Tech Link: CPU-Z v1.60 is out

The new version is out. The version supports the obvious: Ivy Bridge (and yeah, that AMD too). But you know the drill, so if you're aching to get the latest and greatest, head on to the website to download the tool.

Tech Link (Industry): CPU-Z v1.56 is out

Go and get it you techno geeks. Who could resist the latest release of the ever sweet CPUZ? I know I can't, and if you're an overclocker, you'd probably be wanting it. And best of all, it's still free for the picking!

Tech Link: CPU-Z 1.55 is released

If you're like me, you'd have the latest and greatest CPU-Z version. Why? Because it's sexy! Go ahead and make your wet dreams more misty and juicy, grab the latest version, nom!

- VIA VX900/VX900M and VN1000/VN1000M chipsets.
- Intel Core i5-760, Core i7-875K and Core i5-655K processors.
- Intel Core i7-940XM, 840QM, 740QM mobile processors.
- Intel Core i5-450M, 540UM, 430UM, Core i3-370M mobile processors.
- Intel Pentium P6000 processor.
- New parameter in cpuz.ini : UseDisplayAPI.

Source:CPUZ

Brag: Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q6600 Overclock (Stock Cooler)

It seems that I am really lagging behind posting some items on my Blog. Anyway, I just want to share the 50% overclock of the quad core Kenstfield under the Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q6600 branding. At this speed, all I can say is that it's awesome and the CPU fan is silent even at full load.

Don't expect any benchmark, I have posted several benchmarks on the Intel® Core™ 2 QX Extreme Edition series as well as on the Intel® Xeon® X32xx series. What I just wanted to share here is how easy it is to overclock the quad core on the current i965P platform. If you are looking for a brand spanking new system, I suggest you go and get a quad-core based system. You may click on the CPU-Z for the validation...

Brag: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E4500 Arrives...

I know it's not much of a news, but hey, it's still a new toy to be happy about. The processor should be attractive to overclockers who are looking for high frequency with low FSB. The good thing with this processor is that, some motherboards, like Asus' P5B-Deluxe, can have the ability to lower down the multiplier making the processor very flexible with adjusting the multi and FSB. Click on the image for the CPU-Z Validation...

Brag: Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q6600 is on the loose...

Boredome finally dawned on me and I decided to play with a quad core, not the extreme series, but your typical Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q6600. I still haven't pushed it to any kind of overclocking, but I guess I'll start it once I got an inspiration.

Anyway, like I said, bored, bored, bored and so not even a speck of benchmark for this baby. I'll try to put it to its paces this weekend so stay tuned (and if I forgot, just ping me). You may want to click on the image to visit the validation, that's all for now, FanBoy out...

Tech Link (Utility): CPU-Z has been has been updated to the version 1.40

A new version of the popular CPU utility has been released. As is usual and expected from the developer, there are a bunch of updates. The most noticeable though is the new icon. Expand to read what's new on the software...

* VIA P4M800CE chipset support.
* Preliminary support for Intel Penryn CPUs family (45 nm).
* Intel Core 2 Duo E6x20, Pentium E2140/2160 processors recognition.
* Intel P35, G33, G31, Q35, Q33, X38 chipsets support.
* Intel GL960/GM965/PM965 chipsets support.
* AMD Athlon 64 "Lima" processor support.
* AMD Geode LX processor support.
* NVIDIA nForce 520 chipset support.
* New parameter "-console" to generate output in a command prompt (Windows XP only).
* New icon, courtesy of Techlogica

Source:CPU-Z has been has been updated to the version 1.40

Brag: 5GHz+ again, with another CPU, on stock cooler!!!

Woah, just a couple of weeks ago, I managed to push my Intel® Celeron® D 352 3.2GHz to 5GHz+ on air on stock cooler, and now, I reached it again. I used an Intel® D975XBX2 and a value DDR2-800MHz RAM for some OC loving, I never expected this CPU to break 4.2GHz. Expand if you want to read the full story...


However, this time around, it's not a cheap Celery, but more like an entry level Intel® Pentium® 4 641. This processor is based on Cedar Mill, which is the same core as that of the 5GHz Celery. I always thought that Cedar Mill is the way to go for obscene high clocks, and I have proven it twice already.

Sure, it's not enough data, but hey, two CPUs which are boxed and retail already shows 5GHz is not only relegated for those who use high end phase change cooler, but even to those stock cooler user on air. Anyway, click on the image for the CPU-Z Validation. And I wish you good luck in achieving the same clockage.

FanBoy out...

Tech Link (Utility): CPU-Z 1.39 is available

Wooot, MS* Vista 64 support ;). I find it really nice that it can actually detect Merom XE. I'd better get some set up and running so I can play with it asap. Seems like my AOpen* i975XA-yDG will be resurrected yet again. Anyway, that's out of topic, check out CPU-Z and download the latest incarnation.

CPU-Z 1.39 is available. The news are :

Windows Vista 64 support.
VIA CX700/VX700 chipset.
Added Merom XE (X7900/X7800)
Added "PCI" and "MaxPCIBus" in the ini file to configure PCI scanning.
Added "-core" parameter to display the clock speed of the specified core.
Go to CPU-Z page for more information.
Download version 1.39.
CPU-Z forum.

Source:CPU-Z 1.39 is available

Tech Link (Utility): CPUID is on update spree (New CPU-Z 1.37 and PC PC Wizard 2006.1.70)

I guess this day is software update day. The author of one of the best (at least, for me it is the best), CPUID utility has just updated the list of processor supported by CPU-Z. He has also released a newer version of PC Wizard which, as time passed by, is becoming more and more of my staple-type of utility next to SiSoft SANDRA due to its small size and features. Give this software a try and learn more about your system, and yes, this is FREE. Expand for more...(note, I don't provide direct download of the files as is required by the author).

PC Wizard has been updated to its 2006.1.70 version.

This new release adds the following :

New Processor support : AMD Athlon64 X2 5200+, Intel Pentium D 915.
New Processor Cache support : Intel Core 2 Duo Prefetcher Optimization (Adjacent Line, IP, DCU, DPL).
New Chipset support : Intel E8501, Intel 5000X/V/P/Z, nVidia 5xx, Intel i3000, i3010.
New Bus support : VIA V-Link and Ultra V-Link.
New Video Card support : AGEIA PhysX processor.
New Sensor support : AMD Rev. E and AMD NPT Processor Thermal Diode, Analog Devices ADT7467, ADT7468, ADT7473, ADT7476.
New DVD support : DVD BD-R, DVD BD-RE and BD-ROM reading and writing features, Region information.
New Application support : Microsoft Windows Live Messenger.
New Password support : MSN Messenger 7.5 recovery.
New Disk Benchmark support : Processor usage information.
New OSD support : OSD Desktop window can be moved.

Preliminary Intel Processor support : Core 2 Quad "Kentsfield", Xeon "Clovertown", Core 2 Duo T5200.
Preliminary Chipset support : Intel 946PL/GZ, Intel Q965/Q963/G965, Intel 3100.
Preliminary Sensor support : ITE IT8716F, ITE IT8718F, Winbond W83627DHG, Analog Devices ADT7475.

New Extras support : Logitech G15 LCD screen support.

Several bugs fixed.
And more ...

Go to PC Wizard page for more information.

Download PC Wizard 2006.1.70


CPU-Z 1.37 is available. The news are :

New HTML report.
Intel Core 2 Quad, Celeron 360, Mobile Core 2 Duo T5200 support.
Changed SSE4 to SSSE3 (Supplemental SSE3).
Added VIA VT8237A southbridge.
Go to CPU-Z page for more information.

Download version 1.37.
CPU-Z forum.

Source:CPUID is on update spree (New CPU-Z 1.37 and PC PC Wizard 2006.1.70)