INTEL MIRCO PROCESSOR!

PimpingBox · May 27th, 2006

i heard that intel is making a processor that takes up less electricity and its up to 4 cores!?!?!
more info here i think
:?

my verdict of this new processor is....sexy~

**gvblake22** · May 27th, 2006

Yes, this is the path Intel is headed toward. They are preaching "multi core" processors as the future of computing and dual core and quad core is the beginning of this. But, of course, in order to fit that much onto a single piece of silicon, they need to redesign the cores to be smaller, use less power, and put out less heat or else it is just not feasable.

As far as quad cores are concerned, I have a hard time believing the benefits will be worth the extra cost (assuming they will be more expensive than dual cores) for the typical desktop user. There are a lot of situations where the potential of dual core processors are barely realized, and I can't see quad core processors adding that much extra performance. I guess we'll just have to wait and see...

The quad core "Clovertown" processors mention in the article you linked to are actually chips designed for servers, where computing tasks are very different than what you and I use our computers for; so quad cores may be much more successful in a server situation vs. a single user environment.

RangerXLT8 · May 27th, 2006

Conroe which is coming out in the next couple months, uses substancially less power then current Pentium D CPUs. Matter of fact word is that the power circuitry on current boards cannot support CONRE because of this. Chances are new revisions of current 975X chipsets will have to be released with the updated VRM standard.

PimpingBox · May 27th, 2006

well, my bro purchased an p820 dual core processor when it wasn't released yet...and it was dissapointing it gave errors and restarted it self alot even thoug it wasn't ovver heated or anything...not sure if its Intel's fault or the person who sold him this...

well not sure if P820 was the first intel processor

RangerXLT8 · May 27th, 2006

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Originally Posted by PimpingBox

well, my bro purchased an p820 dual core processor when it wasn't released yet...and it was dissapointing it gave errors and restarted it self alot even thoug it wasn't ovver heated or anything...not sure if its Intel's fault or the person who sold him this...

well not sure if P820 was the first intel processor

Chances are the person who had the 820 abused it. I've never heard of a bad processor coming out of a retail\oem box. If it wasn't released yet then it can't be intels fault anyway! People get their hands on Engineer Sample chips which have been used for testing and whatnot, then sell them.

**gvblake22** · May 28th, 2006

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Originally Posted by RangerXLT8

Conroe which is coming out in the next couple months, uses substancially less power then current Pentium D CPUs. Matter of fact word is that the power circuitry on current boards cannot support CONRE because of this. Chances are new revisions of current 975X chipsets will have to be released with the updated VRM standard.

Isn't it the BX "Bad Axe" revision 975X boards that will be designed to work with Conroe?

Jokerswild · May 28th, 2006

I don't see where dual or quad cores will help the casual desktop user. Those doing a lot of photoshop or processor intensive work then yes it will help but how many people use them that much to justify the extra cost?

**gvblake22** · May 28th, 2006

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Originally Posted by jokerswild

I don't see where dual or quad cores will help the casual desktop user. Those doing a lot of photoshop or processor intensive work then yes it will help but how many people use them that much to justify the extra cost?

Exactly my point; I totally agree. But I suppose you could also argue that people said the same thing about dual core... :?

Jokerswild · May 28th, 2006

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Originally Posted by jokerswild

I don't see where dual or quad cores will help the casual desktop user. Those doing a lot of photoshop or processor intensive work then yes it will help but how many people use them that much to justify the extra cost?

Exactly my point; I totally agree. But I suppose you could also argue that people said the same thing about dual core... :?

True, from a personal standpoint I have no need for more than what my computer does right now. Although keeping up with gaming is getting to be a sticking point.

PimpingBox · May 28th, 2006

well anyways i wouldn't recommend buying things from this place canpc.com just a little store..only bought comp here is becasue i ddin't know how to build a comp back then...was a super ****

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PimpingBox Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC. CAN Posts: 88	INTEL MIRCO PROCESSOR! i heard that intel is making a processor that takes up less electricity and its up to 4 cores!?!?! more info here i think :? my verdict of this new processor is....sexy~ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ Board: ASUS M2N-E 570 Ultra Memory: 512*2mb corsair Video Card: EVGA 7900 GTO HDD: Seagate barracude 7200.9 SATA 160GB Sound Card: X-fi Soundblaster Xtreme Case: Ultra Grid Defender Power Supply: Antec Neo HE 550W Cooling: Scythe mine

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May 27th, 2006	#4
PimpingBox Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC. CAN Posts: 88	well, my bro purchased an p820 dual core processor when it wasn't released yet...and it was dissapointing it gave errors and restarted it self alot even thoug it wasn't ovver heated or anything...not sure if its Intel's fault or the person who sold him this... well not sure if P820 was the first intel processor CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ Board: ASUS M2N-E 570 Ultra Memory: 512*2mb corsair Video Card: EVGA 7900 GTO HDD: Seagate barracude 7200.9 SATA 160GB Sound Card: X-fi Soundblaster Xtreme Case: Ultra Grid Defender Power Supply: Antec Neo HE 550W Cooling: Scythe mine

May 28th, 2006	#10
PimpingBox Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC. CAN Posts: 88	well anyways i wouldn't recommend buying things from this place canpc.com just a little store..only bought comp here is becasue i ddin't know how to build a comp back then...was a super **** CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ Board: ASUS M2N-E 570 Ultra Memory: 512*2mb corsair Video Card: EVGA 7900 GTO HDD: Seagate barracude 7200.9 SATA 160GB Sound Card: X-fi Soundblaster Xtreme Case: Ultra Grid Defender Power Supply: Antec Neo HE 550W Cooling: Scythe mine

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May 27th, 2006	#2
gvblake22 Modder-ator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe Desert Posts: 6,356 Blog Entries: 1	Yes, this is the path Intel is headed toward. They are preaching "multi core" processors as the future of computing and dual core and quad core is the beginning of this. But, of course, in order to fit that much onto a single piece of silicon, they need to redesign the cores to be smaller, use less power, and put out less heat or else it is just not feasable. As far as quad cores are concerned, I have a hard time believing the benefits will be worth the extra cost (assuming they will be more expensive than dual cores) for the typical desktop user. There are a lot of situations where the potential of dual core processors are barely realized, and I can't see quad core processors adding that much extra performance. I guess we'll just have to wait and see... The quad core "Clovertown" processors mention in the article you linked to are actually chips designed for servers, where computing tasks are very different than what you and I use our computers for; so quad cores may be much more successful in a server situation vs. a single user environment.

May 28th, 2006	#7
Jokerswild ButtHead Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,057	I don't see where dual or quad cores will help the casual desktop user. Those doing a lot of photoshop or processor intensive work then yes it will help but how many people use them that much to justify the extra cost?