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Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:04:00 +0000

5 new technologies that will change everything @ MSNBC

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 - 125W TDP Processor Review - Page: 1 - Tweaking PC Hardware To The Max

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:20:42 +0000

Model Number & Core Frequency: X4 965 / 3.4GHz (Black Edition) OPN: HDZ965FBK4DGM (“M” indicates new revision) L1 Cache Sizes: 64K of L1 instruction and 64K of L1 data cache per core (512KB total L1 per processor) L2 Cache Sizes: 512KB of L2 data cache per core (2MB total L2 per processor) L3 ...

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AMD Launches 125W Phenom II X4 965 CPU

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:23:43 +0000

While performance numbers remain largely the same, the 965's lower TDP results in lower power draw during normal operation. The new revision required 13 fewer watts than the previous model under load conditions. We feel that anytime a product can improve or maintain performance while lowering ...

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE 125W

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:46:00 +0000

We've seen a distinct trend over the last year or so toward "green" technologies, or at least, the marketing of them. Everywhere you look there is some sort of new claim that Product X will save energy and money for consumers. We think this may be a "chicken and the egg" scenario though, since ...

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AMD cooking up two new desktop platforms, Leo and Dorado

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:06:00 +0000

According to sources cited by DigiTimes, AMD plans to announce two new desktop platforms in May of next year. The two platforms are said to be named Leo and Dorado, the former of which will target the high-end segment, and the latter will be more mainstream.

juliofranco posted 2 days ago from techspot.com

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Phenom II update: the next core revision

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:43:12 +0000

Finally, the next core revision from AMD is here. I can say I was very eager to for it to be released. Most of the time, the enthusiast community is expecting slightly better overclocking performance from new core revisions. Think of the DO stepping of the Core i7 920; Overall it seems people ...

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 gets a new revision, lower TDP

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:20:00 +0000

AMD has unveiled a new revision (RB-C3) of the Phenom II X4 965 processor that comes with a reduction in its TDP rating -- just 125W versus the original's 140W. This thermal improvement is expected to yield greater overclocking headroom for AMD's flagship CPU, which remains a black edition part ...

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AMD Prepping Two New Desktop Platforms for May 2010

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:31:21 +0000

Digitimes claims to have got the inside scoop on AMD's desktop strategy in 2010 from its sources at motherboard makers. The world's second-largest supplier of microprocessors is said to be working on two new desktop platforms, called the Leo (high-end) and the Dorado (mainstream) , which the ...

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 Processor New Revision Review

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:45:16 +0000

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE 125W CPU HDZ965FBK4DGM

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:43:12 +0000

In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the newly re-vamped AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE desktop processor. For all intent and purpose, the AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition processor has not changed. The model number is now HDZ965FBK4DGM, and the total TDP is down from 140W to 125W. The X4 965 CPU still honors the AM3 socket, and uses a 45nm process to construct the 258mm2 die. GlobalFoundries FAB1 has added C1E implementation on the hardware level, and DDR3 is now supported at 1333MHz for 'Heavy' ...

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Phenom II X4 965 BE revision C3 review

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:46:00 +0000

AMD today updates their most high-end processor to a new revision the Phenom II X4 965 BE processor with stepping C3 -- and this new model is all about energy efficiency. The revised Phenom II X4 965 BE processor has not only a much better TDP peak Wattage at 125W coming down from 140W but ...

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE C3 Review

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:13:16 +0000

AMD updates its Deneb core on its fastest Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition, and claims the C3 can overclock more, yield faster DDR3 memory and has even fixed the performance bug with its sleep states. Does it make a difference? We put the claims to the test.

jamie posted 3 days ago from bit-tech.net

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 Rev. C3: Taking Power Down a Notch

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:41:25 +0000

While Bulldozer and 32 nm processors from AMD will not show up for some time yet, AMD is taking off the wraps of a new revision of the 45 nm Deneb core. The X4 965 was a 140 watt TDP critter, and now it has been tamed to a slightly more manageable 125 watts. Let's see how this affects ...

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AMD readies 2 desktop platforms for May 2010

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:46:00 +0000

AMD plans to announce a new high-end desktop platform (Leo) and mainstream platform (Dorado) in May of 2010, according to sources at motherboard makers.

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AMD Athlon II 620 X4

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:45:29 +0000

AMDs Athlon II 620 X4 is the cheapest quad core available. Have they released an i5 beater? Read on to find out ...

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Phenom II X4 965 slips into more modest thermal envelope

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:20:00 +0000

Some folks scoffed when AMD elected to introduce the Phenom II X4 965 processor back in August with a 140W thermal design power (TDP), because that pushed beyond AMD's customary peak of 125W for desktop processors. The move wasn't without precedent, but it signaled that AMD's 45nm chips ...

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AMD releases new C3 stepping of Phenom II X4 965, lowers TDP

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:00:40 +0000

AMD has launched a brand new CPU stepping which pulls back the Phenom II X4 965's thermal dissipation, as well as adding support for hardware C1E switching.In addition, they launched a new version of their overclocking tool.

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Dragon Age Origins, CPU, Benchmark, Performance

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:46:00 +0000

Dragon Age: Origins - The Engine For Dragon Age: Origins Bioware uses the newly developed Eclipse engine. This new architecture uses parts of the Aurora engine known from Neverwinter Nights or the dialog system from Mass Effect. In matters of visual features Dragon Age: Origins offers Ambient ...

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Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition ver. 2.0: AMD Introduces C3 Processor Stepping

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:22:47 +0000

AMD promises that processors on Deneb core with the new C3 stepping will offer lower heat dissipation, improved overclocking potential and a few other enhancements. But will this make Phenom II X4 processors more attractive?

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AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE 125W

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:46:00 +0000

Similarly as they did with the original Phenom processor lineup AMD have made some improvements in their Phenom II line up and today announced new 125W Phenom II X4 965 BE processors. Previously the TDP rating was 140W, which follows a similar pattern the Phenom 9950 ...

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