| Zotac Announces GeForce GTX 550 Ti Multiview Video Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 21, 2011 - 10:41 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.zotacusa.com |
Zotac has announced a GeForce GTX 550 Ti video card equipped with two DVI, two HDMI, and one DisplayPort video outputs. This configuration allows users to install up to three monitors. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti Multiview runs at the default clocks (900 MHz for GPU and 4,100 MHz for memory), has 1 GB of GDDR5 memory accessed through a 192-bit interface, and makes use of a dual-slot cooler. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Biostar Announces Motherboards for AMD Llano APUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 20, 2011 - 8:40 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/news/news.php?id=108 |
Next month, AMD is going to launch their first desktop APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) manufactured in 32 nm technology. These new APUs will be part of the AMD A-Series (codename Llano) and will feature a new socket, dubbed FM1. APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) are AMD processors that have a CPU, a GPU, and a north bridge (including a memory controller) in the same die. They’re also known as Fusion processors. In spite of still being a few weeks away from the official launch of AMD A-Series APUs, Biostar has already announced their first FM1 motherboards, which include three models: TA75A+, TA75M+, and TA75M. All of them are equipped with the upcoming Hudson D3 chipset, four DDR3 memory sockets, six SATA-600 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, 7.1 channel audio, one (TA75M) or two (TA75A+, TA75M+) PCI Express x16 slots, and HDMI, DVI and VGA outputs. Information on pricing was not provided.
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| Panasonic to Launch Toughbook Tablet |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 17, 2011 - 9:12 AM PST |
| Category: Mobile |
| More Info: http://www.panasonic.com/ |
Panasonic announced its plans to launch an enterprise-grade, Toughbook-branded tablet to the market. This tablet is a heavy-duty product, ideal for users who work in extreme environments. It features a 10.1-inch (1024 x 768) high brightness, touchscreen display, a built-in GPS, and optional 3G/4G connectivity. The Panasonic Toughbook Tablet runs the Android operating system. Panasonic didn’t say when or for how much the device will cost. 
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| Inno3D Announces iChill CPU Cooler Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 16, 2011 - 8:03 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.inno3d.com |
Inno3D has announced their iChill family of CPU coolers, which is comprised of three models: iChill X5, iChill XXX and iChill Storm. All of them are compatible with Intel (sockets 775/1155/1156) and AMD (sockets AM3/AM2+) processors and feature a fan with fluid dynamic bearing. The iChill X5 measures 6.22 x 4.88 x 3.22 inches (158 x 124 x 82 mm), weighs 1.77 lbs (804 g), has a 120 mm fan (800 rpm to 1,500 rpm, 38 cfm, 29 dBA max.), five copper heatpipes, and 57 aluminum fins. The iChill XXX measures 5 x 4.33 x 3.42 inches (127 x 110 x 87 mm), weighs 1.22 lbs (556 g), has a 90 mm fan (900 rpm to 2,000 rpm, 35 cfm, 29 dBA max.), six copper heatpipes, and 53 aluminum fins. The iChill Storm measures 4.72 x 3.7 x 2.28 inches (127 x 110 x 87 mm), weighs 0.9 lbs (410 g), has a 90 mm fan (2,500 rpm, 40 cfm, 19 dBA max.), and a 4-way aluminum heatspreader. Information on pricing was not provided.
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| A-Data Announces S511 Solid State Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 15, 2011 - 7:55 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.adata.com.tw/index.php?action=aa_main&page=NewsList&... |
A-Data announced the S511 family of solid state drives, which is comprised of 60 GB, 120 GB, 240 GB, and 480 GB models. These new drives come in a 2.5” form factor, feature a SandForce SF-2281 controller, MLC memory chips, SATA-600 interface, and provide maximum read and write speeds of up to 550 MB/s and 520 MB/s, respectively. Information on pricing was not provided. 
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| AMD Launches A-Series APUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 14, 2011 - 8:14 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/vision/learn/about/Pages/about.aspx |
Today AMD officially launched their A-Series line of APUs (codenamed “Llano”) targeted for both notebooks and desktops systems. APUs or Accelerated Processing Units are processors that have a CPU, a GPU, and a north bridge (including a memory controller) in the same die. A-Series APUs are built in a 32-nm process, features a DirectX 11 GPU, a DDR3 memory controller, are compatible with the FM1 socket, and support Turbo Core technology (on select models). According to AMD, over 150 notebooks and desktops will sport A-Series APUs throughout the second quarter of 2011 and beyond. In the table below you can see the models launched and their main specs. Model | CPU Clock | CPU Cores | TDP | L2 Cache | GPU | GPU Clock | GPU Cores | DDR3 Speed | A8-3530MX | 1.9 GHz (2.6 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 45 W | 4 MB | HD 6620G | 444 MHz | 400 | DDR3-1600/DDR3-1333 | A8-3510MX | 1.8 GHz (2.5 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 45 W | 4 MB | HD 6620G | 444 MHz | 400 | DDR3-1600/DDR3-1333 | A8-3500M | 1.5 GHz (2.4 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 35 W | 4 MB | HD 6620G | 444 MHz | 400 | DDR3-1333 | A6-3410MX | 1.6 GHz (2.3 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 45 W | 4 MB | HD 6520G | 400 MHz | 320 | DDR3-1600/DDR3-1333 | A6-3400 | 1.4 GHz (2.3 GHz Turbo mode) | 4 | 35 W | 4 MB | HD 6520G | 400 MHz | 320 | DDR3-1333 | A4-3310MX | 2.1 GHz (2.5 GHz Turbo mode) | 2 | 45 W | 2 MB | HD 6580G | 444 MHz | 240 | DDR3-1333 | A4-3300M | 1.9 GHz (2.5 GHz Turbo mode) | 2 | 35 W | 2 MB | HD 6480G | 444 MHz | 240 | DDR3-1333 |
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| Patriot Intros Memory Kits for Bulldozer Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 14, 2011 - 7:59 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://patriotmemory.com/products/groupdetailp.jsp?prodgroupid=210&... |
Patriot has launched the G2 Series, AMD Black Edition memory kits specially designed for the upcoming AMD’s FX processors based on the Bulldozer architecture. This new series consists of two dual-channel DDR3 memory kits with 4 GB or 8 GB capacities running at 1,333 MHz (7-7-7-20 or 9-9-9-24 timings) and 1,600 MHz (8-9-8-24 or 9-9-9-24 timings). The G2 AMD Black Edition will become available this month. Patriot did not reveal the product’s price. 
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| ASRock Unveils Motherboards Based On AMD 9 Series Chipsets |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 12, 2011 - 8:09 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.asrock.com/news/index.asp?cat=News&id=208 |
ASRock has introduced their first motherboards for AMD’s Bulldozer processors, which will be launched in a few months. The boards are based on the latest AMD 9 Series chipsets and support the new AM3+ socket. In the table below you can see the main specs for these new motherboards. Model | 990FX Extreme4 | 970 Extreme4 | Form Factor | ATX | ATX | Chipset | 990 FX | 970 | Memory | Four DDR3-2100 sockets | Four DDR3-2100 sockets | PCI Express x16 slots | Three (x16/x16/x4) | Three (x16/-/x4 or x8/x8/x4) | PCI Express x1 slots | Two | Two | PCI slots | Two | Two | SATA-600 | Eight ports (RAID 0,1,5,10) | Five ports (RAID 0,1,5,10) | USB 3.0 | Four | Four | Audio | 5.1 | 7.1 | Lan | One Gigabit Ethernet port | One Gigabit Ethernet port | Voltage Regulator Circuit | 8+2 phase | 5 phase |
The 990FX Extreme4 also comes with a front panel that supports two USB 3.0 ports and provides a 2.5-inch SSD/HDD rack. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Lian Li Announces PC-C60 and PC-6 Cases |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 10, 2011 - 6:49 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.lian-li.com/ |
Today, Lian Li launched two brand new, all-aluminum computer cases: PC-C60 and PC-6. While the former is targeted to HTPC systems, the latter is a mid-tower model. The PC-C60 supports ATX, micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboards, and is available in black or silver. It features two 5.25” external bays, six 3.5” internal bays, three 2.5” internal bays, seven slots for expansion cards, and three 140 mm fans, one on the top panel and two on the front panel. The PC-C60 also has two USB 3.0 ports and one eSATA port. 
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The PC-6 supports ATX, micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboards, and is available in black. It features three 5.25” external bays, three 3.5” internal bays, one 2.5” internal bay, eight slots for expansion cards, and a 140 mm fan on the top panel, a 120 mm fan on the rear panel, one USB 3.0 port, and one USB 2.0 port.
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Information on pricing or availability was not provided.
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| Antec Intros EarthWatts EA-750 Green Power Supply |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 10, 2011 - 6:33 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.antec.com |
Antec has released a new power supply within their EarthWatts series, the EA-750 Green. This unit provides 750 W of continuous power, is compatible with ATX12V v2.3 standard, features active PFC circuit, 80 Plus Bronze certification, four +12 rails, a 135 mm double ball bearing fan, and protections against over current (OCP), over voltage (OVP), short circuit (SCP), over power (OPP), over temperature (OTP), and surge inrush (SIP). The EarthWatts EA-750 Green has a suggested price of USD 129.95. 
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| Samsung Launches 1 TB Spinpoint M8 Hard Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 9, 2011 - 7:37 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.samsung.com |
Samsung has launched the Spinpoint M8, a 2.5-inch internal hard drive that provides users with 1 TB of storage space. It is not the first 1 TB 2.5-inch hard drive from Samsung. Last year, the company launched the Spinpoint MT2, a 1 TB 2.5-inch hard drive that had three 333 GB platters and a height of 12.5 mm. The new Spinpoint M8 is thinner than the Spinpoint MT2 (9.5 mm vs. 12.5 mm) because it uses two 500 GB platters. It has SATA-300 interface, 8 MB of cache, and spins at 5,400 rpm. The 1 TB Spinpoint M8 has a suggested price of USD 129.00. 
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| CoolIT Announces Liquid Cooler for GeForce GTX 590 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 9, 2011 - 7:29 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.coolitsystems.com |
CoolIT Systems has developed the OMNI N590 A.L.C., a liquid cooler solution for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 video cards. According to the manufacturer, this cooler can lower the temperature of the video card up to 30 °C when compared to the stock cooler. The CoolIT OMNI N590 is immediately available from select premier system integrators including MAINGEAR, Falcon Northwest, and Puget Systems as part of a complete system.
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| New Power Supplies from be quiet! |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 8, 2011 - 1:08 PM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.be-quiet.net |
The company, be quiet!, has expanded their power supply line-up with the introduction of two brand new series: Pure Power CM and Efficient Power. Pure Power CM units are available in 300 W, 350 W, 430 W, 530 W, 630 W, 730 W models, feature a modular cabling system (only 430 W, 530 W, 630 W, and 730 W models), two +12 V rails, a 120 mm fan, and 80 Plus Bronze certification. 
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Efficient Power units are available in 350 W, 400 W, 500 W, and 600 W models, feature two +12 V rails, a 120 mm fan, and 80 Plus Gold certification. 
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The company has also updated three other series: Dark Power Pro, Straight Power, and Pure Power. Models from the Dark Power Pro series now have a bigger 135 mm fan and anti-vibration material. Straight Power units now have 80 Plus Gold certification instead of 80 Plus Silver, and a bigger 135 mm fan. Pure Power units still have 80 Plus Standard certification with no cable management, but 620 W and 720 W models are no longer available.
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| ASUS Launches ROG Matrix GTX 580 Video Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 8, 2011 - 12:58 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/News/YxISweHtV3OMku2u/ |
ASUS has launched the ROG Matrix GTX 580, a factory-overclocked video card based on the GeForce GTX 580 GPU. This video card works internally at 816 MHz (5.7% above the stock clock of 772 MHz) and accesses its 1.5 GB of GDDR5 memory at 4,008 MHz through a 384-bit interface. The ROG Matrix GTX 580 features top-notch components, like a 19-phase voltage regulator circuit and a huge cooler that takes three expansion slots on the computer case. This video card comes with a variety of hardware overclocking tools, including TweakIt and ProbeIt for instant overclocking adjustment and measurement, plus a Safe Mode button for the instant restoration of stable settings at any time. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| AMD Reintroduces the FX Brand |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: June 7, 2011 - 10:31 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/amd-reintroduces-fx-brand-for-... |
The FX brand was first introduced with the Athlon 64 FX back in September 2003. It was used to indicate processors with clock multiplier unlocked. The company dropped the FX brand for its CPUs in 2007. Today, AMD announced that it will be reintroducing the FX brand that will be used in their first processors based on the Bulldozer microarchitecture (codename Zambezi) due out later this year (August or September).
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