Questions tagged [processor]
For questions about central processing units (CPUs) used in anything from micro-PCs to servers and workstations.
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LGA 2011 vs. AM3+
I'm completing the hardware list for desktop unit, which will be used for programming (60%), data analysis & AI (15%) and gaming (15%), the rest beeing internet browsing.
Budget: 1200$.
I want ...
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New Gaming System - CPU [Romania]
I'm building a system to play the latest games at max settings at 1920x1080 and get as close to 30 FPS as possible within the budget.
The trouble is that the website I'm buying from is in Romanian, ...
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Should I find a processor with "hyper-threading?" [closed]
The Intel Core i7 processor has a feature known as "hyper-threading." Quoting their website:
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)1 uses processor resources more efficiently, ...
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LGA1151 CPU lowest power consumption?
i'm setting up a computer with an LGA1151 cpu socket, and i'm looking for the cpu that would use the least amount of electricity for this motherboard. the cpu will not be stressed in the slightest, ...
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New computer in light of meltdown and spectre
I was on the verge of buying a new computer when meltdown and spectre were made public. I've read about how the software fix can cause a 5 to 30% slowdown. In light of that, I would like to buy a ...
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LGA1366 Motherboard compatiable with Xeon E5640 Quad Core CPU?
I'm looking for a motherboard that is compatible with the CPU in question, but it must be with in my $130 Budget. I'm looking for a board suitable for budget gaming.
The board must have:
2+ DDR3/...
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Looking to upgrade my CPU while avoiding the Intel Management Engine or AMD Platform Security Processor
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There are numerous problems with the Intel Management Engine and the AMD Platform Security Processor or similar always-on master key "backdoors". Both practical, and (most importantly) ...
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What is a price efficient parallel number crunching server?
I'm looking for a server to run large number of parallel processes for statistical calculations (Ubuntu + Python). Currently we use 2x16 cores and 512Gb RAM (disk is of secondary importance):
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What would be a good CPU for IntelliJ for under $300
What CPU is best optimized for running a program like Intellij?
I'm looking to build a computer best optimized for running Intellij. This computer will be a non-gaming computer so to remove some of ...
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which laptop suites heavy programming?
I am going to do heavy computing and processing like programming. I am looking for a compatible laptop which has a fast GPU-enabled laptop. CUDA enabled on an NVIDIA GPU. Also, it must have SSD. ...
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Will a non-ECC memory work with motherboard and CPU that supports ECC?
I have this two components that support ECC memory:
AMD RYZEN 3 1200
AMD RYZEN MSI B450M PRO-M2
On the other hand I have this memory
4 GB DDR4 2400 KINGSTON VALUE CL17
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Are they going to ...
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Is it possible to replace a laptop's processor? [closed]
I currently own a 2016 Dell Inspiron 15 5000 and don't have enough money to buy a Gaming PC. I average around 20 FPS in Fortnite and was wondering if it is possible to replace the processor. I am ...
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