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Intel Core i7 to be Launched Soon

For people looking for more power than their traditional processors, here is something to watch out for. Intel has announced that it is set to unveil a new and powerful processor in the person of the Intel Core i7, focusing largely on companies and enterprise solutions that require high specs in their ever-growing need for systems and automation.

This will definitely be something to watch as most companies often look at the market for latest processors a step better than the traditional ones we have in the market today. Some have turned to dual processors to maintain their level of competency in computing but it will all reach one point where servers that have to be up and about for the requirements of most companies today have to be taken care of.

The hardware requirements for these servers and desktops are growing rapidly and a lot has to do with the level of technicality that most developed programs are coming out with. With new features, demands and reports required for business efficiency, this has been a recurring trend to which we can see occasional upgrades on the part of business and computer users.

Intel is all set to launch high-end

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Written by PC Freak on October 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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PCs are Just a Spec Behind

When you buy a new PC, it doesn’t always have to be the new on in the market. In fact, for a lower price, you can check out the specifications of some computers, perhaps a year back and still continue better performance than your current PC. That is why for some, it would be best to ask on whether you are buying a new PC for use or for boasting purposes only.

Actually if you think of it, the initial purpose of buying a new PC is to really get better performance. But how do you define performance? We tend to overdo it at times especially when we ask the shark vendors who are plainly concerned about selling their inventory. Of course, they will offer you the latest PC specs in the market and with it comes a sale on their behalf. But as far as performance is concerned, it is nowhere within the context of your discussion since “brand new” is synonymous to powerful specs.

But for the wise PC buyers, new computers don’t necessarily mean getting the new one in the market. Other than being costly, the generation of PCs before them are still powerful and may also

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Written by PC Freak on October 24th, 2008 with no comments.
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Computers Speed up Medical Exams

Technology has its way of speeding up medical results and providing accurate diagnostics. We see them in most healthcare institutions and one would be amazed at how an exam like a mammography exam can be instantaneously expected to provide results and not wait for a couple of days.

But what specs to computers need to align themselves with medical breakthroughs? Normally, it depends on what exam or section in the hospital would be using it. Laboratories for one do not really make use of high-end computers since it is more of computations and calculations of exams through programs. Software is usually DOS based and we have yet to see an advanced way of providing results; that is if it is needed.

Radiology sections however make use of higher computer specs mainly because they deal with imaging. Aside from storage load, the on-screen resolution must be accurate with the actual films that they use. CT Scan Machines, Mammography and Ultrasound machines make use of computers with higher specifications and one can just imagine the resolution requirements needed.

So if today you get results in a hurry, thank technology and medicine for their partnership. This development has opened a wide array of

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Written by PC Freak on October 14th, 2008 with no comments.
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Gamer Extreme XI Launched

For the computer geeks that are looking for powerful PCs, look no further. CyberPower has unveiled its latest gaming desktop PC called Gamer Extreme XI to adhere towards the growing demand of higher computer specifications for games that are being sold in the market. Just check out these specs and drool with envy:

Powered by 4.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 quad-core processor, the system ensures its ability to play the most graphically intense computer games and high-end multimedia applications that includes HD video encoding or photo editing, retouching, and publishing

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Now along with higher specs comes with higher prices. The Gamer Extreme XI has been priced at a hefty $4,939 and carries a three year warranty. To the avid gamer, it may be too much but idealistically, if you want something with promise these days, you have to really spend.

Some would turn to upgrading by part, but if you sum it all up in the end, you will be surprised at the total price which may even go over the suggested retail price of gaming PCs sold in bundles.

So why go through the trouble if you can get it all in one package. The gaming world

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Written by PC Freak on October 10th, 2008 with no comments.
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Could Computers have Melamine Too?

Computers normally originate from Taiwan but that is perhaps only borders away from China. China, a country now famous for scandals such as recalls and melamine infestation, may also be tagged as contributors to technology. Why? Food is certainly one of the leading products that China has been criticized over the past months but lately it has also extended towards cosmetics. With that in mind, could technology be not far behind?

The thought seems crazy but you would never know how anyone could suddenly associate melamine or any confounded product would make its way towards threatening lives. Computer rays? Radiation emissions? Any one of these factors can be easily associated with scientific discoveries and for sure, people today have become cautious on health especially when Chinese characters are concerned.

It does sound crazy for now. Computers are far from being China’s cup of tea. But when it comes to parts outsourcing, you never know when China would join the computer market. It can happen given time.

Computer parts can likewise be associated to mercury, a waste product that comes from improper disposal of used up computers. Mercury has thus far not been among the controversial elements that have made up China’s

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Written by PC Freak on October 9th, 2008 with no comments.
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Consumers Should Thank the Computer Age

Right now, both the melamine scare and the fluctuating stock prices have overlooked one aspect, the technological aspect. For sure, we all know that if it were not for computers, how could anyone get the faster way of tracing these dreaded melamine contaminants or even monitor the current prices of stocks that are changing by the second.

Computers have been long responsible for these benefits and apparently most people are forgetting it. Could it be because they are too occupied waiting for results? Perhaps that could be acceptable. But if they are wise, they would note that such technology is something that made all of these things possible. In fact, if you look at it, you may even say that without computers, who knows when they could find out results that can make a difference to life.

Today, it is apparent that each person needs information in the fastest way possible. Computers aid them in doing so. But one thing you don’t hear is how they are able to get results and who makes it all happen.

PCs have changed the way we analyze things. It has been that since its inception. But before we go moaning about the problems

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Written by PC Freak on October 1st, 2008 with no comments.
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