CPU
Intel Announces Eighth-Generation Coffee Lake CPUs, Aims To Target The Mainstream With Affordable Pricing
Intel has finally announced it’s 8th Generation of CPUs known as Coffee Lake. According to Intel, the new chips are up to 32% faster compared to the previous gen(Kaby Lake) and up to 65% than a three-year-old system that would be used for video editing, gaming, and streaming. The most noticeable difference being the increased core counts all across the board.The i3 being 4 core processors instead of 2 cores, the i5 now has 6 cores instead of 4 without hyperthreading and the i7 comes with 6 cores along with hyperthreading which is not present on the i3 or i5. Intel is calling the i7-8700k as the company’s “best gaming CPU to date” which is quite understandable as the i7-7700k is currently the undisputed king of gaming. According to AnandTech, Intel is offering six, ...
Review: Thermaltake Core X31 Mid-Tower Chassis
The Core series has brought success to Thermaltake in the mainstream market, and they seem to be on a roll with no plans of stopping in the near future. With amazing features neatly packed into a tidy, compact case, the Core X31 adds a valuable member to the series. The X31 comes in a black color with a rectangular form factor of 497 x 250 x 511 mm. It has a large transparent window on one side which offers a complete and clear view of the inside of the case. The front panel offers 2 USB 2.0 ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports and a port for HD audio and mic. The cooling is provided by two 120 mm fans which can spin at about 1000 RPM and can be replaced with custom fans of preference. The front of the chassis offers room for a pair of 120 mm fans, or a pair of 140 mm fans. The front of the case is a me...
Quick Review: BIOSTAR J3160NH Motherboard
The J3160NH Motherboard is a part of BIOSTAR’s new lineup of motherboards feturing the 14nm Intel Braswell Refresh SoC processors. The new 14nm processors offer a more efficient yet powerful experience than its older 22nm counterpart Baytrail SoC, consuming less power and producing less heat. The 14nm fabrication process processor a smaller die that needs less power. The new, improved 8th-gen Intel HD Graphics are used to power the display, enhancing your overall experience by a great margin. The motherboard also features numerous options to improve the connectivity across devices, including 2 SATA III ports for storage, 1 RJ 45 port for LAN, 3 total USB 3.0 Ports and 3.5 mm audio ports. CPU Intel® Celeron J3160 Quad-core 2.24G MEMORY Support Dual Channel DDR3L 1600/1066 MHz 2 x DDR...
AMD Announces 7th Generation AMD PRO Processors
At the Canalys Channels Forum, AMD announced the first PCs featuring 7th Generation AMD PRO APUs (formerly codenamed “Bristol Ridge PRO”). Built for business, AMD PRO APUs deliver increased computing and graphics performance, improved energy efficiency, while providing a secure and stable platform to protect customers’ IT investments. “In the past two years we made incredible progresses in the commercial client segment. Since its inception in mid-2014, AMD PRO processor unit shipments increased more than 45 percent enabling businesses all over the world to simplify IT with secure, high performance, reliable solutions” said Jim Anderson, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Business, AMD. “We are thrilled to have PC market leaders like HP and Lenovo expanding th...
Quick Review: AMD FX 8350 Desktop CPU
Based on the Piledriver architecture, AMD FX-8350 is a mid-range octacore desktop processor. With a base clock speed of 4 GHz and max turbo speed of 4.2 GHz, it is an optimal choice for upgrading from old chips as well as building a new PC from scratch. No. of Cores 8 Processor Model FX-8350 Compatible Socket AM3+ Clock Speed 4 GHz Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz Power Consumption 125W Cache Memory Details L2 – 8MB L3 – 8MB The CPU comes with the same AM3+ socket as the old processors, so anyone with the compatible motherboard looking to upgrade can go for it. The FX-8350’s increased clock speed and improved efficiency make it faster than the old FX-8150 across the board. Moreover, like its other FX series counterparts, the processor is unlocked for overclocking, and overclocking this CPU i...
Quick Review: AMD FX 6350 Desktop CPU
The FX 6350 is one of the latest additions to budget gaming chips by AMD, with the special edition including the Wraith Cooler for near-silent operation. It has 6 cores, providing it with a high multi-tasking potential. This CPU operates at a stock clock speed of 3.90 GHz, 1.10 GHz faster than an average desktop processor. If that isn’t enough power, the FX-6350 has been tested by AMD to handle a maximum overclocked speed up to 4.20 GHz. The technical spec are as follows: No. of Cores 6 Processor Model FX-6350 Compatible Socket AM3+ Clock Speed 3.9 GHz Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz Power Consumption 125W Cache Memory Details L2 – 6MB L3 – 8MB Though AMD have been a little quiet about their CPU releases recently, it’s easy to see their hard at work improving their previous CPUs...
Quick Review: AMD FX 8370 Desktop CPU
AMD has been laying more and more emphasis over its mid-range processors, adding another member to the 8-core CPU family, the FX-8370. For people who are looking to build a new PC in budget or upgrading the their old FX processor, this seems to be a great option. No. of Cores 8 Processor Model FX-8370 Compatible Socket AM3+ Clock Speed 4 GHz Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz Power Consumption 125W Cache Memory Details L2 – 8MB L3 – 8MB With the same Piledriver architecture as certain old FX chips and the same base clock speed as the FX-8350, the 8370 offers a slight upgrade in terms of maximum clock speed and functionality. It is certainly a great choice if power consumption is not much of an issue and you want to upgrade from your previous quad or hexacore processor. Also, it opens up avenues for ...