| AMD/ATI Launches Radeon HD 5570 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 9, 2010 - 8:38 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/ati-radeon-5570-2010feb09.aspx |
AMD/ATI launched today one more DirectX 11 video card, Radeon HD 5570. So, it is their eighth video card compatible with DirectX 11 programming model, while its rival, nVidia, hasn’t launched any yet. Radeon HD 5570 works internally at 650 MHz, has 1 GB DDR3 accessed at 900 MHz real (or 1,800 MHz DDR) thru a 128-bit interface, has 400 stream processors, a maximum power consumption of 45 W, supports CrossFireX and ATI Eyefinity technologies and features VGA, DVI and HDMI connectors. This card has a suggested price of USD 79. Below you can see a list of manufacturers who already launched models based on this new AMD/ATI video card. 
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| Samsung Announces Hard Disk with Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 8, 2010 - 9:19 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.samsung.com |
Samsung has announced the launch of a 500 GB external hard disk drive, called Samsung S2 Portable, adorned with an image of Michael Jackson and that comes pre-loaded with THIS IS IT, the latest movie about the King of Pop. Technically speaking, it is a 2.5” disk with USB 2.0 interface and that supports AES-128 or AES-256 encryption. Samsung S2 Portable disk will reach the European market on February 22nd (together with the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the film), but its price is still unknown. 
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| New Toughpower XT PSUs from Thermaltake |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 5, 2010 - 9:41 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/news_detail.aspx?cid=C_00000001&pid=P_00000149 |
Thermaltake has expanded their Toughpower XT series of power supplies with the launch of 575 W (USD 109), 675 W (USD 135), 775 W (USD 145) and 875 W (USD 159) models. These new units are compliant with ATX12V 2.3 and EPS12V 2.91 standards, have 80 Plus Bronze certification (efficiency up to 89%), use a DC-DC converter, a single +12 V rail design, have active PFC circuit, a set of three LEDs that gives you basic status about the power supply working conditions, and a switch where you can configure the power supply fan (140 mm; 1,900 rpm) to keep spinning for 15 or 30 seconds after you turn off your PC. These new Toughpower XT units should reach the market soon. 
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| MSI Launches R5770 Hawk Video Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 5, 2010 - 9:32 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=newsdesc&news_no=945 |
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MSI has officially launched the first model within their Hawk series of video cards. R5770 Hawk is a video card based on AMD/ATI Radeon HD 5770 GPU that makes use of a black PCB, has solid state capacitors and solid state inductors, a 7+1-phase regulator voltage, voltage measurement points and a Twin Frozr II cooler, which features three heatpipes. This card works internally at 850 MHz (the same clock as reference model), has 1 GB GDDR5 accessed at 4.8 GHz QDR (the same clock as reference model), and DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. No word on pricing and availability. 
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| NZXT Unveils Line of Premium Cables and Case Fans |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 5, 2010 - 9:24 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.nzxt.com |
NZXT has launched a line of premium cables and case fans. The premium cable line consists of VGA, PSU and HDD cables that are individually sleeved in a black enclosure. NZXT's line of case fans includes 120-mm, 140-mm and 200-mm models (no word on speed, noise level or airflow). The new NZXT fans and cables are set to start selling this month at prices going from USD 2.99 to USD 14.99. 
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| AMD/ATI Launches Radeon HD 5450 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 4, 2010 - 9:44 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/new-ati-radeon-hd-5450-grap... |
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AMD/ATI launched today Radeon HD 5450, the simplest DirectX 11 video card from their product line. This card works internally at 650 MHz, has 512 MB or 1 GB DDR3 (800 MHz real or 1,600 MHz DDR) or DDR2 (400 MHz real or 800 MHz DDR) accessed thru a 64-bit interface, 80 stream processors, TDP of 19.1 W, supports CrossFireX and ATI Eyefinity technologies and features VGA, DVI and HDMI connections. The 512 MB model is priced under USD 60. Below you can see a list of manufacturers who already launched models based on this new AMD/ATI video card.
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| Patriot Debuts Sector 5 Memory Kit |
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| Samsung Intros 1.5 TB/2 TB EcoGreen F3EG Hard Disks |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 3, 2010 - 5:38 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.samsung.com |
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Samsung has increased their EcoGreen F3EG series of hard disks with the launch of 1.5 TB and 2 TB models. These new 3.5” disks have SATA-300 interface, 16 MB/32 MB of cache, spin at 5,400 rpm and, according to the manufacturer, consume up to 40% less than competing products. 2 TB model is now available with a suggested price of USD 179.99. 
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| Acer Launches Full HD 3D LCD Monitor |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 3, 2010 - 5:32 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://us.acer.com/acer/product.do?link=oln85e.redirect&changedAlts=&k... |
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Acer has brought to the US market GD235HZ, a 23.6” Widescreen Full HD 3D LCD monitor (native resolution of 1920x1080) that presents a refresh rate of 120 Hz, 2 ms response time, 16:9 aspect ratio, 80000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 300 cd/m2 brightness. This monitor is compatible with nVidia 3D Vision technology, has HDMI, DVI and VGA connections and is priced at USD 400. 
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| New Strider Essential PSUs from SilverStone |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 1, 2010 - 7:17 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=ST50F-ES&are... |
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Silvertone has expanded their Strider Essential power supply line-up with the launch of 400 W (ST40F-ES) and 500 W (ST50F-ES) models. Both are ATX12V 2.3-compliant, have 80 Plus Standard certification, active PFC circuit, single +12V rail design and a 120 mm fan. 400 W model is priced at USD 49.99, while 500 W model is priced at USD 59.99. 
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| ASUS Unveils Low-Radiation Motherboards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 1, 2010 - 6:56 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=djfFkG5cCLikQvNp |
ASUS has announced a motherboard line-up featuring ASUS Protect 3.0 technology, which according to the manufacturer lowers the generation and transmission of electromagnetic radiation by up to 50%. This technology also reduces system-wide power consumption by up to 80.23% (motherboard can save up to 33kw of electricity annually, reducing the release of CO2 into the atmosphere by 20.7kg). Below you can see the motherboards equipped with ASUS Protect 3.0 technology.
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| PowerColor Launches PCS+ HD5670 Video Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 29, 2010 - 6:59 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.powercolor.com/Global/NewsInfo.asp?id=1105 |
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PowerColor has expanded its PCS series of video cards with the launch of a factory-overclocked Radeon HD 5670 called PCS+ HD5670. This new PowerColor video card works internally at 785 MHz (only 1.29% above stock clock of 775 MHz), has 512 MB GDDR5 accessed at 4 GHz QDR (1 GHz real) thru a 128-bit interface, has DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort connectors, and comes with an Arctic Cooling cooler equipped with two 92-mm fans. PowerColor PCS+ HD6770 will be available next month. No word on pricing. 
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| Apple Unveils iPad |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 28, 2010 - 1:38 PM PST |
| Category: Mobile |
| More Info: http://www.apple.com/ipad |
Apple has announced the launch of its latest device, iPad. It is a tablet PC featuring a 9.7” touch screen display (native resolution of 1024x768) that allows users to access the Internet, photos, music, video, e-books and games. The device weighs 1.6 lb (730g), has WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G (in certain models) connectivity and is available in 16 GB (USD 499; USD 629 with 3G), 32 GB (USD 599; USD 729 with 3G) and 64 GB (USD 699; USD 829 with 3G). iPad's battery enables up to 10 hours of operation and it can also runs iPhone applications. 
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| Mushkin Lauches Volta and Joule PSU Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 27, 2010 - 10:37 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.mushkin.com/Power-Supplies.aspx |
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Mushkin has just officially launched Volta and Joule power supply series. Volta series includes models of 500 W and 600 W (that we’ve already reviewed) and Joule series includes more powerful models of 1,000 W and 1,200 W. These units comes with modular cabling system, active PFC and a 120-mm fan that glows in either blue, red or green (a switch allows the users to select the desired color). Units from Volta series have a project with only one +12V rail, while models from Joule series have a design with six +12V rails. 500 W and 600 W from Volta series are priced at USD 80 and USD 90, respectively, while 1,000 W and 1,200 W from Joule series are priced at USD 225 and USD 250, respectively. 
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| Kingston Intros SSDNow V+ SSD Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 26, 2010 - 12:41 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.kingston.com/press/2010/flash/01d.asp |
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Kingston has just launched SSDNow V+ series of 2.5” SSDs drives. Available in 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB capacities, these new Kigston’s SSD drives use MLC memory chips, have SATA-300 interface and provide read and write speeds of up to 230 MB/s and 180 MB/s, respectively. Kingston SSDNow V+ SSD units can be sold individually or with a kit that includes cloning software, 2.5" USB enclosure, 2.5" to 3.5" mounting brackets and SATA data and power cables. On the table below you can see the models launched and their prices. Model | Capacity | Price in USA | SNVP325-S2 | 64 GB | USD 268.00 | SNVP325-S2 | 128 GB | USD 512.00 | SNVP325-S2 | 256 GB | USD 992.00 | SNVP325-S2 | 512 GB | USD 1,969.00 | SNVP325-S2B | 64 GB (with kit) | USD 283.00 | SNVP325-S2B | 128 GB (with kit) | USD 528.00 | SNVP325-S2B | 256 GB (with kit) | USD 1,008.00 | SNVP325-S2B | 512 GB (with kit) | USD 1,985.00 |
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