GeIL ships low-latency DDR2-533

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 4, 2005 - 7:39 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.geilusa.com/newsdetail.asp?linenumber=47 GeIL released a new Ultra series of DDR2-533 memories with agressive 3-3-3-8 timings. The modules operate at 1.95 volts and use special low-noise 6-layer PCBs. Products are available in 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB modules and 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB dual channel kits with aluminum heatspreaders. The company is currently shipping limited quantities. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Matrox announces PCI-E Millennium

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 4, 2005 - 7:37 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.matrox.com/mga/workstation/video/products/home.cfm Matrox has announced a PCI Express version of its Millennium P650 graphics card aimed at content creators. It includes 128 MB of DDR memory and features dual 400 MHz RAMDACs for fully symmetric DualHead resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 per display and advanced Dual-DVI technology for resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 per digital flat panel. Supported output configurations include: DualHead independent, DualHead stretched, DualHead Clone, DualHead Zoom and Portrait mode. The card will only be available in April with a list price of USD 249. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

New DDR2-667 memory from OCZ

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 2, 2005 - 6:15 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_5400_platinu... OCZ Technology has announced the release of a DDR2-667 memory as part of its Enhanced Bandwidth Platinum Edition series. The new modules offer lower latencies than most similar products at CL 4-2-2-8. The memories have platinum mirrored copper heatspreaders and are available in 1 GB (2 x 512 MB) and 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) dual channel kits. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Corsair releases XPERT memory modules

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 2, 2005 - 6:23 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/xms_xpert.html Corsair released a new series of memories called XPERT that use an integrated microcontroller and embedded sensors to measure voltage, temperature and frequency on the module and show it on a alphanumeric display. The modules also have two rows of memory activity LEDs. Using the included Memory Dashboard software, the user can control which parameters are displayed and program scrolling messages of up to 69 characters. The first XPERT product is the TwinXP1024-3200XL, a matched pair of 512 MB DDR400/PC3200 modules, with black cast aluminum heatspreaders and 2-2-2-5 latencies. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ABIT launches nForce4 Fatal1ty board

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 1, 2005 - 7:45 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pPR... ABIT added a new motherboard based on the nForce4 Ultra to its Fatal1ty lineup. The AN8 is aimed at Athlon 64 and 64 FX processors and includes native Gigabit Ethernet and firewall. The board, endorsed by gamer Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, features a pack of technologies, like µGuru overclocking and Dual OTES cooling. It also sports 7.1 high-definition audio through ABIT´s AudioMAX. The red and black color and red LED backlights will appeal to case modders. AN8 Fatal1ty´s full specifications: 1 GHz HyperTransport bus DDR400 memory support 4x DIMM sockets (4 GB max.) 2x Ultra DMA 133 ports 4x Serial ATA II ports 1x PCI-E x16 slot 2x PCI-E x1 slots 3x PCI slots Gigabit Ethernet LAN 8-channel audio (AudioMAX) 8x USB 2.0 ports 3x IEEE1394 ports ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

VIA unveils three PCI Express chipsets

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 31, 2005 - 6:39 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/chipsets/p4-series/pt-series_overview VIA unveiled three new chipsets aimed at Pentium 4 platforms: the PT880 Pro, PT894 and PT894 Pro. All of them support 1066 MHz FSB and both DDR400 and DDR2-667 memory. The PT880 Pro features the capacity of using PCI Express and AGP graphics cards alternately or simultaneously on the same motherboard through VIA's Universal Graphics Interface (UGI). The PT894 Pro, on its turn, supports dual PCI Express VGA cards through one PCI-E x16 and one PCI-E x4 connection. Both are able to connect up to four displays. The new North Bridges are to be paired with the long running VT8237 South Bridge or the forthcoming VT8251 sporting SATA II, RAID 5 and High Definition audio support. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ATI ships FireGL V5000 card

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 31, 2005 - 6:36 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://mirror.ati.com/products/fireglv5000/index.html ATI began to ship the FireGL V5000 workstation graphics accelerator which promises to bring high-end functionality to a wider range of design professionals. The card sports eight pixel pipelines, six geometry engines, 128 MB of GDDR3 memory, dual DVI connectors for multi-display applications and dual link support for 9 megapixels displays. Suggested price is USD 699. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Hitachi extends 1.8-inch lineup

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 31, 2005 - 7:51 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.hitachigst.com/portal/site/hgst/?MenuItemName=Travelstar Hitachi announced immediate availability of a new 60 GB model in its 1.8-inch Travelstar lineup aimed at multimedia devices. The C4K60 features a standard IDE interface and spins at 4200 rpm with 15 ms average seek time. The drive's shock protection is offered at 500 Gs operating and 1200 Gs non-operating. According to the company, once properly encased in a device, it could safely sustain a three-foot drop onto a modestly-padded floor. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Corsair unveils COOL water cooling kit

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 30, 2005 - 7:18 PM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/COOL_water.html Memory-maker Corsair unveiled a water cooling kit branded COOL. The company states that it can be installed in “virtually any system” in about an hour with no need for power tools. The included RadBox allows the fan/radiator assembly to be mounted on 80 mm, 100 mm or 120 mm chassis fan openings. The kit is available for Pentium 4 Socket 478 and Athlon 64 CPUs (CWC100-1000) and for Pentium 4 Socket 775 and Athlon XP CPUs (CWC100-1001). The complete kit includes a 120 mm fan, radiator, CPU cold block with factory-clamped tubing, bay reservoir and 12-volt DC pump. Suggested price is to be set around USD 240. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS releases VENTO gaming chassis

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 28, 2005 - 8:24 AM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?modelmenu=1&model=379&l1=7&l2=37&l3=0 The VENTO 3600 is a new chassis from ASUS that promises to deliver practicality and a full range of features to gaming users. Available in green, red and blue, with UV paint coating, the case sports a “magic mask” front panel that swings slowly upwards when pressed. The ATX Mid Tower chassis supports a 8 cm fan at the front and a 12 cm one at the rear. A knob at the side grants easy access to the inside parts. Full specifications are as follows: Dimension w/bezel: 12.1x20.7x24.6 in. (307x525x625 mm) Chassis material: 0.8 mm SECC MB form factor: standard ATX 4x 5.25" ext. bays 1x 3.5" ext. bay 3x 3.5" int. bays Front fan: 80 mm Rear fan: 120 mm Side venting hole with air duct 6x PCI expansion slots 1x AGP slot Weight: 24.5 lbs. (11.1 kg) Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink top

Samsung starts 256 Mb XDR production

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 26, 2005 - 8:18 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.samsung.com/us/Products/Semiconductor/index.htm Samsung has begun mass production of 256 Mb XDR memory chips. The parts offer 8 GB/s transfer rates and incorporate Differential Rambus Signal Level (DRSL) technology. XDR memory is to be included in the upcoming PlayStation 3 and the company believes it will be also implemented in servers, workstations and applications such as digital TVs. Samsung plans to release a 512 Mb part capable of 12.8 GB/s throughput before the second half of the year. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

D-Link launches 802.11g MIMO router

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 26, 2005 - 6:30 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.d-link.com/products/?pid=385 D-Link launched a new line of wireless products called Super G with Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology. According to the company, the DI-624M router with Smart Antenna tech allows the signal to focus towards the target device recipient and to propagate further ranges in that direction, delivering performance with up to eight times effective power over traditional 802.11g/b wireless networks. Operating ranges are 328 ft. (indoors) and 1312 ft. (outdoors). The line also includes the DWL-G650M notebook adapter. Suggested retail prices are USD 149,99 (router) and USD 99,99 (card). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

AOpen announces i915GM board

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 25, 2005 - 9:52 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.aopen.nl/products/mb AOpen has announced a desktop motherboard based on the new i915GM Centrino chipset. The i915GM-FHS supports 533 MHz FSB Pentium Ms, PCI Express interface, DDR2 and Serial ATA II and is aimed at low-noise PCs. The board has on-board Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 video. It is expected to ship in March. The complete specs are: 533 MHz FSB DDR2-533 memory support 2x DIMM sockets (2 GB max.) 1x Ultra DMA 100 2x Serial ATA ports 2x Serial ATA II ports 1x PCI-E x16 slot 2x PCI-E 1x slots 2x PCI slots Dual Gigabit LAN 8-channel audio 8x USB 2.0 ports 2x IEEE1394 ports Micro ATX form factor Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Nvidia unveils nForce Professional MCPs

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 25, 2005 - 6:42 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/page/nforce_pro.html Nvidia announced a new family of PCI Express chipsets, the nForce Professional, aimed at the Opteron/Athlon 64 server and workstation market. The 2200 chip has 20 configurable PCI-E lanes, four Serial ATA II ports, two ATA-133 ports, RAID 0, 1 and 0+1, NCQ support, ten USB 2.0 slots, 8-channel AC´97 audio and Gigabit Ethernet. Another chip, the 2050, extends the functionality of the 2200 with 20 additional PCI-E lanes, four Serial ATA II ports and Gibabit Ethernet connectivity. The 2200 can be combined with up to three 2050 companion chips. Additionally, Nvidia launched Quadro graphics cards supporting Scalable Link Interface (SLI). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

WD to enter 1-inch HD market

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 24, 2005 - 6:45 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.wdc.com/oneinch Western Digital will enter the 1-inch hard disk market in the second quarter. The company plans to release a series of 1-inch devices with capacities of up to 6 GB to be featured in digital cameras, MP3 players and PDAs. The HDs will be offered with CF Type II and form factor. They will spin at 3600 rpm with access time of 12 ms and include exclusive anti-skip and power management technologies. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top