Intel Releases 3 Low-Power Quads for Desktop PCs
"Intel has introduced new Intel Core 2 Quad processors with a 65 Watt thermal design power specification"
Published: 20th January 2009 | Source: Intel |
Intel Intros Low-Power Quads for Desktop PCs
Intel Corporation yesterday announced three new low-power processors for the desktop market. Based upon a 45nm manufacturing process, the three new CPU's - Q9550s, Q9400s and Q8200s operate from 2.33GHz – 2.83GHz clock-speeds and feature cache sizes 12/6/4MB's respectively.
Intel has introduced new Intel® Core™2 Quad processors with a 65 Watt thermal design power specification, much lower than the 95 Watt rating for previous similar Intel quad core processors. These new, power-efficient parts are designed for sleek and cool desktop PC designs. Intel is shipping three new processors to support a range of system options.
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor specifications here
Pricing for the new 65W Quad-core processors are as follows (prices in $US and 1000-unit quantities): Q9550s - $369, Q9400s - $320 and Q8200s - $245.
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I'd love to build one of those type cases formyself, the closest I can get is a HTPC case.
Anyone know where you can buy cases this size for a custom build?
Anyone know where you can buy cases this size for a custom build?
sleekit that pc looks to be mini itx based. http://www.mini-itx.com/ should be able to help you out, they have a store too.
Yeah i know about them, i was meaning more of the flat style profile, the mini itx cases tend to be square
only if it could handle HD content
Can't the Nvidia Ion platform handle HD content? They should've based it around that instead.
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