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Post: AMD Overclocks a CPU Past a World Record to 8.29GHz
09-19-2011, 12:38 AM #1
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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); AMD may have dropped out of the gigahertz race with Intel to focus on the graphics processing of its APUs, but it can still put on a good show when it wants to. The company brought in a pair of pro overclockers to hype up its new FX processor, an octo-core monster built for desktops. Liquid nitrogen cooling brought the FX processor clock speed up to an unbelievable 8GHz, but it was the addition of liquid helium that helped them crack 8.4GHz.


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The FX processor hit 8.429Ghz, breaking the previous Guiness World Record of 8.308GHz. Never mind stability or actual usability--the winning chip was hand-picked for its ability to handle high voltages.


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09-19-2011, 12:41 AM #2
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Can't wait till they make processors like this public.

Crack passwords in seconds :happycry:
09-19-2011, 12:42 AM #3
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I WANT IT stare
09-19-2011, 12:48 AM #4
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the nerd in me is aroused :X
09-19-2011, 01:17 AM #5
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That thing could probably be a worthy opponent for Terminator in a game of chess. stare
09-19-2011, 01:18 AM #6
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cool.. i guess? .
09-19-2011, 06:00 AM #7
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Now I can watch porn without lagging :carling: loljokes but that's awesome
09-19-2011, 11:08 AM #8
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That is amazing. Just a matter of time before we all have those in our home pc's.
09-19-2011, 11:47 AM #9
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Would be good to have one of them in your bedroom!

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