# Lightning Fast Processors AMD's Dragon Tech Breaks Record With Liquid Helium By TopDog | Published 2009-11-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amd-dragon-tech References: [crunchgear](http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/11/13/amd-breaks-7ghz-barrier-with-liquid-helium-and-nu-metal/) & [game.amd](http://game.amd.com/us-en/landings/Dragon.aspx) Leading edge computer innovation specialists [AMD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-9-9950x3d) along with their Dragon Tech platform, have broken the CPU speed record clocking an amazing 7 GHz. Utilizing the [AMD Phenom II](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-9-9950x) on the new Dragon Tech platform, and some handy liquid helium, the group held an overclocking event reaching previously unseen speed results. Although you might not consider a [cpu speed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt1-mega-mini-pc) over-clocking gathering to be an epic event, the AMD Dragon tech over-clocking video featuring some nu-metal background music is pretty cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Overclocking Cpus:** Exploring new ways to push the limits of CPU speed through over-clocking techniques. - **Liquid Helium Cooling:** Using liquid helium as a cooling solution for high-performance processors to achieve unprecedented speeds. - **Computer Innovation:** Advancements in computer technology, such as the AMD Dragon Tech platform, driving breakthroughs in CPU performance. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware:** Manufacturing and sales of high-performance CPUs and associated cooling systems for overclocking enthusiasts. - **Gaming:** Meeting the demands of gamers for faster processors and cooling solutions to enhance gaming performance. - **Research and Development:** Investing in new technologies and techniques to develop faster and more efficient computer processors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Setting Gaming Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-9-9950x3d.md) - [High-Level Computing Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-9-pro-9945.md) - [AI-Accelerated Computer Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-9000.md) - [Next-Gen AI-Accelerated Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-7-9800x3d.md) - [Record-Breaking RGB Memory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viper-xtreme-5.md) - [Ultra-Fast Desktop CPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amd-8600g.md) - [Next-Gen Desktop Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-7000.md) - [Luxury Desktop Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12900ks.md) - [3D V-Cache Graphics Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7800x3d.md)