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  • Intel 7th Generation Desktop vs Laptop CPU sample

    Intel Core i3 7100 (Desktop CPU)

    distributed.net RC5-72 workload sample – 80 packets.

    [Dec 27 09:41:10 UTC] RC5-72: Summary: 80 packets (80.00 stats units)
                      0.00:37:47.78 - [149.06 Mkeys/s]

    Intel Core i7 7500U (Laptop CPU)

    distributed.net RC5-72 workload sample – 85 packets.

    [Dec 27 11:04:28 UTC] RC5-72: Summary: 85 packets (85.00 stats units)
                      0.00:46:22.95 - [128.69 Mkeys/s]

    Surprised that the i3 Desktop has the slightly better throughput on this workload. I somewhat expected that the i7 to win. The interesting thing to note though is that of course the i7 laptop CPU would be using way less power, thus generating much less heat. It makes me wonder though… how would an i3 laptop CPU perform in this test when compared to the i7 laptop CPU. Unfortunately I do not have one to test.

  • Continued success with Intel DN2820FYKH NUC

    Readers (if I have any *hehe*) will remember that I have been using Intel DN2820FYKH NUC’s. You can check out my previous posts about these from the link here.

    Earlier last month I mounted them using the Vesa mounts onto the back of my LG 24″ displays. Picture below will show you what it looks when this has been performed, as the LG monitors have stands that don’t use the Vesa mounts.

    20141208-Intel_NUC_rear_monitor_mount
    Intel DN2820FYKH NUC mounted on Monitor Vesa Mount

    As you can see from the above picture, this is a rather good way to position the NUC, and is now the way I have been using them since early December.

    I’ve running Windows 8.1 Pro on one of my units now for a good period of time and must say I still like it. Sure it’s not the faster machine in the world, but for light duties it works very awesome. Just don’t go try and stream 1080P content from youtube with it.

    Both my Intel DN2820FYKH NUC’s have 8GB ram and an Intel 802.11ac (dual band) cards. One unit has traditional 500GB notebook drive, and the other has a 120GB SSD.

    If you have any questions at all regarding these units, feel free to contact me. Happy to share my experience with them.

    Below is a screen capture from Windows 8.1 Pro Task Manager showing my typical usage after a few days.

    20150102-Celeron_NUC_Windows_8.1_Pro

    Touching on Linux for a moment, the Ubuntu 14.04 when booted on the units detects all hardware, including the bluetooth/wifi card combination.

  • Intel Ivy i3 3225

    I recently bought an Intel Ivy i3 3225 processor, along with a few other items. Will expand on the other items towards the end of the post.

    The reason for the purchase is I wished to build another machine for some lighter duties, as I had been using my nearly 2 year old Intel Sandy i5 2400 for such work, however since it’s primary role is for gaming, it tends to generate a bit of heat. It does after all have a GTX670 video card in it.

    I did want to get one of the new low power processors, but the i3 3225 came up for a good price. Glad I purchased it as the machine when built is operating nicely, the processor with the on-board Intel HD 4000 video does everything I need.

    Purchased items;

    • Asus P8H77-I Mini-ITX mainboard
    • Corsair CMPSU-430CXv3 (430W power supply)
    • Liteon IHAS124 DVD burner (cause optical drives are still handy to have)
    • BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX case (in Fire Red)
    • Microsoft Windows 7 64bit Home Premium