Thermaltake Announces V14AX CPU Cooler

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 9, 2009 - 8:38 AM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/news_detail.aspx?cid=C_00000001&pid=P_00000112 Thermaltake has announced the launch of V14AX (CL-P0523), a CPU cooler designed for Intel (sockets 775/1366) and AMD (sockets AM2/AM2+) processors. Its base is made of copper with six heat-pipes connecting it to the two structures featuring aluminum fins. Between these structures there is a 140-mm fan that glows in blue when the system is turned on. The fan speed can be manually adjusted (1,000 rpm to 1,600 rpm) thru a knob that can be installed on the back of the case in any available expansion slot. V14AX weight 1.39 lb (631 g) and has the following dimensions: 6.33” x 3.93” x 6.73” or 161 mm x 100 mm x 171 mm (L x W x H). This cooler will reach the market soon priced at USD 59. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

EVGA Intros GeForce GTX 275 Superclocked

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 8, 2009 - 6:15 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=896-P3-1171-AR&pwindow=sp... EVGA has announced the launch of GeForce GTX 275 Superclocked (896-P3-1171-AR), a factory-overclocked video card based on the newest nVidia GeForce GTX 275 GPU. Working internally at 648 MHz (2.37% above default clock of 633 MHz), this card accesses its 896 MB GDDR3 at 2,376 MHz DDR (4.76% above default clock of 2,268 MHz DDR) thru a 448-bit interface, its 240 shader processors work at 1,458 MHz (3.85% above default clock of 1,404 MHz) and supports 3-way SLI. GeForce GTX 275 Superclocked also features two DVI and one S-Video connectors, and is now available for pre-order at EVGA website priced at USD 269.99. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

New Atom Processors From Intel

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 8, 2009 - 6:06 PM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090408corp_a.htm While celebrating the first anniversary of its Atom processor family, Intel has announced the launch of two new models: Z550 (2 GHz) and Z515 (1.2 GHz). These 45-nm processors work externally at 533 MHz, have 512 KB L2 cache and are targeted to MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices). The Z515 also features Burst Performance Technology, which enables it to automatically adjust its internal clock depending on computing demand. These new Atom processors will reach the market by the end of this month. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

PowerColor Announces Radeon HD 4890 LCS

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 7, 2009 - 7:41 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.powercolor.com/Global/NewsInfo.asp?id=509 PowerColor has announced the launch of Radeon HD 4890 LCS, a factory-overclocked video card based on the newest AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4890 GPU featuring a copper waterblock developed by EK WaterBlocks. This card works internally at 900 MHz (5.88% above default clock of 850 MHz), accesses its 1 GB GDDR5 at 4 GHz DDR (2.56% above default clock of 3.9 GHz DDR) thru a 256-bit interface and supports CrossFireX technology. PowerColor Radeon HD 4890 LCS also has two DVI and one S-Video connectors. This video card will reach the market on April 16 priced at USD 339. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

LG Announces W53 SMART LCD Monitors

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 6, 2009 - 8:45 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.lge.com/about/press_release/detail/21152.jhtml LG has announced the launch of a new LCD monitor series called W53 SMART. With models ranging from 18.5” to 27”, W53 SMART monitors have contrast ratio of 50.000:1, response time of 2 ms, aspect ratio of 16:9 and features like Auto Brightness, which will automatically adjust brightness settings based on the ambient light in the room and the content displayed. According to the manufacturer W53 SMART monitors will reach the market this month. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Launches Radeon HD 4890 with Voltage Tweak Technology

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 3, 2009 - 4:16 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=IGdcsj4jCg4iLNpg ASUS has launched two Radeon HD 4890 video cards with Voltage Tweak technology. According to ASUS this technology can increase the video cards performance up to 15% compared to AMD/ATI reference model. See below the models launched and their main specs. Model: EAH4890 TOP/HTDI/1GD5 Internal clock: 900 MHz Memory: 1 GB GDDR5 Memory clock: 4 GHz DDR (1 GHz real) Model: EAH4890 TOP/HTDI/1GD5 Internal clock: 850 MHz Memory: 1 GB GDDR5 Memory clock: 3.9 GHz DDR (975 MHz real) Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

nVidia Announces GeForce GTX 275

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 2, 2009 - 2:23 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/object/io_1238654717841.html In response to the new Radeon HD 4890 from AMD/ATI, nVidia has announced the launch of GeForce GTX 275, which will reach the market on April 14. This card works internally at 633 MHz, accesses its 896 MB GDDR3 at 2,268 DDR (1,134 MHz real) thru a 448-bit interface, has 240 shader processors running at 1,404 MHz, supports DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.0 programming models and 3-way SLI, PhysX an CUDA technologies. This card also features two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors and takes two expansion slots on the case. GeForce GTX 275 price will range from USD 229 to USD 240. Below you can see a list of manufacturers who already announced video cards based on the newest nVidia GPU. BFG EVGA Gainward Innovision MSI Palit Sparkle Zotac PNY Point of View XFX click to enlarge click to enlarge   click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

AMD/ATI Intros Radeon HD 4890

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 2, 2009 - 1:59 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://ati.amd.com/products/radeonhd4800/overview-4890.html AMD/ATI has just extended its Radeon HD 4800 video card series with the launch of Radeon HD 4890. According to AMD/ATI this is the world’s most powerful graphics card. Radeon HD 4890 works internally at 850 MHz, accesses its 1 GB GDDR5 at 3,900 MHz DDR (975 MHz real) thru a 256-bit interface, has 800 shader processors, supports Shader 4.1 (DirectX 10.1) and OpenGL 3.0 programming models and CrossFireX, ATI Stream and Unified Video Decoder v2.0 technologies. This video card also features two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors and takes two expansion slots on the case. Radeon HD 4890 is priced at USD 249. Below you can see a list of manufacturers who already launched video cards based on the newest AMD/ATI GPU. Force3D Gecube HIS MSI PowerColor Sapphire XFX Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (3) top

MSI Launches Wind Top AE1900

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 1, 2009 - 2:15 PM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=newsdesc&news_no=757 After NetOn AP1900, now it’s time to MSI put on the market another all-in-one PC called Wind Top AE1900. This PC is a self-contained solution featuring an 18.5” touch screen LCD display (native resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels; 5 ms response time; 16:9 aspect ratio), an Intel Atom 230 CPU (internal clock of 1.6 GHz), 2 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, DVD writer, on-board video (Intel GMA950), WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 2.0 ports, card reader (SD, MMC, MS, XD) and an 1.3 Mpixel built-in webcam. Wind Top AE1900 is a great solution to be used in small offices, stores, internet cafes, kiosks, and similar applications where space is a matter. It can be installed with the desktop stand or on the wall. No word on pricing. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Geil Unveils Gaming Memory Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 1, 2009 - 1:53 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.geil.com.tw/news/show/id/49 Geil has announced the launch of a new DDR3 memory series targeted to the gamers called EVO ONE. Modules from this series are available in 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB capacities and can work up to 2,000 MHz (dual-channel) or up to 2,133 MHz (triple-channel). No word on pricing and availability. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

Spire Launches VertiCool II Pro CPU Cooler

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 1, 2009 - 1:44 PM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.spirecoolers.com/main/press_news_detail.asp?id=177 Spire has officially launched VertiCool II Pro (SP601S0-2) CPU cooler. Compatible with Intel (socket 775) and AMD (sockets AM2/AM3) processors, this cooler features two 8-mm copper heat-pipes, 45 aluminum fins, copper base and a UV-reactant 80-mm fan (speed of 2,400 rpm and noise level of 19 dBA). VertiCool II Pro is available now, but Spire didn’t say its price. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

MSI Intros GX733 Notebook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: March 31, 2009 - 2:22 PM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=newsdesc&news_no=756 MSI has introduced GX733 gaming notebook. See its specs below. Processor: Turion X2 Ultra Chipset: ATI RX781 + SB700 Display: 17” Graphic: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 (built-in 512 MB DDR3) Memory: 2 GB DDR2 667/800 (4 GB max) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 2.0 Card Reader: 4 in 1 (SD/MMC/ MS/ MS pro) USB Ports: 3 Webcam: 2 Mpixels Hard Disk: 160 GB, 250 GB, 320 GB or 500 GB Battery: 6 or 9 cells Dimension: 15.55” x 10.94” x 1.37” or 39.5 cm x 27.8 cm x 3.5 cm (H x W x D) Weight: 7 lbs or 3.2 Kg (with battery) DVD Writer Express Card x1 slot HDMI output No word on pricing and availability.   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Chieftec Announces Gaming Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: March 30, 2009 - 4:20 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.chieftec.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=389&I... Chieftec has announced its newest gaming case in their Dragon series, CH-07. It’s a mid-tower case featuring four 5 ¼” external bays, six 3 ½” internal bays, one 120-mm front fan (blue LED), two 120-mm top fans (blue LED), one 220-mm side fan, a 120-mm rear fan (optional), two USB ports, one eSATA port and audio connectors. CH-07 weights 24.25 lbs or 11 Kg (without power supply) and measures 21.25” x 7.97” x 18.89” or 54 cm x 20.5 cm x 48 cm (H x W x D). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Lian Li Launches PC-C39 HTPC Case

Author: Cássio Lima Date: March 27, 2009 - 2:50 PM PST Category: Case More Info: http://www.lian-li.com.tw/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=316&cl_... Lian Li has just launched PC-C39, an aluminum HTPC case (Home Theater PCs; designed to be used in computers connected to home theater systems in order to play movies and music) equipped with one 5 ¼” external bay, two 3 ½” internal bays, four slots for expansion cards, two 70-mm rear fans (1,500 rpm), two USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire port and audio connectors. PC-C39 measures 17.12” x 3.81" x 15.74” or 43.5 cm x 9.7 cm x 40 cm (W x H x D), weights 8 lbs (3.65 Kg), is available in black or silver and comes with a remote control. According to Lian Li PC-C39 case will reach the market by the end of May costing USD 120. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ECS Launches X58B-A2 Black Series Motherboard

Author: Cássio Lima Date: March 26, 2009 - 4:31 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?detailid... ECS launched today X58B-A2 Black Series motherboard, a product specially designed for overclocking beginners. Based on Intel X58 chipset, this board comes with a 6-phase processor voltage regulator circuit, six DDR3-1600 (24 GB max) sockets, two PCI Express x16 slots, one PCI Express x4 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot, one PCI slot, eight SATA-300 ports (six controlled by the Intel ICH10R southbridge supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD, and two controlled by the JMicron JMB362 chip), two eSATA ports, nine USB 2.0 ports (six on the rear part of the board and three available through adapters), two Firewire ports controlled by VIA VT6308P (one on the rear part of the board and other available through adapter), two Gigabit Ethernet ports (controlled by the Realtek 8111C PCIe chip), 8-channel audio (Realtek ALC 888S-VC codec), POST diagnostics display, clear-CMOS button on the rear part of the board and on-board Power and Reset buttons. This motherboard also comes with a myriad of overclocking options, as you can see below: CPU Voltage: Adjustable CPU voltage from 0.5 V to 1.6 V NB (IOH) Voltage: Adjustable NB (IOH) voltage from 0.011 V to 0.693 V CPU VTT Voltage: Adjustable CPU VTT voltage from 0.013 V to 0.481 V SB (ICH10R) Voltage: Adjustable SB (ICH10R) voltage from 0.05 V to 0.15 V VDIMM: DRAM voltage control from 0.015 V to 0.945 V X58B-A2 Black motherboard is available now, but ECS didn’t disclose its price. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top