The European Commission (EC) today confirmed that it has charged Intel with violating EU competition laws by abusing its dominant position in the global microprocessor market. The Commission said in a press briefing today that Continue reading “European Commission Charges Intel with Antitrust Violations”.
After appearing to have fallen behind in the microprocessor arms race, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD – Cramer’s Take – Stockpickr – Rating) finally offered a glimpse of its next generation of chips. The two chips, Continue reading “AMD Gears Up for Future Intel Wars – Enter Bulldozer and Bobcat”.
AMD just sent us over an e-mail letting us know that they have publicly shown off their 3GHz Phenom processors to the press at the Analysts Day. AMD stated that the machine they sent pictures Continue reading “AMD Shows Off Phenom Processor Gaming @ 3GHz”.
Microsoft said on Thursday it would lower the price of the high-definition DVD player accessory for its Xbox 360 game console in the United States to $179 from $199, and add five free movies to Continue reading “Microsoft cuts Xbox HD DVD player to $179”.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chip maker, is gearing up to make microprocessors for an undisclosed customer that appears to be Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). TSMC will manufacture processors for the Continue reading “TSMC hints at deal with AMD”.
Although Intel will try to deliver better graphics performance by introducing new drivers for its integrated graphics processors (IGPs), motherboard makers in Taiwan generally doubt the advancements that Intel is claiming. Intel plans to introduce Continue reading “Motherboard makers doubt performance claims of upcoming Intel IGP drivers”.
ASRock is at it again! ASRock has been known for its budget yet innovative boards and LR is taking a look at two more boards that may just fit the bill when it comes to finding a board for your budget and HTPC needs. The ASRock ConRoe1333-D667 and ConRoe1333-eSATA2 motherboards are in the hot seat this time around! Read on to see how these budget boards stack up against the competition.
Responding to customer and industry demand for increasingly improved system memory capabilities and choice, AMD today announced it collaborated with leading integrated circuit (IC) companies to develop the Socket G3 Memory Extender (G3MX) technology, which Continue reading “AMD Unveils Forward-Looking Technology Innovation”.
AT&T Inc. wiped some of the glow off Apple Inc.s iPhone on Tuesday, releasing numbers that showed fewer people than expected signed up for service in the first two days of the multimedia cell phones Continue reading “Apple shares drop on iPhone activations”.
Intel plans to shake up its server platforms in the second half of 2008, according to sources at server makers. Current non-x86 Itanium 2 servers are to be replaced by the new Boxboro MC platform, Continue reading “Intel to push new server platforms in 2Q08”.
Designed especially for hard core gamers and enthusiasts, PNY’s XLR8 Performance memory is said to be some of the best memory on the market today. The XLR8 series of modules come with a custom heat sink featuring cooling fins designed to provide superior heat extraction for enhanced reliability and endurance. Legit Reviews pushes these DDR2 modules with their 3-4-4 timings to 3-3-3 at 800MHz to see what they can do on our Intel Core 2 Quad test system.
The world’s largest chip maker slashed prices on a handful of microprocessors after the company’s battle to retake market share from rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) took a turn for the worse. Intel appears to Continue reading “Intel slashes the price of desktop, laptop, and server processors”.
U.S. sales of video game hardware and software in June rose 31 percent from a year ago, driven by stronger demand for gaming consoles from all three major industry players, market data showed on Monday. Continue reading “U.S. video game sales rise 31 percent in June”.
Connector maker Cheng Uei Precision Industry (Foxlink) and Elitegroup Computer System (ECS) will form a joint venture, with the former investing NT$360 million (US$10.99 million), or 60%, and the latter NT$240 million, or 40%, according Continue reading “Foxlink and ECS to form joint venture for PC Connector Company”.
DRAMeXchange believes that the demand of DRAM spot market should start to pick up again, as inventory levels stabilize, by the end of July and early August. This is good news for the memory industry Continue reading “DRAMeXchange says DRAM contract price to continue increasing”.
