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Old 08-06-2011, 06:17 AM   #1
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Is an i5 a powerpc ?


Hi. I'm confused about architecture, specifically the term `powerpc'.

I've just acquired a new box with four i5-2400S processes which the manufacturer, Tranquil, describes as a 'ixLS Power PC’. Should I go for the powerpc installation? Or is this just copy-writers hype?

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That would be x86_64 arch - if it was IBMs power, it'd be Power5.
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