F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Organize data into distinct groups or bins for better analysis.

Organize data into distinct groups or bins for better analysis.

Organize data into distinct groups or bins for better analysis.

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Eman_45
Member
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03-31-2016, 04:42 PM
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If you're unsure about binning, consider this basic scenario. Intel sets guidelines for performance, power use, and heat output for its Core i5 CPUs. If a CPU doesn't meet those criteria, it might be reclassified as an i3 processor. Since Core i5 chips have four cores while i3 have two, Intel could disable two cores—possibly faulty—to market it as a two-core model. If the disabled cores aren’t actually defective, can you somehow reactivate them? You’d probably need to accept a lower clock speed, but what if...
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Eman_45
03-31-2016, 04:42 PM #1

If you're unsure about binning, consider this basic scenario. Intel sets guidelines for performance, power use, and heat output for its Core i5 CPUs. If a CPU doesn't meet those criteria, it might be reclassified as an i3 processor. Since Core i5 chips have four cores while i3 have two, Intel could disable two cores—possibly faulty—to market it as a two-core model. If the disabled cores aren’t actually defective, can you somehow reactivate them? You’d probably need to accept a lower clock speed, but what if...

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Rocket43
Junior Member
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03-31-2016, 06:41 PM
#2
The last time I saw such actions was during the Phenom era: https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/phenom...-core.html. You might be able to try it, but I think modern motherboard BIOSes are likely too strong to succeed.
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Rocket43
03-31-2016, 06:41 PM #2

The last time I saw such actions was during the Phenom era: https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/phenom...-core.html. You might be able to try it, but I think modern motherboard BIOSes are likely too strong to succeed.

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KuKus777
Junior Member
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03-31-2016, 08:20 PM
#3
It's not only microcode; they're also removed physically. Due to this separation, it's impossible to restore them.
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KuKus777
03-31-2016, 08:20 PM #3

It's not only microcode; they're also removed physically. Due to this separation, it's impossible to restore them.

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Juan2610
Posting Freak
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04-01-2016, 12:04 AM
#4
The central part is entirely missing? Reattaching it seems impossible.
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Juan2610
04-01-2016, 12:04 AM #4

The central part is entirely missing? Reattaching it seems impossible.

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jxzuzuzo
Posting Freak
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04-20-2016, 05:33 AM
#5
I still have a Phenom X4 setup in my possession.
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jxzuzuzo
04-20-2016, 05:33 AM #5

I still have a Phenom X4 setup in my possession.

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Rosario17_
Posting Freak
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04-23-2016, 08:45 AM
#6
They usually destroy the nonworking devices, leaving nothing left to turn on again.
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Rosario17_
04-23-2016, 08:45 AM #6

They usually destroy the nonworking devices, leaving nothing left to turn on again.

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Soumuitoruim
Member
88
04-26-2016, 08:40 AM
#7
This was mostly a novel concept for those processors—especially the Athlon II and Phenom/Phenom II X3 lines—since AMD preferred keeping components that performed well. It’s unlikely you could achieve similar results with today’s technology.
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Soumuitoruim
04-26-2016, 08:40 AM #7

This was mostly a novel concept for those processors—especially the Athlon II and Phenom/Phenom II X3 lines—since AMD preferred keeping components that performed well. It’s unlikely you could achieve similar results with today’s technology.

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diana02501
Member
99
04-26-2016, 12:30 PM
#8
They spend time selling a processor that doesn’t meet its full potential.
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diana02501
04-26-2016, 12:30 PM #8

They spend time selling a processor that doesn’t meet its full potential.

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MineArqueiro
Member
237
04-26-2016, 05:51 PM
#9
I still own an ASUS Formula V from back then, and it includes a core unlocker option since AMD often disabled cores to market cheaper alternatives. A bit of nostalgia for that time!
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MineArqueiro
04-26-2016, 05:51 PM #9

I still own an ASUS Formula V from back then, and it includes a core unlocker option since AMD often disabled cores to market cheaper alternatives. A bit of nostalgia for that time!

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Epsylon16
Member
209
05-06-2016, 02:08 AM
#10
Creating a unique chip for each SKU would increase costs. You aim to offer various SKUs for each customer to maximize revenue potential. From a financial perspective, this approach benefits the business.
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Epsylon16
05-06-2016, 02:08 AM #10

Creating a unique chip for each SKU would increase costs. You aim to offer various SKUs for each customer to maximize revenue potential. From a financial perspective, this approach benefits the business.

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