[Blog + Contest] Intel Recon // Challenge: 2nd Generation Core i7 Unlocked Processors7 Comments By parelemcloseAuthor: parelemName: Julie Gierald Email: julie.gierald@gmail.com Site:http://techaggregate.com About: 20 something tech enthusiast from ChicagoSee Authors Posts (3) on May 23, 2011
There was a knock, and a large box left at my door. What could this be, we were not expecting any deliveries? Ah…it has been a while, but we were once again entrusted with a mission from Intel.
Large box at the door.
Unboxing
In the box was an Intel core i7-2600k processor, an Intel DP67BG Extreme Series motherboard and a 4GB (2×2GB) kit of Patriot Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 Edition PC3-17066, and another box? Hmm…interesting box. Upon closer inspection, we realized it was ...
[Review + Contest] Intel Solid-State Experience: A look at X25-M’s8 Comments By parelemcloseAuthor: parelemName: Julie Gierald Email: julie.gierald@gmail.com Site:http://techaggregate.com About: 20 something tech enthusiast from ChicagoSee Authors Posts (3) on September 6, 2010
As memory chip manufacturers develop better and cheaper manufacturing processes, the computer storage market is quickly becoming saturated by Solid-State Drives. On the bandwagon, Intel is quickly developing gamer and enthusiast class 34nm NAND Flash memory for their Solid-State Drives.
Intel markets their X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drives towards gamers, claiming they will provide greater gaming performance over mechanical drives. Will the X25-M really get us into the game faster? Let...
[Blog] Mission Unlock // Overclock – Intel Core i7-875k13 Comments By parelemcloseAuthor: parelemName: Julie Gierald Email: julie.gierald@gmail.com Site:http://techaggregate.com About: 20 something tech enthusiast from ChicagoSee Authors Posts (3) on June 1, 2010
Recently, I was handed a large case marked “Mission: Unlock // Overclock” along with an envelop marked “Top Secret.” Intrigued, I opened the envelop to find a series of smaller envelops labeled with phase numbers. Proceeding with the mission, I opened the phase 1 envelop. Inside the envelop I found a USB key, aptly shaped like a key, accompanied by instructions to plug it into a computer.
Upon plugging the key in, I was greeted by a series of statements to complete and the option to gene...