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Unlocked memory multiplier for Core i7 920 and Core i7 940 CPUs
Intel has decided to enhance the overclocking capabilities of two of its forthcoming Core i7 processors. Core i7 940 and Core i7 920, which are clocked at 2.93GHz and 2.66GHz respectively, will feature unlocked memory controlers, so motherboard makers can write a BIOS with option to increase memory frequency. This means that end users will be able to change the memory multiplier and thus the memory frequency beyond the stock DDR3 800/1066MHz speed. More »
SATA Rev 3.0 specification
As reported by Techon, Serial ATA International Organization has released the physical layer portion for its third generation storage interface. The upcoming SATA Rev 3.0 specification, expected to be available by the end of 2008, will double the maximum transfer speed from 3Gbps to 6Gbps. The new specification will maintain backward compatibility with previous SATA implementations More »
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