31 March 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel Data Center P3320 and P3520 Series SSDs Introduced

New SSDs Targeted at Cloud, Internet of Things, Consumer and Enterprise Applications In today’s digital world, it is essential to have a fast and dependable way to access and store data, whether in the cloud, in a data center, on a PC or on a connected device. From banking and healthcare applications to social media and streaming entertainment, a data storage solution must be reliable, responsive and cost-effective and also offer the right capacity. During Intel’s Cloud Day event on March 31, Intel unveiled new SSDs optimized for cloud and enterprise workloads for fast and dependable access to data. The Intel® SSD DC P3320 Series, Intel’s first SSD to utilize 3D NAND technology, brings a new ratio of price and […]

16 March 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel Skull Canyon NUC Introduced

Earth’s population has reached nearly 7.5 billion people—and 1.3 billion of them are PC gamers!1 The Intel Extreme Masters eSports tournament alone attracts 100,000 live spectators to an arena, with over a million additional online viewers/participants. So to say that worldwide gaming is a serious business with strong growth potential would be a significant understatement. That’s why Intel’s newest advancements, including VR enhancements and innovations for game streaming, are so groundbreaking. By creating better ways for players to connect with one another (while feeling even more immersed in the game environment itself) Intel is moving gaming to the next level and giving gamers a more interactive and inclusive experience—no matter who they are or where in the world they may […]

Intel & Micron Unveil 3D XPoint Non-Volatile Memory Category Technology

28 July 201526 October 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel & Micron Unveil 3D XPoint Memory Technology

Intel Corporation and Micron Technology, Inc. today unveiled 3D XPointâ„¢ technology, a non-volatile memory that has the potential to revolutionize any device, application or service that benefits from fast access to large sets of data. Now in production, 3D XPoint technology is a major breakthrough in memory process technology and the first new memory category since the introduction of NAND flash in 1989.

6 May 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel Xeon E7-8800/4800 v3 Processor Announced

Intel Xeon Processor E7 v3 Product Families Deliver Advanced Performance and Reliability for Real-Time Analytics and Mission-Critical Computing Intel Corporation today announced the Intel® Xeon® processor E7-8800/4800 v3 product families, delivering accelerated business insight through real-time analytics and enhanced performance and reliability for mission-critical computing. Real-time business intelligence is a top priority for companies across the full spectrum of industries, from healthcare to retail to telecommunications, among others. The need to rapidly extract actionable insight from large volumes of data is driving demand for new technologies for in-memory computing and big data analytics. Considering the current and future demand for in-memory computing, Gartner believes that revenue in this market will exceed $9.5 billion by year-end 2018, and at least 50 […]

23 April 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel Compute Stick Pocket-Sized Computer Debuts

The Intel® Compute Stick, a new pocket-sized computer based on a quad-core Intel® Atom™ processor running Windows* 8.1 with Bing, is available now through Intel Authorized Dealers for much of the world. The Intel Compute Stick can transform any HDMI display into an entry computer capable of working with productivity apps, playing local or streamed content, driving basic digital signage or enabling thin clients. It will support Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, a microSD card for expandable memory, MicroUSB power supply and Bluetooth* 4.0 for keyboard and mouse. The Windows version, available now, is expected to retail starting at $149. A Linux version with Ubuntu*, available this summer, is expected to retail for $110. Online etailers such as Amazon*, Newegg*, BestBuy.com* and […]

26 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Micron and Intel Unveil New 3D NAND Flash Memory

Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), and Intel Corporation today revealed the availability of their 3D NAND technology, the world’s highest-density flash memory. Flash is the storage technology used inside the lightest laptops, fastest data centers, and nearly every cellphone, tablet and mobile device.

8 January 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel Curie Module for Wearable Devices Unveiled at CES 2015

Intel disclosed plans for the Intel® Curie™ module, a tiny hardware product based on the company’s first purpose-built SoC for wearable devices: the Intel® Quark™ SE SoC. The Intel Curie module is a complete low–power solution for the wearable space with compute, motion sensor, Bluetooth Low Energy and battery charging capabilities. The module runs on open source RTOS. About Intel Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts […]

29 August 201415 December 2014ProcessorsBy David Ramsey

Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Processor Preview

Intel has upped the ante for LGA2011 systems with the new LGA2011-V3 specification, comprising the new X99 chipset and Haswell-E CPUs. The top-end Core i7-5960X is Intel’s first consumer 8-core CPU and boasts an amazing 20 megabytes of on-chip cache and a new quad-channel DDR4 memory controller. As with the original “Sandy Bridge Extreme” Core i7-3960X CPU, the new Haswell-E systems will be very expensive. Benchmark Reviews does the work so you can see if they make sense for you.

28 April 20147 May 2014MotherboardsBy Olin Coles

ASUS Z97-DELUXE Motherboard Hardware Review

Where ASUS really pulls away from their competition is with digital power control for memory and processor, utilizing up to 16 power phases to ensure absolute precision stability. All hardware points are controlled by Dual Intelligent Processors 5, which consists of DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, Turbo App, and Fan Xpert. ASUS Z97-DELUXE and Z97-PRO models feature dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac (a/b/g/n/ac) and BlueTooth 4.0 wireless functionality. In this article Benchmark Reviews showcases the ASUS Z97-DELUXE (NFC & WLC) motherboard, and reveals the many hardware features packed onto this mainstream channel desktop board.

23 April 201425 April 2014Technology EditorialsBy Olin Coles

What’s New: Intel Z97 Motherboards

Back in 2007 Intel established a Tick-Tock model that predicted that following a micro-architectural process technology die shrink (tick) that a new micro-architecture would be introduced (tock). They’ve kept to this processor model for seven years, but no such model exists for their board chipset architecture. Instead, every tick update and new tock architecture receives a fresh LGA (land grid array) CPU socket: Nehalem brought LGA 1366 and later LGA 1156, Sandy Bridge introduced LGA 1155 followed by LGA 2011, and Haswell delivered LGA 1150. But what’s new in 2014 with Intel Z97 Express?

15 March 201415 March 2014Technology EditorialsBy Derek Smith

The Future: USB 3.1 or Intel Thunderbolt?

The 2014 CES Introduced USB 3.1 as a future new standard for USB data transfers. Competition has been the driving force of the computer industry since the beginning, and the consumers have been the greatest benefactor to this constant technological race. Just when you thought you had the latest and greatest USB 3.0 on your new computer system, along comes USB 3.1. Was there something wrong with USB 3.0, and did it really need an update? Yes and No.

28 February 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel 730 Series SSD for Gamers and Content Creators Unveiled

Intel unveiled the Intel Solid-State Drive 730 Series, a powerful performance SSD perfect for gamers and workstation users alike. Both the NAND and the third-generation Intel controller have been infused with data center DNA for quality and reliability, and factory tuned for extreme performance. Delivering low latency and consistently high throughput, the 730 Series helps PCs respond quickly. The drive is protected by a 5-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind with stunning performance. The Intel SSD 730 Series is available today for pre-order, and will be available for purchase starting on March 18. No-Compromise Storage Has Arrived The Intel® Solid-State Drive 730 Series combines enthusiast-grade performance with the endurance and dependability that has traditionally been reserved for data center storage […]

16 September 201316 April 2018MotherboardsBy David Ramsey

ASUS Z87I-Deluxe Mini-ITX Intel Motherboard Review

It seems full-sized ATX systems are becoming less relevant every day. Increasing GPU horsepower diminishes the need for expensive multi-GPU setups; onboard sound has become good enough for all but serious audiophiles, and inexpensive 8GB DIMMs mean that two DIMM slots is plenty. The ASUS Z87I-Deluxe LGA1150 mini-ITX motherboard is the latest in ASUS’ new line of enthusiast mini-ITX motherboards. If you haven’t considered a mini-ITX build, maybe it’s time you should.

11 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel Bay Trail Low-Power 22nm Silvermont SoC Products Revealed

Intel Corporation today launched its latest family of low-power systems-on-a-chip (SoC), codenamed “Bay Trail,” that will fuel a wave of highly powerful and energy efficient tablets, 2 in 1s and other mobile devices to market for consumers and business users in the fourth quarter of this year from leading OEMs including AAVA*, Acer*, ASUS*, Dell*, Lenovo* and Toshiba*.

10 September 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel Pro 1500 Series SSD Launched

Reduces IT Costs Through Performance, Manageability and Security Features · Intel Corporation launched today a family of solid-state drives for business-class PCs, including the Intel® Solid-State Drive Pro 1500 Series. · To meet the needs of enterprise IT departments, the new Pro 1500 Series offers improved security and manageability features when paired with Intel® vPro™ technology and an Opal management suite. · Intel® SSD Professional Family helps increase employee productivity with power-efficient performance, reduced wait times and faster data delivery. New small form factors, including M.2, ensure enterprise-grade storage capabilities designed for use in the latest Ultrabook® and 2-in-1 designs. Intel Corporation today announced the Intel Solid-State Drive (SSD) Professional Family, including the Intel® Solid-State Drive Pro 1500 Series. The […]

24 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GIGABYTE Intel H81 Series Motherboards Released

Bringing Ultimate Durability to Entry-Level Platform Motherboards GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced its latest range of 8 series motherboards based on the new Intel® H81 Chipset (PCH) supporting the latest 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors. GIGABYTE Intel® H81 series motherboards include ATX and Micro-ATX models, bringing together a unique blend of features and technologies that offer the absolute best in terms of quality, durability and overall lifespan. GIGABYTE H81 series motherboards stand out from the competition with signature features that guarantee the utmost in both performance and reliability. High quality components for key areas of the motherboard are joined by an updated and improved UEFI DualBIOS™ which offers a customizable, full […]

12 August 201316 April 2018ProcessorsBy David Ramsey

Intel Core i5-4430 CPU LGA1150 Haswell Processor Review

When Intel sends out press samples of their new CPUs, they generally provide the top-end desktop products like the Core i7-4470K. And it’s fun to have the latest new super-fast processor to play with. But most people don’t need this level of power, and indeed in many cases even enthusiasts won’t make full use of the capabilities of a high-end part. Given that, might a less expensive, mid-range CPU be a better choice? Benchmark Reviews tests the mid-range Intel Core i5-4430 CPU, desktop processor model BX80646I54430, to find out.

28 June 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MEN Micro F22P CompactPCI PlusIO SBC uses Intel Core i7 Processor

High-performance F22P offers full 64-bit support and processing speeds up to 3.3 GHz By MEN Micro Inc. MEN Micro Inc., a world-renowned provider of embedded computing and I/O solutions for mission-critical industrial, mobile and harsh environment applications, has released the versatile, high-performance F22P, the latest CompactPCI PlusIO SBC (single board computer) that uses Intel’s 3rd generation Core i7 processor. Offering processing speeds of up to 3.3 GHz using Intel’s Turbo Boost technology, the low power SBC delivers excellent graphics performance for computing environments requiring intense data throughput. Typical applications include avionics and space technology, medical engineering and transportation. The robust, flexible F22P is an expansion of the scalable CompactPCI PlusIO embedded computing family, serving to bridge legacy CompactPCI systems with […]

27 June 201316 April 2018MotherboardsBy David Ramsey

Intel DZ87KLT-75K LGA1150 Desktop Motherboard Review

Until a few years ago, Intel motherboards were, well, boring: reliable, sure, and well-made, but without any really interesting features that would appeal to enthusiasts. That started changing around the time of the Z68 chipset, and although Intel has announced they’ll stop manufacturing desktop motherboards in the near future, the Z87-based DZ78KLT-75K makes a good swan song.

27 June 20139 July 2013Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Intel Havok Launces Project Anarchy Mobile 3-D Game Development Tool

By Intel Corporation Intel subsidiary, Havok™, launched Project Anarchy, an end-to-end mobile 3-D game production engine. Games developed using Project Anarchy technology can be deployed for free on many leading mobile platforms, including Android* and Tizen*, for customers regardless of their companies’ size or revenue. Project Anarchy was created through a combination of the Havok Vision Engine, Havok Physics, Havok Animation and Havok AI technologies. This game development tool has the support of Havok’s active community site and award-winning technology support team. Download Project Anarchy.

16 June 201316 April 2018MotherboardsBy David Ramsey

ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 Intel Motherboard Review

ASUS’ newest TUF motherboards are built on Intel’s new Z87 chipset, for the new Haswell-based LGA 1150 CPUs. The TUF line emphasizes reliability and durability rather than a cornucopia of consumer features or the ability to reach heroic overclocking levels. Can an enthusiast love the SABERTOOTH Z87? Benchmark Reviews checks this board out to see what makes it special enough to include in your next rig.

11 June 20139 September 2013MotherboardsBy David Ramsey

ASUS GRYPHON Z87 mATX Intel Motherboard Review

It’s new Intel CPU time, and with the switch to the LGA1150 socket comes a slew of new motherboards. Today we have an interesting item: the ASUS Z87 GRYPHON mATX motherboard. What makes the GRYPHON interesting is that it’s the first micro-ATX member of ASUS’ TUF family of motherboards. Let’s see if this tiny motherboard can hold up the TUF banner.

1 June 20139 September 2013MotherboardsBy David Ramsey

MSI Z87 MPower MAX Motherboard Review

Intel’s new Haswell CPUs bring with them a new socket, LGA1150, and a new supporting chipset, the Z87. MSI’s new Z87 MPower MAX motherboard is the first of third-party Intel Z87-Express desktop motherboard we’ve had the opportunity to test. As a member of MSI’s “MPOWER” motherboards, the full-sized ATX motherboard is a high-end product stuffed with features aimed at enthusiasts and gamers. Let’s take a look at it!

1 June 201315 December 2014ProcessorsBy David Ramsey

Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell Desktop Processor Review

After months of rumors and speculation, Intel’s 4th generation Core CPUs, code-named Haswell, are here. Haswell CPUs are a “tock”– that is, a new microarchitecture– in Intel’s “tick-tock” annual release cycle. Based on the same 22nm fabrication process and 3-D transistors introduced with last year’s Ivy Bridge CPUs, Haswell brings with it a new socket 1150, which means that you can’t just drop it in to replace an Ivy Bridge or Sandy Bridge CPU, since you’ll need a new motherboard. But what new features and performance does Intel’s Haswell processor bring with it? Let’s find out.

22 January 201316 April 2018Technology EditorialsBy Olin Coles

Desktop PC: Intel Says the End is Near

By Olin Coles Back on August 2010, I made a prediction: desktop PCs have an expiration date, and that time may not be far off. I followed-up that article with several more editorials, arguing on both sides of the position that enthusiast desktop PCs would be killed by unnecessary overclocking products, but might later possibly be saved by enthusiast-level overclocking products. Both had their points, and both contained plenty of truth, but when I published the statistical obituary a few weeks later our readers commented in revolt. Even some of my industry peers said I was pessimistic, and that the enthusiast desktop PC industry would continue to thrive and grow. We disagreed, even as mounting evidence supported my claims. Intel’s […]