Sparkle Intros P860 Turbo Graphic Card

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 18, 2007 - 6:31 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.sparkle.com.tw/ Sparkle announces Calibre P860 Turbo Graphic Card , powered by NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT.The card features Super Clock technology (SCT) and Turbo button design, which allows users to embrace 32 extreme fast stream processors with much higher shader clock out of box, says Sparkle. The Calibre P860 Turbo Graphic Card features dual video BIOSes, each containing different core, memory and stream processors clock settings. Users can switch between the two clock speed profiles by pressing the turbo button on the metal expansion bracket above DVI ports. Pressing the turbo button will raise the core speed to 580 MHz, memory speed to 1500 MHz and shader speed to 1404 MHz. Chipset: NVidia GeForce 8600 GT OC2 / OC1 Core Clock: 580/540 MHz OC2 / OC1 Memory Clock:    1500/1440 MHz Memory Type: 256MB GDDR3 Memory Interface: 128 bits Stream Processors: 32 OC2 / OC1 Shader Clock: 1404 / 1296 MHz Bus Type: PCI-Express 16X Output: HDTV-Out+CRT+DVI-I HDTV: Resolution up to 1920 X 1080i click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Corsair Intros Power Supply Lineup TX Series

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 17, 2007 - 11:05 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.corsair.com/products/tx.aspx Corsair has announced a new power supply lineup: the Corsair TX Series. This new family is inspired by Corsair's HX Series so, according to Corsair, the power supplies are high-wattage and high-performance. The TX Series comes with dedicated single +12V rail, 80% efficiency ratings and Active PFC. Available in two models: CMPSU-650TX (650Watt) and CMPSU-750TX (750Watt). They have two and four PCI-Express 8-pin (6+2) cables on the 650W and 750W models respectively and thermally controlled double ball-bearing 140mm fan on 750 watt and 120mm on 650W. They cost USD 179.99 and USD 199.99, respectively. click to enlarge   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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G.Skill Ships New 4GB DDR2-800 Modules

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 17, 2007 - 5:47 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.gskill.com/en/ddr2.html G.Skill has unveiled 4GB DDR2-800 CL4 set. It features clock speed of 800 MHz (PC2-6400), latencies of 4-4-4-12 and is available in 4 GB dual-channel kit (2 x 2 GB modules). click to enlarge   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Transcend Intros 8 GB Industrial Compact Flash

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 16, 2007 - 8:42 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/Products/Modlist.asp?CatNo=5&LangNo=0 Transcend  has announced a new Ultra Speed version of its CompactFlash. The  memory card lineup has capacities up to 8GB and are designed to high-end equipment and machines that run at extreme temperatures. The operating temperature range of Industrial CF cards is much better than normal CF cards, with full functionality down to -40ºC and as hot as 85ºC (normal CF Cards are only rated at -25ºC to 85ºC). They are also resistant to shock, vibration and dust. These cards have an average read/write speeds of up to 42MB/30MB per second.   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Sparkle Releases GeForce 8400 GS with 512 MB

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 16, 2007 - 8:00 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.sparkle.com.tw/product.asp?id=65 Sparkle presents the latest model of GeForce 8400 GS graphic card, now with 512MB video memory. It provides support for DirectX 10 and Shader Model 4.0. Check the specifications below: Chipset: GeForce 8400 GS Core Clock: 450 MHz Memory Interface: 64 bits Memory Type: 512 MB DDR2 Shader Clock: 900 MHz Bus Type: PCI-Express 16X Output: DVI+HDTV+CRT(-HP Series) HDMI(Via Adapter) +HDTV OUT+CRT(-HM Series) HDTV: Resolution up to 1920 X 1080i click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Transcend Reveals 160 GB StoreJet 2.5 SATA External HD

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 15, 2007 - 6:45 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/Products/ModDetail.asp?ModNo=132 Transcend has announced its new 160 GB StoreJet 2.5 SATA external hard drive. The StoreJet 2.5 has a polished aluminum case, uses USB 2.0 interface (with data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second) and features OneTouch Auto-Backup function. The StoreJet 2.5 SATA is available in Silver (80GB), Titanium (120GB), and now Blue (160GB). Additionally, the StoreJet 2.5 SATA is available as an external enclosure without a HDD, which also comes in silver, blue or red. The enclosure is compatible with all brands of 2.5" SATA hard drives. click to enlarge   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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ASUS Releases Three New LCD Monitors

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 12, 2007 - 7:14 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=10 ASUS has launched three new LCD monitors. The 19" VW198 has contrast ratio of 3000:1, viewing angle of 170°(H) /160°(V) and response time of 5ms. The 20" VW202T has contrast ratio 2000:1, viewing angle of 160°(H) /160°(V) and response time of 5 ms. The 22" VW222 has contrast ratio of 2000:1, viewing angle of 170°(H) /160°(V) and response time of 2 ms. All of them has optimal resolution of 1680×1050 WSXGA+ and widescreen display. click to enlarge   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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FOXCONN Unveils X38A Motherboard

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 11, 2007 - 8:42 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.foxconn.com/ Foxconn has announced the X38A motherboard, based on the Intel X38 chipset. The new motherboard features three PCIe x16 slots (including two slots supporting ATI CrossFire running at dual x16 bandwidth), PCIe Generation 2.0 support for future high-performance graphics cards, Up to 8GB of DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory or 4 GB of DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz and support for forthcoming Intel 45nm processors. Check X38A specifications: CPU Support: Skt775 for Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core E2xxx, Celeron 4xx, Pentium D, Pentium 4 processors. Supports Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPUs FSB Support: 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory: Dual DDR3 1333/1066/800, 2 DIMMs, 4GB Max or Dual DDR2 1066/800/667, 4 DIMMs, 8 GB Max. Expansion: 3 PCIe x16 with ATI CrossFire support, PCIe Gen2.0 support, 2 PCIe x1 slots, 2 PCI slots Connectivity: 6 SATAII, 2 eSATA, 2 IEEE1394a, 8 USB 2.0, 1 ATA 133, 1 FDC RAID: RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1, Intel Matrix Storage Technology and Intel Rapid Recover Audio: 7,1 channel HD with Dual Digital Audio Networking: Dual Gigabit LAN BIOS & Special Features: 100% SOLID Capacitor design, Cool Pipe (heatpipe solution), Dual Digital Audio, Dual DDR2/DDR3 Combo memory support, Dual eSATA, Dual Gigabit LAN, EasyPin, Ferrite Choke Design, FCCU BIOS control, Foxconn Digital Connector (FDC), FoxOne and Onboard CMOS & On/Off/Reset buttons Form Factor: ATX click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Transcend Announces 32 GB 2.5" SATA SSD

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 10, 2007 - 8:32 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/Products/ModDetail.asp?ModNo=177&SpNo=... Transcend has announced a 32 GB 2.5" SATA Solid State Disk (SSD), which comes in a standard 2.5-inch size and has an SATA interface. It features a metal outer case and thickness of only 9.5mm. It also has built-in ECC (Error Correction Code), built-in wear leveling technology, 80% lower power consumption and less heat, Shock resistant and Silent operation (no moving parts). It weighs 48g.     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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OCZ Intros 4 GB PC2-6400 SLI-Ready DDR2 Modules

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 10, 2007 - 8:10 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_6400_sli_rea... OCZ claims to have the world’s first 4 GB PC2-6400 SLI-Ready DDR2 modules, optimized specifically for the latest generation nForce platforms. The OCZ PC2-6400 SLI-Ready Series runs at 800MHz and has latencies of 5-4-4-18. It's available in Available in 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) Dual Channel Kits. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Axiomtek Releases EP830 Motherboard

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 9, 2007 - 3:56 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.axiomtek.com/Products/ViewProduct.asp?view=542#2 AXIOMTEK has released an EPIC form factor single board computer (SBC), the EP830. The new motherboard is powered by Mobile Intel 945GME+ICH7M Express chipset and supports Socket M Intel Core 2 Duo, Core Duo, and Core Solo processors with 533/667 MHz front side bus (FSB). The EP830 integrates a DVI-I interface onboard, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, PCIe x1 bus, two IEEE1394a ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 8 Digital I/O, 4 COM ports and CompactFlash for SSD storage devices.   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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AirLive Intros Access Point WL-5470

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 9, 2007 - 8:28 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.airlive.com/products/WL-5470AP/wl_5470ap.shtml#f AirLive has announced its new access point WL-5470, which features 8 modes of operation. The modes include access point, bridge, client, gateway and repeater. It also incorporates 5 dB antenna, 5 wired ports and can function both as a wireless access point with 5 wired ports or as a router with 4 wired LAN-ports and a single port dedicated for the WAN-connection. WL-5470 offers security with WEP/WPA encryption and IEEE 8021x authentication.   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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ASUS Intros Sound Cards Xonar D2X and U1

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 8, 2007 - 6:23 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.asus.com.tw/news_show.aspx?id=8549 Asustek unveils two new cards from the Xonar audio card family. The Xonar D2X has PCI Express interface 2X and Xonar U1 has  USB interface.A new technoly - DS3D GX extension - provide support for surround sound and hardware accelerated features by translating DirectX to the DS3D GX. The Xonar D2X also includes the “Acoustics Echo Cancellation” (AEC) technology, which can eliminate up-to-40dB speaker echo return. It features a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 118 dB for both audio in and out. The Xonar D2X is able to deliver 118 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels. It also includes Dolby Digital Live, which converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time; Dolby Headphone, which creates a surround sound listening experience when using any set of headphones; Dolby Virtual Speaker, which delivers a surround sound listening experience from stereo speakers and Dolby Pro Logic IIx, which creates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources as well as DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding and DTS NEP: PC stereo to multi-channel expander. The Xonar U1 is an external USB audio device that improves audio by eliminating electromagnetic interference (EMI) and noisy DC circuits inside the PC chassis. It also offers DAC (digital to analog convertor) to improve music or gaming audio. It features Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Digital Live and Dolby Prologic IIx. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Samsung Releases 940UX Monitor

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 5, 2007 - 5:16 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/monitors/businessdisplaysolutions/d... Samsung releases the 940UX monitor, the first 19-inch flat-panel USB connected LCD monitor, says the company. The monitor supports UbiSync technology that allows multiple screens to connect via USB, rather than VGA, without the need for a graphics card or any special video hardware. The new monitor features features an onboard video card. It also comes with contrast ratio of 1000:1 (DC 2000:1), viewing angle of 160°/160°, response time of 5 ms and maximum resolution of 1280x1024. The 940UX's suggested retail price is USD 379.     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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Leadtek Intros WinFast PX8500 GT TDH HDMI

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 5, 2007 - 4:06 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.leadtek.com/eng/ Leadtek has announced the  WinFast PX8500 GT TDH HDMI (Low Profile), a new entry-level graphics card. The new card comes with low profile form factor, heatpipe design and build-in HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) signal connector. According to the manufacturer, it provides a  digital audio/video interface without noise. It supports DirectX 10.0 and Shader Model 4.0. Check the specifications: Chipset: NVidia GeForce 8500 GT Clock: 450 MHz Memory Clock: 800 MHz Memory Size: 256MB GDDR2 Memory Interface: 128 bits Graphic Bus: PCI-Express Stream Processors: 16 Output: Dual-link DVI-I, HDMI, SPDIF-in click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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