| Blue Launches World’s First Professional-Grade USB Microphone |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 2, 2011 - 7:18 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.bluemic.com/yetipro/#/desc/ |
Blue has announced the launch of the world’s first professional-grade USB microphone. Dubbed Yeti Pro, the device provides a sample rate of 192 KHz, a resolution of 24 bits, a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and a sensitivity of 4.5 mV/Pa (1 kHz). It also has an analog XLR output. It has three custom condenser capsules and four different pattern settings, and comes with a suggested price of USD 249.
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| NVIDIA Intros GeForce GT 440 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 1, 2011 - 8:52 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-geforce-gt-440-us.html |
NVIDIA has two GeForce GT 440 video cards: one of them, released back in November, is targeted to the OEM, while the other one, launched this week, is targeted to the retail market, especially for HTPCs (Home Theater PC). Watch out because these two video cards have different specs. Wouldn't it be better if NVIDIA used a different name for the new GeForce GT 440? The GeForce GT 440 for OEMs works internally at 594 MHz, has 1.5 GB or 3 GB of GDDR3 memory running at 1,600 MHz or 1,800 MHz DDR through a 192-bit interface, 144 processors running at 1,189 MHz, and a TDP of 56 W. This model has VGA, DVI, and HDMI outputs. The GeForce GT 440 for the retail market works internally at 810 MHz, has 512 MB of GDDR5 memory or 1 GB of DDR3 memory running at 1,800 MHz DDR through a 128-bit interface, 96 processors running at 1,620 MHz, and a TDP of 65 W. This model also has VGA, DVI, and HDMI outputs. Several manufacturers have launched models based on this new video card from NVIDIA, as you can see in the list below. 
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| Exceleram Intros Memory Kits for Sandy Bridge Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 31, 2011 - 10:03 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.exceleram.com/en/ |
German memory maker Exceleram has launched the Rippler memory series specially designed for the Intel Sandy Bridge processors. This new series consists of five dual-channel DDR3 memory kits with 4 GB or 8 GB capacities, as you can see in the table below. Pricing was not revealed. Memory Kit | Clock | Capacity | Timings | Voltage | ERS300A | 1333 MHz | 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) | 9-9-9-24 | 1,50 V | ERS301A | 1333 MHz | 8 GB (2 X 4 GB) | 9-9-9-24 | 1,50 V | ERS302A | 1600 MHz | 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) | 9-9-9-24 | 1,50 V | ERS303A | 1600 MHz | 8 GB (2 X 4 GB) | 9-9-9-24 | 1,50 V | ERS304A | 1333 MHz | 8 GB (2 X 4 GB) | 7-10-10-24 | 1,50 V |
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| Gigabyte Announces GreenMax Power Supply Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 28, 2011 - 7:13 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.gigabyte.us/products/list.aspx?s=51&p=149&v=8&c... |
Gigabyte is launching a new line of power supplies, the GreenMax series. It includes four models (450 W, 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W), all of them featuring 80 Plus Bronze certification, Japanese caps, a 120-mm fan, sleeved cables, and protections against over voltage (OVP), over current (OCP), under voltage (UVP), and short-circuit (SCP). Pricing was not provided. 
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| PowerColor Launches Radeon HD 6970 PCS+ Video Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 27, 2011 - 9:59 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.powercolor.com/br/News.asp?id=1085 |
PowerColor has expanded their PCS+ (Professional Cooling System) series of video cards with the launch of a factory-overclocked Radeon HD 6970. The card works internally at 940 MHz (13.44% above the stock clock of 880 MHz), has 2 GB GDDR5 accessed at 5.7 GHz QDR (7.27% above the stock clock of 5.5 GHz QDR) through a 256-bit interface, has two DVI, one HDMI and two mini DisplayPort connectors, and comes with a custom cooling solution equipped with two 92-mm fans and three 8-mm copper heatpipes. According to PowerColor, this cooling solution works up to 20% cooler than the reference model. By buying this video card you also take home the game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. No word on pricing. 
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| Gainward Launches GeForce GTX 560 Ti with 2 GB Memory |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 26, 2011 - 8:33 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.gainward.com/main/vgapro.php?id=458 |
Gainward has announced the launch of a GeForce GTX 560 Ti video card equipped with 2 GB GDDR5 memory (double the amount found on the stock model). Dubbed GeForce GTX 560 Ti Phantom, this video card features the same clocks as the reference model (822 MHz for GPU and 4,008 MHz for memory), and comes with a custom cooler equipped with two 80-mm fans, four heatpipes, and aluminum fins. According to Gainward, this cooling solution is up to 67% quieter than the reference cooler. No word on pricing was provided. 
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| NVIDIA Launches GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 25, 2011 - 7:58 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-geforce-gtx-560ti-us.html |
NVIDIA has officially launched their newest member within the GeForce GTX 500 series, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Ti stands for Titanium). This new video card works internally at 822 MHz, has 1 GB of GDDR5 memory running at 4,008 MHz DDR through a 256-bit interface, 384 processors running at 1,644 MHz, and DVI and mini HDMI connectors. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti comes can be found on the market costing USD 250, competing directly with the AMD Radeon HD 6870. Check out our review of the GeForce GTX 560 Ti video card. Several manufacturers have launched models based on this new video card from NVIDIA, as you can see in the list below. 
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| Scythe Releases Setsugen 2 VGA Cooler |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 25, 2011 - 6:07 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.scythe-eu.com/no_cache/en/pressrelease/product/scythe-setsu... |
Scythe has rolled out a second version of their Setsugen VGA coller. Dubbed Setsugen 2 (SCVSG-2000), this new cooler features a 120-mm fan with speed ranging from 800 rpm to 2,000 rpm (manually controlled), has four copper heatpipes and produces a maximum noise level of 33.67 dBA. Below you can see a list of video cards supported by this cooler. It has a suggested price of USD 38.90. NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900, 6600, 6800, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 8500, 8600, 8800 GTS (G92), 8800 GT, 8800 (G80), 9600 GT, 9600 GSO, 9800 GT, 9800 GTX(+), GTS 250, GTX 260, GTX 275, GTX 280, GTX 285, GTX 460, GTX 465, and GTX 470. AMD Radeon 9000, X1300, X1600, X1650, X1800, X1900, X1950, HD 2600, HD 2900 XT, HD 3650, HD 3850, HD 3870, HD 4770, HD 4830, HD 4850, HD 4870, HD 4890, HD 5750, HD 5770, HD 5830, HD 5850, HD 5870, HD 6950, and HD 6970. 
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| Gainward Launches GeForce GTX 580 with 3 GB Memory |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 21, 2011 - 9:21 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.gainward.com/main/vgapro.php?id=454 |
Gainward has announced the launch of a GeForce GTX 580 video card equipped with 3 GB GDDR5 memory (double the amount found on the stock model). Dubbed GeForce GTX 580 Phantom, this video card works internally at 783 MHz (1.42% above the stock clock of 772 MHz), accesses its memory at 4,020 MHz (0.30% above the stock clock of 4,008 MHz) through a 384-bit interface, and features DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort connectors. The GeForce GTX 580 Phantom is cooled by a custom cooler equipped with three 80-mm fans, six heatpipes, a copper base, and 44 aluminum fins. Gainward didn’t mention the price of this video card. 
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| Antec Unveils Kühler H2O 620 CPU Cooler |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 20, 2011 - 12:58 PM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product1.php?id=Mjc2OA |
In partnership with Asetek, Antec has developed a liquid cooling solution for CPUs that comes with a copper cold plate, a pump, a radiator, and a 120-mm temperature controlled fan. Dubbed Kühler H2O 620, it supports Intel (sockets LGA 775, 1155, 1156 and 1366) and AMD (sockets AM2, AM3, AM2+ and AM3+) processors and has an MSRP of USD 69.99. 
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| PowerColor Announces Radeon HD 6950 PCS++ Graphics Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 20, 2011 - 12:29 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.powercolor.com/Global/News.asp?id=1083 |
PowerColor has announced the launch of the Radeon PCS++ HD 6950 video card, an interesting product that allows users to manually switch between two clock settings: overclock, which sets the core clock to 880 MHz, or normal, which sets the core clock to 800 MHz. The card has 2 GB of GDDR5 running at 5000 MHz (the same clock rate as the stock model) through a 256-bit interface, a custom cooler (two 92-mm fans, three copper heatpipes, and a copper base), and features DVI, HDMI and mini-DisplayPort connectors. If you buy this video card you also take home Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game. No word on pricing or availability. 
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| EverCool Intros Transformer 3 CPU Cooler |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 20, 2011 - 10:25 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://ns2.laypu.com.tw/evercool/prod_in.aspx?mnuid=1886&modid=17&... |
EverCool has introduced to the world their latest CPU cooler, the Transformer 3 (HPM-12025). The product has an aluminum heatsink featuring three 6-mm nickel-plated copper heatpipes that make direct contact with the CPU, a 120-mm fan that spins at speeds between 800 and 2200 rpm producing a maximum noise level of 35 dB, and is compatible with Intel (sockets LGA 775/1366/1156/1155) and AMD (AM2/AM2+/AM3) processors. EverCool did not reveal the cooler’s price. 
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| LanCool Launches Knight Series of Computer Cases |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 19, 2011 - 10:31 AM PST |
| Category: Case |
| More Info: http://www.lancoolpc.com/en/product/product04.php?cl_index=1&sc_in... |
LanCool has launched the Knight series of mid-tower computer cases, which has three models: PC-K57, PC-K59, and PC-K63. All of them are built in SECC steel, feature tool-less mechanisms for hard drives and expansion cards installation, anti-vibration mechanisms for hard drives, and supports ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX motherboards. In the table below we’ve listed the main specs for these new cases. Model | PC-K57 | PC-K59 | PC-K63 | 5.25” External Bays | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.5” External Bays | - | - | - | 3.5” Internal Bays | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2.5” Internal Bays | 2 | 4 | 4 | Expansion Slots | 8 | 8 | 8 | Transparent Window? | No | No | Yes | Interior Painted in Black? | No | No | Yes | Front Fan | 140-mm Fan x 1 | 140-mm Fan x 2 | 140-mm LED Fan x 2 | Top Fan | - | - | 140-mm Fan x 2 | Rear Fan | 120-mm Fan x 1 | 120-mm Fan x 1 | 120-mm LED Fan x 1 | Ports | USB 3.0 x 1 USB 2.0 x 1 HD Audio
| USB 3.0 x 1 USB 2.0 x 1 e-SATA x 1 HD Audio
| USB 3.0 x 1 USB 2.0 x 1 e-SATA x 1 HD Audio
| Maximum Video Card Size | 16.33” (415 mm) | 11.22” (285 mm) | 11.22” (285 mm) |
Lancool didn't reveal the cases' prices. 
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| AMD Unveils APUs for Embedded Systems |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 19, 2011 - 9:13 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/apu-embedded-systems-2011ja... |
AMD has just introduced their first APU series for embedded systems, the G-Series. 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. The G-Series has models with one or two cores running up to 1.6 GHz that can be used in products like digital signage, internet-ready set top boxes, mobile and desktop thin clients, casino gaming machines, point-of-sale kiosks, and small form factor PCs, as well as numerous single board computers (SBCs). Several embedded systems based on the AMD G-Series are available today or expected to launch in the coming weeks from companies including Advansus, Compulab, Congatec, Fujitsu, Haier, iEi, Kontron, Mitec, Quixant, Sintrones, Starnet, WebDT, Wyse, and many others.  click to enlarge
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| Active Media Launches 22-Caliber Silver Bullet USB 2.0 Flash Drive |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 18, 2011 - 7:30 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.activemp.com/Press/silver-bullet-usb-drive-PR.htm |
Active Media has launched a USB 2.0 flash drive shaped as a 22-caliber silver bullet. Dubbed Bullet-2, this product features an aluminum casing, is waterproof and shock resistant, and is available in 4 GB (USD 14) and 8 GB (US$ 21) capacities. The company also provides a model shaped like a 50-caliber bullet, dubbed Gold Bullet, which has the same specs and prices as the Bullet-2 model. 
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