Top 10 Most Powerful Computers in the World

Top 10 Most Powerful Computers in the World. Ever wondered which are the most powerful supercomputers of all time? Supercomputers which with their supersonic speed broke various computing barriers and also brought in revolution in varied fields like nuclear science, medicine, environment and weather. The computing power of these computers is way beyond your imagination. Take the world's most powerful computer, the IBM Roadrunner. With the ability to process 1 million billion calculations per second.

So here I have compiled some of the most powerful computer in the world. I hope you will like it. A new ADDITION >> China has recentrly taken top spot by China’s Tianhe-1A (Milky Way) to be the fast computer in the world. The Tianhe-1A is located at China’s National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin with much of its processing power from chips similar to those found in graphics cards. While four of the top 10 super computers are also designed around graphics processors, second placed US XT5 Jaguar is built around the more traditional CPUs, similar to those found in desktop computers.

1. Cray-1

Cray-1 was the world’s fastest machine that was installed at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1976. Cray-1 boasted a speed of 160 million floating-point operations per second. The first model of the Cray-1 (Cray-1A) weighed 5.5 tons.

2. Cray-2

Launched in 1985, the machine held the title of the world’s fastest supercomputer between 1985-1989. Cray-2 was capable of 1.9 gigaflops peak performance. Cray-2 was predominantly developed for the United States Departments of Defense and Energy. Due to the use of liquid cooling, it was nicknamed `Bubbles’.

3. Connection Machine-5 (CM-5)

Launched in 1991, Connection Machine-5 (CM-5) held the crown for the world’s fastest supercomputer in 1992. The machine intended for artificial intelligence applications and symbolic processing found remarkable success in the field of computational science.

4. Fujitsu Numerical Wind Tunnel

Known as the Numerical Wind Tunnel, the machine was built by Fujitsu and Japan’s National Aerospace Laboratory. The machine was used to simulate wind turbulence on airplanes and in spacecraft as well as to forecast weather.

5. ASCI Red

The fastest computer from June 1997 to June 2000, ASCI Red was collaboration between Intel Corp and Sandia Labs.  It was the first computer to break the teraflops barrier, which after the processor upgrade passed 2 teraflops.

6. ASCI White

ASCI White, an IBM system, replaced ASCI-Red as the fastest supercomputer in 2000. ASCI White held the spot for world’s fastest supercomputer for two years from 2000-2002. It was capable of computing 12.3 trillion operations per second.

7. The Earth Simulator

Built by NEC for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute and the Japan Marina Science and Technology Center, the Earth Simulator (ES) was the fastest supercomputer in the world from 2002 to 2004.

8. Blue Gene/L

Blue Gene/L doubles its processing power to 32000 two-processor nodes. Currently the seventh fastest supercomputer in the world, IBM BlueGene/L held the title of world’s fastest supercomputer for four years from 2004 to 2008. The supercomputer is located at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s. BlueGene/L (BGL) clocked 478.2 trillion floating operations per second. Blue Gene/L, already ranked as the fastest supercomputer on the planet, has been doubled in size, according to researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California.

9. IBM Roadrunner

IBM Roadrunner was crowned No. 1 in June 2008 after becoming the first supercomputer to break one petaflop/s. IBM’s Roadrunner managed 1.042 petaflops. The supercomputer is located at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

10. Jaguar

The world’s fastest supercomputer according to TOP500 supercomputer list of 2009 is Cray XT5, also known as Jaguar. Jaguar bagged the No. 1 spot, beating IBM’s Roadrunner, who held the top crown from 2008 to 2009. It can perform more than 1 quadrillion calculations per second.

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Most Powerful Laptops 2011 Must Have

Most Powerful Laptops 2011 must have. Most Powerful Laptops 2011 – The Best of the Best. When the conversation turns to which laptops are the most powerful on the market. This article highlights the most powerful laptops of 2010/2011. It may also serve as a brief buyers guide for gaming nuts and newbies alike. When presented as laptops are the most powerful on the market, the answer is usually one of the high-end gaming models from manufacturers such as Alienware, Here is a quick look at the most popular gaming laptops for the late 2011 period.

Top Gaming Laptops: Winter of 2011 When the conversation turns to which laptops are the most powerful on the market, the answer is usually one of the high-end gaming models from manufacturers like Alienware, Asus and MSI. These computers not only excel at graphic intensive games, but their high-end processors and graphics cards make them excellent choices for programs like photo and video editing as well as viewing high-definition video.

 Alienware M17x

Powerful also usually equals large, and many of these computers have screens that are at least 17 inches which makes them not necessarily the best choice when it comes to mobile computing. Laptop computers have become increasingly popular as the storage, speed, display and battery life have all improved greatly over the last several months. More impressive is the fact that the prices have come down as competition has really heated up among the major quality manufacturers. Take your time and browse the available Best Laptops 2011 to find the unit that meets your needs and required specifications. I'm certain that you will find a laptop that exceeds your expectations at a price that may surprise you.

 Dell Inspiron 17R-1695MRB

One of the high-end computers on the market right now is the Asus G73. This laptop features a true 1080p 17 inch screen and comes with an Intel Core i7 processor. Graphics are the duty of either an Nvidia GTX 460 M or an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 graphics processor. Another top-of-the-line computer that can handle just about any task thrown at it is Alienware's M17x. This computer, like most top-of-the-line units, comes standard with a 64-bit version of Microsoft's Windows 7. Since it is an Alienware unit, it is an attention getter even when it is closed.

Asus Republic of Gamers G73Jh

Coming in at about an inch and a half smaller than the Alienware and Asus models is the 15 1/2 inch MSI GX 660. This unit features an Intel core i5 processor and has an ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics processor. All three of these manufacturers also offer a few different computers that come in similar configurations as these. Since they are premium units, consumers should expect to pay a premium price for them. These units are definitely a few levels above the standard notebooks that most people pack around with them. In fact, laptops like these can go toe to toe with some of the best desktop units out there. Casual User: The new Intel I Series processors are a must, ... This laptop offers more features for the price than most ... is one of the most powerful 15? gaming laptops. To get the power you need for ... Feb 17th, 2011. i dont have these kind of laptops ,I really love to have one of these laptops.

MALIBAL Nine X7200

 Sony VAIO VPC-Z1390X

 HP Envy 14-1110NR

 Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop

Manufacturers like Dell, HP and Sony all make computers that reach the premium levels of these units. Apple also builds some premium laptops, but since they operate on Apple's own Mac OSx operating system, it is somewhat difficult to compare them side-by-side with Windows units. A savvy consumer can buy laptops cheap, even one as high-end is these, if they know where to buy. When considering a premium laptop purchase, it is important for every consumer to not only look for laptop deals but to compare specifications in order to ensure that they are getting the best value for their dollar.

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Top Best Most Expensive Desktop Computer

Top Best Most Expensive Dekstop Computer. .This hard drive, case manufactured by a Japanese company called Zeus, costs over $748,730. Why would anyone want such an overpriced PC? Platinum, baby! As if anyone really needs it, this thing comes with a platinum or solid gold casing and is encrusted with constellation patterned diamonds. Yeah, really fancy and gawdy, but what's under the hood? According to Most Expensive, the 'Jupiter' model, comes equipped with "Intel’s 3GHz E6850 Core 2 Duo CPU, 2GB of DDR 2 memory, a 1TB hard drive and a dual Blu-Ray/HD DVD drive. Additionally, it ships with a 24” 1920×1200 native resolution monitor." 

   That sounds awesome and everything (except maybe the useless HD DVD drive, now that Blu-Ray is king), but is all that really worth almost $750K? For that money you could buy a decently sized house almost anywhere in the country. Or a membership to one of the most exclusive country clubs.

Then again, if you can fork over the ¥80,000,000 for the platinum one, maybe you can score the gold one for a cool ¥60,000,000 ($561,540).

But really, diamond encrusted constellation and platinum cases? A computer for that money should probably come with a little something extra too. Like a steering wheel. . .

First of all, the title cheated, it's a server, but designed in a desktop layout. Our IT department recently received a new Dekstop server-Dell Poweredge 2900, for a department in the faculty. Since it is "the most expensive" desktop computer (It cost over $10K) I have encountered so far, therefore I better take a few pictures. I am so far quite impressed by Dell's Laptop quality but never knew they can build a high quality server box with such an efficient design. The Power Edge 2900 is one of the newest and most powerful desktop servers in the market today. A lockable panel in the front prevents access to the hard drives and a small on-box LCD panel with color variations provide quick summary of the server status. The Dell Poweredge 2900 has a similar height as a normal desktop and 1/3 longer than a regular desktop. 

The desktop server provide amazingly flexible storage options: you can plug in up to 8 SAS or SATA hard drives in hot-swap carriers. An optional flex-bay can be inserted in the lower of the two spare 5.25in bays above, with its own backplane and interface.

There are six easily removable fans providing a good access of air through the interior front to back, for the purpose of cooling the monster down: 5050 Xeon processor mounted on it, both sockets have dedicated fans and the (max. up to 48GB) memory slots also have dedicated fans. It’s got a dual 93w hot-swap power supplies in case of one breaks down.

Unfortunately, it is "too noisy" for anyone to hide it under the desk. Therefore, it still needs to go into a server room. But it certainly got the "Ferrari" look.

On a lark, I went out to the Apple Store and priced the most expensive G5 Dekstop on the planet. So what will $23,857.00 get you nowadays? Everything, and the kitchen sink from Apple buys you a 2.5Ghz Quad-core PowerPC G5 with 16GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, Quadro FX 4500 graphics card with 512MB of memory, 16X dual-layer Superdrive, and two 30" Apple Cinema HD displays. Important to note: shipping on your new car Dekstop is free. Full specs after the jump.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Computers in the World 2011

Top 10 Most Expensive Computers in the World 2011. Here’s a list of most expensive computers in the world. As we know most expensive computer usually is a laptop computer. Nowadays people tend to own laptop rather than a PC since It’s more easier to be brought. So on this list, the 10 most expensive computer in the world is a laptop computer. Some just about few thousands of dollar but some reach million dollar. Let’s take a look at those most expensive computer. Top 10 Most Expensive Laptops in the World 2011. Laptop is one of the most important part of modern life. Buying laptop is becoming a symbol of your wealthy.

1. Acer Ferrari 1100: $3000

Acer Ferrari laptop computer is built for the sake of just like the tag Ferrari on it. With the ultralight body and resistant fiber chasis, this laptop try to give you the fastest performance you can get on your laptop computer. Initially It was used a AMD Turion X2 Dual Core CPU, 4 GB of RAM and all the standard features just like Wifi. The newer version the better specification you can get. The hardware will be updated so you can get the fastest laptop just like what Ferrari can do in cat. You can buy this laptop for just $3000, worth for performance as well as appearance.

2. Dell M6400: $3000

This laptop computer is produced by Dell. This laptop computer is a very powerfull one that featured Interl Core 2 Quad Core Extreme Edition Processors on the early edition. The reason of using this laptop is for ripping the complex analysis that need large data handling and graphics memories as the laptop has 16 GV of 1066 Mhz DDR 3 Memory. You can take this computer home for just $3,000. A fair amount for an excellent laptop computer.

3. Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV660: $3500

This laptop computer is just as usual laptop except that it’s the first laptop that can handle HD DVD with its own remote control. The specification itself are 2.0 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo, 240 GB RAID 0 HDD and Nvidia GeForce Go 7600 on the first version. This laptop using 1920 x 1200 resolution. It’s a worth one for $3,500 if you like an ultimate design and entertainment experience.

4. Lenovo ThinkPad W700DS: $4500

If you’re looking for a computer that have a secondary pull out display, maybe you can choose this one. This Lenovo Thinkpad has a secondary display that can be drawn from the main display. You can find that this additional secondary display is very useful for excel and CAD programs. Initial version of this laptop computer is equipped with 2.53 Ghz Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9000, 4 GB RAM, Dual 250 GB 5200 RPM Hard drives and sold for the price is $4,500.

5. Alienware Area 51: $5000

This laptop computer is a true friend of game lovers.This laptop is designed with sophisticated hardware design with stylish and sleek casing design. In the initial launching, the laptop is using Intel Core 2 Extreme Packs with Nvidia Geforce 9800M GT in dual SLI Configuration with 1 GB in graphic performance. This laptop is using 1 TB of Storage in high speed RAID 0 Configuration. The storage can be used as well to record TV and film with a smart bay system from TV tuner. $5,000 is a reasonable price for this laptop computer.

6. Rock Extreme SL8: $5000

This laptop computer was claimed to be the world’s fastest laptop computer when It first launched. The specs of this lapop computer is Intel Core 2 Quad Processor, NVIDIA 9800 GPUs in SLI and 8GB of RAM . This laptop is equipped with blue ray that can display in high definition as well. This prestige laptop is sold for $5,000.

7. Voodoo Envy H:171: $8500

When the time of its launching this laptop has a taglined of high performance laptop that already optimized for maximum performance. This laptop is using Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 processor, 4 GB of RAM, twin Nvidia Quadro FX Go 2500M graphics chipset, 1.3 Megapixel webcam, dual 250 GB hard diskk, 7 in 1 memory card reader, dual layer DVD RW drive and high resolution 17 inch 1920 x 1200 display. The hardware must be different with the current version as the advance of the hardware technology. The special thing you can get from this laptop computer is you can choose from 14 tattos options available. You can own this laptop for $8,500.

8. Ego for Bentley: $20,000

When you first looking at this laptop computer, you will be surely say that this is not a laptop for men. The authenticity of the Bentley logo is making the laptop looks very stylish and match with the Bentley car the owner has. The laptop can be matched with the color of the Bentley car that the owner driving. This laptop for sure is a laptop for rich women that ready to spend $20,000 for the sake of fashion. You won’t surprise that this laptop is just as usual laptop computer in term of hardware.

9. Tulip E-Go Diamond: $355,000

You can call this laptop computer as “most luxurious computer in the world”. The reason is the design of the laptop that using chrome in the shape of women bag. The grip of the laptop can be replaced as well with white gold and diamonds based on the owner taste. It’s not surprising then that this laptop has a price of $355,000. What about hardware? They just plugged with usual hardware such as 2 GB or RAM 160 GB of Harddisk, integrated Webcam, bluetooth 2.0 and DVD Burner. All you can say, this is not a laptop but a lifestyle jewelry.

10. Luvaglio One Million Dollar Laptop: $1,000,000

You can understand what this laptop about when you first read the title. Yes, this is about owning 1 Million Dollar just for a laptop. This laptop is made to order and you can choose what material you want this laptop to be made. You can choose from wood, metal, iron or maybe any other material as long as It can be used for a case of laptop. This laptop is designed so the owner can upgrade their hardware anytime they want. This laptop has a standard feature such as 128 solid State drive, MP3 player, built in USB stick and equipped with “integrated screen cleaning feature”.

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Top Best Most Expensive Computer

Top Best Most Expensive Computer. n May 2006, a site named its most expensive computer in the world, including a laptop computer that is left is the PC. Although these standards are the most expensive computers, but the performance is not necessarily the strongest, but they also are considered as high-end configuration. Gossip talk less, the following came to look at these paragraphs is the world's most expensive PC bar.
First, ranking No. 4, is a Dell XPS 600 Renegade. I believe as long as they have seen it one, it will be fascinated by that fire red fuselage. This machine is a PC, inkjet designed by the famous master MIKE LAVALLEE specially designed, flame shape the design of this machine setoff the exceptionally bright. Come take a look at its configuration. It uses the Intel's Pentium Extreme Edition 955 processor, the default frequency of 3.46GHz, overclocked up to a 4.26GHz. Using SLI technology enables four GeForce 7800 GTX 512MB graphics interconnect, memory capacity has also reached 2GB. Hard drive using Western Digital Western Digital 160GB, 10,000 rpm Raptor hard drives. Display uses a Dell 30 Yingcun 3007WFP LCD.
Dell's XPS 600 Renegade high-end positioning of the game PC, but a limited sale. The PC machine is now priced at 10000 USD.

XPS 600 Renegade

 

 

Truvia EPC- cost-$55,000
Nicknamed as 'Amish Computer,' Truvia builds elaborate, hand-crafted enclosures for high-end PCs. Custom designed, entirely handcrafted TRUVIA luxury is available for $55,000 only to a select few individuals who want to experience an unparalleled balance of art, passion and technology.

Tulip E-GO- cost - $355,000

The following appearances is a laptop, which is from South Korea, a very beautiful books - Tulip E-GO. It is the Dutch tulip computer company in 2005 launched the product, first of all, it is a unique shape designed to conquer a lot of female friends, and its anti-traditional notebook form a square-shaped design, but its change has become a Ms. handbag shape. But this was not enough, designers are still thousands of surface-mount it stars 60-sided diamond-cut method. And its worth are thus greatly increased.
Again to see if this has a 12.1-inch widescreen LCD display with a resolution of 1280 × 800 of the notebook computer's internal configuration, it uses the AMD's Turion 64 MT processors, ATI's RADEON XPRESS 200 chipset (X300 core) , 1GB RAM, 100GB hard drive. E-Go there is high-resolution camera, DVDRW drive, all-around card reader and so on.

Decadent Display - cost $800,000

Aside from embedding precious jewels into your PC case, or making enclosures by hand out of a single piece of wood, the most extravagant accessories you can sink money into are displays. 9X Media provide a incredible exhibit of multi-screen displays. Claiming to offer combinations of up to 64 HD screens, flaunt this personal computer for $800,00.

The list also features Dell’s $10,000 collector’s edition PC, $24,000 Voodoo PC that has 2 terabytes of storage, 4GB of RAM and an AMD FX-60 dual core processor, $21,000 Apple G5, $5,000 luxury gamer’s Alienware PC, $17,000 Mach V.

So, if you feel like splurging then you have got the best options to choose from!!!

The most expensive computer

Ranking position of the championship is priced at 800,000 U.S. dollars of computers, said that this computer can support multi-screen display, up to 64 high-definition images displayed simultaneously. But now that it has not been a specific message.
These are called the most expensive computers in addition have a high profile, the shape has its own characteristics, such as gold, diamond and other methods to make it different from an ordinary computer. Can see that these computers from the inside out they have made some effort. However, such high-priced computers to have several people, and we were only looking at the.

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World’s Most Expensive Computer Keyboards 2011

World’s Most Expensive Computer Keyboards 2011 It used to be that graphics cards and processors defined a PC but I for one think the most defining characteristic of a computer are the parts you actually interact with: the display, mouse and keyboard. Most people use whatever keyboard comes with their desktop PC and only buy a keyboard as a replacement when the inevitable cup of hot coffee is spilled onto the keys. Some prefer split keyboards, or soft-touch keyboards. ant to own the most expensive keyboard ever made? The key tops of HHKB Professional are hand coated with Urushi, the Japanese lacquer

 1. Happy Hacking Keyboard HP Japan, PFU Ltd 525,000 yen
PFU Ltd of Ishikawa, Japan, an affiliate of Fujitsu, is producing the Happy Hacking Keyboard Professional HP Japan, a made-to-order keyboard handcoated with Urushi lacquer. This made to order keyboard is coated many times using a special brush made from the hairs of virgins, and then powdered with gold dust! The price for this expensive computer keyboard is a grand sum of 525,000 yen or about US $4,440.

2. 2000-IS-DT, 2000-IS-PM Stealth Computer $2,200.00
Going to war with your keyboard? Stealth Computer makes devices to reduce risk of failure in hazardous areas, the 2000-IS-DT & 2000-IS-PM come enclosed in non-corrosive stainless steel with an optical isolated barrier ensuring NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) 4X protection. What other keyboard has a temperature range of -40F to +194F (-40C to +90C)? Stealth makes many other expensive steel NEMA keyboards, but this one looks like the costliest. We’ll ignore the rest for the sake of making this article more interesting.

3. TouchStream LP, Fingerworks $1500+
These mystical keyboards originally retailed for $340 but since FingerWorks has been bought out and no longer produces keyboards, TouchStream LPs in great condition have started selling at inflated prices to fanatics. You can look for yours on eBay if you don’t mind spending hundreds on used computer accessories.

4. Executive Keyboard, Maltron £550.00
Maltron produces ergonomic keyboards they claim reduce the stresses on fingers, wrists, and arms while typing. This is one of their newer models made with Perspex, Stainless-Steel and Polycarbonate key-tops.

5. Dual Handed Ergonomic 3D, Maltron £375.00, £435.00
Get your Maltron keyboard in Qwerty, Maltron or Dvorak layouts! There are also US English, UK English, French, German, Norwegian/Norsk and Swedish versions available. The letter keys are angled inwards to match natural finger movements and the keys for the longer fingers are recessed. Getting a trackball on your crazy 3d keyboard will cost you an extra £65.

6. Professional II™, Datahand $675.00
What if a keyboard could be adjusted to fit the size and shape of each person’s hands? We’ll you’d have a Datahand! The unique finger and thumb switches change the 4 different typing modes.

7. Keyless Ergonomic Keyboard, orbiTouch $399.00
The orbiTouch Keyless ergonomic Keyboard creates a keystroke when you slide the two domes into one of their eight respective positions. You type the different characters by sliding the domes to create letters and numbers. The orbiTouch Keyless ergonomic Keyboard also has an integrated mouse, so moving the domes gives you full mouse and keyboard capability.

8. Comfort Keyboard, Comfort Keyboard Systems $349.00
The Comfort Keyboard is separated into three sections, which can be adjusted easily and locked into place. The Comfort Keyboard also features complete key reprogramming and a programmable “rest period indicator”, which reminds users to take a break?

9. Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, Microsoft $249
This media keyboard, otherwise known as the Ultimate Keyboard, due out in May features a magnetic dock with 4 USB ports. The ultra-thin ergonomic design was reportedly influenced by inspiration from details found in Cadillac and BMW interiors. An aluminum finish makes this keyboard quite attractive.

10. Optimus Keyboard, Art Lebedev Studio $???
We couldn’t finish a keyboard list without the OLED Keyboard. We’ve heard rumors it’ll cost $1200, but where will the OLED screen keyboard really place on the list of most expensive keyboards when it comes into production? So far, there have only been 3d renderings, but it has been reported a working model will debut at CeBIT later this month.

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