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| Alienware Issues Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700-based Desktop Alienware has unleashed the power of quad-core processing by making the new Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 processor available on the Area-51 7500 desktop. As the world's first quad-core processor, the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 easily tackles numerous tasks simultaneously, which frees up time for Alienware desktop users and opens the door to a richer gaming and multimedia experience. The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is made up of four separate processing cores in a single package and provides 8MB of L2 cache. This increases the multitasking potential of Alienware users by significantly improving system responsiveness when performing tasks like rendering a video, playing a demanding game and running productivity software at the same time. For gamers obsessed with the ultimate immersive entertainment experience, the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 enables enhanced physics, AI, rendering and overall gameplay. Multimedia enthusiasts working with applications that depend on threaded computing, such as audio/video editing or 3D modeling, will also see greater performance. In addition, all users will benefit from a quieter computing environment thanks to the processor's new Digital Thermal Sensor, which ensures that system fans spin only as fast as needed in order to minimise noise. Area-51 7500 features: • Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 processor; • World's first quad-core processor; • Tackles numerous tasks simultaneously providing a richer gaming experience; • Enhances productivity and ability to manage digital content; • 8MB L2 cache; • Digital Thermal Sensor. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Computing News :: home page |