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Intel i7
« on: November 21, 2008, 09:24:27 AM »
ive heard so much about the new line of CPU's from intel and seen them being sold everywhere but whats so special about them that sets them apart from core 2 quad processors?

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Re: Intel i7
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2008, 09:28:35 AM »
Shortly: triple channel on-chip DDR3 memory controller, QuickPath replaces the FSB, TurboBoost, HyperThreading.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core_i7

They're faster and use less power, and they have these new features too.

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Re: Intel i7
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2008, 09:35:17 AM »
well that pretty much answers it for me :D