| MSI Updates AM3 Motherboards for AM3+ CPUs |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 4, 2011 - 8:34 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://us.msi.com/index.php?func=newsdesc&news_no=939 |
Contrary to Gigabyte, that launched a brand new line-up of AM3+ motherboards, MSI has updated some of their current AM3 motherboards to support the upcoming AMD’s 32nm CPUs (based on the Bulldozer architecture) by upgrading the BIOS. Therefore, users can install an AMD AM3+ processor on an MSI AM3 motherboard without having to purchase a new one. The table below shows the first MSI motherboards to support AM3+ processors and their corresponding BIOS versions: Model | Chipset | BIOS Version | 890FXA-GD70 | AMD 890FX | A7640AMS.190 | 890FXA-GD65 | AMD 890FX | A7640AMS.I20 | 890GXM-G65 | AMD 890GX | A7642AMS.1A0 |
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| Gigabyte Unveils AM3+ Black Socket Motherboards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 4, 2011 - 8:29 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com/press-center/news-page.aspx?nid=1006 |
Gigabyte has announced a new line of motherboards designed for the upcoming AMD’s 32nm CPUs (based on the Bulldozer architecture). These CPUs require a new CPU socket, dubbed AM3+, which will be compatible with current socket 45nm AM3 processors. Socket AM3+ CPUs will not be compatible with socket AM3 motherboards unless there is a BIOS upgrade. The Gigabyte AM3+ “Black Socket” line-up is comprised of 16 models. All of them feature a black CPU socket, making it easy to locate for AM3+ support. On the table below you can see the “Black Socket” members. 
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| Cooler Master Announces HAF 932 Advanced Case |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 4, 2011 - 8:22 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6693 |
Cooler Master has launched an updated version of their HAF 932 full-tower case. This new version, dubbed HAF 932 Advanced, has three new features not included on the original model: interior painted in black, four USB 3.0 connectors, and four 2.5” bays. The other features are pretty much the same, such as six 5.25” external bays, one 3.5” external bay (converted from one of the 5.25” bays), five 3.5” internal bays, seven slots for expansion cards, four USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port, and one eSATA port. For cooling, the Advanced version has the same number of fans as the original model (four): a 230 mm fan on the front panel (red LED, 700 rpm, 19 dBA), a 230 mm fan on the side panel (700 rpm, 19 dBA), a 230 mm fan on the top panel (700 rpm, 19 dBA), and a 140 mm fan on the rear panel (1,200 rpm, 17 dBA). Like the original version, the HAF 932 Advanced is also equipped with tool-less mechanisms for hard drives and expansion cards installations, pre-drilled holes for liquid cooling tubes, and anti-vibration pads for hard disks. The HAF 932 Advanced is now available for USD 160. 
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| G.Skill Intros Phoenix EVO SSD Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 1, 2011 - 9:41 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: - http://www.gskill.com/news.php?index=439 |
G.Skill has expanded their SSD offering with the launch of the 115 GB Phoenix EVO 2.5-inch model (FM-25S2-115GBPE). It features a SandForce SF-1222 controller, SATA-300 interface, and provides read and write speeds of up to 280 MB/s and 270 MB/s, respectively. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Lucid Licenses GPU Virtualization Software to Intel |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: April 1, 2011 - 8:44 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.lucidlogix.com/product-virtu.html |
Lucid is a designer of universal multi-GPU solutions that created the Hydra technology some years ago. It allowed video cards from different vendors to work in parallel simultaneously. Thanks to this technology, you could combine AMD and NVIDIA video cards in the same system and put them to work in parallel, in a kind of SLI/CrossFireX mode. The problem with today’s multi-GPU solutions, such as SLI and CrossFireX, is that they require the consumers to use identical video cards from identical vendors. SLI works only with NVIDIA video cards, while CrossFireX works only with AMD video cards. You cannot combine AMD and NVIDIA video cards in the same system and put them to work in parallel using such technologies. Hydra technology is a solution to this problem. What made Lucid's Hydra technology possible was a software layer that intercepted OpenGL and DirectX calls from the CPU and directed them to a GPU of Lucid's choosing, in a kind of load balancing. With Hydra technology in mind, Lucid’s engineers have developed a multi-GPU solution, dubbed Virtu GPU Virtualization, for the Intel 2nd generation CPUs (Core i7, i5 and i3 based on Sandy Bridge architecture). As you know, these CPUs have an integrated graphics processor (GPU), so Lucid's Virtu technology can automatically switch between the integrated GPU in Intel's Sandy Bridge processors and a discrete video card. It works like Hydra, i.e., it intercepts OpenGL and DirectX calls and passes them along to a GPU of its choosing. However, unlike Hydra, the goal here isn't load balancing across multiple GPUs. Instead, Virtu aims to match each task with the GPU best suited to it. Simply put: the discrete card will be used only to run 3D games, while the integrated GPU will be used for trivial 2D applications. Lucid has licensed the Virtu GPU Virtualization technology to Intel, which will be used on Intel’s H67 and Z68-based motherboards. 
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| AFOX Announces GeForce GT 530 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 31, 2011 - 8:05 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.afox-corp.com/en/products_details.asp?proid=125 |
AFOX is a video card manufacturer based in Hong Kong. They’ve just announced a video card based on a NVIDIA GPU that was not even launched, the GeForce GT 530. The AFOX GeForce GT 530 works internally at 750 MHz, has 1 GB or 2 GB of GDDR3 memory clocked at 1,333 MHz (real) and accessed through a 128-bit interface, and features VGA, DVI, and HDMI outputs. Word has it that this video card will reach the US market costing USD 100. 
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| Sparkle Announces GeForce GTS 450 with DDR3 Memory |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 30, 2011 - 12:32 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.sparkle.com.tw/News/GTS450_D3_2G/news_SPGTS450_D3_en.html |
Sparkle has announced a GeForce GTS 450 video card equipped with DDR3 memory instead of the more expensive GDDR5 memory chips. The card features the stock clocks (783 MHz for GPU and 1,566 MHz for processors), but Sparkle did not say the memory clock. It has a custom cooler solution, and VGA, DVI, and HDMI connectors. The new video card is available in two models: SXS4501024S3NM (1 GB DDR3) or SXS4502048S3NM (2 GB DDR3). Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Corsair Announces DDR3-2000 Vengeance Memory Kits |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 29, 2011 - 10:57 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.corsair.com/memory/vengeance.html |
Corsair has updated their Vengeance line-up with the launch of three DDR3-2000 memory kits, all of them with 10-10-10-27 (9-9-9-24 SPD) latencies at 1.5 V. The new kits are the following: - 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) kit
- 6 GB (3 x 2 GB) kit
- 12 GB (3 x 4 GB) kit
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| Lexar Launches Ballistix Sport Memory Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 29, 2011 - 10:56 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.crucial.com/ |
Lexar Media has released the Ballistix Sport memory series, which is comprised of DDR2 and DDR3 modules and kits. The Ballistix Sport series includes the following products: DDR2 - 2 GB module working at 800 MHz with CL5 timings at 1.8 V. USD 38.99
- 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) kit working at 800 MHz with CL5 timings at 1.8 V. USD 76.99
DDR3 - 1 GB module working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 16.99
- 2 GB module working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 25.99
- 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) kit working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 32.99
- 3 GB (3 x 1 GB) kit working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 49.99
- 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) kit working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 50.99
- 6 GB (3 x 2 GB) kit working at 1,333 MHz with CL9 timings at 1.5 V. USD 76.99
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| Cooler Master Updates Their GX PSU Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 29, 2011 - 10:54 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.coolermaster.com/ |
Cooler Master’s GX power supply series has a new member that joins the previously launched 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W versions. The new 450 W model features 80 Plus certification, a single +12 V rail, active PFC circuit, a 120 mm fan, and protects against over voltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), over current (OCP), over temperature (OTP), over power (OPP), and short-circuit (SCP). The GX 450 W unit is priced at USD 49.99. We've already reviewed this unit, check out.
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| Gigabyte Unveils Aivia M8600 Gaming Mouse |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 29, 2011 - 10:49 AM PST |
| Category: Input |
| More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3777 |
Gigabyte has expanded their Aivia peripheral line-up with the launch of the wireless gaming mouse M8600. The new mouse features an ambidextrous design, a 6500 dpi sensor, 32 KB onboard memory to store five different profile settings, a four-way tilt wheel (up and down and sideways), and a multi-functional charging dock that also acts like a wireless receiver. The Gigabyte M8600 mouse can also be used in the wire mode throughout an included 5.9-foot (1.80 m) braided cable with a golden USB connector. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Intel Announces 320 Series of SSD Drives |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 29, 2011 - 10:42 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/03/28/chi... |
Intel has just launched their third-generation of SSD drives, the 320 Series. The highlights of this new series are the use of 25-nm MLC flash memory chips and a proprietary Intel controller. The Intel 320 Series replaces the Intel X25-M Series. The new drives are available in 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch form factors, have SATA-300 interface, and built-in 128-bit encryption. On the table below you can see the models launched and their speeds, including price. Model | Form Factor | Read Speed | Write Speed | Price | 40 GB | 2.5-inch | 200 MB/s | 45 MB/s | US$ 89 | 80 GB | 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 80 MB/s | US$ 159 | 120 GB | 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 130 MB/s | US$ 209 | 160 GB | 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 165 MB/s | US$ 289 | 300 GB | 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 205 MB/s | US$ 529 | 600 GB | 2.5-inch | 270 MB/s | 220 MB/s | US$ 1,069 |
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| PowerColor Announces Radeon HD 6870 PCS++ Video Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 28, 2011 - 8:53 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.powercolor.com/Global/News.asp?id=1094 |
PowerColor has announced the launch of the Radeon PCS++ HD 6870, a factory-overclocked video card that is accompanied by a custom cooling solution (dual-slot, three copper heatpipes, and a 92-mm fan), and high-quality components. The new Powercolor Radeon PCS++ HD 6870 works internally at 975 MHz (8.33% above the stock clock of 900 MHz), has 1 GB of GDDR5 memory running at 4.6 GHz (9.52% above the stock clock of 4.2 GHz) through a 256-bit interface, and includes two DVIs, one HDMI and two mini DisplayPort video outputs. Information on pricing or availability was not provided. 
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| Manufacturers Launch Water Blocks for GeForce GTX 590 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 28, 2011 - 8:49 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
Liquid cooling specialists EK and Danger Den have updated their product line with the launch of a water block (a part used on liquid cooling systems) designed for the newest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 dual-GPU video card. Danger Den’s product, the GPU-6940, features a copper base and smoked acrylic top, weighs about 1.6 kg (3.2 lbs), and is priced at USD 119.95. 
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EK’s block, the EK-FC590-GTX, features a nickel-plated copper base and is available in two versions, depending on the top finishing: acrylic (€ 124.96) or acetal (€ 129.95). 
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| ASUS Introduces Eee Pad Transformer |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 28, 2011 - 8:44 AM PST |
| Category: Mobile |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/news.aspx?N_ID=hGM5kCyTOrCQsOlq |
ASUS has officially launched the Eee Pad Transformer, a quite interesting tablet PC that can be turned into a netbook by hooking it up to an optional keyboard docking station. The portable features a 10.1” touchscreen display, comes with an NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU (1 GHz), 1 GB of memory, 32 or 64 GB of flash storage, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-fi, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, 3G (optional), two cameras (1.2 Mpixels on the front and 5 Mpixels on the back), GPS, two USB 2.0 ports, a micro SD card reader, and a mini HDMI 1.3a output. The device runs on an Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system (specific to tablets). The docking station extends the Transformer’s 9.5 hours of battery life for up to 16 hours. Information on pricing was not provided. 
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