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ASUS Xtreme Design contest!

XtremeDesign — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:42:25 GMT

Show the world your Xtreme Design!

ASUS has joined forces with Antec, Intel , G.Skill, Nvidia, Razer, Samsung and HOTHARDWARE to empower YOUR Xtreme ideas! Tell us what you would do if ASUS put “Xtreme Design Technology” In your hands!

Stage I:

1. Tell us what you would do with “Xtreme Design Technology!” Think about how ASUS’ Xtreme Design features can work for you. (Psst! Do your homework here: http://promos.asus.com/US/p55/index.htm )

2. Post your system project goals, anticipated challenges, diagrams, and sketches. Convince us you are capable of building your Xtreme Design! (Tip: Get some traction toward your idea by signing up on ASUS' official Facebook: http://Facebook.com/ASUSOfficialPage/)

3. Win some freaking awesome hardware to build your Xtreme Design, including an ASUS Xtreme Design motherboard, Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia Graphics, Samsung SSD, Razer Keyboard+mouse, Antec power supply, and G.Skill Memory! ASUS will select up to twenty (20) of the most innovative proposals that can show off Xtreme Design in a real working scenario. Winners will be announced for “Stage I” on http://Facebook.com/ASUSOfficialPage Nov. 4th 2009.

Stage II:

1. The competition thickens! Twenty (20) “Stage I” winners will post about their experience for 30 days in any of our participating forums! Show everyone pictures and videos of your goodies! Talk about your build! Show us your process! Give us screen-grabs of performance and tell us how you feel about Xtreme Design. Let everyone know how these parts are working as you build toward your goal! Reached your personal goal? Try to exceed it! Do whatever it takes to win!

2. The Twenty (20) winners will have an ASUS P7P55D PREMIUM motherboard + the following sponsored products to start with. You are free to design/use your own case, thermal solution, additional GPU, additional storage, additional memory to enhance your Xtreme Design.

3. Five (5) of the most engaging posters will be selected for special brand-spanking new hardware upgrades Dec. 7th.

Stage III:

1. One (1) lucky Xtreme Design champion will get a free trip with their rig to show off at the ASUS booth during CES 2010! Jan. 7th.

OUR SPONSORS!!

Intel® has sponsored (20) Core i7 CPUs

The new Intel® CoreTM i7 Processor: Ultimate smart performance. This new processor features Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, which together activate full processing power exactly where and when you need it.

Antec has sponsored (20) Quattro 850 Watt PSU

Antec's TruePower Quattro is more compact than most competing power supplies of the same wattage, yet ideally suited for handling the most demanding system specs.

G.Skill has sponsored (20) TDS series Memory kits

The G.Skill DDR 2133 CL9 4GB TDS "Trident Series memory is especially suited for overclockers, and comes equipped with the turbulence cooling fan.

Nvidia has sponsored (20) ASUS GTX260 GPUs

Configure your PC with the Power of 3 and build your new Xtreme Design PC with the three essential pieces to get an experience to match your style.
Nvidia GPU + Intel Core i5/i7 + ASUS P55 Motherboard = The power of 3!

Razer has sponsored (20) Lycosa keyboards and Deathadder mice

Execute complex combat maneuvers with swift dexterity. Launch your assaults timed to perfection. Annihilate your enemies and reign supreme on the battlefield. You now have the tactical advantage on every terrain, and your enemies' fates are in your hands.

Samsung has sponsored (20) 128GB SSD drives

An extremely efficient SSD for PCs applications, Samsung's SSD features world-class sequential read and write performance.

Thanks to all of our Sponsors and GOOD LUCK!! SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT!!

Terms and Condition

Re: Intel "cheating" in 3DMark?

3vi1 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:31:05 GMT

I'm in agreement that I have no problem with them optimizing for games if the image quality isn't hurt. But, I tend to side with the opinion that it's not exactly on the up-and-up to specifically target a benchmark.

The results of optimizations are going to vary greatly depending upon the specific game/app being optimized. Optimizing a benchmark means that the results will not be useful to estimate performance for any game you might be thinking of buying (the vast majority of which will not have optimizations).

Re: HH Core i For The Mainstream Guy/Gal Sweepstakes - Win A Lynnfield System!

Dave_HH — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:32:06 GMT

Folks, we have a WINNER!!

http://hothardware.com/News/Update--HHIntel-Core-i-For-The-Mainstream-GuyGal-Winner-Announced/

CONGRATULATIONS RealNeil!!!

RE: Fusion-io vs Intel X25-M SSD RAID, Grudge Match

Dave_HH — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:23:51 GMT

Acarzt, write-back cache was definitely enabled and as far as alignment goes, the drives were setup with 128K stripe (default for RAID 0 on the ICH10R) and formatted with defaults for NTFS.

Intel Could Release 320GB SSD Soon

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:32:22 GMT

Semiconductor process technologies keep on shrinking, and while we've heard of Intel and rivals talk up 32nm, it's 34nm making the news today. According to rumors that are getting harder and harder to ignore, Intel will soon be launching a new range of solid state drives based on its 34nm NAND chips. How soon, you ask? Within a couple of weeks? No actually, but read on...

If you'll recall, Intel already has quite the following thanks to its speedy X25-M, and while earlier reports placed these newer SSDs on a Q4 release schedule, new whispers have them launching a bit sooner. Also, Intel had a bit of trouble with some of its existing SSDs; while fast, some users found that performance degradation in some fringe cases could be an issue. According to reports, these new units will be more spacious, cheaper and more durable than ever.

We don't need to tell you just how rockin' a 320GB SSD from Intel would be, but we can't say we're totally convinced that it'll be here sooner than later. For the record, the official word from our friends at Intel is that we will see 34nm technology-based SSDs from Intel by "the end of '09". Who knows, if we're lucky enough here, we could very well have an evaluation of the product for you sooner though. Stick around...

Re: RE: Intel Talks Core i7 975 Extreme, Computex, More

Dave_HH — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:07:54 GMT

Dan from Intel has been answering questions from Tanka and peter0328! I think you guys should get in there and fire away as well!

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Intel And Nokia Announce Mobile Partnership

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:17:29 GMT

Intel has been floundering a bit around in the pocket mobile and handset space for some time now. After grabbing a solid foothold in the netbook market (seriously, what netbook doesn't have an Atom under the hood these days?), the company is now looking to take the mobile space ever more seriously. In order to do so, the Intel has formally announced a long term partnership with one of the world leaders in mobile phone and communications technology: Nokia.

Anand Chandrasekher, Intel Senior VP and GM, Ultra Mobility Group

During a press call today, executives from both companies reiterated on numerous occasions that the announcement was simply a technological partnership. In other words, those hoping to hear about new product plans will have to wait a bit. That said, we're still excited by the possibilities here, which the two companies contritely stated were "endless" in nature. The strategic relationship aims to "shape the next era of mobile computing innovation," and while an exact length of time was not given, "long term" seems solid enough for us to believe that Intel-based Nokia wares will be on shelves before too long.

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In a somewhat vague release, we're told that a new class of Intel Architecture-based mobile computing device and chipset architectures will be developed, which will combine the performance of powerful computers with high-bandwidth mobile broadband communications and ubiquitous Internet connectivity. That description sounds an awful lot like a netbook, smartbook or MID to us, and given Intel's prior dablings with the latter, we suppose a Nokia MID isn't too far out of the question.

Another tier in this new three-pronged approach to the market is that both companies are confirming robust support for open source platforms such as Moblin, maemo and other Linux-based solutions.

The agreement also nets Intel a solid win in the IP department, as it has acquired the rights to utilize 3G/HSPA (3.6Mbps) technology in future products. Sadly, neither company would say what kind of devices we'd see this in, but given Intel's familiarity with WiMAX, this pickup now ensures that the two can produce a mobile device that can pretty much hop online via any wireless protocol anywhere in the world. A thrilling thought, for sure.

Over time, Intel and Nokia are hoping to develop "many innovations," with Kai Öistämö, Executive Vice President, Devices, Nokia, stating the following:

"We will explore new ideas in designs, materials and displays that will go far beyond devices and services on the market today. This collaboration will be compelling not only for our companies, but also for our industries, our partners and, of course, for consumers."

It seems to us that the deal could possibly involve software and hardware. The two will work hand in hand to develop common technologies for use in the Moblin and Maemo platform projects, which will deliver Linux-based operating systems for these future mobile computing devices. All in all, we're left with lots of promise and not much substance for now. We're thrilled to see such big players linking up for this so-called "technological collaboration," but we'll be even more excited to hear of actual products. We're guessing we'll see a big Nokia/Intel presence at CES 2010, but here's hoping the initial fruits of the partnership start to sprout long before that.

Intel Expanding Core Branding, Killing Centrino

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:33:43 GMT

Just recently, we were able to sit down with Intel and talk shop about its newest (and most powerful) Core i7 yet, and apparently the company is really fond of that "Core iX" naming convention. So enthused, in fact, that they have just announced plans to phase out some of its brands -- including "Centrino" in order to hone in on fewer top names. Granted, we've certainly seen Intel and others try this re-branding thing before. Remember when megahertz ratings were all the rage?

Now, Intel will stop using Centrino and start using more "Core" names, but the re-brand won't go into effect until next year. Oddly, Centrino will no longer about to just personal computers; instead, it will refer to Wi-Fi and WiMAX-based wireless products. Which certainly feels confusing to us, but hey, who are we to judge? Also, sub-brands such as "Core 2 Duo" will also be shoved out the door, again using a supposedly simpler "Core ix" moniker to refer to different variations of products.

To quote: "The company plans to repackage its Core family of microprocessors with a simpler naming scheme -- the Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 -- describing basic, mid-range and high-end features within the Core line, respectively." Of course, this announcement also proves that the Core i5 mid-range chip is more than just a rumor, with recent reports slating its launch "in the coming months."

To complicate the simplification further, Intel's hanging onto Atom, Celeron and Pentium.

Intel Hopes To Enter Smartphone Chip Market

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:21:33 GMT

Intel already holds a strong position in the personal computer and server market. But, like other companies, Intel wants more. Moving forward, Intel’s executives believe there’s a good potential to increase Atom's traction in adjacent markets by targeting these low-cost, energy-efficient chips at various multifunctional consumer gadgets including smartphones and other portable devices that access the Internet. “Atom is Intel's growth engine,” said Intel spokesman Bill Calder.

Breaking into the smartphone market won’t be easy, however. The market is currently owned by companies such as Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, MediaTek, and Infineon Technologies. All of these companies use a very successful chip design that is licensed from a small United Kingdom firm, ARM. ARM’s design has been popular because it uses little power which is crucial for battery life in mobile electronics.

Intel’s high-performance microprocessors typically consume too much power for mobile phones, which is part of the reason Intel created the Atom platform. As Intel’s smallest chip, Atom is relatively inexpensive. Atom is also designed to use little power. Atom has already found great success in the netbook market and has also been tapping into the Mobile Internet Device market. However, Atom has not yet entered the Internet-capable phone market.

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Next year, Intel plans to introduce a new version of Atom that is even more power efficient than the one we have today. Code-named Moorestown, the chip will offer a 50x power reduction at idle and reportedly will deliver enough horsepower to handle 720p video recording and 1080p quality playback. With this upcoming chip, Intel will begin targeting the smartphone market. In 2011, Intel plans to introduce an even smaller and less power hungry version of the chip known as Medfield.

Medfield will be built on Intel's budding 32nm process technology and is said to offer the opportunity to reduce board size, operating and standby power dramatically. Medfield's displacement area is targeted at about half the size of a credit card.

Intel will certainly face some competition in attempting to displace ARM-based chips. Not only are the chips ubiquitous in phones, but now they’re also starting to target other mobile computing markets Intel is currently pursuing. For example, in May, an HP executive said the company is considering making netbooks using ARM chips. In June, ARM announced that four personal computer manufacturers are planning to introduce ARM-based netbooks sometime this year.

Analysts are mixed as to whether this latest attempt from Intel will succeed or not. Some are concerned that Atom could cut into Intel’s sales of pricier microprocessors, hurting the company overall. Intel dismisses these concerns, saying Atom is opening new markets and hasn’t had a major affect on the sale of its other chips.

Regardless, Intel will enjoy a lower profit margin for the low-priced Atom than from other microprocessors. As a result, Intel will have to sell large quantities of Atom chips in order to make the product worthwhile.

Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition Reviewed

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:49:05 GMT

Today Intel is finally releasing new Core i7 models and speed bins to the market, as well as announcing a new flagship chip, the Core i7-975 Extreme Edition. Though it will definitely command a hefty price tag, at a stock clock speed of 3.33GHz and Intel Turbo Boost speeds at 3.45GHz (all cores) and 3.6GHz (single core), you can bet this new Core i7 is one hot-rod of a quad-core CPU.

In the pages ahead, we'll wind it out around the test track and show you what the fastest desktop processor on the planet can do when it's tuned up for a touch more horsepower at the factory and made ready for production.

Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition, Tested and Burned In