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Vondiggity and I went to Micro Center to pick up a CPU fan earlier today. While we were there Vondigitty ended up picking up a CPU and a Motherboard.
Intel Core i5-3750K
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Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H
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It was a pretty good deal, the Core i5-3750K was priced at $189.99 and the Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H for $149.99. Micro Center also gives a $50 combo discount for both.
As expected, Apple introduces two new models of iMac with Sandy Bridge CPU and Thunderbolt port. Both ready to ship 21.5-inch and 27-inch models come with Quad-Core Intel Core i5. Option for Quad-Core Intel Core i7 is available for custom order.
Notably, the 27-inch model comes with two Thunderbolt ports which enable the iMac to support simultaneous two external monitors.
Other notable features:
The new iMac is now available at Apple Online Store and Apple Retail Store.
Apple finally introduces 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models with Intel Core i5 and i7. The 15-inch and 17-inch models come with nVidia 330M and Intel HD Graphics. Apple includes automatic graphics switching between the Intel HD Graphics and nVidia 330M. According to report by AppleInsider, nVidi confirms that the fast graphics switching is not Optimus technology.
13-inch MacBook Pro models come with nVidia 320M while still sporting Intel Core 2 Duo processors.
The 15-inch model is also available with higher resolution display at 1680-by-1050 pixels.
Image courtesy of Apple Inc.