Intel Core i5 is an Intel brand name for a series of mid-range mobile and desktop microprocessors based on the x86-64 architecture.
1
vote
1answer
28 views
What do the letter suffixes mean in Intel's naming schemes?
Let's take for example the Core i5 family: Among the processors in this list, there are at the end of some cpu name letters like K,S,T,U,M,ME. What do they mean? Thanks
-1
votes
1answer
67 views
What is the CPU Word size?
I have searched everywhere on the internet and i cannot find out how to find the word size of a CPU. Can someone either show me where to look or tell me how to find out.
These are the CPU's in ...
1
vote
3answers
331 views
How to control the processor frequency of i5 in Windows 7?
On Ubuntu I can control the frequency of my CPU. I set it at the lowest value and then the fans are really quiet.
Is it possible to do it in Windows 7 ?
EDIT: The computer is a Laptop: Sony SVT 1311
...
0
votes
0answers
132 views
Intel or AMD CPU for Gaming when using a dedicated Graphics Card? [closed]
I'm looking to build a new gaming pc and am out of touch with the latest tech. Some background info... OS Win7 - 64bit - using single monitor when gaming - not really looking to overclock - when not ...
4
votes
1answer
97 views
Number of Processors and Computer Speed relation?
Does changing the number of processors under Boot Advanced Options affect computer speed?
I have Dell XPS 15z Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) OS with 4GB RAM, intel i5 processor @2.5 Ghz and 1GB ...
0
votes
2answers
2k views
Intel i5 3rd vs 4th generation? [closed]
My old Core2Duo needs a upgrade. At the moment I'm thinking about upgrading to Intel i5 3570 (3rd generation).
Intel is going to release the 4th generation before this summer, but is there a point ...
0
votes
0answers
101 views
Two Intel Processors - Which one is better? [closed]
Alright, so I got a new laptop and I still have my old laptop. The new laptop has an Intel Celeron 1.6 GHZ processor and the old one has an Intel Dual-core 2.0 GHZ processor.
At first I thought the ...
1
vote
3answers
126 views
Heating issue on i5 3570k
so I just assembled my new computer yesterday and everything was working fine apart from the fact that my CPU temps go wild.
I have an i5 3570k mounted on my Maximus V-Gene motherbord.
I'm using the ...
0
votes
0answers
102 views
After enabling the hardware virtualization in BIOS, Windows 8 fails to load
So, my problem is described in the header. After enabling the hardware virtualization (I've got Intel Core i5, HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15-b055sr), Windows 8 failed to load. When I switched off the HV, ...
0
votes
1answer
247 views
Laptop screen randomly flickers since Windows 8 upgrade
Ever since installing Windows 8 I have been getting random screen flickering. I've tried to update the drivers without success. All the drivers for the intel HD 3000 I find on the Intel site say my ...
0
votes
2answers
307 views
My i5 CPU is performing better than my i7 — why is this happening? [closed]
I recently bought 2 Sony laptops with the following specs:
Laptop 1
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3520M CPU @ 2.90GHz
8GB RAM
NVIDIA 640M LE 1GB
500GB (7200rpm)
direct rendering: Yes
Laptop 2
Intel(R) ...
3
votes
1answer
360 views
Laptop CPU fan not working properly
My laptop's CPU fan is suddenly acting very bizarre, and I am at a loss for what to do so I am asking for some help.
Specifically, the fan is not even starting to spin until the CPU reaches 60 ...
2
votes
2answers
913 views
Mobile CPU vs. Ultra-low voltage CPU: performance [closed]
I'm choosing a new laptop and one of the questions is a type of CPU — mobile or ultra-low voltage. If to be more precise, I'm torn between two models of Intel Core i5 — i5-2410M (Sandy Bridge) and ...
0
votes
0answers
111 views
Software Engineering's Notebook with i3 vs. i5 [closed]
I study computer science and want to get a new laptop for my projects / to do work for my student assistant job at home. I'm sticking to IBM Lenovo X 230, but I can't decide whether to take an Intel ...
0
votes
0answers
202 views
core i5 2nd generation or 3rd generation [closed]
i am confused between two laptops within my affordable range.
one is with core i5 (2nd gen) with 1 GB graphic card.
the other one is core i5 (3rd gen) with 2 GB graphic card.
which one should i ...
1
vote
0answers
294 views
Z77 Motherboard with i7-2600K cpu, what will not work?
I'm building a new system. So far I think I narrowed it down to Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H (Z77 Ivy Bridge chipset) motherboard.
I was planning to get i5-3570K(Ivy Bridge) cpu, but now I can get ...
1
vote
0answers
203 views
Computer won't boot into Windows when discrete GPU is removed
I'm trying to return my Radeon HD 6870 which is breaking (The fan doesn't work, and it overheats). However when I remove it from the PC, and revert to using the HD3000 in my i5 2500k, it refuses to ...
2
votes
0answers
282 views
Using Intel Ivy Bridge GPU for triple monitor setup
I am planning to upgrade my CPU to an Intel Core i5-3450 (Ivy Bridge). However, my motherboard (ASRock B75M Micro ATX Motherboard) does not have an onboard video chipset. Will I still be able to ...
3
votes
1answer
454 views
Is setting your card to a lower custom resolution dangerous?
I have a laptop computer with integrated Core i5 Intel HD graphics..
I want to use the vga output to connect to an old tech CRT tv that has an RGB input port, So I'm using a vga to RGB cable. I heard ...
0
votes
0answers
105 views
External monitor for Fujitsu Lifebook S710
I have a question about connecting an external monitor to my laptop (Fujitsu Lifebook S710).
I consider bying a docking station for my laptop which supports both VGA and DVI. The internal graphics is ...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
i5-3210M to an intel i7-3610QM?
If i want to upgrade my processor in my laptop from a i5-3210M to an i7-3610QM what else, if anything would i need to change? They both have the same sockets, I"m thinking i might need to upgrade the ...
2
votes
1answer
596 views
Is Intel Rapid Storage Technology needed?
When I installed this diver, all of a sudden my CPU started running at 25%+ with no programs open, and when I disabled it, the CPU went back down to 1-2% idling. Is this driver needed/is this a known ...
3
votes
2answers
1k views
which ubuntu version would be stable for my notebook?
I have sony vaio laptop with intel i5 2nd generation processor. I am bit confused with ... what ubuntu I should install on my laptop. Currently ubuntu 12.04 is latest ubuntu, but I have heard from ...
1
vote
2answers
5k views
Intel HD 3000 - Will system memory increase performance?
I have a Dell Latitude 5420 Laptop. It has a 2nd-gen Intel i5 with Intel HD 3000 graphics. I have 4GB of ram.
I realize that this will never be close to discrete graphics, but would adding more ...
-1
votes
3answers
222 views
SSD and intel i5 lagging
My "new" notebook has some really wierd lags during work, youtube video etc etc... Sometimes it has bluescreen during booting, sometimes after reboot. All my drivers are updated and SSD firmware too.
...
1
vote
1answer
646 views
Weird glitches on Intel iGPU
I have a weird problem that I can't manage to describe in one word, so I'm having trouble searching for a solution.
My monitors sometimes go black for a tenth of a second. Other times, they show the ...
0
votes
0answers
472 views
HDMI + VGA + LVDS in Linux Mint Debian XFCE 64bit?
My laptop is Acer AS572-7652, 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5-460M dual-core processor with Intel HD Graphics (ATI as I can tell). The OS I am using is Linux Mint Debian XFCE 64bit.
Anyway, I'm trying to ...
1
vote
1answer
398 views
Asus P8Z68-V LX - Memory problems
I just bought a new CPU and a motherboard yesterday. after stuffing it all together and for the first time booting it, it just went looping to starting on and off. I figured that this was something ...
1
vote
1answer
597 views
does ASUS AMD crossfire motherboard support intel core i5 cpu?
I would like to know if ASUS Crosshair V Formula AM3+ AMD 990FX motherboard ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131735 ) support intel core i5 cpu?
In the manual it says:
CPU:
...
1
vote
3answers
32k views
How good is performance of HD4000 integrated graphics? [closed]
I'm looking to build a desktop PC based on some new Ivy Bridge mid-range processor (e.g. Core i5-3570K) and mid-range/performance motherboard (Z77).
Top Ivy Bridge processors seems to include some ...
1
vote
4answers
612 views
Move system disk to a different PC
I have a problem: today at work I was told that tomorrow afternoon I have to give my pc back and take a new one just arrived.
It could be a good new, but I'm a developer and I use a lot of different ...
0
votes
1answer
64 views
Getting a new CPU and motherboard [closed]
I have the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz, 8MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB, Kentsfield, Quad-Core, Socket 775, Processor and it has been nothing short of amazing since 2007. I'm now looking at the Intel Core ...
2
votes
0answers
1k views
What is the “Intel Turbo Boost Technology Driver” for?
What is the purpose of the Intel Turbo Boost Technology Driver?
It doesn't seem to be necessary for Turbo Boost to work properly, so what does it do?
1
vote
2answers
507 views
CPU Temp i5-2400 and BSOD
I'm getting random blue screens with error:
0x00000101 (0x0000000000000031, 0x0000000000000000,
0xfffff880009ea180, 0x0000000000000001)
It seems to have something to do with the cores not ...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
Is Hyper-threading important in Adobe Premiere CS 4 - 5.5?
I have a copy of Adobe Premiere Pro CS 4 that has trouble playing back 1080p HD H.264 when I'm editing it on my C2Q Q8200 / 8GB RAM machine. It's really hard to work with video when you can't even ...
1
vote
1answer
898 views
How can I tell my computer to use multiple cores for gaming? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Force a single core program to use multi core
Whenever I play games (specifically Minecraft) on my computer, only one of the cores is being used to run the game, which ...
1
vote
1answer
932 views
Windows doesn't want to boot when enablig Intel Smart Response Technology
I have recently built a new computer and bought a 120GB Corsair Force 3 SSD hard drive with it. I installed it all, and everything was runnig smoothly, but then I decided to try the Intel Smart ...
2
votes
1answer
567 views
Intel Core i5 2320 with Multiple Monitors
I recently purchased a Dell 260 MT with a Intel i5 2320, 8GB ram, and 1TB hard drive. I currently have 2 monitors hooked up to the on-board video card; 1 via HDMI and 1 via VGA. I would like to add a ...
3
votes
3answers
4k views
How can I make the desktop span two screens on an Intel HD graphics adapter?
I have a Wndows XP machine with an Intel Core i5-2400 processor with integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000) and two monitors hooked up to it.
I would like to have the Windows desktop span these ...
0
votes
1answer
267 views
Is my CPU running hot?
I have a core i5 2500k which I believe is running a bit hot at idle speed. It idles at about 35° Celsius on the stock cooler.
Everyone says that the computers idle temps are individual to ...
0
votes
1answer
294 views
Explanation of the Intel 1155 “Sandy-Bridge” chipsets
Originally there was an H67 (with graphics), a P67 (for overclocking), and a z68 (for both).
However, now it seems like there is a whole slew of alterations to this chipsets and I'm looking for an ...
2
votes
1answer
241 views
How to put idle CPU processing power to good use? [closed]
I just got a new computer that has far more processing power than I need 90% of the time that I'm using it. To what ought I to devote that power?
I know of SETI @ Home and Protein Folding. What ...
0
votes
1answer
358 views
Can I use the cooling for my Pentium 4 with my new i5 CPU? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I use LGA775 heatsink on LGA1156 CPU?
I recently bought a new i5 2500k CPU, but with my current setup I run the risk of cooling issues. I have an improved heatsink ...
1
vote
3answers
2k views
Thermal paste was installed on my new heatsink. Does it need to get re-applied if I remove it?
I just installed a new i5 Sandy Bridge on an Asus P67 Sabertooth board. When I first turned it on, I received a Bios error stating there was a CPU overheating issue. I was able to navigate to the Bios ...
1
vote
1answer
1k views
Get temperature of CPU (Intel Core i5) in FreeBSD
Does anyone know how to get the temperature of an Intel Core i5 processor in FreeBSD?
Relevant info:
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 Deluxe
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500
OS: FreeBSD 8.2-RELEASE (64bit)
...
-1
votes
1answer
290 views
Max Memory Bandwidth 21.3GB/s with a max memory capacity of 8GB [closed]
Why would Intel processors have extremely high memory bandwidths but relatively low memory capacity?
2
votes
1answer
256 views
Does speedstep and cstate affect user experience?
I have desktop running Windows 7 on Intel i5-750. After taking a look at the bios option I saw the SpeedStep and C-state were disabled.
My question is - do they have any negative effects on the user ...
1
vote
0answers
264 views
Intel Turbo Boost does not work after standby S3 state
This feature does not work after standby S3 state (Standy, Sleep or Suspend to RAM). Tested with Intel CPUID and Turbo Boost Monitor. Although in hibernation it works and in hybrid sleep does not as ...
1
vote
0answers
621 views
How to enable openGL on intel HD graphics 2000?
I have DH61WW motherboard and an i5-2500(non k) processor and i have installed all the drivers that came with the mobo. But i'm not able to get openGL working. can anyone please show me how to enable ...
0
votes
1answer
338 views
Can an Intel Sandy Bridge GPU run Starcraft 2?
Intel's Sandy Bridge GPUs are said to be a lot better than their previous ones. I'm curious about whether or not such a GPU (or maybe their second generation) can run a game like Starcraft 2 ...
