OCZ Announces Z-Drive m84 PCIe SSD

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 7, 2009 - 1:45 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/solid_state_drives/ocz_z_drive_m... OCZ has increased its Z-Drive series of PCI-Express solid state drives with the launch of m84. This new SSD drive is available in 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB capacities, has a PCI Express x8 interface, an on-board RAID controller and offers read and write speeds of up to 870 MB/s and 780 MB/s, respectively (256 GB model offers read and write speeds of up to 750 MB/s and 650 MB/s, respectively). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Super Talent Launches UltraDrive DX SSD Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 7, 2009 - 1:44 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.supertalent.com/press_view.php?prid=1385974ed5904a438616ff7... Super Talent, in partnership with Toshiba, has launched UltraDrive DX series of 2.5” SSD drives. Available in 64 GB (USD 219), 128 GB (USD 439), 256 GB (USD 719) and 512 GB (USD 1,649) capacities, these new SSD drives from Super Talent feature a 128 MB cache, SATA-300 interface and read and write speeds of up to 230 MB/s and 180 MB/s, respectively. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Corsair Launches 950 W PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 6, 2009 - 12:36 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.corsair.com/news/press_release.aspx?id=1147220 Corsair has expanded its TX power supply series (comprised with TX650W, TX750W and TX850W models) with the launch of TX950W (CMPSU-950TX) model. This 950 W unit is compatible with ATX12V 2.3 and EPS12V 2.91 standards, has active PFC, +12 V single rail project, a 140-mm fan, efficiency of 85% (80Plus Bronze certification), solid caps rated at 105° C and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). TX950W can be found for pre-ordering at about USD 183.00. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

A-Data Launches Waterproof and Shock Resistant Hard Disk

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 5, 2009 - 1:00 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.adata.com.tw/en/newscenter.php?news_id=537 A-Data has launched SH93, a waterproof (1 m waterproof test for 30 minutes) and shock resistant portable hard disk. Available in 250 GB, 320 GB, 500 GB and 640 GB capacities, SH93 has USB connectivity, measures 5.07” x 3.81” x 0.75” or 12.9 cm x 9.7 cm x 1.92 cm (H x W x D) and weights 0.52 Lb (240 g). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge   click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

Akasa Rolls Out AK-968 X4 CPU Cooler

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 2, 2009 - 9:05 AM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.akasa.com.tw/update.php?tpl=product/cpu.product.tpl&no=181&... Akasa has launched X4 (AK-968), a CPU cooler compatible with Intel (sockets 1366, 1156 and 775) and AMD (sockets AM3, AM2 and 939) processors. This cooler measures 5.31” x 4.29” x 3.54” or 13.5 cm x 10.9 cm x 9 cm (H x W x D), weights 1 Lb (458 g), has three heatpipes, aluminum heatsink, copper base and 92-mm fan with speed ranging from 600 rpm to 2.500 rpm producing a maximum noise level of 29.5 dBA. The AK-968 X4 has a suggested price of USD 31.70.     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

MSI Announces Graphics Card Overclocking Utility

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 1, 2009 - 1:08 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=newsdesc&news_no=865 MSI has introduced Afterburner, a graphics card overclocking utility. With it MSI graphics card users based on nVidia and AMD/ATI chips can adjust GPU, shader and memory clocks, the fan speed, and even voltage (in case of MSI Lightning series). Afterburner is available for free download. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Nexus Launches NX-5000 R3 PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 30, 2009 - 1:08 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.nexustek.nl/Nexus_NX-5000_Quiet_Power_Supply_530W.htm Nexus has released a new version of its NX-5000 power supply. Called NX-5000 R3, this new version offer 530 W of continuous power, efficiency of 82% (80Plus Bronze certification), active PFC, +12 V single rail, a 120-mm fan and protections against overvoltage and short-circuit. The NX-5000 R3 suggested price is of USD 100. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Thecus Launches N2200 NAS

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 29, 2009 - 10:50 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.thecus.com/products_over.php?cid=12&pid=178&set_language=en... Thecus has expanded its NAS (Network Attached Storage) device line-up with the launch of N2200. This new model allows the installation of up to two 2.5” or 3.5” hard disk drives, supports RAID levels 0, 1 and JBOD, features four USB 2.0 ports, 256 MB DDR2 RAM, one Gigabit Ethernet port and an LCD display where you can monitor the status of the unit and the status of each hard disk drive installed. N2200 also supports hot swapping, which is a feature that allows you to replace defective hard disk drives with the system turned on. No word on pricing and availability. Click here to read our review of Thecus N5200 and to learn more how NAS units work. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Freecom Announces USB 3.0 External Hard Disk

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 28, 2009 - 1:43 PM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.freecom.com/news.asp?id=9205&catName=press Germany-based Freecom has announced the launch of the first external hard disk drive to arrive on the market compatible with USB 3.0 interface. XS 3.0 is a 3.5” hard disk available in 1 TB, 1.5 TB and 2 TB capacities, features hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption, maximum transfer rate of 130 MB/s, a rubberized enclosure which reduces vibration, weights 1.89 lb (860 g) and has backward compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1 interfaces. As offer of motherboards and controller cards featuring USB 3.0 is still low, Freecom will be also selling a USB 3.0 controller card to support their new hard disks (€ 25.95 desktop model and € 29.95 notebook model). XS 3.0 hard disks will reach the market in the middle of November with the 1 TB model costing € 119.     Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Thermaltake Intros Contac 29 CPU Cooler

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 25, 2009 - 10:09 AM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/news_detail.aspx?cid=C_00000001&pid=P_00000135 Thermaltake has launched Contac 29 (CLP0568), a cooler compatible with Intel (sockets 1366, 1156 and 775) and AMD (sockets AM3, AM2, AM2+, 939 and 754) processors. This cooler measures 4.72” x 1.96” x 6.25” or 12 cm x 5 cm x 15.9 cm (L x W x H), weights 1.23 lb (558 g), has three 8-mm heatpipes that make direct contact with the CPU, base and aluminum fins and a 120-mm fan with speed ranging from 800 rpm to 2000 rpm producing a maximum noise level of 33.2 dBA. The Contac 29 suggested price is of USD 29. 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

New HyperX Memory Kits from Kingston

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 24, 2009 - 11:44 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.kingston.com/press/2009/memory/09b.asp Kingston has expanded its HyperX memory line-up with the launch of two kits specially designed for the newest socket 1156 Core i7 and Core i5 processors from Intel. See them below. KHX1333C7D3K4/8GX: 8 GB (2 GB x 4) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,333 MHz with 7-7-7-21 timings at 1.65 V. Priced at USD 240. KHX1600C8D3K4/8GX: 8 GB (2 GB x 4) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,600 MHz with 8-8-8-24 timings at 1.65 V. Priced at USD 255. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Intel Launches Core i7 Mobile Processors

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 23, 2009 - 9:29 AM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090923comp_sm.htm?ii... Intel has just launched the first Core i7 processors targeted to laptops (codename Clarksfield). All of them have four cores, an integrated dual-channel DDR3 memory controller and support Hyper-Threading technology. On the table below you can see the main specs for the models launched. Model Internal Clock L3 Cache TDP Price (1,000-unit) Core i7 720QM 1.6 GHz 6 MB 45 W USD 364 Core i7 820QM 1.73 GHz 8 MB 45 W USD 546 Core i7 920XM 2 GHz 8 MB 55 W USD 1,054 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

AMD/ATI Intros Radeon HD 5800 Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 23, 2009 - 9:24 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/amd-press-release-2009sep22... AMD/ATI has unveiled its first video cards compatible with DirectX 11 API, Radeon HD 5800 series. Two models were launched: Radeon HD 5870 and HD 5850. Radeon HD 5870 works internally at 850 MHz, has 1 GB GDDR5 accessed at 4.2 GHz thru a 256-bit interface, 1,600 stream processors and a recommended price tag of USD 379. Radeon HD 5850 works internally at 725 MHz, has 1 GB GDDR5 accessed at 4 GHz thru a 256-bit interface, 1,440 stream processors and a recommended price tag of USD 259. Below you can see a list of manufacturers who already launched video cards based on AMD/ATI Radeon HD 5800 series. ASUS Club 3D Diamond Multimedia Force3D GIGABYTE HIS MSI PowerColor Sapphire Vertex3D XFX click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

ASUS Launches SATA-600 Motherboard

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 22, 2009 - 10:55 AM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=kvkzMAsYAaWQ0z8M&templete=2 ASUS has just launched its first motherboard compatible with SATA-600 standard. ASUS P7P55D Premium is a socket 1156 motherboard based on Intel P55 Express chipset featuring four DDR3-2200 (overclock)/1600/1333/1066 MHz (16 GB max) sockets, two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (if two video cards are used speed slow down to x8 in each slot), two PCI Express x1 slots, two PCI slots, six SATA-300 ports supporting RAID 0,1,5,10, one ATA-133 port controlled by JMicron JMB368 chip, two SATA-600 ports controlled by Marvell 88SE9123 chip, two Gigabit Ethernet ports controlled by Realtek 8112L/8110SC chips, two Firewire ports controlled by VIA 6308P chip, 12 USB ports (eight located on the rear panel and four available thru two connectors on the motherboard), 10-channel audio (VIA VT2020 codec; 192 KHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution), optical and coaxial SPDIF outputs, power and reset on-board buttons, a remote control for overclocking and Japanese caps. No word on pricing. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Seagate Launches SATA-600 Hard Disk

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 21, 2009 - 10:02 AM PST Category: Storage More Info: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/desktops/barracuda_hard_driv... Seagate has launched the world’s first SATA-600 hard disk targeted to desktop, Barracuda XT (ST32000641AS). This new 2 TB disk makes use of four 500 GB platters, works at 7200 RPM, supports NCQ technology, has 64 MB of buffer, average time seek of 4.16 ms and is backward compatible with SATA-150 and SATA-300 standards. By using Seatools utility users can reduce Barracuda XT storage capacity (afterwards, 2 TB is a big amount!) to increase its performance, as doing so data will be written on the outer tracks of the disk, where they are accessed faster. Barracuda XT has a suggested price tag of USD 299. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (4) top