| DFI launches Pentium M motherboard |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: November 5, 2004 - 8:13 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.dfi.com.tw/Product/xx_product_spec_details_r_us.jsp?PRODUCT... |
DFI will start selling a Pentium M motherboard for desktops, the 855GME-MGF, this month. Based on the Intel mobile 855GME/6300 ESB chipset, it supports socket 479 Pentium M processors, bringing low noise and low energy consumption to the desktop. The 855GME-MGF is based on the standard Micro ATX form factor and features support for DDR333 memory and AGP 4x. For overclockers, advanced BIOS features include adjustable CPU clock (100 to 250 MHz), adjustable CPU ratio (6 to infinite), adjustable FSB to memory ratio (1:1, 4:3, 5:3), asynchronized PCI/AGP modes (33/66, 36/73, 40/80) and built-in stability testing for both memory and CPU. The full specs are:
- 400 MHz FSB
- DDR-333 memory support
- 2x DIMM sockets (2 GB max.)
- 1x Ultra DMA 100
- 2x Serial ATA ports
- 1x AGP 4x slot
- 1x PCI-X slot
- 2x PCI slots
- Gigabit LAN (RTL8110S)
- 6 channel audio (ALC655) with SPDIF-out
- 4x USB 2.0 ports
- 3x IEEE1394 ports
- Micro ATX form factor
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| MSI unveils 925XE Neo Platinum |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: November 4, 2004 - 6:13 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.ph... |
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MSI also introduced a motherboard based on the i925XE chipset supporting 1066 MHz bus – introduced with the recently released 3.46 GHz Pentium 4 Extreme Edition – and Matrix RAID technology. The 925XE Neo Platinum includes a "CPU Ratio Unlock" function that promises overclocking of P4 processors with 800 MHz bus to 1066 MHz bus.
 Its mains features are:
- 1066 MHz FSB
- DDR2-533/400 memory support
- 4x DIMM sockets (4 GB max.)
- 1x Ultra DMA 100
- 2x Ultra DMA 133 (VIA 6410)
- 4x Serial ATA ports
- 1x PCI-E x16 slot
- 2x PCI-E x1 slots
- 3x PCI slots
- Dual LAN (10/100 and GbE)
- 8 channel audio (CMI9880L)
- 8x USB 2.0 ports
- 1x IEEE1394 port
- ATX form factor
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| DFI LANParty used to reach 6.3 GHz |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: November 3, 2004 - 6:44 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44785&page=1&pp=25 |
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A user named Fugger allegedly overclocked a 3.6 GHz Pentium 4 to 6.3 GHz. He achieved the feat using a DFI LANParty 875P-T motherboard, Centon Advanced DDR memory, OCZ DDR Booster and Chilly1 Three-Stage CPU Cascade. At 6.3 GHz, his overclocked Pentium 4 560 processor had a front bus speed of 1800 MHz.
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| Fatal1ty X700-XT from ABIT |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: November 2, 2004 - 7:20 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/graphiccard/graphiccard_detail.php?pMOD... |
ABIT has also announced a Radeon X700 XT card as part of its Fatal1ty hardware series. The PCI Express card has eight pixel pipelines, 128-bit memory bus and is clocked at 475 MHz. It uses 256 MB of GDDR3 memory (1.6 ns) running at 1050 MHz. Special features include copper heatsink, copper RAMsinks and OC Strips. The card comes with VGA, DVI and TV-out connectors.
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| ABIT launches Fatal1ty motherboard |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: November 2, 2004 - 7:17 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMOD... |
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ABIT has launched its new AA8XE Fatal1ty motherboard, based on the recently released i925XE chipset supporting 1066 MHz Pentium 4 processors. The board, approved by the number one gamer in the world, Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, includes features like an unlockable BIOS and µGuru overclocking technology. The AA8XE offers 7.1 high-definition audio and is the first motherboard with Dolby Digital Live support. The inclusion of red LED backlights will appeal to case modders.
AA8XE Fatal1ty´s features:
- 1066 MHz FSB
- DDR2-533/400 memory support
- 4x DIMM sockets (4 GB max.)
- 1x Ultra DMA 33/66/100
- 4x Serial ATA ports (Matrix)
- 1x PCI-E x16 slot
- 2x PCI-E x1 slots
- 2x PCI slots
- Dual LAN (10/100 and GbE)
- 8 channel audio with SPDIF
- 8x USB 2.0 ports
- 3x IEEE1394 ports
- ATX form factor
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| Pentium 4 EE with 1066 MHz bus |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: November 1, 2004 - 6:56 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/products/processor/pentiumXE/index.htm |
As expected, Intel released a new Pentium 4 Extreme Edition clocked at 3.46 GHz with a long awaited 1066 MHz front side bus. To support it, the company also unveiled the i925XE chipset and two motherboards (D925XECV2 and D925XEBC2). The new Pentium 4 EE, with 2 MB L3 cache like the other models, is priced at USD 999 in 1,000 unit quantities.
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| Memory test program from OCZ |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 31, 2004 - 5:28 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/displaypage.php?name=ocz_memtest |
OCZ released its own OCZ Memtest86 v1.00 memory test program, based on the recently released Memtest86+ v1.27. Some of its additional functionalities are: full timing adjustment for the nForce2, i865/i875 and i915/i925 (DDR1) chipsets; partial timing adjustment for Athlon64 on-die memory controller and the i915/i925 chipset (DDR2); and more specific options for fine-tuning the memory controller on AMD64 chips. The software is distributed under the GNU Public License (GPL).
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| New WaterChill kits from Asetek |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 29, 2004 - 7:53 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www2.asetek.com/default.asp?showPage=startside.asp&contentSecti... |
European company Asetek has launched new WaterChill kits with 80x80 mm or 120x360 mm radiators. The water based cooling solutions line now includes more than 25 kits and a long list of components. New releases include a entry kit with a 80x80mm radiator (priced at 86 euros), high-end kits with dual 80 mm radiators (219 to 284 euros) and power kits with triple 120x360 mm radiators (293 to 339 euros).
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| AMD launches the PIC computer |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 28, 2004 - 6:00 PM PST |
| Category: Mobile |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Weblets/0,,7832_12095_12099_12117,00.html |
AMD officially announced the Personal Internet Communicator (PIC), a sealed computer without fan based on a Geode chip and running a customized version of Windows CE. The device will be sold initially in India, Mexico and the Caribbean through local partners to improve Internet access rates. The PIC includes 128 MB of memory, a 10 GB hard drive, a 56 kbps modem and four USB ports. It will cost US$ 185 (without monitor) or US$ 249.
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| BenQ launches x730 combination |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 28, 2004 - 5:28 AM PST |
| Category: Input |
| More Info: http://www.benq.com/keyboard/input_x730.html |
BenQ will start shipping in early November the new x730 Wireless keyboard and mouse combination. Designed by Designworks (BMW Group), the keyboard features X-structure Key Technology and provides six media console buttons and two volume buttons. The Pro version includes a volume knob, enabling users to start and control a media player. The x730 has also a patented sliding design that allows adjusting the typing angle and expanding the palm rest. The mouse sports a 800 dpi optical sensor and a wide scroll wheel surface.
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| OCZ announces 600 watt power supply |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 28, 2004 - 4:29 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/power_management/ocz_powerstream... |
OCZ Technology announced the release of the PowerStream 600 watt power supply. The unit includes ATX 12V 2.01 support, sleek, black cable sleeving, a PCI Express connector and 220V Active PFC (international version only). Among the standard features, are ultra-quiet PowerWhisper, PowerFlex (with LED indicators) and stabilizing PowerShield technology.
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| Apple releases iPod Photo |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 27, 2004 - 8:45 AM PST |
| Category: CE |
| More Info: http://www.apple.com/ipodphoto |
Apple has released a version of its iPod music player called Photo, featuring a 2-inch (220x176) color screen for displaying images. An included AV cable enables connectivity to a TV or video projector. The iPod Photo also includes a dock with audio and video out, earbud headphones, 1.2m 30-pin to FireWire cable, a 1.2m 30-pin to USB cable, AC adapter, black carrying case and a CD with iTunes 4.7 for Mac and Windows computers. The player is available in 40 GB (USD 499) or 60 GB (USD 599) capacities.
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| SanDisk offers higher capacities |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 27, 2004 - 5:20 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.sandisk.com/retail |
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SanDisk announced new Memory Stick and SD cards with higher capacities. The Memory Stick PRO will now be available with up to 4 GB while the Memory Stick PRO Duo, which has half the size of the standard card and uses an adaptor, will reach 1 GB. The SD cards will be available in up to 2 GB capacities. All the cards feature embedded MagicGate technology for safe transfer of copyrighted content. Prices are the following: 4 GB MS Stick PRO, USD 799; 1 GB MS Stick PRO Duo, USD 204; and 2 GB SD, USD 199.
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| New 64-bit Low Voltage Xeon |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 26, 2004 - 4:37 PM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/products/server/processors/index.htm?iid=serv_bod... |
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Intel released a new Low Voltage Xeon processor (55 W) clocked at 2.8 GHz featuring 64-bit extensions (EM64T). The chip has a 800 MHz bus and 1 MB L2 cache and is aimed at storage applications such as controllers for storage networks. It is paired with the E7520 chipset, which sports PCI Express and DDR2-400 memory support. The 2.8 GHz Low Voltage Xeon is priced at USD 260 in 1,000-unit quantities.
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| Seagate ships 5 GB Pocket HD |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: October 26, 2004 - 5:03 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.seagate.com/products |
Seagate announced its new 5 GB Pocket Hard Drive and 100 GB Portable External Hard Drive. With a shell design, the USB 2.0 Pocket Hard Drive measures 3 inches and features a 3,600 rpm drive with a 2MB cache. Suggested retail price is USD 199. The USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive features a 2.5-inch hard drive with 5,400 rpm spin speed and 8 MB buffer. Suggested price: USD 279.
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