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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 CPU Review |
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| Fri, July 17 2009 | 4:03PM | PermaLink |
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It was not too long ago that the web was buzzing with dual-core versus quad-core debates. Sides were taken and lines were drawn. At that time, one of the main arguments against quad-core processors was their high asking price. But as time passed and manufacturing refinements were made, costs steadily decreased and quad-cores found their way into the more mainstream market segments. And before you knew it, a price war was imminent.
Intel and AMD have been going at one another for years. With AMD unable to compete well at the ultra high-end of the market, however, their focus shifted towards the mainstream market segments. As always, Intel responded and their most recent salvo comes in the form the affordable Core 2 Quad Q8400 processor. Since the Q9400, a 2.66GHz Yorkfield quad-core, was already on the market, why did Intel feel the need to release another, affordable quad-core model? One reason could be to increase yield and utilize dies that would otherwise be discarded. Another reason would be to position another product at the same price point as AMD's. Whatever the case may be, competition is always good for the consumer as it usually drives prices lower and provides more options to choose from. With that in mind, let's take a look at the Intel Core 2 Quad 8400 to see if it's worthy of consideration for your next build...
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http://hothardware.com/Articles/Intel-Core-2-Quad-Q8400S1
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Microsoft Windows 7 SSD Performance Comparison |
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| Thu, June 03 2010 | 4:00PM | PermaLink |
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Microsoft Windows 7 is the first Windows operating system to include native support for solid state drives (SSDs). Its SSD-specific optimizations make Windows 7 the best operating system for solid state drives.
But just how much of a boost in SSD performance can we expect from upgrading to Windows 7? That's exactly what we intend to find out.
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http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=678
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