Thermaltake Unveils Element G Mid-tower Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 17, 2009 - 3:16 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 - 2:39 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 - 2:21 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

OCZ Intros XTC 2 Memory Cooler

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 16, 2009 - 10:52 AM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2009/343 OCZ has launched the second revision of their XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) memory cooler. The XTC 2 cooler is compatible with DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 memories, and features two 60-mm fans that glow in blue when turned on. This cooler measures 3.18” x 2.67” x 5.82” or 8.1 cm x 6.8 cm x 14.8 cm (H x D x W) and will reach the market soon, but OCZ didn’t inform its price tag. click to enlarge click to enlarge   click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

Kingston Unveils DataTraveler 200 Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 16, 2009 - 10:49 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.kingston.com/press/2009/flash/06b.asp Kingston has unveiled DataTraveler 200 flash memory series, including 32 GB (USD 120), 64 GB (USD 213) and 128 GB (USD 546) models. DataTraveler 200 products have a retractile USB connector, support 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, and Password Traveler software, which allows the users to create and access a password-protected area of the drive. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (3) top

G.Skill Rolls Out DDR3-2133 Perfect Storm Memory Kit

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 16, 2009 - 10:46 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://newgskill.web-bi.net/bbs/zboard.php?&id=g_ddr3 G.Skill has launched a 6 GB (3 x 2 GB) triple-channel DDR3-2133 memory kit. This new kit is available in the G.Skill Perfect Storm family and its memory modules work at 2,133 MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.65 V. Paired with the new Perfect Storm kit launch, G.Skill also put on the market Turbulence memory cooler (featuring a fan with speed of 3,500 rpm; maximum noise level of 21.2 dBA; maximum air flow or 7.75 CFM). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge DDR3-2133 Perfect Storm Memory Kit. click to enlarge Turbulence Memory Cooler. click to enlarge Turbulence Memory Cooler. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

Sparkle Releases GeForce GTX 260 Calibre

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 16, 2009 - 10:42 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.calibrestyle.com.tw/news/CalibreX265/news_CalibreX265_en.html Sparkle has extended its Calibre line-up with the launch of GeForce GTX 260 (X265/X265HM). By using the SPA Tune utility this card can be configured to work in three modes: green mode (internal clock of 400 MHz, shader clock of 800 MHz and memory clock of 600 MHz DDR), standard mode (internal clock of 576 MHz, shader clock of 1,242 MHz and memory clock of 1,998 MHz DDR) or overclocking mode (internal clock of 666 MHz, shader clock of 1,476 MHz and memory clock of 2,268 MHz DDR). This product features the second version of the Calibre Fly cooler, which has four copper heat-pipes, an aluminum base and two 80-mm fans, 896 MB GDDR3 (448-bit interface), 216 shader units and two dual DVI-I connectors. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

nVidia Announces its First 40-nm GPUs

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 15, 2009 - 12:31 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_m_series.html nVidia has just announced the launch of its first mobile GPUs based on the new 40-nm manufacturing technology. These chips support DirectX 10.1 and feature GDDR5 memories (some models). On the table below you can see the main specs for the announced GPUs. nVidia didn’t say when they will release desktop graphics cards based on 40-nm manufacturing technology. Bear in mind that AMD/ATI has already launched its 40-nm desktop graphics card, the Radeon HD 4770. GPU GeForce G 210M GeForce GT 230M GeForce GT 240M GeForce GTS 250M GeForce GTS 260M Internal Clock 625 MHz 500 MHz 550 MHz 500 MHz 550 MHz Shader Units 16 48 48 96 96 Shader Clock 1,500 MHz 1,100 MHz 1,210 MHz 1,250 MHz 1,375 MHz Memory 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB Memory Bus Width/Type 64-bit GDDR3 128-bit GDDR3 128-bit GDDR3 128-bit GDDR5 128-bit GDDR5 Memory Clock (real) 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz 900 MHz Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Scythe Announces FenrisWolf Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 15, 2009 - 12:21 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/pc-case/fenriswolf.html Scythe has announced the launch of FenrisWolf (SCFW-1000), an aluminum mid-tower case designed in collaboration with the well-known German CaseModder Benjamin "benny" Franz. This case features five 5 ¼”external bays, one 3 ½” internal bay, four 3 ½” internal bays, two 120-mm fans (800 rpm), watercooling support, two USB ports, one eSATA port and audio connectors. FenrisWolf weights 13.23 lbs (6 Kg), measures 20.75” x 7.99” x 17.91” or 52.7 cm x 20.3 cm x 45.5 cm (L x W x H) and costs USD 195. 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

Patriot Gives 3DMark Vantage Software with Viper II Memory Kits

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 12, 2009 - 1:56 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.patriotmemory.com/company/news/newsp.jsp?source=173 Patriot has announced the launch of three Viper II DDR3 memory kits that come with the benchmarking software Futuremark 3DMark Vantage (customers will be supplied with an activation code in which they can go to Futuremark's website and download 3DMark Vantage). The following kits were announced: PV236G1800LLKB: 6 GB (2 GB x 3) DDR3 triple-channel kit clocked at 1,800 MHz with 8-8-8-24 timings at 1.65 V. PV236G1866LLKB: 6 GB (2 GB x 3) DDR3 triple-channel kit clocked at 1,866 MHz with 7-8-8-24 timings at 1.65 V. PV236G2000LLKB: 6 GB (2 GB x 3) DDR3 triple-channel kit clocked at 2,000 MHz with 8-8-8-24 timings at 1.65 V. No word on pricing and availability.     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Thermaltake Launches EVO_Blue PSU Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 12, 2009 - 6:18 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/news_detail.aspx?cid=C_00000001&pid=P_00000121 Thermaltake has just unveiled its newest PSU series, called EVO_Blue. Available in 550 W, 650 W and 750 W models, units from this new series conform with ATX 12V 2.3 and EPS 12V 2.91 specs, feature active PFC, efficiency of only 75%, single +12 V rail (click here to learn more about this subject), a 140-mm fan, modular cabling system and protections against overvoltage (OVP), overload (OPP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

OCZ Intros Agility SSD Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 11, 2009 - 5:52 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2009/342 OCZ has officially launched Agility series of 2.5” solid state drives. Available in 30 GB, 60 GB and 120 GB capacities, Agility SSDs have a buffer of 64 MB, SATA-300 interface and provide read and write speeds of up to 235 MB/s and 135 MB/s, respectively (30 GB model provides read speed of 185 MB/s and write speed of 100 MB/s). No word on pricing. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Antec Launches Mini Skeleton-90 Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 10, 2009 - 11:54 AM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Antec-1001245.html Antec has launched a miniaturized version of its Skeleton case (that looks more like a portable stove than with a PC case) called Mini Skeleton-90. This new little case measures 7.5" x 8.3" x 9.1" or 19 cm x 21 cm x 23 cm (H x W x D), weights 5.5 lbs (2.5 Kg), has a 5 ¼” external bay, four 2.5” internal bays, a top 150-mm fan (with 3-speed control; glow in blue when turned on), a rear 70-mm fan, two USB ports and audio connectors. Mini Skeleton-90 supports Mini-ITX motherboards installation and is  priced at USD 119. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

Western Digital Launches 4 TB External Hard Drive

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 9, 2009 - 11:51 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.wdc.com/en/company/releases/PressRelease.asp?release=927cea... Western Digital has launched a new external hard drive targeted to Mac users. Called My Book Studio Edition II, this 4 TB hard drive has USB 2.0, FireWire (400 Mbps/800 Mbps) and eSATA interfaces, supports RAID 0 configurations and is priced at USD 649.99. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

A-Data Launches SO-DIMM DDR3-1333 Memory Modules

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 8, 2009 - 10:57 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: Mais Informações: http://www.adata.com.tw/en/newscenter.php?news_id=502 A-Data has increased its notebook memory offer with the launch of SO-DIMM DDR3-1333 memory modules. Available in 1 GB and 2 GB capacities, these new modules work at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. No word on pricing. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top