Zalman Officially Launches ZM500-RS PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 27, 2009 - 2:58 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.zalman.com/Eng/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=344 Zalman has officially launched ZM500-RS power supply. It is a 500 W model, compliant with the ATX12V v2.3 specs, efficiency up to 87%, resonant switching circuit design, which is supposed to reduce internal heat generation, thus providing higher durability to the unit, two +12 V rails (click here to learn more about this subject), a 120-mm fan, active PFC and protections against overvoltage (OVP), undervoltage (UVP), overcurrent (OCP), over temperature (OTP) 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

Sparkle Launches GeForce GTX 285 Plus

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 26, 2009 - 8:58 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.sparkle.com.tw/News/SP285Plus/news_SP285Plus_EN.html Sparkle has announced the launch of GeForce GTX 285 Plus, a factory-overclocked video card based on nVidia GeForce GTX 285 GPU that comes with an Arctic Cooling Accelero Xtreme cooler (107 aluminum fins, five copper heatpipes and three 92-mm fans with speed ranging from 1,000 rpm to 2,000 rpm). This card works internally at 666 MHz (2.78% above default clock of 648 MHz), accesses its 1 GB GDDR3 at 2,520 MHz (5% above default clock of 2,400 MHz DDR) thru a 512-bit interface, its 240 shader units run at 1,512 MHz (2.44% above default clock of 1,476 MHz) and it has two DVI connectors. No word on pricing and availability.   click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

MSI Debuts ''Green'' GeForce 9800 GT Video Cards

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 26, 2009 - 1:33 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=newsdesc&news_no=789 MSI has announced the launch of its “Green” GeForce 9800 GT video card series that according to the manufacturer consumes 25% less power than the original GeForce 9800 GT. Compared to the standard GeForce 9800 GT, the “Green” version from MSI works internally with a lower clock rate (550 MHz vs. 600 MHz on original version) and accesses its 512 MB (N9800GT-MD512 model) or 1 GB (N9800GT-MD1G model) GDDR3 at 1,800 MHz DDR (900 MHz real – the same clock used by original GeForce 9800 GT) thru a 256-bit interface. MSI GeForce 9800 GT “Green” also has a VGA, Dual-DVI and HDMI connectors, one tantalum solid capacitor (the best kind of capacitor), aluminum solid caps and solid state chokes. 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 (1) top

Enermax Launches ECO80+ PSU Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 25, 2009 - 1:46 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.enermaxusa.com/news/NewsDetails.php?ID=132&PHPSESSID=f30dd9... Enermax has just unveiled its newest PSU series, called ECO80+. Available in 350 W, 400 W, 500 W and 620 W models, units from this new series feature active PFC, efficiency up to 86%, two +12 V rails (click here to learn more about this subject), a 120-mm fan with speed between 500 rpm and 2,000 rpm according to PSU’s internal temperature, and protections against overvoltage (OVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP), over temperature (OTP) and short-circuit (SCP). The 400 W, 400 W and 620 ECO80+ units will reach the market next month costing USD 79, USD 99 and USD 119, respectively. No word on the 300 W model. click to enlarge click to enlarge   click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Patriot Launches Gaming Memory Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 22, 2009 - 2:46 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.patriotmemory.com/company/news/newsp.jsp?source=167 Patriot has announced the launch of its newest memory series targeted to gamers. Named G, modules from this series are available in 4 GB and 6 GB kits using DDR3 or DDR2 technologies. No word on pricing and availability. PGS36G1600ELK: 6 GB DDR3 kit (3 x 2 GB) clocked at 1,600 MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.65 V. PGS36G1333ELK: 6 GB DDR3 kit (3 x 2 GB) clocked at 1,333 MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.65 V. PGS34G1600ELK: 4 GB DDR3 kit (2 x 2 GB) clocked at 1,600 MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.8 V. PGS34G1333ELK: 4 GB DDR3 kit (2 x 2 GB) clocked at 1,333 MHz with 9-9-9-24 timings at 1.5 V. PGS24G8500C7K: 4 GB DDR2 kit (2 x 2 GB) clocked at 1,066 MHz with 7-7-7-20 timings at 2.1 V. PGS24G6400ELK: 4 GB DDR2 kit (2 x 2 GB) clocked at 800 MHz with 5-5-5-12 timings at 1.9 V. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Unveils ROG OC Station Overclocking Controller

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 21, 2009 - 8:28 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=ma2Ixxvh75zAJoFQ ASUS has just presented an external overclocking controller called ROG OC Station specially designed to be used with ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) motherboard line-up. This device takes up two 5 ¼” bays on the computer case, has a 3” LCD display, its frontal panel can be tilted upwards up to 30° and it allows the user to change and monitor several overclocking options (like processor voltage and clock, fan speed, temperature etc) on-the-fly without entering the BIOS Setup. ROG OC Station also features a photo slideshow function. No word on pricing. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

OCZ Debuts Summit SSD Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 20, 2009 - 8:53 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2009/340 OCZ has officially launched Summit series of solid state drives. Available in 60, 120 and 250 GB capacities, Summit SSDs have 128 MB of buffer, SATA-300 interface and provide read and write speeds of up to 220 MB/s and 125 MB/s, respectively. No word on pricing. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Transcend Presents USB Flash Memory with Antivirus Program

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 20, 2009 - 8:51 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/Press/index.asp?LangNo=0&axn=Detail&PrsNo=... In cooperation with Trend Micro, Transcend has devised a USB flash memory that comes with a preloaded antivirus program. Called JetFlash V15, this new USB memory is able to scan all the files stored on it and alert the user of any malicious programs, like viruses, spyware etc. The only drawback is that the antivirus is a 90-day trial program and people interested to keep this functionality will have to pay for it after this period. JetFlash V15 is available in 4 GB and 8 GB capacities. There’s no word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

ASUS Intros ROG Crosshair III Formula Motherboard

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 20, 2009 - 8:49 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=bpHOP8do7N6RiNnM ASUS has officially launched ROG Crosshair III Formula, a socket AM3 motherboard based on AMD 790FX chipset. This board supports AMD Phenom II, Athlon X4, Athlon X3 e Athlon X2 processors, has four DDR3-1600/1333/1066 MHz (16 GB max.) sockets, two PCI Express x16, one PCI Express x1 slot, one PCI slot, five SATA-300 ports, one eSATA port, one ATA-133 port, Gigabit Ethernet, 8-channel audio (SupremeFX X-Fi PCI Express x1 sound card) and a 10-phase voltage regulator circuit. ROG Crosshair III Formula comes with several overclocking options that can be adjusted on-the-fly through a joystick-like control without entering the BIOS Setup. This board also has a neat feature called MemOK! that works as following: in the event of a boot failure after installing new RAM, the user can press an easily accessible button on the motherboard and MemOK! will automatically load the failsafe settings needed to ensure a successful system boot. ASUS didn’t disclose the price of this motherboard. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

Thermaltake Unveils Element T Mid-tower Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 19, 2009 - 11:55 AM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/product_info.aspx?PARENT_CID=C_00001437&id=... Thermaltake has just increased its Element line-up with the launch of Element T mid-tower case (VK90001N2Z). Equipped with three 5 ¼” external bays, one 3 ½” external bay, six 3 ½” internal bays and one 2 ½” internal bay, this case targeted to gamers has seven slots for expansion cards and supports a watercooling solution. As for cooling, Element T features a 120-mm fan (1,400 rpm; 17 dBA) on the rear panel, a 200-mm fan (800 rpm; 14 dBA) on the top panel and places to install a 120- or 230-mm fan on the side panel and one 120-mm, 140-mm or 200-mm fan on the frontal panel. This case also has two 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 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

EVGA Intros GeForce GTX 285 FTW Edition

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 19, 2009 - 11:38 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=02G-P3-1187-AR EVGA has launched GeForce GTX 285 FTW Edition (02G-P3-1187-AR), a factory-overclocked video card based on nVidia GeForce GTX 285 GPU. Working internally at 702 MHz (8.33% above default clock of 648 MHz), this card accesses its 2 GB GDDR3 at 2,484 MHz DDR (3.5% above default clock of 2,400 MHz DDR) thru a 512-bit interface and its 240 shader processors work at 1,548 MHz (7.32% above default clock of 1,476 MHz). GeForce GTX 285 FTW Edition also features two DVI and one S-Video connectors, and is now available at EVGA website priced at USD 439.99. 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

MSI Debuts GX723 Notebook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 19, 2009 - 11:28 AM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=newsdesc&news_no=786 MSI has launched GX723 gaming notebook. See its specs below. Processor: Core 2 Duo Chipset: Intel PM45 (ICH9M southbridge) Display: 17” (native resolution of 1680x1050) GPU: nVidia GeForce GT 130M 3D Video memory: 512 MB DDR3 Memory: 4 GB DDR2-800 LAN: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 2.0 (optional) Card Reader: 4 in 1 (SD/MMC/ MS/ XD) USB Ports: 3 eSATA Port: 1 Webcam: 2 Mpixels Hard Disk: 320 GB or 500 GB Battery: 6 or 9 cells Dimension: 15.55” x 10.94” x 1.37” or 39.5 cm x 27.8 cm x 3.5 cm (H x W x D) Weight: 7 lbs or 3.2 Kg DVD or Blu-Ray unit Express Card x1 slot HDMI output Turbo Drive Engine Tecnology: a button that when pressed increase the speed of your CPU. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Gigabyte Launches Radeon HD 4650 AGP Version

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 18, 2009 - 1:55 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Products_Overview.aspx?ClassVa... Gigabyte has launched a Radeon HD 4650 video card based on AGP bus. Called GV-R465D2-1GI, this card uses Radeon HD 4650 reference clocks (internal clock of 600 MHz, memory clock of 1 GHz DDR), has 1 GB GDDR2 and VGA, Dual-Link DVI and HDMI connectors. There's no word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

New DDR2 Memory Kits from OCZ

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 18, 2009 - 1:36 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2009/339 OCZ has increased its DDR2 memory modules line-up with the launch of six 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) dual-channel kits. They work with 5-5-5-18 timings at 1.8 V with clocks of 1,066 MHz, 1,150 MHz or 1,200 MHz. No word on pricing and availability. OCZ PC2-9600 Blade Series:  Clocked at 1,200 MHz. OCZ PC2-9200 Blade Series: Clocked at 1,150 MHz. OCZ PC2- 8500 Blade Series: Clocked at 1,066 MHz. OCZ PC2-9600 Platinum Series: Clocked at 1,200 MHz. OCZ PC2-9200 Platinum Series: Clocked at 1,150 MHz. OCZ PC2-8500 Platinum Series: Clocked at 1,066 MHz. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

DFI Launches LANParty DK 790X-M2RS Motherboard

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 16, 2009 - 9:48 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://img.lanparty.tw/DFIcontent/pressContent?site=CM&fileName=arch53... DFI has launched LANParty DK 790X-M2RS, a socket AM2/AM2+ motherboard based on AMD 790X chipset (SB750 southbridge) equipped with four DDR2 667/800/1,066/1,200 MHz memory sockets, two PCI Express x16 slots, three PCI slots, six SATA-300 ports, Gigabit Ethernet (Marvell 8056), 8-channel audio (Realtek ALC885), POST display, power and reset onboard buttons and six connectors for fans. No word on pricing. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top