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Celeron D 345   Posted on 24/11/2004 at 14:23 by Marc - source: Akiba PC Hotline!

	A new processor Intel has been released since a couple of days in Japan. The Celeron D 345, not officially announced yet, is clocked at 3.06 GHz. Like previous versions, this 90 nm processor, uses the FSB533 and is equipped with 256 KB of cache L2. This processor, sold 15280 Yens ($148.9) should not overshadow the Sempron 3100+. The Sempron already provided superior performances to the D 335 and 340 clocked at 2.8 and 2.93 GHz. For the time being only the Socket 478 version is in shops. The Socket 775 versions should be released in the days to come. This processor will be compatible with the XD Bit like all other Celeron Socket 775 and should be called 345J.

AMD's new Roadmap   Posted on 24/11/2004 at 14:12 by Marc

	AMD has updated their official processor roadmap. Here is the old roadmap (July) followed by the new one: The roadmap indicates that AMD made some serious progress with 90nm fabrication process as it is already present in Athlon 64 Mobile and Sempron Mobile ranges. From now till the end of the year AMD should extend 90 nm fabrication process to the Opteron range with « Athens », « Troy » and « Venus » CPUs, respectively 8xx, 4xx and 2xx series. The first figure indicates the maximum number of processor that it is possible to use simultaneously. During the first half 2005, AMD should release new 90nm cores for desktop and mobile Athlon 64 and Sempron ranges. This new cores will use the “E” revision of AMD’s K8 architecture which includes amongst other functionalities SSE3 instructions. During the second half 2005 new processors should also be released with Dual Cores for Athlon 64 and Opteron ranges. All these information were included in the previous roadmap except for the « Venice » processor. We also noticed that during the second half, AMD is also planning to release the « Roma » and « Albany » processors for the Sempron Mobile range. We don’t know yet innovations introduced with these processors.

Corsair RAM Guy   Posted on 24/11/2004 at 12:37 by Marc

	After Crucial, Corsair has released today the RAM Guy, a tool which recommends the right memory module for your system. You need to indicate you motherboard model or your computer system and the Ram Guy will Recommend the Right Module for Your System according to several criteria : most popular, best Overclocking, best latencies). It is also possible for each module to have the list of all motherboards compatible. But the most interesting thing is that Corsair guarantee the memory module compatibility indicated in this tool. So if your memory modules don’t work with your motherboard model despite the RAM Guy indications, you will be able use your warranty.

New OCZ PC3200   Posted on 24/11/2004 at 12:20 by Marc

	OCZ has just announced the release of new DDR PC3200 memory modules, the EL DDR PC-3200 Gold VX. This memory module specificity is to be compatible with 3.5V voltages without invalidating OCZ life warranty. Being compatible with high voltages is a good thing, but is it really useful? Well not really. These memory modules timings are certified at 2-3-3-8, 2.6V and 2-2-2-8, 3.2V, and it is possible to reach identical timings with Samsung’s « F-TCCD » chips but at 2.5V. It is also important to notice that only a few motherboards are able to provide such voltages even if it is also possible to use the OCZ Booster. EL DDR PC-3200 Gold VX memory modules are available in single 512 MB or in 2x512 MB twin sets. The price is still unknown yet.