Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Processor Review
Legit Reviews :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Intel has been cranking out impressive processors during 2006 and it looks like Intel has any intentions of bringing that to an end any time soon. The first Intel quad-core processor looks to be a winner in a number of ways, but the most important is the fact that many motherboards that have the i975 Express chipset need nothing more than a BIOS update to enable quad-core support. When it comes to applications that take advantage of four cores no other desktop processor from AMD, or even Intel for that matter, come close to the performance levels that we have recorded with quad-core.”
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 review: Quad Core is here!
Tech Spot :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Step aside dual-core, it is now the time of the quad-core and you better believe it. The new quad-core series consists of the Core 2 Quad Q6600 and the Core 2 Extreme QX6700. Both feature a dual 4MB L2 cache, operate on a 1066MHz FSB, and have a thermal output of 130 watts. However, the Core 2 Quad Q6600 is not scheduled for release until early next year, and so today we will be looking at the more powerful Core 2 Extreme QX6700 version, which Intel had promised to make available this month, humming along to the tune of just 2.66GHz using a cool 1.34 volts of power.
Kentsfield Quad Core QX6700 Full Review with Overclocked Result Sets @ 6 speeds!
Neoseeker :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
The Kentsfield Quad Core QX6700 NDA is up and Neoseeker has published right on time. Kentsfield, the first quad core processor on the market, is essentially 2 Conroe dies in one processor package. Intel claims as much as a 70% performance increase over the E6800 Extreme Edition Core 2 Duo. We put the QX6700 to the test in over 23 benchmarks, including overclocked results to simulate several upcoming Quad Core speed grades. In all we benchmark the QX6700 at 7 total clockspeeds raging from the 2.66GHz stock all the way up to 3.45GHz (aircooled)!
“For servers, it means that the solution is less than ideal, and we can expect a small but measurable performance hit compared to a “true” quad core die solution. Nevertheless, it will still be significantly faster than a “plain” dual core chip.
For heavy multimedia producers, it means they can get their hands on a big performance boost without having to wait for quad cores on one die – and if they make money producing said multimedia, they will be lining up to buy Quad core processors, as it will give them a significant capability boost for rendering and post production.”
CoolerMaster Aquagate VIVA Liquid Cooling System Review 
OCIA :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
“To help solve this problem Cooler Master has developed a VGA water cooling solution that will remedy the heat problem as well as eliminate the noise problem. Cooler Master’s Aquagate VIVA VGA cooling is an all-in-one sealed unit that offers the added benefit of being able to convert over to a CPU water cooling unit if the end-user so sees fit.”
Building Your Dreams on the Net
PC Mech :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
There are a lot of good sites that help you plan for the future. My favorite planning sites include ways to look into exactly what you want, and turn your plans inside and out while looking at them from many different angles. I’m talking, of course, about car configuration sites.
LG GSA-H10N DVD-RW Review
Overclockers Club :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
“It wasn’t long ago that CD burners were the accepted standard in a PC and DVD burners were simply an expensive extra. The price of DVD burners has dropped faster over the last few years than CD burners ever did. There are now dozens of manufacturers and brands, though with often confusing features.”
Kama Connect USB Hard Drive Enclosure
GideonTech :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
“The Kama Connect from Scythe is far from being your typical USB enclosure. It does not shell the hard drive or drives, it simply plugs into their ports and is ready to go. Needless to say, this is the PC tech and enthusiasts dream. This kit has the ability to attach an IDE drive, a SATA drive, or both at once.”
Intel Core 2 Quad – Kentsfield arrives with Four Cores
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
As a matter of fact, we just got out of a meeting with Valve Software today and they indicated to members of the press that soon they will begin to implement multi-core CPU optimisations into the Source engine which will benefit all previous Source based games and new ones including Episode 2. Initially you will see improvements in frame rates but for Valve, that’s just the beginning. They want to leverage the multi-core technology (and we’re not just talking about four cores) and improve AI and the overall realism of the games to levels we’ve never seen before and they seem to be on track for doing it. From a gaming prospective, is it really worth upgrading to Quad Core right now? Probably not! Is it worth waiting a little while and seeing what all the software and gaming developer companies do? Yes! Right now the hardware is ahead of the software – keep an eye out on patches for your favourite games or applications and decide for yourself if you really need four CPU cores inside your system at the moment.
Noctua NF-S12-800 Silent 120mm Fan
PC Apex :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
“If my understanding is correct, a standard fluid dynamic bearing must “spin up” to develop enough pressure in the fluid to suspend the spindle the fan revolves on. Before this pressure builds up, the spindle can bang around at startup, causing friction and cumulative wear over the fan’s lifetime. Noctua’s approach utilizes magnets to suspend the spindle even during startup, thus theoretically eliminating even this minor amount of wear or potential noise. These folks did their homework.”
JustPC R910 Server Tower Review
Techgage :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Run a server? Want a huge chassis? The R910 from JustPC was made for people like you. Besides the fact that the case is huge and allows two full sized power supplies, there are other additions that may sway your decision.
Intel’s Core 2 Quad Extreme Edition QX6700
Lost Circuits :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Today Intel is releasing its latest Extreme Edition CPU, model number QX6700, that signifies the first step into a new era of computing by bringing four processor cores in a single die to the affordable desktop computing market segment. Needless to say that the “affordable” part is to be taken with a certain grain of salt, a msrp of US$ 999.- is just above that – but maybe not. Intelligent Die Pairing, Smart Memory Access and Fast Memory Access, Cache Sharing and Selective Clock Gating are part of the new lingo that every geek better might absorb today rather than tomorrow. But geeks are geeks and mere mortals are interested more in what is behind the buzz words, namely how well the Kentsfield really performs. From isolated power measurements to cache access and from Dr. DivX to Mainconcept, not to mention all kinds of 3D Rendering programs and games, we have a plethora of benchmarks to compare the new Intel flagship with mother’s finest from both Intel and AMD. In a nutshell, it is wicked fast.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 (Quad) REVIEW
Driver Heaven :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Not content with resting on their laurels and waiting for AMD to reply, Intel have followed the age old adage of “attack is the best form of defence” in releasing the world’s first QUAD core product, and on the 14th of November will be available to buy around the world. This processor obviously will be aimed at the high end enthusiast sector, so today we will be ascertaining if parting with your hard earned money is a wise investment.
Intel’s Core 2 Extreme QX6700 processor reviewed
Tech Report :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
YOU’VE GOTTA LIKE Intel’s Core 2 Duo processors. After struggling mightily with performance and power consumption problems in the latter-day Pentiums, Intel came roaring back with the Core 2 Duo, producing a chip that goes like stink without spinning the electric meter into a frenzy. Since it offers a better combination of processing power, energy efficiency, and overclocking headroom than the Athlon 64, the Core 2 Duo has quickly become an enthusiast favorite, capturing prominent spots in our system guide recommendations and prompting a new round of upgrades for many folks.
Mind Your Passwords!
PC Mech :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
I don’t know about you, but I am drowning in a sea of user IDs and passwords. To begin with, I have an ID and a password to log in to my computer. I have another set to access my e-mail. Yet another for my on-line banking. And for Amazon, Buy.com, Oversotck.com, goDaddy.com, and Network Solutions. In fact, I have lost track of how many online IDs and passwords I have.
Thermaltake Tide Water Videocard Water Cooling System Review
Tweaknews :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Thermaltake’s Tide Water does a great job of cooling the GPU on this video card, and can do it very quietly. Currently available in the $55 to $60 US range, you can have liquid cooling for your GPU at a price only moderately higher than some high-end air cooling solutions. The Tide Water has a good design and is well executed. It’s easy to install and you can be up and running in around 30 minutes.”
PNY Announces new 2GB xD Picture Card
PNY :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
With the emergence of higher performance xD-Picture Card(tm) compatible digital cameras and thanks to its Olympus partnership, PNY Technologies enlarges its xD-Picture Card(tm) range launching the 2GB capacity.
Apack Zerotherm GX810 Videocard VGA Cooler Review
Tweaknews :: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
ZEROtherm has an excellent product in the GX810. The thermally controlled fan performed as promised and is one of the best features of this cooler. Overall quality was excellent, installation was very easy and the low profile design and silent operation should give this product wide appeal.”
