Intel will be reportedly releasing just two LGA 1150 Broadwell-based CPUs, according to TechSpot. A report from the site VR-Zone broke down the two Broadwell processors, the Core i7-5775C and Core i5-5675C, which are manufactured using a 14nm process. They are expected to launch during the second quarter of 2015.
The addition, the Core i7-5775C and Core i5-5675C have a thermal design power of of 65 watts, support for DDR3 memory, and include Intel Iris Pro 6200 graphics.
Related: Intel is ready to shrug off Broadwell’s delays, pursue 7nm production process
The two CPUs will be compatible with motherboards including Z97 chipset examples, assuming the BOIS is updated to support the new processors, according to Hexus.net. The Core i7-5775C runs at 3.3GHz base with 3.7GHz turbo frequency, and it supports eight threads through Hyper-Threading. With support for four threads, the Core i5-5675C runs at 3.1GHz base with 3.6GHz turbo frequency.
The reasons why Intel has trimmed down its Broadwell family remain largely unclear. Some believe that Intel may still be struggling with the high frequencies of chips made using the 14nm fabrication process, according to KitGuru.net. It’s also possible that Intel is releasing a limited line because the next architecture update, Skylake (aka sixth-generation Core), is supposed to be out at the end of the year. Usually releases are further apart, but Broadwell was delayed significantly, putting it closer to Skylake than anticipated.
Related: Intel’s best NUC is right around the corner, with Core i7 Broadwell power and Iris 6100 graphics
After a demonstration of the processors at the Game Developers Conference, Intel stated in a blog post that the primary goal is to enhance the performance of mini-PCs and All-In-One computers. Intel also reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Broadwell socketed desktop SKUs are expected to debut around June 2015.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.