Intel To Announce New Core i5/i7 Processors In Q2, 2010 0 komentar

Our sources indicate that Intel – the world largest processor manufacturer – will be announcing few new processors in the second quarter of this year. The Intel Core i5-655 and Core i7–875 processors will be based on the LGA-1156 socket and will feature an unlocked multiplier. The Core i5-655 processor will feature 2 processing cores running at 3.2Ghz each. Its elder sibling – the Core i7–875 will feature four cores running at 2.93Ghz each. The Core i5-655 processor will have 4Mb of L3 cache, while the Core i7-875 will have 8Mb of L3 cache.intel_core_i7

Both the processors, like their other siblings in the Core i5 and Core i7 line-up, will be based on the 32nm fabrication process. These processor also feature an unlocked multiplier to facilitate overclocking. Thanks to an unlocked multiplier, Overclockers can directly OC their processors without playing around with their computer RAM’s speeds and timings and/or any other settings. Intel is also expected to announce a Core i3-550 processor along with an Intel Pentium E5500 processor in the second quarter. The Pentium E5500 processor will be based on the 45nm fabrication process.

It is expected that Intel Core i7-875 will cost less than 300$. The expected price of Pentium E5500 is around 70$. No information about the pricing of other processors were available though.

Intel X25-M PostVille SSD 120GB 0 komentar

Intel has added a new model of SSD X25-M Postville. Its capacity is 120GB for a price of 210 euro. With 2.5 inch form factor, the Intel SSD is targeted at notebook and desktop PC.

Pending the launch of third generation, Intel completed today the family of SSD that responds to the code name of Postville. The new Intel X25-M model offers a 120GB capacity intermediate between the entry-level 80GB model and the more expensive 160GB version.

The new Intel SSD has signed the technical excellence in particular through the integration of NAND MLC (Multi Level Cell) flash memory with 34-nanometer, Serial ATA 3 Gbps and 2.5 inch form factor suitable for laptop and computer desktop (with adapter supplied).

Intel X25-M PostVille has a data transfer rate equal to read 250 MB/s in writing 70 MB/s. Availability is immediate at a retail price of 210 euro.

Intel shows the Future? An iPhone looking UMPC 0 komentar

The “Moorestown” processor was revealed, not realistically about to hit the market until 2009 or 2010, Intel described this as the chip the iPhone would have wanted.

With 45nm processor and integrating a memory controller, video encode/decode engine and graphics all on a single chip it will allow concept products like the device shown, to become a reality.

A super-slim UMPC with phone capablities, this touchscreen device, apparently a deliberate homage to Apple, could run for 24 hours between charges.