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1. Nvidia intros hardware debugger for GeForce GPUs

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   ... is support for Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 for the Tesla C1060 and S1070 cards. Meanwhile, AMD’s ATI released the Catalyst 9.4 driver package, which includes support for a new Overdrive auto-tune ...

2. Timeline: How AMD changed over the past 39 years

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     Overview - The note of AMD’s CEO Dirk Meyer that AMD is in the midst of its most significant transition in its history prompted us to take a closer look at AMD’s past to get a better idea of the ...

3. AMD intros OpenGL 3 extension support and CrossFire X overclocking

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     AMD’s graphics division (ATI) today introduced the ninth update for its Catalyst driver software today. Version 8.9 includes a new display mode, Overdrive support four quad-Crossfire X configurations ...

4. Intel intros 3.0 GHz quad-core Xeon, drops Pentiums

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   ... The company also quietly announced that it has begun phasing out all remaining Pentium 4 and Pentium D processors. Preceding AMD's launch of the Barcelona processor by about a month, Intel today announced ...

5. Intel intros new flagship desktop CPU QX6800

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   Intel introduced a new quad-core enthusiast processor to bolster its product line for high-performance computers. The new QX6800 CPU increases the clock speed to 2.93 GHz and lifts the price of an Intel ...

6. Peakstream intros beta stream processing platform for Windows

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   Building a supercomputer has become a whole lot easier with stream processing solutions such as Peakstream or Nvidia’s CUDA technology. Peakstream today announced a new version of its application ...

7. Consumer Electronics Show 2007

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   ... a Hard Drive Crusher Intel answers AMD with an 8-core desktop computer Westinghouse's Quad HDTV Shuttle Goes Big With a Tower Computer  ...

8. AMD introduces 65 nm processors

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   AMD fired up the third stage of a series of announcements this morning and announced a first batch of 65 nm desktop dual-core processors. Almost one year behind Intel, the new X2 family CPUs launch as ...

9. IBM to build Cell supercomputer for DOE

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   ... of AMD's "Torrenza" platform. Torrenza promotes an "open" AMD x86 platform that takes advantage of Direct Connect Architecture and the Hypertransport interface. According to IBM, Roadrunner will occupy ...

10. CPU core control key to power efficiency, says AMD

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    AMD's quad-core architecture won't be released until mid-2007, but the company is already discussing some features of the new Opterons and Athlons. Power consumption will remain a center piece of AMD's ...

11. Intel refreshes Xeon MP series with new Tulsa processors

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    Intel launched eight new dual-core Xeon MP processors late Thursday. The new CPUs go head-to-head with AMD's Opteron 8000 series processors and are based on the "Tulsa" core which uses the power-hungry ...

12. Intel roadmap confirms 2.67 GHz quad-core Core 2 Extreme

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    ... end of this year. AMD will soon be introducing a 2P platform, called 4x4, with two dual-core processors that transition the company's high-end offering to the first native quad-core processor scheduled ...

13. Sun intros new Fire Opteron servers, workstation

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    Following AMD's introduction of Socket F- and AM2-based Opteron processors, Sun has announced updated version of its x86 server and workstation products. Santa Clara (CA) - Following AMD's introduction ...

14. AMD intros new Opterons and promises 68W quad-core CPUs

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    AMD today unveiled its first answer to Intel's Core micro architecture. An updated version of the processor that is driving the firm's revenue growth and market share gains claims to not only close the ...

15. Driver update enables DIY quad-SLI systems

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    ... two graphics chips each) and an AMD Athlon FX- 62 or Intel Core 2 Duo processor Of course, the simple individual availability of these does not mean that a home-made quad-SLI system will be cheap. According ...

16. Nvidia intros 80 billion pixels/s graphics machine

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    If you wondered about Nvidia's business options once ATI has been acquired by AMD, here's one idea: High-end graphics. Boston (MA) - If you wondered about Nvidia's business options once ATI has been ...

17. Mercury intros Cell accelerator board for PC workstations

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    ... as a main AMD Opteron or Intel Xeon chip - the CAB allows users to load a Linux OS directly onto the board and operate as a standalone solution. Also, Mercury claims the 2.8 GHz board will deliver about ...

18. AMD unleashes AM2 processor series

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    AMD today announced 15 new processors based on its new socket AM2 and support for DDR2 memory. While 13 processors simply transition from the old socket 939, there are two completely new CPUs - the 2.6 ...

19. AMD intros SBC reference design

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    Responding to the quickly growing single board computer (SBC) market, AMD today released an Epic reference design kit based on the firm's Geode LX processor. Responding to the quickly growing single ...

20. Corsair intros 2 GByte DDR1-500 kits

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    ... The company "guarantees" that the memory will run at a clock speed of 500 MHz and 3-4-4-8-1T timings. Pricing for the 2 GByte kit, which aims at AMD Athlon-based enthusiast PCs, is $281.  ...

21. Epox intros SLI boards for AMD and Intel processors

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      Epox announced two new SLI-capable mainboards. Epox announced two new SLI-capable mainboards. The EP-9NPA+ SLI aims at Socket 939 AMD processors, while the EP-5NVA+SLI will accommodate Socket ...

22. Iwill intros nForce Professional board

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      Iwill announced a server board supporting dual AMD Opteron and PCI Express architecture, based on the NVIDIA nForceTM Professional 2200 media and communications processor. Iwill announced a server ...

23. Gigabyte intros SLI mainboard

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    ... chipset and integrates PCI Express, Serial ATA II, NV firewall, and support for AMD Athlon64 and 64 FX processors. Additionally, the board integrates Dual Gigabit LAN functionality to provide simultaneous ...

24. ECS intros AMD, Intel high end boards

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      The firm introduced the KV2 Extreme mobo, a socket 939 board designed for Athlon 64s and Athlon FX chips, and which uses the Via K8T800 Pro chipset with a 8237 south bridge. The firm introduced ...

25. VoodooPC intros AMD Gamebook

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      US firm VoodooPC said it has introduced the Envy m:855 Athlon 64 Gamebook, a machine which uses the 3400+ chip. US firm VoodooPC said it has introduced the Envy m:855 Athlon 64 Gamebook, a machine ...

26. AMD intros new read/write flash-memory

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      Advanced Micro Devices Inc. A team from the University of California at Santa Barbara has fabricated thermoelectric "microcoolers" that could help overcome heat issues that threaten to stop the ...

27. Umax intros first AMD-Based 350MHz notebooks

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      Umax Technologies has announced plans to offer the first notebooks powered by Advanced Micro Design's 350MHz K6-2 chip with 3Dnow technology. Umax Technologies has announced plans to offer the ...