NZXT Announces Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller

Author: Cássio Lima Date: July 2, 2009 - 3:25 PM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.nzxt.com/products/sentry_2 NZXT has just announced the launch of their latest fan controller with touchscreen interface, Sentry 2. The product takes one 5 ¼” bay on the computer case and can control up to five fans. Thru its panel you can see information about fan speeds and temperature readings from five sensors that come with the product. Sentry 2 also features an alarm function that warns users in case of malfunction of one of the fans. NZXT Sentry 2 will reach the market soon costing USD 29.99. click to enlarge   click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Transcend Intros Thermal Sensor-Equipped DDR3 Memory

Author: Cássio Lima Date: July 1, 2009 - 12:40 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/Press/index.asp?LangNo=0&axn=Detail&PrsNo=... Transcend has launched a server DDR3 memory modules line-up equipped with thermal sensors. This allows the motherboard to monitor the temperature of each memory module and adjust the memory clock accordingly, ensuring the best possible system performance while at the same time protecting DRAM modules from crash and burn. Transcend's sensor-equipped memory modules are available in 1,066 MHz and 1,333 MHz clocks with CL7 and CL9 timings, respectively. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Cooler Master Launches Universal Laptop Charger

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 30, 2009 - 6:03 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2927 Cooler Master has launched SNA 95, a universal laptop charger. The product measures 2.95” x 0,7” x 5.7” or 7.5 cm x 1.7 cm x 14,5 cm (W x H x D), provides efficiency up to 82% and comes with a series of nine different power plugs in order to match several different notebook models. Cooler Master SNA 95 also provides protections against overvoltage (OVP), short-circuit (SCP), over current (OCP), over temperature protection (OTP) and overload (OPP). This product can be found on the market priced at USD 69.99 click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Active Media Products Launches “President Barack Obama” USB Flash Memory

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 29, 2009 - 7:57 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.activemp.com/Press/Obama-8GB_PR.htm Active Media Products has launched an 8 GB USB flash memory adorned with a holographic image of the President Barack Obama and that comes pre-loaded with an 80 MB pack containing photos of President Obama and the First Lady and over two hours of landmark speeches in MP3 format including the Inaugural Address and the Victory speech. Besides 8 GB model (USD 29.95), Active Media Products also offers a 2 GB model (USD 9.95).     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

New SSD Drives from Corsair

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 26, 2009 - 5:33 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.corsair.com/products/ssd_home.aspx?utm_source=Corsair&utm_m... Corsair has increased its Performance SSD series with the launch of two models: P128 (128 GB) and P64 (64 GB). New Corsair SSD drives have a 128 MB buffer, SATA-300 interface, support Native Command Queuing (NCQ) technology and provide read and write speeds of up to 220 MB/s and 200 MB/s, respectively. No word on pricing. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

MSI Announces X-Slim X600 Notebook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 25, 2009 - 7:00 PM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=newsdesc&news_no=816 MSI has announced the launch of X-Slim X600 notebook. See its specs below. Processor: Celeron ULV 723 (1.2 GHz), Core 2 Solo SU3500 (1.4 GHz) or Core 2 Duo SU9600 (1.6 GHz) Chipset: Intel GS45 (ICH9M-SFF) Display: 15.6” GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 Video memory: 512 MB DDR2 Memory: 4 GB DDR2-800 LAN: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 2.0 (optional) Card reader: 2 in 1 (SD/MMC) USB ports: 2 eSATA port: 1 Webcam: 1.3 Mpixels Hard drive: 320 GB ou 500 GB Battery: 6 or 9 cells Dimensions: 15.43” x 10.03” x 0.9” or 39.2 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.5 cm (H x W x D) Weight: 4.62 lbs or 2.1 Kg DVD or Blu-Ray unit (optional) No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Zotac Releases GeForce GTX 275 with 1,792 MB GDDR3

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 24, 2009 - 8:54 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=332&Ite... After Sparkle, now it’s time for Zotac to release a GeForce GTX 275 (ZT-275E3MB-FSP) video card equipped with 1,792 MB GDDR3, double the amount found on standard models. This card uses GeForce GTX 275 reference clocks, i.e. internal clock of 633 MHz, memory clock of 2,268 MHz DDR (448-bit interface) and shader clock of 1,404 MHz, is a dual-slot solution and features two DVI and one S-Video connectors. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Kingston Launches DDR3-1600 HyperX T1 Memory Kit

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 23, 2009 - 12:20 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.kingston.com/press/2009/memory/06c.asp Kingston has launched a 6 GB (3 x 2 GB) triple-channel DDR3-1600 memory kit equipped with T1 aluminum heatspread. This new kit is available in the Kingston HyperX family and its memory modules work at 1,600 MHz with 9-9-9-27 timings at 1.65 V and support XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) technology, which allows memory modules to negotiate with the memory controller the best latencies and highest clock rate they can work in order to provide the highest possible performance. HyperX T1 DDR3-1600 kit is priced at USD 155. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Walton Chaintech Announces eSATA/USB Flash Memory Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 22, 2009 - 3:00 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.chaintech.com.tw/a511_newsrelease_detail.php?serno=66 Walton Chaintech has announced the launch of its Apogee Pronto eSATA/USB flash memory. Available in 32 GB and 64 GB models, Apogee Pronto products provide maximum read and write speeds of 93 MB/s and 52 MB/s, respectively, via eSATA, and 32 MB/s and 25 MB/s, respectively, through USB 2.0. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Scythe Launches Kamariki 4 PSU Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 19, 2009 - 4:55 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.scythe-eu.com/ Scythe has just launched its latest PSU series, Kamariki 4. Available in 450 W, 550 W and 650 W models, power supplies from this series are ATX12V and EPS12V compliant, have efficiency of 80%, a 100-mm fan with fan speed adjusted according to the model – 1,350 rpm (450 W), 1,500 rpm (550 W) or 1,700 rpm (650 W) – come both in modular and non-modular cabling system versions and have protections against overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OPP) and short-circuit (SCP). According to Scythe 450 W, 550 W and 650 W models with modular cabling system are priced at USD 85, USD 97 and USD 117, respectively, while counterparts with no-modular cabling system are priced at USD 67,50, USD 85 and USD 105, respectively. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Patriot Also Rolls Out a 128 GB Flash Memory

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 18, 2009 - 4:46 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.patriotmemory.com/company/news/newsp.jsp?source=174 Following Kingston’s footsteps, now it’s time for Patriot to launch its flash memory with 128 GB capacity. This product is part of Patriot Xporter Magnum series, provides a read speed of up to 31 MB/s and supports ReadyBoost technology, a feature brought by Windows Vista that allows flash memories to be used as a disk cache in order to improve the system performance. No word on pricing. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Super Talent Intros MasterDrive SX SSD Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 18, 2009 - 4:37 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.supertalent.com/press_view.php?prid=65ded5353c5ee48d0b7d48c... Super Talent has launched a new series of 2.5” solid state drives called MasterDrive SX. Available in 64, 128 and 256 GB capacities, MasterDrive SX SSDs have a 128 MB buffer, SATA-300 interface and provide read and write speeds of up to 220 MB/s and 200 MB/s, respectively (64 GB model provides read speed of 200 MB/s and write speed of 120 MB/s). According to Super Talent the street price for the 128 GB model is around USD 359 (prices of the remaining models were not disclosed). click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Thermaltake Unveils Element G Mid-tower Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 17, 2009 - 5:16 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/product_info.aspx?PARENT_CID=C_00001439&id=... Thermaltake has just increased its Element line-up with the launch of Element G mid-tower case (VL10001W2Z). Equipped with three 5 ¼” external bays, seven 3 ½” internal bays and two 2 ½” internal bays, this case targeted to gamers has seven slots for expansion cards and supports a watercooling solution. As for cooling, Element G features two 120-mm fans (one on the front panel and other on the top panel; fan speed ranging from 600 rpm to 800 rpm; maximum noise level of 14 dBA), one 140-mm rear fan (fan speed of 1,000 rpm and maximum noise level of 14 dBA), one 230-mm side fan (fan speed ranging from 600 rpm to 800 rpm; maximum noise level of 15 dBA) and places to install two 120-mm fans on the front panel and two 60-mm fans on the rear panel. All fans glow in six different colors and are controlled according to user’s preference from a knob located on top panel that is also used for controlling the speed of the fans. This case also has four USB ports, a security lock for keyboard and mouse and tool-less mechanisms for optical and hard drive and daughter cards installation. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge   click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Sparkle Announces GeForce GTX 275 with 1,792 MB GDDR3

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 17, 2009 - 4:39 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.sparkle.com.tw/News/SPGTX275/news_SPGTX275_1792_EN.html Sparkle has announced the launch of a GeForce GTX 275 video card equipped with 1,792 MB GDDR3, double the amount found on standard models. This card uses GeForce GTX 275 reference clocks, i.e. internal clock of 633 MHz, memory clock of 2,268 MHz DDR (448-bit interface) and shader clock of 1,404 MHz, is a single-slot solution and features two DVI connectors. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Western Digital Unveils SiliconDrive III SSD Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 17, 2009 - 4:21 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.westerndigital.com/en/company/releases/PressRelease.asp?rel... Western Digital has just entered the SSD business (thanks to the March 2009 acquisition of SiliconSystems) with the launch of SiliconDrive III SSD series. SiliconDrive III line-up include 2.5” and 1.8” SATA-300 (read speed of 100 MB/s and write speed of 80 MB/s) and 2.5” PATA (read speed of 85 MB/s and write speed of 60 MB/s) models in capacities up to 120 GB. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top