Questions tagged [processor]
For questions about central processing units (CPUs) used in anything from micro-PCs to servers and workstations.
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CPU for a budget photo/video editing machine (Lightroom, Davinci Resolve)
My brother wants to build a PC mainly for amateur (raw) photo editing in Lightroom/Gimp and video editing in Davinci Resolve. Currently lightroom is painfully slow on his old T520 thinkpad and Resolve ...
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What cheaper CPU do you suggest for compiling C++ code binaries for Xeon E5 2600 v3?
I need to produce C++ code binaries to be used on a cluster with Xeon E5 2600 v3 dual-socket nodes. For confidentiality reasons the binaries can only be compiled locally so we have to build a smaller ...
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Recommended enterprise server for build, CI and CPU intensive tasks
I'm looking for a server capable of performing the following tasks:
Can be used as a build-server (we have several developers using
Microsoft Team Foundation Services)
Continuous integration of ...
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What CPU goes well for rendering / gaming on a RX 470 aside from the i3 6100?
I bought this RX 470 recently for a good price, and now for Black Friday I am buying something that I intend not to bottleneck my GPU for gaming.
After browsing for a long time, I see many people ...
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Thinkpad W530 replacement
I am looking for a laptop to replace my W530 thinkpad (from 2012). Here is what I like in the W530:
matte IPS screen
good (backlighted) keyboard with key travel of 2.5mm
keyboard without numpad (I ...
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How noticeable is a higher core-count CPU for a software developer's quality of life?
Here are some pretty general questions from a new developer / moderate gamer about CPU core counts and how they affect the developer experience in terms of convenience and QoL. Feel free to answer any/...
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What should I switch my cpu to?
I'm running my old computer from like 6 or 7 years ago as a server, and for the most part it works fine. I have some extra money, and when it is bottlenecked, the cpu causes the bottleneck. The ...
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Building a Budget Deep Learning Machine
So I want to create a fast Deep Learning Machine with Nvidia's RTX 2060 but I'm divided between AMD's Ryzen 2600X and Intel's Intel Core i5-9600K. Now I know that there is a big gap in the price, but ...
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CPU and GPU for high-end terminal server balanced against low energy consumption, and low heat
UPDATE 1, 2, 3 at the end
My first post on Hardware Recommendations.
Incidentally, my question also pertains to my first time building a "computer". So heads up, there will be many factual errors ...
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Choice of single-board computer for video output in embedded system
I am developing a product that incorporates various sensors and actuators, and also a monitoring display (5" 800x480 TFT LCD HDMI).
Right now I have everything figured out with an Arduino handling ...
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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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Is a dual core laptop worth it, or are there better alternatives?
My laptop recently broke. Now I need to buy a new one before Christmas ends or more preferably before the end of next week.
My requirements and hopes:
RAM:
- 8GB OF RAM upgradable to 16
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Lenovo ideapad 320 or Asus ROG for graphic/web design?
I need some advice on the laptop for design. I'm in between two options, more or less equal in price.
What i use it for
UX/UI design, hence Photoshop with tens of artboards (here is the adoby info ...
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Confused about AMD/Intel DDR2 type memory
I am looking for RAM DDR2 non-ECC, unbuffered, PC2-6400 4GB per one bank to upgrade my old PC. Currently have 4GB on it in four banks. The maximum capacity is 16GB.
I am using an HP desktop that has ...
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What school computer should I buy?
I'm a recent graduate from high school. I want to make sure I'm prepared to enter college as a computer science major. However, I don't have a computer. I don't know which computer to get for college. ...
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A personal computer CPU which does not require any fan to cool it
I desire to custom-build a totally noiseless personal computer (no fans at all).
The PSU is fanless, 500W. The GPU is fanless. The hard drive is SSD/NVMe.
Is there a modern PC CPU which does not ...
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Suggestions for good hardware for object detection using Yolov7
I need some suggestions on what is the best hardware to do object detection using YoloV7.
I have been using Nvidia's Jetson hardware like Nano and Xavier. I have tried running and optimizing Yolov7 ...
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Server Recommendation for windows server 2022
I'm new to maintaining users. As we currently don't have an active directory server on-prem, everything is in the cloud currently with Azure.
I'm looking to buy a Dell Server for Windows 2022 Domain ...
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Buying PC for Autonomous Driving Software and Simulator
I am currently going to buy PCs for my university for the purpose of using Autonomous Programming Software and the simulator. The simulator we currently use is CARLA and we had an issue where the ...
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Memory for my build
I'm putting together a part list. The part list is below. PCPartPicker is warning about recommended memory voltage for my selected memory and CPU. How concerned should I be about that? I've never ...
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Is HPE AMD EPYC compatible with AMD EPYC in custom-built systems?
As everyone here likely knows, the chip shortage is making it hard to get all kinds of CPUs. I'm in need of an 8-, 12, or 16-core 7002-series AMD EPYC processor (socket SP3). They are hard to come by. ...
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What is the latest version of ThinkPad laptops that doesn't have Intel Management Engine or similar remote controller built-in?
I work in cybersecurity and would like to find an older laptop that doesn't have the Intel Management Engine built-in, while still able to run a Debian OS well.
I have an IBM ThinkPad t42 with 42T0273 ...
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I Need Recommendations for a CPU upgrade. I Currently Have Intel I5 7400 3.0GHz
I'm looking to spend up to $300. If the CPU upgrade requires a Motherboard upgrade thats okay, I want to be able to upgrade further in the future.
My Current Specs:
Radeon rx 580
MSI Bazooka 250m
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Gaming Rig that can Handle VR (and Roblox VR)
I’m helping my nephew put together a system that will allow him to play Roblox VR on his Oculous Quest 2 headset. With my knowledge and research, the things I’ve been keeping in the back of my head as ...
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Which RAM should I add to my laptop with processor 2133 MHz speed...?
Actually, I want to upgrade my laptop RAM. So, when I was searching for compatible RAM for my laptop I got to know that it was already pre-installed(inbuilt) with 4GB 2666 MHz? Do I need to add 8GB of ...
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Using an Air Compressor to clean the dust from the motherboard?
Is it ok to use an air compressor to clean the dust from the motherboard, from the cooling fans and from the radiators?
If yes, then what kind of air compressors are recommended? Are the tire ...
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Choosing a case for 5090x for heavy duty usage
I am trying to choose a case from the following. I will be using a 5090x with a noctua 15 cooler, need to have space for a future 3080 graphic card and most importantly it needs to able to dissipate ...
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New CPU Upgrade And Requirements To Run Software
I current have AMD Athalon 2 X3 445 CPU on a Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3 AMD 770 DDR3 1666(OC) Soket AM3 Anakart motherboard. I haven't upgraded my PC In a while but I've just bought an Oculus Quest 2 AR ...
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Intel (9700k) VS AMD (3700x) for a Machine Learning build
I'm building a rig over at my workplace for running/training machine learning models. Currently we are building chatbots using Rasa framework, some tensorflow neural networks and possibly CNN's and ...
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Laptop with unlocked/K Intel CPU and a SSD
I need a new laptop with at least a 128Gib SSD (without spinning drive) and Nvidia graphic gard and 16GB of RAM and unlocked Intel CPU. Not for overclocking or getting better CPU performance but for ...
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Upgrading an old Toshiba
My old Toshiba Satellite L500 13w is becoming slower.
I have had few problems with it until now, it's been pretty reliable since I first bought it - brand new - about ten years ago.
I changed the ...
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Is there any MPU, MCU or SOC that have SIL certification?
Is it possible only a component have a SIL level,
For example is there a processor that have IEC 61508 SIL4 certificate or EN 50126 SIL4 certificate.
If there exists what would you recommend to me ...
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Blockchain hyperledger CPU
I am building a PC with the purpose of creating Blockchain applications. I would much appreciate recommendations for CPUs. Around the price range of '$300-$450'
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Hardware specification for Deep Learning research
I need a Desktop computer for Deep Learning research work with large datasets. The models of Deep Learning may be huge and complex, so they may need heavy computations. My budget is INR 250000 i.e., ...
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Suggestioned upgrades for a old Dell Studio XPS 8100
I have been meaning to upgrade my desktop though i am not sure what would be best. Though admittedly i have not kept up to date with hardware so i am completely green in regards to where my specs ...
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stronger hp pavillon or hp probook
I am data science master student and I am planning to buy a new laptop for good quality of work. So I am confused which laptop to buy. I have two choices: hp pavillion and hp probook g5.. here are the ...
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DDR4 memory DC recommendation to go with Intel 9900k on Hero XI z390
I have two possible DC (double capacity) memory for a z390 Hero XI with 9900k (at 4.8-5.1GHz); with the context of having 128GB in Windows 10 x64.
Timings are a bit different, and price difference is ...
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Ultrabook with good cooling
I am looking for a ultrabook. (13-14" up to about 1.5kg) I would like to have 32GB RAM and high end ULV processor like for example i7-8650U or i7-8550U. I also would like to have 4x PCIe Thunderbolt ...
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Hardware selection recommendations for a embedded like OpenCV project
I need to choose hardware for an OpenCV project that I am working on currently. Space is limited hence I cannot use a full blown computer. The project specs are listed below:
Using two USB 3.0 high ...
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AMD A12-9720P + Radeon RX 540 vs Intel I5 7200U + NVIDIA 940MX - Which is the best?
I'm choosing between two laptops from Acer:
A515-41G-1480: (1) CPU: AMD A12-9720P 2.7Ghz (2) RAM: 8GB DDR4 (3) GPU: Radeon RX 540 2GB DDR5 (4) HD: 1TB;
A515-51G-50W8: (1) CPU: Intel Core i5-7200U 2.5 ...
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Do I need a matched pair of Xeons for a dual CPU board if there is only one stepping level listed?
I am considering purchasing 2 Xeon 2667v2 CPUs to use in a dual CPU board. The spec page (click on "Ordering and Compliance" on the left) only lists a single step level:
Does that mean that I don't ...
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Searching a good Ultrabook for work
I'm looking for a Ultrabook with this characteristics:
Essential
8th or 7th generation of CPU. (i5, i7 or amd)
Not more than 13"/14" of screen size.
Very important the weight... i need to travel ...
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Intel® Core™ i5-8269U Processor has memory of LPDDR3-2133
I'm building a laptop. Don't ask why I just am. Im looking for memory chips for my Intel® Core™ i5-8269U Processor. I am so confused. I don't know what lpddr3 chips to get for 16gb of ram. Im leaning ...
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Which laptop with processor i7-7700HQ or i7-8550U I should buy?
I need to buy Windows laptop for programming. I have some options, One laptop has i7-7700HQ, and other has i7-8550U.
In past, I thought, that U-Series processors are not for workstations and CPU-...
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Quiet, cheap and effective low-profile cooler
I understand that I am looking for the best of many worlds here, but if I can satisfy these criteria it would be a huge help to me.
I recently bought a CPU cooler to replace the stock Intel one that ...
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Graphics card and Power supply for architecture and 3d Modeling
I have a friend who is an architect and now is looking to build 3d models.
He needs a new pc for fast 3d rendering and architecture related work.
Here is a list of components that I recommended.
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What processor should I choose?
I am planning to buy a laptop. I have selected two . One has a 8th generation 1.80GHz core i7 processor and other has 7th generation 2.70 Ghz core i7 processor. Shall I emphasize on clock speed or ...
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i3 3100T power consumption
Has anyone information on the real-life power consumption of an Intel i3 7100T? I know that the thermal design power is rated 35W, but how much power does it need in idle or low workload situations?
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Desktop PC Xeon CPU Optane SSD
I am looking to make a new desktop PC purchase and I would like to utilize the new optane technology for overall performance as well as speeding up my HDDs. I'm going with a Xeon as opposed to a core ...
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PC Benchmarking for QGIS?
I've just started working as a GIS technician in a land agency firm. I'm handling large datasets such as historic house sales (~500,000 rows of data per year) and executing heavy duty operations, sub-...
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