What Can the Intel Core i7 processors do for You? Part 1
So, as the title says, I’m going to talk about the value of the Core i7. What do I mean by "value"? When I say "value", I mean how the processor will be in your mind when you are thinking about upgrading. Yes, the processor series has only been out on the market for a little over 4 months, but I think it’s time to start thinking about this. At least ponder the possibilities.
Now, I talked about some of the awesome features of this processor, including Hyper-threading, support for tri-channel memory, and the on-die memory controller. And this is just the beginning; there are many features of this processor that just makes this processor fantastic. On the other hand, it does have some small drawbacks, including lack of Error Correction Code and its somewhat inconsistent levels of overclocking. But that’s about it on the small cons.
So, you ask, how valuable is this processor at the moment. Well, it all depends on the budget of your computer or upgrade; I mean, the lowest processor of the series so far (Core i7 920) costs a hefty 290 dollars, and the motherboard alone costs a minimum of 200 dollars, or at least that was the lowest price I could find. Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.
There are three Core i7 processors so far in this Nehalem series: the 920, 940, and the 965 EX. The 920 currently costs around 290 dollars, the 940 costs around 560, and the 965 EX costs a bit over 1000 dollars. Now, from benchmarks I have seen on the Internet sources, the 920 alone does amazingly well for the price it is at right now; even though it’s a hefty 290 dollars, when you compare it to other processors that cost around the same price, you’ll be surprised how much better the 920 does against its predecessors.
Now, you’re probably wondering why the 965 EX is so outrageously overpriced. Well, the EX, as you might have guessed, stands for Extreme Edition. Now, if you have seen some of the Extreme Edition processors in the previous Intel series(the Core 2 series), they are similarly priced. Why? Because of its Unlocked Clock function. Basically, it lets you overclock way more than any other processor. Is this worth the ridiculous price? Well, that’s up for you to decide. Now, this topic will be elaborated even more on a later article, so stay tuned for the next part!
A student who learned how to build a computer at the age of 15, Aki H. has now started a blogging site to help people learn more about computers. To read his numerous computer hardware articles, go to http://www.ImIcarus.com
Netbooks - Bad For Business?
Because they are considered to be less powerful computers, there are some parts of the netbook industry that believe they are more prone to destructive viruses, malware, worms and other similar digital creatures. In a past article, Computer World claims netbooks pose a "big security threat." The article claims that, because they are less powerful than the average desktop or laptop, netbooks operate on older operating systems like Windows XP or more simplified distributions of Linux, which may not be as secure as newer software. In addition, because of limited processing power, netbook users may not want to run data encryption, anti-virus software, and other anti-malware applications. The conclusion? Netbooks are can be bad for your business.
The Real Score
While it is true that netbooks are not as powerful as desktops and laptops, it is also true that any computer, cell phone, or PDA that does not have the latest software updates is a risk to your company’s digital network.
If you’re so concerned about security issues, just know that there are many ways to get around it. For one, you can decide against buying netbooks altogether. Don’t think the low price is not worth the security risk? Fine, just let netbooks and their lovers be.
Netbooks Are Good For Business
But you cannot deny the fact that there are many, many advantages to using netbooks for business purposes. Because they are ultra portable, your employees, especially if they are salespeople, can work more easily and have more time for client calls. Netbooks are also cheap, and for the price of one cheap laptop, you can actually issue two to four netbooks to your employees.
What You Can Do
If you are a business owner, what you can do is to treat netbooks the way you would treat other computers to make them secure. If you are using netbooks that ship with Xandros Linux or Linpus Linux Lite and you are not convinced they are secure enough, just download the latest version of Ubuntu, Fedora, or Mandriva.
If your netbooks are slow to process applications at 512MB, simply upgrade the RAM to 1GB. Almost all netbooks are very easy to upgrade ? you just need a screw driver, a good pair of eyes and a pair of steady hands.
If you want to go all out on security with your Windows-based netbook, then upgrade to a Windows Vista, which has a number of security enhancements. Yes, it will boot slower and will take up more disk space. Surprisingly, however, Windows Vista runs well on some low-powered netbooks
Put Netbooks On The Netbooks
Now if you already have netbooks issued within your company, just make sure to connect them to your company’s systems and network. There are many advantages to networking your netbook. You can share printers and drives between computers and you also minimize the risk of virus transfer by eliminating the need for CDs or flash disks in transferring files. You also save up on storage space since you can work on a shared file, yet store it only in one computer.
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