Intel is planning to release a system with 16 processing cores by the end of the summer, Vnunet reports.
The new platform, codenamed Caneland, will feature four processor sockets, each able to support the companys latest quad-core chips. The systems were first demonstrated in October last year.
OCZ Technology Group expanded their memory lineup for AMD enthusiasts and power users with new high-density 8GB Quad Kits, which, according to the company, are custom-tailored to the extended column address range of the AM2 memory controller.
The new PC2-5400 AM2 Specialt is optimized for 64-bit operating systems and is available with either two or four 2GB DDR2-667 modules rated for operation at 667MHz with 5-5-5-15 timings. As part of its line-up of premium memory, the AM2 Special series is backed by a Lifetime Warranty and technical support.
VIA Technologies is scheduled to launch its new processor core, dubbed Isaiah, in the first quarter of 2008, with the new architecture entering EVT engineering validation test stage in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to Digitimes.
“The Isaiah core engineering codename CN will replace VIAs Esther processor architecture, which was introduced in 2004,” Digitimes said.
SiS today announced that the SiS671-based motherboard from ECS named 671T-M officially enters mass production process. The ECS 671T-M motherboard is positioned as a best-value solution for mainstream market.
AMD is preparing to launch a new high-end desktop processor, the Athlon 64 X2 6400, which will be the last processor in the Athlon 64 X2 family, DigiTimes reports.
Currently, AMD’s highest-end desktop processor is the Athlon 64 X2 6000. However, with its performance unable to match Intel’s upcoming Core 2 Duo E6850, AMD plans to launch the new 6400 to cover up the gap in the market, noted the DigiTimes’ sources.
Intel Corporation has introduced its first Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile dual-core chip - “the world’s highest-performing mobile processor”. The company also introduced new desktop Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors and said it expects to announce battery-friendly quad-core processors for laptop computers next year.
Dell has announced its new Vostro line of desktop and laptop PCs, based on AMD’s and Intel’s 64-bit solutions. The new systems are more business-oriented than Dells Inspiron consumer PCs, yet more personalized than the enterprise-class Dell Optiplex and Latitude PCs.
AMD is gearing up for the Back to School season by announcing some price cuts for its dual-core processors on Monday. Besides these price cuts AMD will also can all current single-core Athlon and Sempron processors.
Apple’s iPhone is currently not supported under 64-bit Windows Vista and 64-bit Windows XP operating systems, Engadget reports. “The error message, ‘The software required for iPhone is not installed. Run the iTunes installer to remove iTunes, then install iTunes again.’ is Apples magical way of telling you that iTunes is not supported on 64-bit flavors of Microsoft’s operating systems. Yeah, we agree, they should have listed the incompatibility on the iPhone specs page under Windows System Requirements. Unfortunately for those of you new to Apple software, its buried in support article 301301 which states, ‘iTunes is currently not supported in Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or any 64-bit edition of Windows Vista.’ Now you know,” Engadget says.
We assume Apple will provide iPhone’s 64-bit Windows compatibility with software updates.
Sony has announced its VAIO RM1N Ultimate HD Workstation. “In order to give the VAIO RM1N the power it needs to tackle the demanding work of HD video editing it has the very latest Intel(r) Core(tm) 2 Quad processor. With four processor cores and 8MB of shared L2 cache, this represents the state-of-the-art CPU for professional-grade multimedia applications. There’s a similarly impressive amount of storage on offer too, with a twin disk Serial ATA RAID 0 array totalling 1 terabyte (1000GB). Of course the choice of graphics card is vital for a system like this, which is why VAIO selected the NVIDIA(r) GeForce(r) 8600 GTS. From video manipulation to high-end gaming, with full DirectX 10 support, superlative 3D effects and tremendous performance backed by 256MB of GDDR3 video memory, this is a GPU that delivers exactly what is required,” the press release said.
SYPHA - Sony Announces the VAIO RM1N Ultimate HD Workstation
Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced that Asustek Computer’s P5S-MX SE motherboard, which adopts its SiS671FX chipset, has been officially launched. “The P5S-MX SE motherboard supports Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4 and Celeron processors with 1066, 800 and 533MHz FSB. It supports single-channel DDR2 667MHz memory with bandwidth up to 5.4GB/s,” DigiTimes reports.
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