Intel Extreme
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ASRock Z68 EXTREME4 GEN3 LGA1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gbs USB3.0 ATX Motherboard $169.95 |
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Corsair Hydro Series H100 extreme performance liquid CPU cooler for Intel AMD $169.99 |
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Intel Extreme i7 965 3.2G 8MB SLBCJ LGA1366 OEM QPI CPU $1,159.99 |
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Intel Extreme i7 975 3.33G 8M SLBCJ LGA1366 OEM QPI CPU $1,199.99 |
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Intel Extreme i7 980x 3.33Ghz 8MB SLBUZ LGA1366 OEM CPU $1,059.99 |
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Intel – BX80619I73960X I7-3960X Extreme Processor 32nm $1,127.49 |
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ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME INTEL X58 + i7 950 CPU 3.06Ghz $499.16 |
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ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME INTEL X58 + i7 960 3.2Ghz CPU $525.58 |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 – 3 GHz Quad-Core (EU80569XJ080NL) Processor $128.50 |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 3.2GHz 12MB LGA775 1600MHz Processor Yorkfield $584.70 |
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Intel DX58SO Extreme LGA1366 Motherboard and Patriot Viper Extreme 6GB RAM $160.00 |
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NEW INTEL Extreme Heatsink FAN Socket 1366 E75476-003 $24.99 |
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NEW INTEL Extreme Heatsink FAN Socket 1366 E75476-003 $22.99 |
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Intel OEM Core i7-2920XM Processor Extreme SR02E (NON-ES) $400.00 |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz 12MB 1333MHz OEM SLAWN C1 $308.14 |
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New Intel LGA1366 Core i7-980X Extreme HeatSink and Fan Assembly – E75476-002 $29.95 |
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Genuine Box Intel Core i7-990 Extreme CPU Heatsink/Fan $9.50 |
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★SC 985 EXTREME @ 4.3GHz! Intel Core i7 Speeds: 960 970 965 950 975+ 980X+ 990X+ $225.00 |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 980X – 3.33 GHz Six Core (BX80613I7980X) Processor $639.99 |
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Intel DX58OG Extreme Series USB3 SATA6 X58 LGA1366 ATX Motherboard $160.00 |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme Laptop Notebook CPU Processor 3.06GHz X9100 SLB48 $137.99 |
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z LGA 1155 Intel Z68 SATA 6Gb/s Extended ATX Motherboard $99.99 |
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ASRock X79 EXTREME4-M LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX $140.00 |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz 12MB 1333MHz Quad Core $271.81 |
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NEW 95mm CPU Cooling Fan:Socket LGA 1366 Intel Core i7 i5 Extreme LGA1155 Cooler $27.99 |
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RARE! UNLOCKED EXTREME Intel Core 2 Quad Core QX6700 2.66 GHz Core CPU Processor $199.99 |
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z LGA 1155 Intel Z68 SATA 6Gb/s Extended ATX Motherboard $99.99 |
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SLACP (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800) SL9UK LGA775 Desktop CPU Processor 2.93 $250.00 |
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OEM Intel Extreme X7900 2.8G 800 4MB SLA33 Socket P CPU Processor $259.99 |
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OEM Intel Extreme X7800 2.6G 4MB 800 SLA6Z Socket P CPU Processor $219.99 |
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INTEL MB BLKDP67BGB3 ATX LGA1155 10PK DDR3 EXTREME $2,029.99 |
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(2) TWO Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 – 3.2 GHz Quad-Core BX80574QX9775 Processors $1,284.89 |
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Intel Core Extreme i7 2920XM 2920M 2.5Ghz 8MB SR02E Socket PGA 988 G2 Mobile CPU $799.99 |
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Intel Pentium D Extreme Edition 955 SL8WM 3.46G/4M/1066 LGA775 CPU PD $99.99 |
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Intel DX58SO Extreme Series LGA 1366 Motherboard $200.00 |
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ASRock P67 Extreme4 LGA1155 Intel DDR3 USB 3.0 SATA 6Gb/s DDR3 ATX Motherboard $92.95 |
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NEW Overclock Cooling Fan: Intel LGA1156 Core i7 Extreme Edition 980X CPU Cooler $27.99 |
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Intel Core i7-980X Extreme LGA1366 Heatsink and Fan Only $29.00 |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 – 2.8 GHz Dual-Core 6MB/800 Mhz – SLAQJ $255.00 |
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ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME SK.1366 INTEL X58 MOTHERBOARD SATA SLI Crossfire LGA1366 $170.29 |
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ASUS P6T-DELUXE GREEN Motherboard Socket 1366 Intel X58 Extreme Overclocking $218.25 |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-990x 32 nm 3.46GHz Processor Socket B LGA-1366 $1,139.27 |
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Asus Desktop Motherboard RAMPAGE III EXTREME i7 Intel X58 Express Socket 1366 $412.05 |
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ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME INTEL X58 + i7 960 3.2Ghz CPU $490.35 |
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ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME INTEL X58 + i7 950 CPU 3.06Ghz $464.90 |
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Intel Corp. BX80613I7990X Core i7-990X 3.46GHz Processor Extreme Edition $1,415.50 |
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ASUS P6X58D Premium Extreme Overclocking i7 Motherboard Socket 1366 INTEL X58 $248.60 |
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INTEL QX9770 $290.00 |
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3.2GHZ INTEL PENTIUM 840 EXTREME EDITION DUAL CORE LGA775 BX80551PGH3200F $170.47 |
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Intel BOXDP55KG Extreme DP55KG Desktop Board P55 Express Socket DP55KG $133.46 |
Intel Atom Processor
While looking for a new laptop a couple of weeks back I was quite surprised by the sheer number that utilise the relatively new Intel Atom CPU. As I haven’t yet covered this particular processor, today seemed a good day to play catch-up.
The Intel Atom has been designed to compete primarily with the ARM Processor; due to its power saving features this processor is particular popular in mobile devices such as PDA’s (Personal Digital Assistant), GPS (Global Positioning System) and Mobile Phones. Power consumption has often been a struggle for Intel who typically tows the line of creating a processor then providing a lower power version that relies on practically the same architecture; this tactic often results in a slower processor which only offers a slight power saving. By comparison, Atom uses a completely different architecture, one that has been designed from the ground up to consume very little power.
There are different versions of the processor depending on whether it is destined for a mobile device such as a Mobile Phone or whether it will be fitted to a desktop PC or laptop. As it is unlikely you will pick your next phone based solely on the processor it utilises we will today focus on those destined for desktop and laptop computers.
If we begin by considering performance then it has to be said that while the Atom does include a fairly optimised instruction set, relatively fast clock speeds and hyper threading technology it certainly isn’t going to blow your socks off. Personally I would consider a PC designed around the Atom would ideally be a laptop as quite simply the performance of the CPU is underwhelming when compared with faster, more power hungry desktop targeted CPU’s.
As with all processors, the Atom works alongside a chipset, in this case the i945 range. The chipset is designed to provide the CPU with the facility to address memory, access peripherals and often output graphics through an integrated video controller. Unfortunately the i945 is a fairly old chipset, originally released in 2005, which itself draws a very large amount of power and suffers relatively poor performance, especially when trying to handle 3D graphics.
At present, it appears that the chipset is holding the Atom back somewhat – Whilst the CPU has extremely low power consumption and the ability to jump quickly into and out of sleep mode (a state that only uses 0.3v of supply voltage), the potential power savings are somewhat diluted by the chipset. As an example, the i945GC chipset will typically burn 22W of power which dwarfs the Atoms miniscule 4W load.
In terms of the actual cost of the processor, it does represent a low cost purchase; typically laptops and desktop machines based around the Atom platform are remarkably cheap but capable entry level machines.
At the moment, it would appear that the Atom does represent a missed opportunity. With some improvements to the chipset however and better models promised for the future (Faster Dual Core Atoms are already starting to make their way to market); this processor could still be successful in the future.
About the Author
Chris Holgate writes a weekly article of all things tech related. He is a director and copyrighter of the online computer consumables business Refresh Cartridges who sell cheap ink cartridges,
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