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    No 8-Core SandyBridge CPUs

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Patrck_744, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. Patrck_744

    Patrck_744 Burgers!

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    Why the initial desktop Sandy Bridge-E chips has only six (of eight) cores enabled?

    Full story: Why the initial desktop Sandy Bridge-E chips has only six (of eight) cores enabled? by VR-Zone.com
     
    Patrck_744, Oct 17, 2011
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  2. ettornio

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    It's disappointing, but if Ivy Bridge-E CPUs are compatible, perhaps Intel will be able to get 8 cores and 16 threads inside a 130W TDP. One can hope! I know I am...
     
    ettornio, Oct 17, 2011
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    I can't see how this relevant to notebooks or sager/clevo.
     
    oan001, Oct 17, 2011
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  4. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    The successor to the x7200 model may have a bearing on this topic. :)
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Oct 17, 2011
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  5. Aeyix

    Aeyix Notebook Evangelist

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    Is E mean enthusiast line or something?
     
    Aeyix, Oct 17, 2011
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    ReDuNZL Notebook Evangelist

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    E is Extreme.
    We are talking about the next generation Sandy Bridge top of the line desktop processors here, that - if we are to believe the rumours - will be fitted to Clevo's successor to the X7200.
     
    ReDuNZL, Oct 17, 2011
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  7. ettornio

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    It's no rumor. The P270WM motherboard was featured at Computex 2011. There are pics in this forum and a quick Google search will also show this.

    The 'E' in Sandy Bridge-E is a designation for "Enthusiast" or "Extreme" (take your pick as to which category you apply to).
     
    ettornio, Oct 17, 2011
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  8. ReDuNZL

    ReDuNZL Notebook Evangelist

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    I know. I have seen the pics. But still, the machine is not here before it's here ;)
    Too many examples, through the years, of prototypes of products that never did see the light of day.
     
    ReDuNZL, Oct 17, 2011
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  9. Zero989

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    might be a good idea to skip gen 1 of SB-E.
     
    Zero989, Oct 17, 2011
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    Here's an interesting part of the SB-E chips.

    Ivy Bridge to have 77W max TDP, backwards and forwards compatibility explained

    Full read: Ivy Bridge to have 77W max TDP, backwards and forwards compatibility explained by VR-Zone.com
     
    Patrck_744, Oct 17, 2011
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  11. Kevin

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    Now that AMD's Bulldozer has proven to be an absolute disaster, Intel has no reason to push the technology threshold with 8-core CPUs. Hell, they have no reason to even release Ivy bridge in a timely manner.

    AMD has screwed up so badly here, the repercussions are going to linger for a long time.
     
    Kevin, Oct 17, 2011
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  12. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    ^^^How true. It may be a long time before AMD will be a REAL competitor in the CPU market.
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Oct 17, 2011
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    Make sence and good to know for future Intel buys.
     
    MinneapolisMan, Oct 18, 2011
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    Clevo X79 notebook motherboard spotted at Computex by VR-Zone.com

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  15. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    ^^^ Yes this was posted a couple of months ago... :)
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Oct 18, 2011
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    But in less then a month it will be a reality (at least I hope so! :D)
    And really 8 cores... doesn't it sound overkill? I don't known many programs that take advantage of it...
     
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    If I had 16 threads in my CPU, I'd spend a long time staring at the Task Manager screen giggling like a little school girl as all threads just idled.

    You know you would too! Don't deny it!

    It's true that 8c/16t right now is absolutely insane and not needed, but down the road it would be. Always good to plan ahead.
     
    ettornio, Oct 18, 2011
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  18. Kevin

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    The next Xbox and Playstation will push the 6 and 8 core debate for Intel, as far as gaming goes. And that's 2013.
     
    Kevin, Oct 18, 2011
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    Wonder why they didn't say anything about USB 3 ports on that motherboard spotted at Computex?
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Oct 18, 2011
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  20. Mr_Mysterious

    Mr_Mysterious Like...duuuuuude

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    Because it will have.....wait for it....*drumroll*

    USB 4.0!

    Now with added disappointment! :D

    All kidding aside, if it supports SB and higher, it should have USB 3.0 standard.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Oct 18, 2011
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  21. mythlogic

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    It'll be there, see the Texas Instruments controller in the first picture (Its in the bottom right) thats a TI USB 3.0 controller. They are moving to them because they are cheaper with the same performance.
     
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  22. Larry@LPC-Digital

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    Do you need it? Probably not.

    However, nothing in this next beast will be overkill imo. A comparison is the upcoming ZL1 Camaro with 550+ HP. No overkill there also... :D
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Oct 18, 2011
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    That's what everybody said when Quads came out.
     
    Patrck_744, Oct 19, 2011
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    It's so true!

    Look at things now, and many games utilize quad core effectively (Battlefield 3 is certainly going to be one of these games).
     
    ettornio, Oct 19, 2011
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    intel can do 8c16t but it will extremely expensive bcz its rare....have to select from thousands of wafers
    lga 1567 xeon e7-8870:10c20t 30mb 2.4ghz 130w>>>>>>$4616.00 :eek:
     
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    Nothing is too overkill for Folding, but i don't recommend folding on a notebook.
     
    NovaH, Oct 19, 2011
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  27. ettornio

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    A standard notebook perhaps, but the P270WM will be a 'deskbook' like it's little brother, the X7200.
     
    ettornio, Oct 19, 2011
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    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    this will really push the weight/size difference between a shuttle PC+monitor and a 18in SLI laptop with 2 250w+ power bricks, etc...
     
    whitrzac, Oct 19, 2011
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    According to the article on VR-Zone IB CPUs will have a max of 77W. 300W should be enough if that's the case.
     
    Patrck_744, Oct 19, 2011
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