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Apple's next Mac Pro may sport six-core processors
A forthcoming update to the Mac Pro line could have short-term exclusivity of a new Intel Xeon six-core CPU early next year, according to a new rumor.
Future Mac Pro: Apple to Enjoy Short-Term Exclusive Use of Future Xeon CPU?
Future Mac Pro: Apple to Enjoy Short-Term Exclusive Use of Future Xeon CPU?
hardmac.com — According to one of our sources, Apple is finalizing the future Mac Pro models. They are currently... testing the last evolution of Xeon CPU, known as  Gulftown , that Intel only demoed a couple of times so far. This Xeon is an evolution of those ... (more) Future Mac Pro: Apple to Enjoy Short-Term Exclusive Use ...
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discussions.apple.com — sorry, but if you don't have a recent backup there is probably nothing you can do at... this point. this is why it' important to back up regularly. you could try data recovery software like Data Rescue II or Filesalvage but it has to be used immediately ... (more) Support - Discussions - Woah where did my HD go? ...
Six-Core Mac Pro in Early 2010?
Six-Core Mac Pro in Early 2010?
modmyi.com — image via ZDnet Apple is testing Intel's as-yet unreleased hexacore "Gulftown" processor - reported to be 22%... faster than the current Core i7 Xeon - according to the French site MacBidouille.com . Since the unit is said to be compatible with the current Mac Pro motherboard used with the ... (more) Six-Core Mac Pro in Early 2010?
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The Next Mac Pro Sounds Like a 12-Core Hellbeast [Rumor]
Gizmodo — ... Intel's six-core Gulftown (Core i9) processor, possibly in a 12-core configuration, but'll have a custom motherboard that'll support 8GB and 16GB RAM modules (for up to 128GB), along with 10Gbps ethernet. Supposedly, we'll see them early next year. If so, and if it uses Gulftown, that'd give Apple a small window of exclusivity with the speed demon chip, which wouldn't be the first time Intel's given them access to silicon before anybody else. [HardMac via AppleInsider] ...

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