| DFI Announces LANParty BI 785G-M35 Motherboard |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 18, 2009 - 4:08 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://img.lanparty.tw//Upload/Press/CM/en_US/arch537.html |
DFI has announced the launch of LANParty BI 785G-M35, a socket AM3 motherboard based on AMD 785G chipset (SB710 southbridge) with on-board video (Radeon HD 4200 DirectX 10.1 graphics engine featuring dedicated 128 MB video memory on the motherboard), equipped with four DDR3-800/1066/1333 MHz memory sockets, one PCI Express x16 slot, one PCI Express x4 slot, three PCI slots, six SATA-300 ports, an ATA-133 port, Gigabit Ethernet and 8-channel audio (Realtek ALC885). No word on pricing and availability. 
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| Toshiba Announces New 2.5” Hard Disks |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 17, 2009 - 11:17 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2009_09/pr1703.htm |
Toshiba has announced its newest 2.5” hard disk drive series including 160 GB (MK1656GSY), 250 GB (MK2556GSY), 320 GB (MK3256GSY) and 500 GB (MK5056GSY) models. These disks have SATA-300 interface, 16 MB of buffer, 11 ms average seek time, work at 7,200 rpm and produce a maximum noise level of 25 dB. According to Toshiba these models will enter in mass production next month.
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| GlacialTech Announces 950 W Power Supply |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 16, 2009 - 12:59 PM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.glacialtech.com/news/2009_GP-AX950.htm |
GlacialTech has just announced the launch of GP-AX950A, a 950 W power supply compatible with ATX12V 2.2 standard featuring modular cabling system, active PFC, two +12V rails, a 140-mm fan, 80Plus Silver certification, Japanese caps and protections against overvoltage (OVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability. 
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| AMD Launches Athlon II X4 Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 16, 2009 - 10:57 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com |
If it is not possible to compete with Intel in performance, AMD has figured out another way to face its rival: price. The company launched today two quad-core processors costing less than USD 130. Just to let you know, the cheapest quad-core processor from Intel (Core 2 Quad Q8200S – 2.33 GHz) is priced at USD 213 (1,000-unit). The new Athlon II X4 620 (2.6 GHz) and 630 (2.8 GHz) processors are manufactured using 45-nm process, have 2 MB of L2 cache, 4 GHz HyperTransport bus and a TDP of 95 W. Athlon II X4 620 has a suggested price of USD 99, while the Athlon II X4 630 is priced at USD 122.
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| Sapphire Launches PURE PSU Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 15, 2009 - 4:21 PM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/media/?psn=0004&articleID=2272 |
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Sapphire has launched its newest power supply series called PURE. Available in 625 W, 950 W, 1,050 W and 1,250 W, units from this new series are compatible with ATX12V v2.3 and EPS12V v2.92 standards, have active PFC, 80Plus certification (Standard for 625 W model, Silver for 950 W and 1,050 W models and Bronze for 1,250 W model), modular cabling system, six +12V virtual rails (625 W model has only three rails), a 132-mm fan equipped with 18 white LEDS with speed controlled according to the power supply temperature raging from 450 rpm to 2,000 rpm (625 W model has a 120-mm fan), Japanese caps and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), over temperature protection (OTP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability. 
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| Corsair Launches HX650W PSU |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 15, 2009 - 2:35 PM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.corsair.com/products/hx650/default.aspx?utm_source=Corsair&... |
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Corsair has increased its Professional power supply line-up (comprised with 750 W, 850 W and 1,000 W models) with the launch of HX650W (CMPSU-650HX), a unit compatible with ATX12V 2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 standards, efficiency up to 85% (80Plus Bronze certification), a single +12 V rail project, PFC active, modular cabling system, caps rated at 105° C and 7-year warranty. HX650W is cooled by a 120-mm fan and has protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), over temperature protection (OTP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability. 
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| Thermalright Debuts Socket 1156 Cooler |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 14, 2009 - 2:14 PM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_page/product_page/cpu/mux-120/produc... |
Thermalright has launched a CPU cooler compatible with the newest Intel socket 1156 processors, MUX-120. This cooler measures 5.23” x 1.49” x 6.29” or 13.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 16 cm (L x W x H), weights 1.47 lb (670 g), has six heatpipes that connect the base to 48 aluminum fins, and a 120-mm fan with speed of 1,200 rpm producing a maximum noise level of 23.5 dBA. At the moment Thermalright MUX-120 only supports socket 1156 processors. No word on pricing and availability. 
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| New Silent Pro M PSUs from Cooler Master |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 11, 2009 - 10:39 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.coolermaster.com/news.php?action=ViewNews&id=6186 |
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Cooler Master has expanded its Silent Pro M power supply line-up with the launch of two models: Silent Pro M850 (RS-850-AMBA-J3) and M1000 (RS-A00-AMBA-J3). These new units are compatible with ATX12V 2.3 and EPS12V 2.92 standards, have active PFC, modular cabling system, efficiency above 85%, a single +12 V rail project, a 135-mm fan with speed controlled according to the power supply temperature, Japanese caps and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), over temperature protection (OTP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability. 
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| Thermaltake Launches SpinQ VT CPU Cooler |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 11, 2009 - 10:28 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/news_detail.aspx?cid=C_00000001&pid=P_00000133 |
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Thermaltake has launched its newest CPU cooler, SpinQ VT (CLP0554). This product measures 4.72” x 6.25” or 12.01 cm x 15.9 cm, weights 1.09 lb (495 g), has a coated-copper base, three U-shaped heatpipes that connect the base to 50 aluminum fins, and a 80-mm (with red LED) fan with speed ranging from 1,000 rpm to 1,600 rpm producing a maximum noise level of 28 dBA. SpinQ VT supports Intel (sockets 775, 1156, 1366) and AMD (sockets 754, 939, AM2, AM2+, AM3) processors and is available at a suggest retail price of USD 49. 
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| Toshiba Announces New 1.8” Hard Disks |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 10, 2009 - 12:38 PM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.toshiba.co.jp/about/press/2009_09/pr1001.htm |
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Toshiba has just announced its newest 1.8” hard disk drives series targeted to portable media players, digital video cameras and other consumer electronics products. The new single-platter hard disks are available in 60 GB, 80 GB, 120 GB and 160 GB capacities, work at 4,200 rpm, have PATA interface, 15 ms average seek time and maximum sound output of 15 dB. According to Toshiba 160 GB model is already shipping, but the other models will enter in mass production late this month.
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| Mushkin Announces Kits For P55 Motherboards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 9, 2009 - 9:00 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.mushkin.com/ |
Mushkin has launched a few DDR3 memory kits specially designed for the newest motherboards based on the Intel P55 Express chipset and the latest Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors based on socket 1156. Below you can see the main specs for the kits launched. - 996679: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,600 MHz (PC3-12800) with 7-8-7-20 timings at 1.65 V.
- 996687: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,866 MHz (PC3-15000) with 8-9-8-24 timings at 1.65 V.
- 996731: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 2,000 MHz (PC3-16000) with 8-9-8-24 timings at 1.65 V.
- 996744: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,600 MHz (PC3-12800) with 8-8-8-24 timings at 1.65 V.
- 996746: 4 GB (2 GB x 2) dual-channel DDR3 kit clocked at 1,600 MHz (PC3-12800) with 7-7-7-18 timings at 1.65 V.
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| EVGA and Biostar Also Launch Socket 1156 Motherboards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 9, 2009 - 8:52 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
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After ASUS, ECS, DFI, Gigabyte and MSI, now it is time to EVGA and Biostar to launch their socket 1156 motherboard series based on Intel P55 Express chipset designed for the latest Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors based on the “Lynnfield” core. Below you can see the models and their respective links. Biostar EVGA
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| XFX Unveils Black Edition 850 W PSU |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 9, 2009 - 8:38 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.xfxforce.com/en-us/NewsAndReviews/News.aspx?ID=18509 |
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XFX, a known motherboard and video card manufacturer, has entered on the power supply market with the launch of Black Edition 850 W. The unit, specially designed for gamers, is compatible with ATX12V and EPS12V standards, has active PFC, a DC-DC converter to generate +5 V and +3.3 V outputs, single +12 V rail, modular cabling system, efficiency up to 88% (80 Plus Silver certification) and is cooled by a 135-mm fan. This unit has a suggested price of USD 200.
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| Manufacturers Launch Socket 1156 Motherboards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 8, 2009 - 2:31 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
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The main manufacturers have launched their first socket 1156 motherboards based on Intel P55 Express chipset designed for the new Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors based on the “Lynnfield” core. Below you can see a list of the manufacturers and links for their respective motherboards. ASUS ECS DFI Gigabyte MSI
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| Intel Launches Lynnfield-based Processors |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 8, 2009 - 9:46 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090908comp.htm?iid=p... |
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Intel launched today its first processors based on “Lynnfield” core. All of them are manufactured using 45-nm process, have four cores, 8 MB of L3 cache (shared) and are based on the new socket 1156. On the table below you can see the main specs for the models launched. Click here to read our review of Core i5-750 and Core i7-870 processors. Processor | Internal Clock | Hyper-Threading Technology? | TDP | Price (1,000-unit) | Core i7-870 | 2.93 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 562 | Core i7-860 | 2.80 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 284 | Core i5-750 | 2.66 GHz | No | 95 W | USD 196 | Xeon X3470 | 2.93 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 589 | Xeon X3460 | 2.80 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 316 | Xeon X3450 | 2.66 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 241 | Xeon X3440 | 2.53 GHz | Yes | 95 W | USD 215 | Xeon X3430 | 2.40 GHz | No | 95 W | USD 189 | Xeon L3426 | 1.86 GHz | Yes | 45 W | USD 284 |
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