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AMD 90nm Evaluated

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the never-can-have-enough-fps dept.

muyuubyou writes "The Tech Report has measured the new 90nm A64 3500+ against its 130nm counterpart and a Pentium 4 3.6Ghz 90nm. AMD looks way ahead in the 90nm process especially when it comes to power consumption. Note these are consumptions for the entire system including GeForce 6800 GTs and hefty PSUs. RTFineShortArticle for more detail on the configuration. Leaving the PC on overnight is probably not a good idea with these new Pentium 4s."

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  1. How do we power these systems? by aldoman · · Score: 5, Funny

    With every computing consuming more and more power, its looking like we will need a wind turbine or solar PV array for anyone to run a decent sized network of computers at home.

    Anyone currently doing this? I'm thinking of installing a turbine, but unsure of where to start out.

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  2. if intel were another company... by etaluclac · · Score: 4, Funny

    they'd bill this as a "feature." Buy the processor and we'll bundle the radiator for free. Remember, supplies are limited, so hurry before winter approaches.

  3. Does he work close to HELL??? by mreed911 · · Score: 3, Funny

    The ambient temperature in my office was about 85F/29C,

    The *ambient* temp was 85F? Lord, I'd hate to think how much I'd be sweating in an 85 degree office with limited air movement...

    This magazine writer works at a place that can't afford air conditioning? Or does he have so many computers in there that he's just cooking himself voluntarily?!?

    What *does* roast-geek smell like?