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AMD releases quad-core Opterons for single-socket systems
AMD's new quad-core Opteron processors for single-socket systems have all the features of Barcelona, but with less expensive memory. Article | 03 Jun 2008
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Virtualization savings often spent on hardware upgrades, users say
Despite the savings afforded by server virtualization, many users have spent their savings on costly new hardware upgrades for new memory, CPUs or entirely new servers. Article | 21 May 2008
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AMD announces energy-efficient quad-core processors, executive changes
AMD has announced new low-voltage versions of its quad-core Opteron processor as well as changes to its management lineup. Article | 14 May 2008
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AMD roadmap: Processors to jump from six to 12 cores by 2010
AMD plans to release its six-core Opteron processor by the second half of 2009, followed by a 12 core processor less than one year later. Article | 08 May 2008
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IBM introduces new server form factor with iDataPlex
Big Blue is pushing iDataPlex, a blade/rack server hybrid, for Web 2.0 companies, but research labs seeking dense computing environments could also benefit. Article | 29 Apr 2008
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Server memory stalling performance, energy-efficiency gains
Server memory components still lag CPUs' performance and energy-efficiency gains. And multicore processors may make bottlenecks worse. Article | 28 Apr 2008
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Dell's new single-socket server flush with memory
Dell's new R300 rack-mount and T300 tower servers run a single quad-core Intel Xeon chip and have three times the memory capacity of a single-socket x86 server from IBM or HP. Article | 20 Mar 2008
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AMD completes 45-nm processor, but quad-core Opterons still delayed
AMD has officially completed its first 45-nm quad-core processor, but those waiting for quad-core Barcelona will have to wait until April. Article | 04 Mar 2008
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 features prolong server hardware life
Users upgrading to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 may stave off upgrading servers' processors and memory, thanks to the Server Core feature. Article | 28 Feb 2008
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Sun, Verari intro new blade servers this week
Sun's latest blade server promises the performance of a comparable rack-mount system, while Verari's new blade targets the most space- and storage-constrained shops. Article | 20 Feb 2008