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It wasn't a matter of "smart" or not. It was literally a "do or die" situation. Traditional PowerPC processors simply couldn't perform any faster; the Cell processor wasn't available yet, and IBM couldn't produce the processors fast enough. Intel was the only company that could produce microprocessors in sufficient quantities to satisfy demand.
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Are only Intel processors made specifically for PCs?
Nope, Macintosh started using Intel processors after dropping the PowerPC CPUs in 2006.
What kind of apple catches fire very easily?
None that I have ever heard of. Some of the early Apple laptops did get very hot using the Power PC processor. This is one reason Apple switched to Intel processors.
What are the differences between apple and IBM processors?
Apple worked with IBM and Motorola to develop the Power PC processors which were a development of IBM's POWER1 processor. Apple used Power PC processors in their range of Macintosh computers between 1994 and 2006 when Apple switched to using the processors from Intel's range. IBM produces a range of processors for all types of devices including the Cell processor used in Sony's PlayStation (The X Box also uses a Power PC processor). (See links below) In 2008 Apple spent $278 million to acquire PA Semi a company which designs processors based on the Power PC model. It is not known what Apple intends to do with processors designed by the company.
What processor is Intel's best?
what is the best Intel processor All Intel processors are good it depends what purpose you use it, there is a huge variety if u go for gaming purpose different processors if opting for business Intel® Core™2 Processor with vPro™ Technology, the one i am personaly using and I have also opted Intel get smart offer which is availabe in Delhi and Punjab ,you can get an Intel processor based business PC,get a 3page website,business email and a broadband bundle free ,check out on http://aman.vreach.net/getsmart
Who is part of the Power PC family of CPU chips?
The PowerPC family of CPU chips was a RISC type processor created together by IBM, Motorola and Apple. They were most popular in the Macintosh computers before Apple started using Intel based processors.
What kinds of computers is Windows compatible with?
In order to run a Windows OS you need to have an Intel processor. Mac OS X will only run on an apple computer. Some apple computers are using an Intel processor so you can run a Windows OS or Mac OS.
What version of Windows XP was designed for systems using Intel Itanium processors?
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
How CPU communicates?
Different CPUs communicate in different ways. Intel processors (Pentiums, Core2, etc) communicate to the chipset using the Front Side Bus. AMD processors communicate to the chipset using Hyper Transport.
Who was the Steve created the first apple computer?
It was both Steve Jobs and Steve Wonzniak. They made the first Apple computer: the Macintosh (Mac for short)Names are right machine is wrong. It was the Apple I in 1976 using a MosTek 6502 processor. The Mac was much later and has used Motorola 680x0, PowerPC, and Intel processors in that order.
What is an iMac PowerPC G3?
Before Apple started using Intel processors in their iMacs they used a Power PC processor. The G3 was the third generation of these processors. It was followed by the G4 and G5. The G3 iMac was discontinued in 2003 and is not powerful enough to run today's software although it would suffice for basic email, text editing type work.
What was introduced in 1986 an became the most popular os among IBM and IBM compatible computers using the Intel 8086 processors?
MS-DOS
Can you play Windows games on a Macintosh?
Yes. It is possible to play Windows games on Macs that use Intel processors by installing Windows on them using Boot Camp.
