| Diamond Viper Radeon X1900 XTX |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: March 3, 2006 - 5:14 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.diamondmm.com/X1900512PCI.php |
Diamond Multimedia, once a giant on VGA business, came back to life as an ATI partner. Their latest release is Viper Radeon X1900 XTX, based on the ATI chip with the same name. Running at 650 MHz, carrying 512 MB GDDR3 memory running at 1.55 GHz with 256-bit interface and VIVO (a.k.a. video capture) function, this beast has a MSRP of USD 599.99 in the US.
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| Gigabyte Presents New Digital Home PCs |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: March 3, 2006 - 5:02 AM PST |
| Category: CE |
| More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/DigitalHome/Default.aspx |
Gigabyte is now also focusing on digital home PCs. During CeBit2006 they presented new models for their H series (H663, H963 and H971), all based on Intel’s Viiv technology and Windows XP Media Center Edition. Models from H series look like DVD players, as you can see below, making them easier to use than standard computers.
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Gigabyte H663 Digital Home PC.
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| Sapphire Releases two CrossFire Xpress 3200 Motherboards |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: March 2, 2006 - 5:51 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.sapphiretech.com/en/products/mainboards.php |
Sapphire released two socket 939 motherboards based on the new CrossFire Xpress 3200 from ATI: PC-A9RD580 and PC-A9RD580ADV. Both have two x16 PCI Express slots compatible with ATI’s CrossFire technology, four DDR400 sockets (4 GB max.), two ATA-133 ports, four Serial ATA ports, 8-channel audio, eight USB 2.0 ports and Gigabit Ethernet. PC-A9RD580 has one x1 PCI Express slot, one PCI slot, two SATA-300 ports and two Firewire (IEEE1394) ports, while PC-A9RD580ADV has two x1 PCI Express slots, two PCI slots, four SATA-300 ports and two LAN ports (one Gigabit and one 10/100).
PC-A9RD580 is targeted to overclockers (it brings several overclocking options) and its PCB is white, while PC-A9RD580ADV is targeted to mainstream users, using a standard brown PCB.
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Sapphire PC-A9RD580.
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Sapphire PC-A9RD580ADV.
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| ATI Launches CrossFire Xpress 3200 |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: March 1, 2006 - 5:37 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.ati.com/products/crossfirexpress3200/index.html |
ATI released today their new chipset for AMD platform, CrossFire Xpress 3200 (formerly known by its codename, RD580), supporting two x16 PCI Express slots for CrossFire dual-VGA configuration. This is a single-chip chipset and has all features found on Xpress 200 CrossFire (a.k.a. RD480) plus support for 8-channel audio, two Gigabit Ethernet, eight SATA-300 ports and two Firewire (IEEE1394) ports.
ATI launch partners on CrossFire Xpress 3200 include ABIT (AT8 32X), ASUS (A8R32-MVP DELUXE), DFI (LANPARTY UT CFX320-DR), PCPartner (RD580AK9-A75D) and Sapphire (PC-A9RD580Adv).
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| OCZ Launches Low Latency 2 GB DDR500 Kit |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 28, 2006 - 4:19 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_el_ddr_pc_4000_2x1024... |
OCZ has just launched a new low latency DDR500/PC4000 2 GB DDR Dual Channel memory kit. Officially called OCZ EL DDR PC-4000 2x1024MB Dual Channel Platinum XTC, it comes with two 1 GB DDR500/PC4000 modules with 3-3-3 timings. With a 2.8 V voltage, this kit also has OCZ's EVP (Enhanced Voltage Protection), where you can change the module voltage up to 3.15 V without voiding the module warranty.
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| Super Talent Releases 2 GB DDR2-800 Kits |
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| VIA Launches New VT1708 HD Audio Codec |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 24, 2006 - 4:28 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/8-channel/vt1708/ |
 VIA released a new audio codec, called VT1708, supporting 8-channel audio (7.1 format), 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio for digital/analog conversion and 95 dB signal-to-noise ratio for analog/digital conversion, 24-bit resolution and 192 KHz sampling rate.
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| PowerColor Low Profile Radeon X1300 |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 23, 2006 - 9:19 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.powercolor.com/global/main_product_detail.asp?id=88 |
PowerColor has just released a new low profile Radeon X1300 model running at 450 MHz with 128 MB GDDR2 video memory (accessed at 64-bit rate and running at 400 MHz). Using HyperMemory technology, this video card can simulate 256 MB or 512 MB of video memory, depending of how much RAM your PC has, 512 MB or 1 GB, respectively.
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| ATI to Make Their Own South Bridge Chips |
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| New All-Copper Katana CPU Cooler from Scythe |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 23, 2006 - 8:13 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.scythe-eu.com/products/cpu/katana-cu/katana-cu.php |
Japanese cooler manufacturer Scythe released today an all-copper version of its Katana cooler. Called Katana Cu or SCKTN-CU1000, it fits all CPUs and has fan speed control. The heatsink of this cooler isn’t located right above its base, but posted in a 45-degree angle. The heat transfer between the base and the heatsink is done through two heat-pipes.
Main Specs:
- Model Name: Katana Cu CPU Cooler
- Model #: SCKTN-CU1000
- Use: Intel sockets 370/478/775 and AMD sockets 462/754/939/940
- Dimensions: 3.78" x 3.78" x 5.4" (96 x 96 x 130 mm) (overall) and 3.62" x 3.62" x 0.98" (92 x 92 x 25 mm) (fan)
- Fan Speed: 1200 ~ 2500 rpm +-10%
- Fan Noise: 15.00 ~ 31.65 dBA
- Air Flow: 23.92 ~ 50.31 cfm
- Weight: 590g
- MSRP: USD 39.99
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| OCZ Announces PC2-8000 Gold XTC DDR2 Series |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 22, 2006 - 3:35 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_8000_gold_gx... |
Memory manufacturer OCZ announced their new PC2-8000 Gold XTC DDR2 Series, which runs at 1 GHz and beyond. Sold in 1 GB or 2 GB pairs, this new series has a 5-6-6-15 latency, runs at 2.1 V, has lifetime warranty and OCZ's EVP (Enhanced Voltage Protection), which allows you to use a voltage between 2.09 V and 2.31 V without invalidating OCZ's lifetime warranty. It also uses gold layered XTC heatspreaders.
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| Futuremark Announces Development of VGMark07 |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 21, 2006 - 3:35 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.futuremark.com/products/vgmark/vgmark10/ |
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Futuremark, the developers of the famous 3DMark 3D benchmarking software series, announced that they have established an open development program for a vector graphics benchmark software, dubbed VGMark07. This program will measure OpenVG performance on handheld devices. OpenVG is an open standard API for vector graphics targeted to handheld devices.
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| Scythe Launches Katana775 Cooler |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 20, 2006 - 3:05 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.scythe-eu.com/products/cpu/katana775/katana775.php |
Japanese cooler manufacturer Scythe has just released a simpler socket 775 version of their Katana cooler. Its base is made of copper and the heatsink is not directly attached to the base, this connection is made through two heat-pipes. A unique feature of this cooler is that the heatsink is placed in a 45º position in relation to its base, see the pictures below.
Main specs:
- Model Name: Katana775 CPU Cooler
- Model #: SCKTN-775
- Use: Intel socket LGA775
- Dimensions: 3.78" x 3.78" x 5.12" (96 x 96 x 130 mm) (overall) and 3.62" x 3.62" x 0.98" (92 x 92 x 25 mm) (fan)
- Fan Speed: 500 ~ 2500 rpm
- Fan Noise: 12.00 ~ 31.65 dBA
- Air Flow: 11.20 ~ 50.32 cfm
- Weight: 315g
- MSRP: USD 24.00
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| Toshiba to launch HD DVD players soon |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: February 17, 2006 - 2:16 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.toshiba.com |
Toshiba said this week that it will start selling HD DVD players in March even if it is not able to include all interactive features provided by the format. The decision means that users might need to make a firmware upgrade afterwards to support emerging standards. Toshiba’s first players will sell for USD 500 (HD-A1) and USD 800 (HD-XA1) with full support for iHD interactive layer and HDMI connectors. In December, the company announced that it was delaying the release of the devices due to complications related to Advanced Access Content System (AACS) licensing.
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| Sony reiterates PS3 will launch this year |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: February 17, 2006 - 11:29 AM PST |
| Category: CE |
| More Info: http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20060217A8039.html |
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A Sony executive reiterated this week, at the Taipei Game Show, that the PlayStation 3 will launch this year. However, in spite of Asia director Tetsuhiko Yasuda assertion, the company disappointed attendees who were eager to see working machines and displayed only mock-up consoles. Sony still expects to demonstrate real videogames at the E3 expo (May 9-12) in Los Angeles. The PS3 will feature a multicore Cell chip, XDR memory, optional hard drive, keyboard and mouse.
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