VR Zone discusses future mainstream desktop processor evolutions, you can read the article over here.
Right now, even after AMD’s Bulldozer roll-out, Intel still seems to have quite clear processor performance dominance on the desktop for some time to come. So, since the refinements to the existing processes, and the new semiconductor process nodes will bring the capability to improvements, how to use them? Performance, power or price (read: integration)?
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HP TouchSmart 620 desktop with a 3D display and webcam has been announced. It comes with a 23-inch, 1080p panel display, a pair of active shutter glasses, TV tuner, a Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 1.5TB HDD and an AMD Radeon HD 6650 card with 1GB of video memory.That starting price is $1,900, but HP’s going to apply $300 in instant savings when it goes on sale November 15, so for all intents and purposes it starts at $1,600.
Dell has been introduced the Dell Inspiron One 2320 23″ All-in-One Desktop PC with 2nd generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. The Inspiron One 2320 features the 23” WLED with 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution standard (Touch Optional) display, 6GB DDR3 memory (Standard) for up to 8GB DDR3 system memory, HD webcam, an optional remote, 1.0TB SATA 3.5” (Standard) HDD for up to 2.0TB SATA 3.5” HDD, on-processor graphics or nVidia GeForce GT 525M discrete graphics, 8:1 Media Card Reader, DVD burner or Blu-ray Combo, USB mouse and keyboard as standard with wireless keyboard and mouse options, Integrated HD Audio w/SRS and optional JBL-branded speakers
The Inspiron One 2320 is available on www.dell.com/inspironone starting at $949.99 with an Intel Core i5 processor and multi-touch display. The Inspiron One 2320 will also be available at select retailers in the United States.
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MSI had introduced the Q35MDO (MS-7358) motherboard, which supports the Intel vPro technology. This new mainboard is designed specifically for business PCs. It features the Intel Q35 Express chipset and support for the Intel Core 2 Quad/Duo processors.
MSI has launched its latest P6NGM series mainboards based on the new generation NVIDIA MCP73 series chipset integrated GeForce 7 graphics for Intel processors. The new MSI P6NGM mainboards feature the first HDMI interface and offer its customer to experience the advantage of “Ready for PC2008″.
Elitegroup Computer Systems ECS is pleased to introduce the latest motherboard, GF7100PVT-M, leveraging NVIDIA GeForce 7100 IGP chipset. The GF7100PVT-M motherboard supports Intel upcoming 45nm processors as well as Core 2 Quad 95W/ Core 2 Duo processors which offering a best solution for building excellent multimedia PCs.
Intel’s Paul Otellini today, during the Intel Developer Forum, confirmed the launch for Penryn-based Xeon processors is set for November 12. Penryn will be Intel’s first 45nm architecture, designed for mobile, desktop, server and workstation use.
Palit Microsystems announces its first motherboard the Palit 945GC1066. “Supporting 45nm / 65nm Intel Core 2 Duo processors with 1066MHz FSB and 240-pin DDRII 667 memory module, equipped with Intel GMA 950 DirectX 9.0 hardware graphics engine, 7.1 channel HD audio, 10/100 fast Ethernet, the product fulfills all your demand in the latest Microsoft Vista environment. With PCI-E x16 graphics slot, you may even upgrade your PC system into a flexible gaming machine”, the press release says.
Shuttle today announced the launch of its latest XPC Glamor series – the Shuttle XPC Glamor SG31G2.
The Shuttle XPC Glamor series SG31G2 supports the latest Intel multi-core processors and is designed for the upcoming Intel 45nm Core 2 Multi-Core processors means your platform is upgradeable with future processors. The Intel G31 Express Chipset features Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 with Intel Clear Video Technology providing a higher quality and richer graphical experience. The SG31G2 supports up to 8-channel high definition audio to match the superb graphics. Dual view display is no longer a feature only for high-end platforms, the Shuttle XPC Glamor SG31G2 supports displaying on two separate monitors.
ASRock has announced its first Intel 3 series motherboard, the ASRock 4Core1333-eSATA2 based on the P31 plus ICH7R chipset combination.
The motherboard supports Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core and Celeron 400 series processors. It also supports DDR2 800 memory, AMD CrossFire technology, PCI Express Gigabit LAN and IEEE1394.
The motherboard is ready for upcoming 45nm processors, according to the company.
SiS has announced that MSI’s MS-7317 motherboard, which adopts the SiS671 chipset, has entered volume production.
MSI implements the SiS671 chipset in its MS-7317 motherboard for the mainstream market. It supports Intel Core 2 Duo FSB 800MHz processor and single channel DDR2-667 which provides up to 4GB of memory size. With the Mirage3 graphics engine, the SiS671 enables the MS-7317 motherboard to support DirectX9.0a, the press release says.
Apple has unveiled the new all-in-one iMac line featuring 20- and 24-inch widescreen displays encased in aluminum and glass enclosures. The entire new iMac line features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a new, ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard, built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing and iLife ’08. The 20-inch iMac now starts at $1,199, $300 less than the previous 20-inch model, and the 24-inch iMac starts at $1,799, $200 less than the previous 24-inch model, Apple published.
AMD will cut prices on some of AM2 Athlon 64 X2 processors on August 13th reportedly.
“Athlon 64 X2 4000+, the 4200+ and the X2 4400+ will all have their prices cut. Earlier on Aug 6th, AMD has released dual-core Opteron 8222, 2222, 1222 at 3GHz/95W and Opteron 8224 SE, 2224 SE at 3.2GHz/119W and cut some of the older Opteron models prices,” the report says.
MSI has announced its 945GCM5 V2 (FSB 1333) motherboard which offers native support for 1333MHz front side bus (945GC Express chipset officially supports FSB800). The consumers who choose the entry level MSI 945GCM5 V2 (FSB 1333) will get support for Intel’s latest Core 2 Duo E6x50 processors which won’t have any update concern in the future, the press release says.
