PcPer has reported that intel has anounced the upcoming ISSCC conference (http://www.isscc.org/isscc/index.htm) details were released about the Westmere 6-core product otherwise known as Gulftown. This processor, that will fit into existing LGA1366 processor sockets on current X58 consumer motherboards, will likely be released in the next 60 days or so but we are finally getting more details and information about what to expect.


Because the Gulftown CPU is built on Intel's 32nm process technology, consumers will be getting a 50% increase in core count and a 50% increase in cache for the same power envelope as current 45nm LGA1366 processors. Based on the Westmere architecture, Gulftown will once again re-integrate the triple-channel memory controller on-die; a change from the first Westmere parts that were released that were dual-core and moved a dual-channel memory controller to a second on-package chip coupled with integrated graphics. (See our Clarkdale CPU coverage here.) And just to clarify - Gulftown will not have integrated graphics on it.

The processor will have 12MB of L3 cache and include HyperThreading and Turbo Boost technology. The die is 240mm^2 and consists of 1.17 billion transistors.



Gulftown will be released both as a consumer part as well as a Nehalem EP processor for servers and workstations. This of course means a return to the world of Intel QuickPath Technology (QPI) as DMI will be limited to the mainstream processors of Lynnfield and Clarkdale. Another interesting change on the Westmere-based processors is that Intel has added support for low-voltage DDR3 memory that will run with little as 1.35 volts compared to the 1.5 volts the controller is at today.

ASUS comes out with gold

Asus U3S6 is out. A PC add in card to give your rig 2 UBS 3.0 ports and 2 SATA 6 connectors on 1 card. check PcPer to read the little write up on it.

some more cool videos on mass 2

i cant get the video to come over, so you have to go to it.

a really indepth look into mass effect 2

love sceans

and the who's who... this time in video format

Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2

old times

i think i dated this chick once apon a time

Mass Effect 2 cast

as it maybe the game of the year, Bioware have officially revealed the all star cast.

revealing some new (and old) faces.

Seth Green (“Austin Powers”) as Joker, the Normandy’s pilot. “Chuck” star Yvonne Strahovski as Cerberus operative Miranda Lawson.

Keith David (“Crash”) returns as Admiral David Anderson. Tricia Helfer (“Battlestar Galactica”) as EDI, the voice of the new Normandy; Carrie-Anne Moss (“The Matrix”) as Aria T’Loak, the crime lord who rules the planet Omega; Shohreh Aghdashloo (“House of Saddam”) as Admiral Shala’Raan vas Tonbay; Michael Hogan (“Battlestar Galactica”) as Captain Bailey; Adam Baldwin (“Chuck” and “Firefly”) as Kal ‘Reegar; and Michael Dorn (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”) as Gatatog Uvenk.

Perhaps the best known actor though, Martin Sheen (“West Wing” and “Apocalypse Now”), stars as the mysterious Illusive Man who commands Cerberus, a secretive paramilitary organization dedicated to protecting human interests in the galaxy.

“Emotionally engaging narrative is a key design pillar for BioWare, and the top-notch voice talent in Mass Effect 2 helps drive this goal,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder of BioWare. “Credible, powerful personalities are vital to delivering a compelling story experience in BioWare’s games, and we have assembled an amazing ensemble cast that surpasses the very high bar set in the original Mass Effect!”

A look at some games comming out soon

Here we have the new Star Wars that will be comming out soon. some reports are Q1 2011. the first 5 videos are a time line to get you into the story of the game. The 6th video shows some game play and voice acting.





but i sure hope game play is better than this


BIOSHOCK 2
Is almost out. Feb 9th 2010
as many fans of the first are looking forward to this game. the first 3 videos are showing a intro, story line and some game play. the last video is showing what game play will be like in multiplayer mode.




MULTI PLAYER mode

go blue

If you watch any higher quility pod cast, you might see that they are using a radio ststion style mic. well, here are 2 of the best, USB out for public use.

  The Yeti                                  Audio-Technica AT2020

and the more affordable eye ball and snow balls