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    Can you explain to me all these platform, chipset, processor stuff?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Davi$765, Dec 5, 2007.

  1. Davi$765

    Davi$765 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I'm a total n00b when it comes to these stuff. How do platforms, chipsets, and processors differ from each other?

    Also, I keep on hearing stuff about Penryn processors. Are they Core2Duo? How big of an update would it be from the C2D T7500?
     
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    Platform can be used to describe several things.. in your case, its the hardware architecture that a system is based on. For example, Intel, AMD, SIS etc.

    Chipsets are often referring Northbridge chip embedded on the motherboard. This chipset is responsible for exchange data between processor, memory, and PCIE bus (video). Some chipset has also GMA integrated, which utilize CPU power for processing video instead of require an independent video card.

    Processor, or also called CPU is the the main chip for calculation. To make it simple. CPU is sort like the engine in a car, where north bridge is like the transmission.

    Penryn processor is the newer die shrink version (45nm) of the C2D (65nm). Its suppose to run cooler and faster than C2D. However, its not a huge update since its still based on the same architecture as C2D.
     
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    If I remember correctly, for the same price, the T7500 (2.2 GHz) is being replaced with a 2.4 GHz processor. So it isn't a huge update. Since it will likely by early February before the new Penryn processors are widely available, I wouldn't wait on buying just to get one.
     
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    So Santa Rosa is a platform, but what exactly does that mean? Is it like a combination of processor, platform, graphics that make up Centrino? :confused:
     
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    Yes. its the newest mobile platform from Intel.

    Mainly, its just a updated motherboard with 965 based north bridge chipset and x3100 GMA. This new board allow you run some newer CPU like Penryn and NAND flashing caching
     
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