| MSI Announced P6N Series |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 20, 2006 - 1:05 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/newsrelease/news_page.php?UID=503 |
MSI announced the P6N series, which brings two new motherboards for gaming plataform. They are based on NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI and 650i SLI, designed for Intel Core 2 Extreme (both dual-core & quad-core) and Core 2 Duo processors. The series are also ready for Windows Vista and come with Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio.
P6N Diamond supports FSB 1333 and up to DDR2 1000 memory module, FB2000 for overclocking and DDR2 1200 or higher with better CPU and memory modules. It comes with 4 PCI-E x16 slot design with x8 or x16 bandwidth.
P6N SLI Platinum is Core 2 Quad processors and Vista Premium ready and it's built with 2 PCI Express slots.It supports FSB 1066 and DDR2 800, but it can reach FSB2000 and DDR2 1200 for overclocking. It also comes with 4 SATA NV RAID and 1 extra eSATA.
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| OCZ Unveils XTC Cooler |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 17, 2006 - 2:58 PM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/cooling_products/ocz_xtc_cooler |
OCZ unveiled the OCZ XTC Cooler, which promisses to improve DDR1 and DDR2 modules performance and longevity. Once installed over the memory subsystem, the XTC Cooler’s dual 60 mm fans channel a steady flow of air over and through the XTC modules creating a cooler environment for the memory. Glowing blue LED fans illuminate your memory subsystem.

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| Samsung Unveils M80 SATA Series and M80 Series |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 17, 2006 - 7:10 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.samsung.com/Products/HardDiskDrive/index.htm |
Samsung introduces the new 2.5" hard disk drives M80 SATA Series and M80 Series, targeted for mobile computing, which increases storage capacity up to 160 GB. Both series utilize advanced Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) technology, the samsung's first based on this technology and feature a 8MB of onboard data cache and 400 rpm spindle speed. Manufacturer has also increased damage risk protection by incorporating industry-leading free-fall sensors, which provides shock tolerance.
The M80 SATA Series features the 80GB HM080HI, the 120GB HM120II and 160GB HM160JI. The M80 Series includes the 80GB HM080HC, the 120GB HM120IC and the 160GB HM160JC.
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| Kingmax its New SDHC Memory Generation |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 16, 2006 - 1:13 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.kingmax.com/ |
Kingmax unveils its new SDHC memory card generation . In comparison to Ver.1.1, the new Secure Digital High Capacity can store from 4 GB to 32 GB, though Kingmax has launched cards up to 8 GB. It also ensure complete compatibility with all products that support the SDHC specification. The SDHC cards are given speed class ratings for their minimum sustained write speed: Class 2 for 2 MB/sec, Class 4 for 4 MB/sec and Class 6 for 6 B/sec. Kingmax intend to drop costs of the production for SDHC memory card makes current storage media, such as VCD, DVD and hard disk drives, obsolete.

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| OCZ Unveils System Elite Family |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 16, 2006 - 4:28 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/ddr2/system_elite |
OCZ has announced System Elite, a new hand-tested memory product family. Thw new memory also features XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreader technology. Parts will be available frequencies of PC2-4200, PC2-5400 and PC2-6400 in 512MB/1GB modules and 1GB (2x512) and 2GB (2x1024) dual channel kits.
The 533 MHz PC2-4200 runs at 4-4-4-12 timings, the 667 MHz PC2-5400 DDR2 runs at 5-5-5-12 timings and the 800 MHz PC2-6400 DDR2 runs at 5-5-5-12 timings.

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| Toshiba Unveils HD-XF2 and HD-XA2 Hd-DVDs Players |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 15, 2006 - 3:39 PM PST |
| Category: CE |
| More Info: http://www.hddvd-toshiba.jp/hdd-dvd/products/hddvd/ |
Toshiba unveils its second-generation HD DVD players in Japan with the launch of two new player: HD-XF2 and HD-XA2.
The new HD-XA2 brings Deep Color technology, an optional standard under HDMI and integrates a 1080p compatible up-scaler. HD-XF2 has 65.5 mm, the lowest height digital high-definition player
Both has increased the speed in loading and response times over the previous models. They also offer advanced navigation and interactive features. For example, the Picture in Picture (PIP) function offers the ability to play a video over the main program.
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| ASUS Launches AI Lifestyle P5N32-E SLI Mobo |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 14, 2006 - 3:06 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=397&model=... |
ASUS introduced the AI Lifestyle P5N32-E SLI motherboard offering a third PCI Express x16 for physics card support. It is based on the nForce 680i SLI chipset, which supports the Intel Quad-Core Processor and NVIDIA's Quad-SLI technology, and is ready for the up-coming 1,333 MHz FSB specification.
The 8-Phase Power Design generate less heat than other conventional power solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and VRM (voltage regulation modules) from suffering the risk of high power stress.
P5N32-E SLI also features a fanless system which brings noiseless cooling. The heat-pipe directs heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back I/O ports, where it can be carried away by existing airflow, while Stack Cool 2 effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the PCB (printed circuit board) for fast heat dissipation, the press releases says.
Check the specifications below:
- VGA model: Quad-SLI
- Dual VGA model: SLI X16 +X16
- CPU: Intel Quad-core CPU
- Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI
- Memory: Dual-channel DDR2 800
- Front Side Bus: 1333/1066/800/533 MHz
- Audio: SupremeFX/DTS connect
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| Arctic Cooling Launches New Line of PWM Fans |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 14, 2006 - 4:46 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.arcticcooling.com/fans1.php |
Arctic Cooling launches a new line of PWM fans with PST. An integrated motorized PWM amplifier enables the speed's regulation of up to 5 fans via the BIOS. Additionally vibrations generated by the rotating fan are absorbed by a vibration dampener, which results in low noise levels. The Arctic Fan PWM series is both RoHS and WEEE conform.
These three case fans have a 6 year warranty and will be available by mid of December. The MSRP is only USD 6.99 (80 mm), USD 7.99 (90 mm) and USD 10.99 (120 mm).

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| Gigabyte Intros Motherboards with nForce 600 chipsets |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 13, 2006 - 3:42 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Default.aspx |
Gigabyte introduced the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 and GA-N650SLI-DS4 motherboards, with the new NVIDIA nForce 600 Series chipsets. Both mobos feature dual PCI Express x16 connectivity and support an additional x8 lane of PCI Express connectivity.
the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 features 1333 FSB support for Intel Core2 Quad CPUs and NVIDIA SLI-Ready memory technology supporting DDR2 1200 MHz memory modules (up to 8GB total system memory).
The GA-N650SLI-DS4 offers dual PCI Express x8 connectivity, support for SATA 3.0 Gb/s devices and 8-channel High Definition audio.
The new motherboards will be released in December.
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| LiteOn Unveils 20X Super AllWrite LH-20A1P Driver |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 13, 2006 - 3:44 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://us.liteonit.com/us/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogca... |
LiteOn claims to have the fastest DVD Writer in the world. The new 20X Super AllWrite LH-20A1P promises 5 minutes to backup 4.7 GB data on a single layer 16X DVD+R or DVD-R media. The LH-20A1P drive is able to write at the 20x speed in selected DVD +R/-R media.The drive also supports the SMART-WRITE technology, which detect and decide the optimal write strategy of DVD recordable media (DVD+R & DVD-R) for the best write quality.
It supports DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM. LH-20A1P is able to rewrite certified DVD-RAM media at 12X maximum, write DVD+R DL ( Double Layer) media & DVD-R DL ( Dual Layer) media at 8X maximum, rewrite High-Speed DVD+RW at 8X maximum, rewrite High-Speed DVD-RW at 6X maximum, and read DVD-ROM media at 16X maximum and can write CD-R media at 48X maximum, rewrite Ultra-Speed CD-RW media at 32X maximum, and read CD-ROM media at 48X maximum.
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| PNY Intros 8800 GTS and 8800 GTX Graphic Cards |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 10, 2006 - 3:22 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www2.pny.com/category_buymulti.aspx?Category_ID=269 |
PNY has also launched two new graphics cards based on GeForce 8. The new 8800 GTS 640MB PCIe costs USD 449.99 and the 8800 GTX 768MB PCIe costs USD 599.99. Both can crank up 16x full-screen anti-aliasing and features DirectX 10. A minimum 400 W system power supply (with 12V current rating of 30A) is required. Check below the specifications:
8800 GTS 640MB PCIe:
- Chipset: GeForce 8800 GTS
- Clock: 500 MHz
- Memory: 640 MB
- Memory Interface: 320 bit
- Stream Processors: 96
- Shader Clock: 1200 MHz
- Outputs: Dual DVI, HDTV, S-Video

8800 GTX 768MB PCIe:
- Chipset: GeForce 8800 GTX
- Clock: 575 MHz
- Memory: 768 MB
- Memory Interface: 384 bit
- Stream Processors: 128
- Shader Clock: 1350 MHz
- Outputs: Dual DVI, HDTV, S-Video

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| Corsair Launches Dominator DDR2-1142 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 10, 2006 - 1:11 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.corsair.com/corsair/dominator.html |
Corsair launched the new DDR2-1142 TWIN2X2048-9136C5D DOMINATOR, which claims to be the world’s fastest DDR2 memory. Designed for the new NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI based motherboards, the memory runs at 1142 MHz and has latency timings of 5-5-5-15. It is available in 2 GB kits.
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| OCZ Announces NVidia SLI-Ready Series |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 9, 2006 - 2:40 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/ddr2/nvidia_sli_ready |
OCZ introduces NVidia SLI-Ready Series with two new memories: PC2-7200 SLI-Ready and PC2-8500 SLI-Ready. The new modules feature an exclusively designed heatspreader for NVidia. PC2-8500 modules are programmed to boot at 1066MHz DDR2 with timings of 4-5-5-15. It is available in 1 GB modules and in 2 GB dual channel kit. PC2-7200 runs at 900 MHz DDR2 with latencies of 4-4-3-15. It is also available in 1GB modules and in a 2GB dual channel kit.

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| Foxconn Intros 8800 GTS and 8800 GTX |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 9, 2006 - 1:24 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.foxconn.com |
Talk about quick draw: NVidia's GeForce 8 has just been announced and some manufacturers have already unveiled graphic cards equipped with the new GPUs. Foxconn, for example, presents the new PCI Express models FV-N88XMAD2-OD, with GeForce 8800GTX; and FV-N88SMBD2-OD, with 8800GTS. Check below the specs:
FV-N88XMAD2-OD
- Chipset: GeForce 8800 GTX
- Clock: 575 MHz
- Stream processors: 128
- Shader Clock: 1350 MHz
- Memory: 768 MB GDDR3
- Memory Clock: 1800 MHz
- Memory Interface: 384 bits
- DirectX: 10
FV-N88SMBD2-OD
- Chipset: GeForce 8800 GTS
- Clock: 500 MHz
- Stream processors: 96
- Shader Clock: 1200 MHz
- Memory: 640 MB GDDR3
- Memory Clock: 1600 MHz
- Memory Interface: 320 bits
- DirectX: 10

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| NVidia Launches NForce 600 and GeForce 8 Series |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 8, 2006 - 9:25 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html |
NVidia launched today the NForce 600 series and the GeForce 8 GPU family. NVidia has also announced that will manufact motherboards. Partners can now choose from building their own motherboards with the new chipsets, or use the NVidia mobos and put their logo on it. Now, NVidia uses letter 'i' for Intel chipsets and 'a' for AMD ones.
The nForce 680i SLI supports 3 PCI Express x16 slots, 2 Gigabit Ethernet connectors, 6 SATA-300, 10 USB 2.0 and TCP/IP. NForce 650i SLI supports 2 PCI Express x16 slots, 4 SATA-300 and 1 Gigabit Ethernet.
The GeForce 8 series has also been released and run games at 1600 x 1200 resolution. The new GPUs support DirectX 10, which brings an unified Shader Architecture. The Lumenex engine brings 16x full screen anti-aliasing and true 128-bit floating point high dynamic-range (HDR). Pure Video HD support increases the quality of 2D images.
GeForce 8800 GTX model runs at 575 MHz and brings 128 pixel shader processor at 1350 MHz, 768 MB GDDR3 at 900 MHz (1.8 GHz DDR) with a 384-bit interface. Suggested price: USD 599.
GeForce 8800 GTS model runs at 500 MHz features 96 pixel shader processor at 1200 MHz, 640 MB GDDR3 at 800 MHz (1.6 GHz DDR) with 320-bit interface. Suggested price: USD 499.
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