 560 Ti in a similar light to the now ancient GeForce 4 Ti 4200. Whatever the case may be, you won't hear us complaining if they decide to deliver great value on a performance oriented mainstream card.
Our friends over at Gigabyte were kind enough to send us their revision of the GeForce GTX 560 Ti, which we've put to the test against 15 other offerings in all price ranges to get you the full picture on today's GPU landscape.
ATI Radeon HD 5570 Review
It's self-evident how AMD has kept us busy over the last few months, showing us new generation GPUs aiming at all possible price points. From the performance-oriented HD 5850/5870, to the mainstream HD 5770 and the extreme dual-GPU powered HD 5970.
The budget models had to wait a bit longer. Just last week we took a look at AMD's latest GPU entry and their most affordable Radeon HD 5000 series graphics card yet. The Radeon HD 5450 is available already for $45-60, aiming to replace the HD 4350 which currently retails for as little as $35. As we quickly discovered, you shouldn't expect to play graphically intensive games with a card in this price point. With that out of the equation, the only added benefit the saw this card proposing over a modern IGP is the ability to run a triple monitor setup on the cheap with AMD's Eyefinity, and for HTPC users, HDMI bit streaming support which is built in every HD 5000 series GPU.
The Radeon HD 5570 is a more powerful GPU than the HD 5450, while retaining some of the HTPC-friendly properties that made the latter an attractive buy. Cards using this chip should remain low-profile and fairly low in the power consumption department, though a cooling fan will be the default choice to keep the GPU running cool.
On the same note, due to heavy demand from you, our readers, we have added a new set of benchmarks to this review, testing cards at this price level on gaming titles running at 720p resolution (1280x720). While we don't expect this card to revolutionize the budget GPU market, it should be interesting to see how AMD rounds out its assault on this segment. Without further ado, let's take a closer look at their latest budget GPU offering.
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