ECS Launches USB 3.0 and SATA-600 Expansion Cards

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 20, 2010 - 1:09 PM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/NewsRoom/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=1323&... ECS announced today the launch of U3N2 and S6M2 expansion cards compatible with USB 3.0 and SATA-600 interfaces to provide USB 3.0 and SATA-600 ports to computers without these interfaces, respectively. U3N2 is a PCI Express x1 card equipped with a NEC D720200F1 controller chip and provides two USB 3.0 ports (backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices). S6M2 is also a PCI Express x1 card, is controlled by a Marvell 88SE9128 chip and offers two SATA-600 ports, one internal and one external. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (4) top

EVGA Launches External Overclocking Controller

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 17, 2009 - 5:54 PM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.evga.com/articles/00521/ EVGA has presented an external overclocking controller called EVBot specially designed to be used with some of their products. With this device it is possible to change and monitor several overclocking options (like processor voltage and clock, temperature etc) on-the-fly without entering the BIOS Setup. EVBot doesn't require any software and can be connected to a maximum of four EVGA products. Below you can see a list of EVGA cards compatible with EVBot. Placa-mãe EVGA X58 Classified 4-Way Placa-mãe EVGA X58 Classified Placa-mãe EVGA P55 Classified Placa-mãe EVGA P55 FTW 200 Placa-mãe EVGA P55 FTW Placa de vídeo EVGA GTX 285 Classified EVBot has a suggested price of USD 99, but on EVGA’s store it is sold for USD 79. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

IN WIN LAN Party in Southern California

Author: Cássio Lima Date: November 20, 2009 - 12:37 PM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.inwin-style.com All gamers are invited to attend IN WIN LANcryption 1.5, an event with over 24 straight hours of gaming, goodies and giveaways that certainly will please everyone. The event will be held 5th and 6th December at the Southern California University of Health Sciences – Gymnasium 16200 E. Amber Valley Dr. Whittier, CA 90604 from 10 AM (Dec. 5th) to 4 PM (Dec. 6th). Click here for more detailed event information or here to register to the event. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

HighPoint Announces SATA-600 PCI Express Card

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 27, 2009 - 10:36 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/ HighPoint has announced the launch of Rocket 600 series of SATA-600 cards based on PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface. Two models were launched: Rocket 620 and Rocket 622. The difference between them is that the latter has eSATA connectors. Rocket 600 series will be available at the beginning of the next month priced at USD 69.99 (Rocket 620 model) and USD 79.99 (Rocket 622 model). click to enlarge Rocket 620. click to enlarge Rocket 622. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

Windows 7 is here!

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 23, 2009 - 1:05 PM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx Microsoft has officially launched its latest operating system, the famous Windows 7. Among new features we can say improved graphic interface, higher performance than its predecessor (14 times faster than Vista), support to DirectX 11, Internet Explorer 8, Windows Media Player 12 and easier networking configuration and more. Windows 7 is available in four versions: Starter (OEM only), Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate, the last three costing about USD 120, USD 200 and USD 320, respectively. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Gigabyte Open Overclocking Championship 2009 Worldwide Finals

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 1, 2009 - 9:50 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.gigabyte.us/News/Motherboard/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1467 The finalists from the Gigabyte Open Overclocking Championship 2009 are heading to Taipei, Taiwan, where the competition will take place. The great final is due on Wednesday, June 3rd, during COMPUTEX 2009. The Gigabyte Open Overclocking Championship 2009 winner will not only earn the title of worldwide overclocking champion, but will also take home USD 5,000 and products from sponsors. We from Hardware Secrets wish all the participants good look! BTW, thanks MACMAC for the submission. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Unveils ROG OC Station Overclocking Controller

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 21, 2009 - 10:28 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=ma2Ixxvh75zAJoFQ ASUS has just presented an external overclocking controller called ROG OC Station specially designed to be used with ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) motherboard line-up. This device takes up two 5 ¼” bays on the computer case, has a 3” LCD display, its frontal panel can be tilted upwards up to 30° and it allows the user to change and monitor several overclocking options (like processor voltage and clock, fan speed, temperature etc) on-the-fly without entering the BIOS Setup. ROG OC Station also features a photo slideshow function. No word on pricing. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

EVGA Announces Loaner Program

Author: Cássio Lima Date: March 12, 2009 - 1:12 PM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.evga.com/elp/ Would you like to test out one of the EVGA cards? So go to the EVGA website and sign up for EVGA Loaner Program (ELP), which gives you the opportunity to review the latest EVGA products for two weeks (only if you live in the US or Canada) right in your comfortable home. It works as following: first you need a free registration, then you need to choose the product you want to test out. The company will randomly select participants and if you are selected, EVGA will ship you a product to test and review for two weeks. You will then send the product on to the next person selected by EVGA – the only cost to you is shipping via UPS to the next designated participant. For now the only two products available in the Loaner Program are the EVGA X58 Classified motherboard, and a 22" Samsung monitor with 3D Vision Glasses. For more information about ELP, click here. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

SilverStone Launches SST-CLERACMOS

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 14, 2008 - 10:35 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=CLEARCMOS&area= SilverStone has just launched a neat product that will certainly please overclocking enthusiasts. SST-CLEARCMOS, as it is called, is a small device installed in one of the expansion slots available on the system that allows you to clear CMOS memory without opening your PC. So, you can make your overclocking configuration on the systems setup and if something goes wrong you can just clear CMOS memory configuration using SST-CLEARCMOS without the hassle of opening your PC. Information about price and availability wasn’t disclosed. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Symantec Launches Norton 2009

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 11, 2008 - 11:08 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=20080909_01 Symantec has just announced the launch of Norton 2009 products, comprised of Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus. According to Symantec these software were developed to minimize impact on computer performance making their installation and usability “lighter”. Among Norton 2009 new features we can highlight Norton Insight technology, which removes the need of scanning common files, thus greatly reducing the number of files that have to be scanned regularly, and Pulse Updates, a feature that updates and install new patches on your system when it is idle. Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009 are already available for purchase in the USA priced at US$ 69,99 and US$ 39,99, respectively. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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