Articles are popping up all over the place regarding AMD’s new Phenom chip, and the fact that Intel won’t be bothered much due to its apparently lackluster performance. They’ve also been experiencing heavy losses for four straight quarters, not helped by the acquisition of ATI. With these things and more in mind, some people are [...]

Does having a 64-bit processor in your computer really amount to anything if you’re not using server applications? Whether you’re running Windows 64-bit, Mac OS X Tiger or Leopard or a 64-bit Linux, where are the 64-bit apps? What could someone possibly do any better right now with a 64-bit system compared to 32?

Kram discusses the developments of CPUs from AMD’s K7 up to today’s dual-core CPUs.

Kram dives into single core, dual core and hyperthreading CPUs and describes their differences and similarities.

Turions, Centrinos, and Mobile CPUs - Oh My! Kram discusses the latest in mobile technology for notebooks and laptops.

Richard Powell gives us the low down on what Intel is up to.

Richard gives us the skinny on what AMD has been up to lately.

Computer technology is changing so rapidly, that in many cases, the computer you purchased six months ago is quite “old” today. In an industry that moves at blazing speeds, we like to release processor updates from time to time. This article is geared mainly towards those who are not computer gurus and don’t follow the [...]

A rundown of how processor pipelining works, in classic PCMech plain-Enlglish style

Here is our little bit on the Pentium IV processor from Intel, as if you haven’t heard about it yet

A look at Intel’s Pentium II processor.

A biref look at the Intel Pentium Pro processor

A discussion of the various types of sockets and slots for processors.

A brief look at processor voltages, the basic theory, and their use in overclocking

Written in March 2001, this is an entertaining, soap-opera style account of the processor’s upbringing

A brief look at the Pentium III processor, from its Katmai start to the Coppermine core.

A look at overclocking, how to do it, and IF to do it. Now updated!

A look at Peltier cooling of the CPU.

Dok takes a look at an issue surrounding the Intel Pentium IV.

A look at the serial number feature of the Pentium III and why it caused a stir.

Dok dissects a K6, removing the heat plate. Why? Who knows.

Originally written closer to the time period, this is look at AMD K5 and K6.

A look at the AMD Athlon processor, tracking it from its original release up to today’s newer Thunderbirds and XP’s.