Corsair Launches HX650W PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 15, 2009 - 3:35 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.corsair.com/products/hx650/default.aspx?utm_source=Corsair&... Corsair has increased its Professional power supply line-up (comprised with 750 W, 850 W and 1,000 W models) with the launch of HX650W (CMPSU-650HX), a unit compatible with ATX12V 2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 standards, efficiency up to 85% (80 Plus Bronze certification), a single +12 V rail project, PFC active, modular cabling system, caps rated at 105° C and 7-year warranty. HX650W is cooled by a 120-mm fan and has protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), over temperature protection (OTP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

Thermalright Debuts Socket 1156 Cooler

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 14, 2009 - 3:14 PM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_page/product_page/cpu/mux-120/produc... Thermalright has launched a CPU cooler compatible with the newest Intel socket 1156 processors, MUX-120. This cooler measures 5.23” x 1.49” x 6.29” or 13.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 16 cm (L x W x H), weights 1.47 lb (670 g), has six heatpipes that connect the base to 48 aluminum fins, and a 120-mm fan with speed of 1,200 rpm producing a maximum noise level of 23.5 dBA. At the moment Thermalright MUX-120 only supports socket 1156 processors. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge   click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

New Silent Pro M PSUs from Cooler Master

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 11, 2009 - 11:39 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.coolermaster.com/news.php?action=ViewNews&id=6186 Cooler Master has expanded its Silent Pro M power supply line-up with the launch of two models: Silent Pro M850 (RS-850-AMBA-J3) and M1000 (RS-A00-AMBA-J3). These new units are compatible with ATX12V 2.3 and EPS12V 2.92 standards, have active PFC, modular cabling system, efficiency above 85%, a single +12 V rail project, a 135-mm fan with speed controlled according to the power supply temperature, Japanese caps and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), over temperature protection (OTP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Thermaltake Launches SpinQ VT CPU Cooler

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 11, 2009 - 11:28 AM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/news_detail.aspx?cid=C_00000001&pid=P_00000133 Thermaltake has launched its newest CPU cooler, SpinQ VT (CLP0554). This product measures 4.72” x 6.25” or 12.01 cm x 15.9 cm, weights 1.09 lb (495 g), has a coated-copper base, three U-shaped heatpipes that connect the base to 50 aluminum fins, and a 80-mm (with red LED) fan with speed ranging from 1,000 rpm to 1,600 rpm producing a maximum noise level of 28 dBA. SpinQ VT supports Intel (sockets 775, 1156, 1366) and AMD (sockets 754, 939, AM2, AM2+, AM3) processors and is available at a suggest retail price of USD 49. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

Toshiba Announces New 1.8” Hard Disks

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 10, 2009 - 1:38 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2009_09/pr1001.htm Toshiba has just announced its newest 1.8” hard disk drives series targeted to portable media players, digital video cameras and other consumer electronics products. The new single-platter hard disks are available in 60 GB, 80 GB, 120 GB and 160 GB capacities, work at 4,200 rpm, have PATA interface, 15 ms average seek time and maximum sound output of 15 dB. According to Toshiba 160 GB model is already shipping, but the other models will enter in mass production late this month.     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Mushkin Announces Kits For P55 Motherboards

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 9, 2009 - 10:00 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.mushkin.com/ Mushkin has launched a few DDR3 memory kits specially designed for the newest motherboards based on the Intel P55 Express chipset and the latest Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors based on socket 1156. Below you can see the main specs for the kits launched. 996679: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,600 MHz (PC3-12800) with 7-8-7-20 timings at 1.65 V. 996687: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,866 MHz (PC3-15000) with 8-9-8-24 timings at 1.65 V. 996731: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 2,000 MHz (PC3-16000) with 8-9-8-24 timings at 1.65 V. 996744: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,600 MHz (PC3-12800) with 8-8-8-24 timings at 1.65 V. 996746: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,600 MHz (PC3-12800) with 7-7-7-18 timings at 1.65 V. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

EVGA and Biostar Also Launch Socket 1156 Motherboards

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 9, 2009 - 9:52 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: After ASUS, ECS, DFI, Gigabyte and MSI, now it is time to EVGA and Biostar to launch their socket 1156 motherboard series based on Intel P55 Express chipset designed for the latest Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors based on the “Lynnfield” core. Below you can see the models and their respective links. Biostar TPOWER I55 T5 XE TP55  EVGA EVGA P55 Classified EVGA P55 FTW 200 EVGA P55 FTW EVGA P55 SLI EVGA P55 LE EVGA P55 Micro EVGA P55 Micro LE Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

XFX Unveils Black Edition 850 W PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 9, 2009 - 9:38 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/NewsAndReviews/News.aspx?ID=18509 XFX, a known motherboard and video card manufacturer, has entered on the power supply market with the launch of Black Edition 850 W. The unit, specially designed for gamers, is compatible with ATX12V and EPS12V standards, has active PFC, a DC-DC converter to generate +5 V and +3.3 V outputs, single +12 V rail, modular cabling system, efficiency up to 88% (80 Plus Silver certification) and is cooled by a 135-mm fan. This unit has a suggested price of USD 200.     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Manufacturers Launch Socket 1156 Motherboards

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 8, 2009 - 3:31 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: The main manufacturers have launched their first socket 1156 motherboards based on Intel P55 Express chipset designed for the new Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors based on the “Lynnfield” core. Below you can see a list of the manufacturers and links for their respective motherboards. ASUS Maximus III Formula Maximus III GENE P7P55 WS Supercomputer P7P55D P7P55D Deluxe P7P55D EVO P7P55D LE P7P55D Premium P7P55D PRO  ECS P55H-A Black Series DFI LANPARTY DK P55-T3eH9 Gigabyte GA-P55-UD6 GA-P55-UD5 GA-P55-UD4P GA-P55-UD4 GA-P55-UD3P GA-P55-UD3R GA-P55-UD3 GA-P55-UD3L GA-P55-US3L GA-P55M-UD4 GA-P55M-UD2 MSI P55-CD53 P55-GD65 P55-GD80 P55M-GD45 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Intel Launches Lynnfield-based Processors

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 8, 2009 - 10:46 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090908comp.htm?iid=p... Intel launched today its first processors based on “Lynnfield” core. All of them are manufactured using 45-nm process, have four cores, 8 MB of L3 cache (shared) and are based on the new socket 1156. On the table below you can see the main specs for the models launched. Click here to read our review of Core i5-750 and Core i7-870 processors. Processor Internal Clock Hyper-Threading Technology? TDP Price (1,000-unit) Core i7-870 2.93 GHz Yes 95 W USD 562 Core i7-860 2.80 GHz Yes 95 W USD 284 Core i5-750 2.66 GHz No 95 W USD 196 Xeon X3470 2.93 GHz Yes 95 W USD 589 Xeon X3460 2.80 GHz Yes 95 W USD 316 Xeon X3450 2.66 GHz Yes 95 W USD 241 Xeon X3440 2.53 GHz Yes 95 W USD 215 Xeon X3430 2.40 GHz No 95 W USD 189 Xeon L3426 1.86 GHz Yes 45 W USD 284 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ECS Launches P55H-A Black Series Motherboard

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 7, 2009 - 4:33 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/NewsRoom/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=1293&... ECS has launched P55H-A Black Series motherboard, a product targeted to gamers and overclocking freaks. This motherboard is based on Intel P55 Express chipset, supports the upcoming LGA-1156 Core i7 and Core i5 processors, has four DDR3-1333 slots (max 16 GB), two PCI Express slots (they work at x8 when two video card are installed), one PCI Express x4 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot, two PCI slots, 8-channel audio (Realtek ALC888 codec), Gigabit Ethernet (RealTek 8111DL), six SATA-300 ports, one ATA-133 port, one eSATA port, eight USB 2.0 ports, 6-phase voltage regulator circuit, POST diagnostics display, clear-CMOS button on the rear part of the board and on-board Power and Reset buttons. This motherboard comes with a myriad of overclocking options, as you can see below: CPU Voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage from 0.5 V to 1.6 V NB (IOH) Voltage: Adjustable NB (IOH) voltage from 0.011 V to 0.693 V CPU VTT Voltage: Adjustable CPU VTT voltage from 0.013 V to 0.481 V SB (ICH10R) Voltage: Adjustable SB (ICH10R) voltage from 0.05 V to 0.15 V VDIMM: DRAM voltage control from 0.015 V to 0.945 V P55H-A Black Series also comes with eJiffy, an embedded system that allows users to run several useful software (like Internet browsing and chat and pictures view programs) without loading the computer operating system. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Toshiba Announces Their First Laptop With Blu-Ray

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 4, 2009 - 8:09 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.toshiba.com/ Toshiba has just announced the launch of its first Blu-Ray-equipped laptop (originally Toshiba defended HD-DVD standard as the DVD successor, but they gave it up after have found no support by studios and distributors), Satellite P500. The portable features a Core 2 Duo processor, has a 18.4” display (resolution of up to 1920x1080; 16:9 aspect ratio), supports up to 4 GB, can be configured with up to 500 GB hard drives, has a built-in TV-turner card, Harman Kardon stereo speakers, 5-in-1 card reader, wireless network (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth, an HDMI output and a eSATA/USB port. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

NZXT Unveils Lexa S Mid-tower Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 3, 2009 - 12:55 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.nzxt.com/products/lexa_s NZXT has announced the launch of its newest mid-tower case targeted to gamers, Lexa S. Built-up in steel and all-black painted (even internally), Lexa S has four 5 ¼” external bays, seven 3 ½” internal bays, seven slots for expansion cards, acrylic side panel and water-cooling support. Lexa S comes with a 120-mm front fan (23 dB/42 CFM), a 120-mm (1,200 rpm/23 dB/42 CFM) side fan that glow in blue when turned on, a 140-mm top fan (support for an optional 140/120 mm fan) and a 120-mm rear fan (23 dB/42 CFM). Lexa S will reach the market this month with a suggested price of USD 70. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Toshiba Launches 640 GB Laptop Hard Drive

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 3, 2009 - 12:43 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.toshiba.com Toshiba has launched a new hard disk drive series targeted to notebooks (2.5”) with 160 GB, 250 GB, 320 GB, 500 GB and 640 GB models. All of them work at 5,400 rpm, have SATA-300 interface and a 8 MB buffer. No word on pricing and availability. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Western Digital Launches New 2 TB Hard Disks

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 2, 2009 - 1:14 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.wdc.com/en/company/releases/PressRelease.asp?release=18b8d2... Western Digital has just launched two 2 TB hard disks targeted to desktop and servers/NAS (Network Attached Storage): Caviar Black and RE4. Both hard disks make use of four 500 GB platters, have SATA-300 interface, 64 MB of buffer, work at 7,200 rpm, have two processors to increase performance and a dual-actuator system to improve accuracy over the data tracks. These new disks have 5-year warranty and 2 TB Caviar Black model is priced at USD 299, while 2 TB RE4 model is currently being qualified by OEMs. Just to remember that until now Western Digital had only 2 TB spinning at 5,400 within their “Green” series.     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top