Note: In April 2019, Intel revised its naming convention and rebranded its products as the Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Family. This article is regarding the Intel Xeon CPUs that came before the new convention. How to Read Intel Xeon Non SP Naming Convention Step 1. E Family E3 Family E3 Family Processors are Single Processing CPUs. They work in nodes that have a maximum of … Continue reading Tech Tip: Explanation of the Intel Xeon Naming Convention

DDR4 SDRAM is short for Double Data Rate Fourth Generation Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory. It’s been dominating the memory module market ever since its release in 2014. DDR4 Physical Differences DDR4 modules have more pins than their predecessor. The previous generation, DDR3, had 240 pins while DDR4 modules have 288 pins. Since they are not backwards compatible with previous generations of memory, the notch has … Continue reading Tech Tip: What is DDR4 SDRAM Memory?

Each type of server has its pros and cons. Each server type has their own unique niche and service different needs. When deciding on the type of server that’s right for you, one has to consider cost, space, cabling, management, maintenance. HP Proliant DL Servers HP Density Line (DL) are rack severs. They come in sizes such as the 1U rack, 2U rack, and 4U … Continue reading Tech Tip: Difference between HP BL, ML, and DL servers

Graphic cards allow you to play games at high resolutions, run machine learning algorithms, and even mine for cryptocurrency. Whatever your goal is, you need it to run seamlessly, smoothly, and hassle free. So how does one ensure that the GPU you buy will be 100% compatible with your motherboard? Scroll down, you’re in the right place for your answer. 1. Does your motherboard have … Continue reading Tech Tip: Which GPUs are Compatible with My PC?

RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. It is a storage solution that solves the bottleneck of performance while mitigates drive failure. No one wants a slow computer. And definitely not loss of data. Types of RAID configurations. Although more RAID configurations exist than the three mentioned below, they are the three most common ones and they illustrate how RAID configurations work. RAID 0 … Continue reading Tech Tip: What is a RAID Configuration?

PCIe. In other words, Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. You may also hear the term PCI Express for short. When your computer first boots, it has to figure out what components are attached to the motherboard. PCIe determines everything that is plugged in. It creates an internal map by identifying all the connections which allows the traffic to happen within the system. PCIe Connections PCIe connections … Continue reading Tech Tip: What are PCIe Lanes?