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	Celeron, Pentium Dual Core and Athlon X2: Which One is the Best USD 70 CPU? Reviews - 03/07/2008 - By Gabriel Torres A round-up review comparing the performance of Celeron E1400, Pentium Dual Core E2180 and Athlon X2 4600+. Which one is the fastest USD 70 CPU? Check it out!
	All Phenom Models Tutorials - 01/07/2008 - By Gabriel Torres eRafael Otto Coelho A quick reference table showing the main specs of all Phenom models released to date.
	All Core 2 Models Tutorials - 17/06/2008 - By Rafael Otto Coelho eGabriel Torres eCássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing all Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme CPUs released to date. Updated to include 45 nm models.
	Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Phenom X3 and Phenom X4: Which One is the Best USD 200 CPU? Reviews - 13/06/2008 - By Gabriel Torres A round-up review comparing the performance of Core 2 Duo E8400, Core 2 Quad Q6600, Phenom X3 8750 and Phenom X4 9550. Which one is the fastest USD 200 CPU? Check it out!
	All Pentium Dual Core Models Tutorials - 13/06/2008 - By Cássio Lima eGabriel Torres eRafael Otto Coelho A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Pentium Dual Core released to date. Updated to include E22xx models.
	All Celeron Models Tutorials - 06/06/2008 - By Cássio Lima eGabriel Torres eRafael Otto Coelho A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Celeron models released to date. Updated to include Celeron E1400 (dual-core Celeron, 2.0 GHz).
	Core 2 Duo E7200 CPU Review Reviews - 05/06/2008 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of Core 2 Duo E7200, a dual-core CPU manufactured under 45 nm process running at 2.53 GHz, 1,066 MHz FSB and 3 MB L2 memory cache that will be released on the second half of 2008.
	Details on the Forthcoming Intel Nehalem Processor Articles - 17/03/2008 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about the new features of Intel’s Nehalem processor, a CPU that will have an integrated memory controller and will be launched by the end of this year.
	All Xeon Models Tutorials - 21/01/2008 - By Gabriel Torres eCássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Xeon processors released to date, including Pentium II Xeon, Pentium III Xeon, Xeon, Xeon MP, dual-core Xeon and quad-core Xeon. Updated to include 45 nm models.
	Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Review Reviews - 23/11/2007 - By Gabriel Torres Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is the most high-end desktop CPU available today, being a quad-core CPU manufactured in 45 nm process, running at 3 GHz internally and 1,333 MHz externally, featuring 12 MB L2 memory cache and the new SSE4 instruction set. Is it really faster than “older” quad-core CPUs? Check it out.
	nVidia Tesla Technology Articles - 14/11/2007 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about Tesla, a series of “video cards” from nVidia that are used to process regular programs and not video under a concept called GPGPU.
	Maximum CPU Temperature Tutorials - 11/10/2007 - By Gabriel Torres eCássio Lima Learn what is the maximum temperature your CPU can reach without burning and how to measure your CPU current temperature.
	All Sempron Models Tutorials - 10/10/2007 - By Gabriel Torres eCássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Sempron processors released to date. Updated to include LE-1150 and models targeted to laptops.
	All Turion 64 Models Tutorials - 09/10/2007 - By Gabriel Torres eCássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Turion 64 processors released to date. Updated to include Turion 64 X2 TL-64 model.
	All Opteron Models Tutorials - 04/10/2007 - By Gabriel Torres eCássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Opteron processors released to date. Updated to include third-generation ("Barcelona") models.
	All Athlon 64 Models Tutorials - 02/10/2007 - By Gabriel Torres eCássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 X2 models released to date. Updated.
	All CPU Sockets Tutorials - 26/09/2007 - By Gabriel Torres eCássio Lima A table containing all sockets and slots used by all PC processors released to date, with examples of compatible CPUs and pinouts. Updated to include Socket AM2+.
	All Pentium 4 Models Tutorials - 15/09/2007 - By Cássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Pentium 4 models released to date. Updated.
	All Pentium D and Pentium Extreme Edition Models Tutorials - 15/09/2007 - By Cássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Pentium D and Pentium Extreme Edition processors released to date. Updated to include 915, 925,935 and 945 Pentium Extreme Edition models.
	How The Memory Cache Works Tutorials - 12/09/2007 - By Gabriel Torres In this tutorial you will learn everything you need to know about cache memory in an easy to follow language.
	Inside AMD K10 Architecture Tutorials - 03/09/2007 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about the new K10 architecture that will be used by forthcoming AMD processors, like Phenom and Opteron “Barcelona”, including roadmaps.
	The HyperTransport Bus Used By AMD Processors Tutorials - 30/08/2007 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about the HyperTransport bus used by AMD processors, including the most common mistakes people say about this bus. Updated to include HyperTransport 3.0.
	All Pentium M Models Tutorials - 16/08/2007 - By Cássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Pentium M models released to date. Updated to include new models.
	All Core Duo and Core Solo Models Tutorials - 10/08/2007 - By Cássio Lima A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Core Duo and Core Solo processors released to date.
	Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Review Reviews - 16/07/2007 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of Core 2 Extreme QX6850, the new most high-end desktop CPU from Intel, with four cores and running at 3 GHz internally and 1,333 MHz externally. We also could run it at 3.3 GHz, simulating a future “QX6950” CPU. How this new beast compares to previous CPUs from Intel? Check it out.
	Core 2 Duo E6750 Review Reviews - 25/06/2007 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of Core 2 Duo E6750, one of the first Intel CPUs with 1,333 MHz external clock rate to reach the market later this summer. Will the new 1,333 MHz FSB improve PC performance? Check it out.
	Penryn Core New Features Articles - 29/03/2007 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about the new features brought by the forthcoming Penryn core, which is a 45 nm core that will be used on Core 2 and Xeon CPUs in 2008. Includes a small peek on the next Intel microarchitecture, codenamed Nehalem, and also the latest Intel roadmap up to 2010.
	How to Upgrade Your CPU Tutorials - 09/03/2007 - By Gabriel Torres A series of tables showing which processors you can install on your system without replacing your current motherboard.
	How to Enable Processor-Based Security Tutorials - 27/02/2007 - By Gabriel Torres Learn how to correctly enable NX/EVP/XD/DEP technology on your PC, allowing the CPU to detect malicious code and block it automatically.
	Details on Intel’s Forthcoming 45 nm Manufacturing Technology Articles - 29/01/2007 - By Gabriel Torres An overview of Intel’s 45 nm manufacturing technology and Penryn core.
	AMD Quad FX Platform Articles - 26/01/2007 - By Gabriel Torres eCássio Lima Everything you need to know about AMD's new "four-core" Quad FX platform.
	Sempron 3000+ and Celeron D 331 Review Reviews - 04/12/2006 - By Daniel Barros A battle between Sempron 3000+ and Celeron D 331, two CPUs targeted to the entry-level market. Read our review and see which one is the fastest CPU for cheaper PCs.
	Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Review Reviews - 04/11/2006 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of Core 2 Extreme QX6700, the first Intel quad-core CPU running at 2.66 GHz and compatible with socket 775 platform. Does quad-core CPUs really improve PC performance? Check it out.
	Intel Quad-Core Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Performance Preview First Look - 28/09/2006 - By Gabriel Torres We had the chance to benchmark the first Intel quad-core CPU for desktops, Core 2 Extreme QX6700 (codenamed Kentsfield), and compare its performance against a Core 2 Extreme X6800. Check it out.
	Intel Quad-Core CPU Overview and Roadmap Articles - 27/09/2006 - By Gabriel Torres A quick look on the forthcoming Intel quad-core CPUs.
	Athlon 64 Overclocking Tutorials - 20/07/2006 - By Gabriel Torres A step-by-step guide on how to overclock your Athlon 64 CPU, with useful tips that will please even users with some experience on the subject.
	Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Extreme X6800 Review Reviews - 14/07/2006 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.66 GHz) and Intel Core Extreme X6800 (2.93 GHz) processors, two samples from the new Intel desktop CPU family based on the new Core microarchitecture.
	Athlon 64 FX-62 Dual-Core Socket AM2 Review Reviews - 09/06/2006 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of the most high-end CPU from AMD today, Athlon 64 FX-62, a dual-core CPU running at 2.8 GHz with two 1 MB L2 memory caches and based on the new AM2 socket, supporting DDR2 memories.
	Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Socket AM2 Review Reviews - 25/05/2006 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of Athlon 64 5000+, one of the first AMD CPUs supporting DDR2 memories and based on the new AM2 socket. Check it out!
	Inside AMD64 Architecture Tutorials - 16/05/2006 - By Gabriel Torres An in-depth look on how CPUs based on AMD64 architecture work, like Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 FX, Turion 64, Opteron and some Sempron models.
	Athlon 64 X2 4600+ and Athlon 64 FX-60 Review Reviews - 10/05/2006 - By Gabriel Torres We reviewed Athlon 64 X2 4600+ (2.4 GHz) and Athlon 64 FX-60 (2.6 GHz) to answer the big question of the moment: Will dual-core technology bring real performance gain for the average user?
	Inside Intel Core Microarchitecture Tutorials - 12/04/2006 - By Gabriel Torres An in-depth look on the new microarchitecture that will be used by the new Intel CPUs to be released this year, codenamed Merom, Conroe and Woodcrest.
	AMD Turion 64 X2 Prototypes Articles - 09/03/2006 - By Gabriel Torres Some pictures of the reference boards for the dual-core version of Turion 64 based on chipsets by ATI (Xpress) and nVidia (SLI Power).
	IDF Spring 2006 Coverage Articles - 07/03/2006 - By Gabriel Torres Highlights of the opening keynote given by Justin Rattner, Intel’s CTO, with the latest announcements by Intel on the CPU arena, including Intel's new microarchitecture, called Core.
	Interview With Phil Hester, AMD’s Corporate VP and CTO Articles - 09/02/2006 - By Gabriel Torres Exclusive interview with Phil Hester, AMD’s Corporate VP and CTO, discussing AMD’s plans, strategies, new CPUs and a little bit of his professional life and experience.
	Inside Pentium M Architecture Tutorials - 04/01/2006 - By Gabriel Torres Learn how Pentium M processor works.
	Intel LaGrande Technology Explained Tutorials - 20/12/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about the new LaGrande Technology from Intel, which improves computer security and will be shipped on next generation Intel CPUs (Merom, Conroe and Woodcrest).
	Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) Explained Tutorials - 16/12/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about the new Virtualization Technology (VT) from Intel that is being shipped with the latest Pentium 4 CPUs.
	Intel EM64T Technology Explained Tutorials - 15/12/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about Intel's 64-bit technology available on Pentium 4 6xx and Pentium D CPUs.
	Intel Fab18 Factory Tour in Kiryat Gat, Israel Articles - 25/11/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Have you ever wondered how is like a CPU factory from inside? We visited Intel's Fab18, located in Israel, where Pentium 4 CPUs, chipsets and flash memories are manufactured.
	How Chips are Manufactured Tutorials - 24/11/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn how chips like microprocessors, video processors, memories, chipsets etc are manufactured.
	IDF Tel Aviv 2005 Coverage Articles - 03/11/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Our coverage of the first IDF held in Israel, home of the design team that created the Pentium M and the forthcoming Merom, Conroe and Woodcrest CPUs. Read our coverage to learn more about the new CPUs from Intel.
	Athlon 64 Cores Tutorials - 25/10/2005 - By Gabriel Torres A quick guide to all Athlon 64 cores released to date: ClawHammer, NewCastle, Winchester, Venice and San Diego.
	Inside Pentium 4 Architecture Tutorials - 18/10/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn how Pentium 4 processor works.
	How a CPU Works Tutorials - 26/09/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn how a CPU works in an easy to follow language, including topics such as clock, memory cache, CPU block diagram, an overall view on the basic CPU units, pipeline, superscalar architecture, out-of-order execution and speculative execution.
	How to Identify 64-bit Sempron CPUs Tutorials - 20/09/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn how to detect if your socket 754 Sempron CPU has the AMD 64-bit extensions (x86-64) or not.
	Sempron 3400+ Review Reviews - 17/09/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Review of the new Sempron 3400+ processor for the socket 754 platform.
	How to Overclock a Socket 775 Pentium 4 Tutorials - 15/09/2005 - By Gabriel Torres eDaniel Barros It is not so easy to overclock socket 775 Pentium 4 since Intel 915 and 925 chipsets have a protection against overclocking. Learn how to be successful in overclocking this type of CPU.
	VIA C7-M Processor Articles - 12/09/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about the new CPU from VIA targeted to the mobile market, C7-M.
	Sempron vs. Celeron D Tutorials - 08/09/2005 - By Cássio Lima Learn the main differences between Sempron from AMD and Celeron D from Intel, two processors targeted to the entry-level market.
	IDF Fall 2005 Coverage Articles - 26/08/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about the new Intel CPU architecture and the latest advancements in mobile computing in our IDF Fall 2005 coverage.
	Athlon 64 FX-57 Review Reviews - 03/07/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of the fastest single-core CPU from AMD available today, running at 2.8 GHz, with 1 MB L2 cache and targeted to the socket 939 platform. Check it out!
	Intel Dual Core Technology Articles - 17/05/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about the new dual-core processors from Intel, Pentium D and Pentium Extreme Edition, and the new chipsets i945 and i955.
	Dual Core AMD Processors Articles - 09/05/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about the new dual-core Athlon 64 X2 and the new dual-core Opteron processors from AMD.
	64-bit Xeon MP and Intel E8500 Chipset Articles - 28/04/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about the new 64-bit Xeon MP CPU and the new Intel E8500 chipset.
	How to Enable Cool Tutorials - 26/04/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn how to enable AMD's Cool'n'Quiet technology, present on Athlon 64 CPUs, which lowers the CPU temperature and system noise.
	Sempron vs. Athlon XP Tutorials - 25/04/2005 - By Gabriel Torres eDaniel Barros What is the difference between Sempron and Athlon XP processors? Learn in this tutorial. Includes tables with specs of all Sempron and Athlon XP models.
	How to Correctly Assemble PCs with Pentium 4 Prescott Tutorials - 16/03/2005 - By Daniel Barros Pentium 4 with Prescott core has new specs for cooling, case and power supply. A lot of people is assembling PCs using "old" products with their new Pentium 4 and the PC is overheating, slowing down or the power supply is simply burning.
	Pentium 4 Thermal Throttle Tutorials - 10/03/2005 - By Gabriel Torres What is the Thermal Throttling feature? Learn how to check if your processor is overheating using this feature.
	The New 64-Bit Pentium 4 Processor Articles - 01/03/2005 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about the main features of the new 64-bit Pentium 4 processors (6 series) that were just released.
	On-Board Processors Tutorials - 26/11/2004 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about on-board CPUs found on motherboards from PCChips, ECS and Amptron that use a bogus naming system.
	Intel is going to Identify Their Processors Through Numbers Tutorials - 26/11/2004 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about the new numbering scheme that Intel is applying to their new processors.
	Athlon XP Overclocking Tape Tutorials - 24/11/2004 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about Speed Strip, a tape that you can install on your Athlon XP pins to unlock its clock multiplier.
	Counterfeit Athlon XP Processors Tutorials - 04/11/2004 - By Gabriel Torres Learn about counterfeit Athlon XP processors that reached the market and how to identify them.
	AMD 64-bit architecture (x86-64) Articles - 27/10/2004 - By Ricardo Zelenovsky eAlexandre Mendonça Learn in depth how the 64-bit architecture from AMD works.
	Intel 64-bit architecture (IA-64) Articles - 27/10/2004 - By Ricardo Zelenovsky eAlexandre Mendonça Learn in depth how the Intel IA-64 architecture works.
	All Pentium III Models Tutorials - 14/10/2004 - By Gabriel Torres A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Pentium III models released to date.
	Activating the HyperThreading Tutorials - 13/10/2004 - By Gabriel Torres See how to enable the HyperThreading tecnology on your PC.
	How to Transform an Athlon XP into an Athlon MP Tutorials - 13/10/2004 - By Gabriel Torres With a small modification on the body of the Athlon XP CPU you can transform it into an Athlon MP processor.

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[Jul 02, 2008] New AMD Phenom Processors
[Jun 09, 2008] AMD Intros Four Quad-Core Opteron SE
[May 30, 2008] Via Launches Nano Processor Family
[May 13, 2008] AMD Rolls Out 5 New x86 Server Processors
[Apr 29, 2008] AMD Releases Business Class
[Mar 05, 2008] AMD Releases 780G chipset
[Jan 25, 2008] Futuremark Offers 'Price and Performance Information Page'
[Jan 09, 2008] Intel Unveils 16 New 45nm Processors
[Dec 19, 2007] AMD Launches Phenom 9600 "Black Edition"
[Sep 26, 2007] AMD Launches Athlon 64 X2 5000+ “Black Edition”
[Sep 18, 2007] Triple-core AMD Processors
[Sep 10, 2007] AMD Launches Opteron “Barcelona”
[Sep 07, 2007] Intel Unveils New Xeon Processor Models
[Aug 29, 2007] AMD "Barcelona" is Expected in the Next Few Days
[Aug 24, 2007] Intel Ships Off Core 2 Extreme Mobile X7900 CPU

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