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AMD Phenom X4 9850

From a do-it-yourself perspective, we're mostly unimpressed with AMD's new 2.5GHz Phenom X4 9850 quad-core desktop processor.

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Intel's quad-core chip unleashed

The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.

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Toshiba Satellite P200

If you want performance in a desktop replacement form factor then the Toshiba Satellite P200 is a good option, if not a particularly stylish one.

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Apple MacBook Pro (15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)

If you've been holding off on making the leap to a MacBook because of the lack of Core 2 Duo processors, this new update adds the latest Intel CPUs and provides a great overall computing experience, albeit at a premium price.

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Apple iMac Core Duo (20-inch, 2.0GHz)

Apple's Intel-based iMac Core Duo boasts an enviable combination of a first-rate design, an impeccable software bundle, and the newfound ability to run Windows in addition to Mac OS X. You simply won't find a more feature-packed, versatile mainstream computer.

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Intel's next Atom CPU might be going dual-core

With Intel's new low-power Atom CPU for Netbook-style laptops (and other ultraportable devices) just starting to see the light of day, industry watchers are already pointing to that chip's successor.

Intel reveals Core i7 chips

Intel has revealed the branding for the successor to its Core 2 Duo brand.

Intel's chipset road map lacks a driver

Executives in charge of Intel's integrated graphics program once hoped to take a giant step forward with the company's latest chipset. Instead, it's running in place.

Intel quad-core can slow you down

Certain applications will run slower under the Intel quad-core processors released today, according to a company spokesperson.

Centrino 2 launches in Australia

Centrino 2 is among us — with three laptops already on the shelves, and significantly more due by August.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to Intel processors

Confused about Intel's new naming scheme for their processors? Here's a quick guide to show you how they measure up.

Planning makes perfect -- know your PC components

Your new PC will only be as good as the sum of its parts. Here's a quick guide to the main PC components you'll find available in 2006, so you can match your performance requirements and budget realities.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

Notebook processors explained

I'm about to buy a notebook and I'm confused about what kind of processor to get: Pentium or Celeron? I've always understood that Pentium is the better of the two, but I don't really understand why. Can you please explain the difference?

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

AMD and Intel both have dual-core CPUs out on the market, but which chip maker's technology is truly the best?

Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

Centrino is dead -- it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 -- codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.

The best mobile processor is...

Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

Intel ready to ship dual-core processors

A new era for desktop CPUs has arrived with the introduction of the dual-core processor.

Intel expands multi-core CPU technology and considers open source UMPCs

Multicore processors, ultra mobile PCs, new platform technologies... These are some of the gems which came out of the Intel Developers Forum happening in Beijing this week.

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CPU Speed Professional 3.0.2.1

Measures the real speed of your central processor.

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Morgan Multimedia MJPEG Codec 3

Optimize processors by compressing and decompressing data for Intel and AMS CPUs.

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Excelsior JET 6.4

Convert Java applications into native 32-bit Windows executables.

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Excelsior JET 6.4

Convert Java applications into native 32-bit Windows executables.

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OBSERVATOR 2.1.3039

Track your system's resources monitoring network statistics, CPU and memory usage.

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