CES 2009: New EeePC Generation

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 6, 2009 - 4:30 PM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.asus.com Today during a press conference ASUS showed a video featuring the first notebook from the new EeePC generation, T91, which will have a 8.9” touch-screen display with Tablet PC capability (i.e. you can rotate the screen and write as if you were making notes on a notebook). T91 will be equipped with Atom Z520 processor, will have 1” thickness, will weight 2 lbs and will come with Windows XP Home Edition installed. TV turner and GPS will be optional features. The first T91 prototypes should surface up to CeBIT (early March). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

CES 2009: ASUS Announces Notebook Featuring 512 GB SSD

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 6, 2009 - 3:40 PM PST Category: Mobile More Info: http://www.asus.com ASUS has just announced their S121 notebook, the first product to arrive on the market eqquipped with a 512 GB SSD drive – according to manufacturer twice faster than SSD competitors. This notebook features Atom Z520 processor, weights only 3 lbs, has 12” display, measures 11.8” x 8.3” x 1” (W x D x H) and according to ASUS its battery last 8 hours. According to ASUS S121 will reach the market by the end of this month and should be retailed for USD 1,649. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Mushkin Launches 'Radioactive' Memory Kit

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 5, 2009 - 9:10 AM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.mushkin.com/doc/products/performance/ Mushkin has launched a 4 GB memory kit (996599r) able to works at 1,066 MHz with 5-5-5-15 timings at 1.5 V, which comes in a aluminum case and features modules with yellow, radioactive-themed heatspreaders. So far no word on pricing and availability was provided. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

G.Skill Announces Perfect Storm DDR3-2000 Kits

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 2, 2009 - 2:56 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://newgskill.web-bi.net/bbs/view.php?id=g_news&page=1&sn1=&divpage... G.Skill has just announced its newest Perfect Storm memory series developed to Intel Core i7 processors and Intel X8 Express chipsets. Modules from this new series are available in 3 GB (F3-16000CL9T-3GBPI-B) and 6 GB (F3-16000CL9T-6GBPI-B), work at 2,000 MHz with 7-8-7-20 timings at 1.65 V and feature a cooling system equipped with two fans that glow in blue when turned on. Perfect Storm modules should reach the market this month. No word on pricing. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

New Notebook Processors From Intel

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 29, 2008 - 2:48 PM PST Category: CPU More Info: http://www.intel.com Intel has increased its notebook products with the launch of five 45-nm processors. See them below: Core 2 Quad Q9000: Internal clock of 2 GHz, external clock of 1,066 MHz, 6 MB L2 cache, TDP of 45 W and priced at USD 348 (1000-unit tray). Core 2 Duo T9800: Internal clock of 2,93 GHz, external clock of 1,066 MHz, 6 MB L2 cache, TDP of 35 W and priced at USD 530 (1000-unit tray). Core 2 Duo T9550: Internal clock of 2,66 GHz, external clock of 1,066 MHz, 6 MB L2 cache, TDP of 35 W and priced at USD 348 (1000-unit tray). Core 2 Duo P9600: Internal clock of 2,66 GHz, external clock of 1,066 MHz, 6 MB L2 cache, TDP of 25 W and priced at USD 316 (1000-unit tray). Core 2 Duo P8700: Internal clock of 2,53 GHz, external clock of 1,066 MHz, 6 MB L2 cache, TDP of 25 W and priced at USD 241 (1000-unit tray). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

ASUS Launches Triton 88 CPU Cooler

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 24, 2008 - 2:52 PM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=13902 ASUS has just increased its CPU cooler family with the launch of Triton 88. This cooler is compatible with Intel (sockets 775 and 1,366) and AMD (sockets AM2, AM2+, F) processors, has copper base and six heatpipes connecting its base to the cooler’s aluminum fins. Triton 88 also has one 120-mm fan (that glows in blue when turned on) with speed between 800 rpm and 2,100 rpm producing a noise level of 20 dBA during normal operation. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

ECS Announces Its First AM3 Motherboard

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 23, 2008 - 5:29 PM PST Category: Motherboard More Info: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/NewsRoom/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=1228&... ECS has just announced the launch of A790GXM-AD3 Black Series, its first AM3 motherboard designed for the upcoming 45-nm AMD Phenom processors that will feature an integrated DDR3 memory controller. This board is based on AMD 790GX + SB750 chipset, has on-board video (Radeon HD 3300), two PCI Express x16 slots, four DDR3-1333 slots, six SATA-300 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 8-channel audio, HDMI connector and supports CrossFireX and Hybrid CrossFire technologies. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Sapphire Launches Radeon HD 4870 X2 Atomic Edition

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 22, 2008 - 7:51 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.sapphireatomic.com/index_t.php?p=overview&id=30 Sapphire has increased its Atomic Edition line-up with the launch of a limited edition video card called Radeon HD 4870 X2 Atomic Edition targeted to gamers. This factory-overclocked card features 2 GB GDDR5 being accessed at 1,000 MHz (11.11% above default clock of 900 MHz) thru a 256-bit interface, its two GPUs work at 800 MHz (6.66% above default clock of 750 MHz) and comes with an Asetek’s pre-assembled water-cooling system, so no assembly is required by the user. The water pump and the water tank comes attached to the radiator and the system is sealed, coming already with coolant installed – i.e. this is a “maintenance free” system. This baby is priced at USD 799. We’ve already reviewed another member of Sapphire Atomic Edition, Sapphire Atomic HD 3870 X2. Click here to read the review. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Thermaltake Launches Notebook Cooler

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 19, 2008 - 1:37 PM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/news_detail.aspx?cid=C_00000001&pid=P_00000086 Thermaltake has just launched Xaser S1000 (CLN0005), a cooler made of aluminum targeted to the notebook market. This product is equipped with two 70-mm fans (with fan speed of 1,200 rpm producing a noise level up to 18 dBA) that glows in blue when are turned on, is powered via USB (thus no batteries or power adapters are necessary) and weights 13,76 oz (390 g). Xaser S1000 should reach the market in a few weeks and so far its price was not disclosed. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Corsair Launches TX850W PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 19, 2008 - 1:24 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.corsair.com/products/tx/default.aspx Corsair has just officially announced the launch of the newest member from TX power supply series, TX850W. This unit is able to provide 850 W continuously, has active PFC, efficiency above 80%, Japanese caps, single-rail design (click to learn more about this subject), one 140-mm fan, ATX12V V2.2 compliance and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing yet. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

GeForce GTX 295 Details

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 18, 2008 - 12:31 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/ Today nVidia provided some information on GeForce GTX 295 vide cards that will be officially launched next month during Consumer Electronics Show (CES), in Las Vegas. This PCI Express 2.0 card is equipped with two 55-nm GPUs (GT200b) working internally at 576 MHz, has 1,792 MB GDDR3 being accessed at 1,998 MHz DDR (999 MHz real) thru a 448-bit interface, 480 stream processors, two Dual-link DVI and one HDMI connectors, TDP of 289 W and requires extra power via one 6-pin and one 8-pin connectors. GeForce GTX 295 is coming to fight with Radeon HD 4870 X2 and probably will reach the market costing USD 499, USD 50 less than its rival from AMD/ATI. click to enlarge   click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Lian Li Launches Copper Radiators For PC-A70 and PC-A7010 Cases

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 18, 2008 - 12:21 PM PST Category: Cooling More Info: http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/contact_us/index1.php Lian Li has launched two top panels featuring a copper radiador (piece used on water-cooling systems) for those owning PC-A70 or PC-A7010 PC cases. T-7024W and T-7022W replace the cases' stock panels, feature two fans (140-mm for the T-7024W and 120-mm for the T-7022W) working at 1,500 rpm, audio connectors, one Firewire port, one eSATA port and four USB 2.0 ports. The T-7024W and T-7022W panels have recommended price of USD 200 and USD 120, respectively. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Walton Chaintech Launches Triple-Channel DDR3 kits

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 17, 2008 - 3:19 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.chaintech.com.tw/a511_newsrelease_detail.php?serno=59 Walton Chaintech has just unveiled its APOGEE GT triple-channel DDR3 memory module kits specifically for the Intel Core i7 processor and Intel X58 Express Chipset. The following kits were announced: APOGEE GT DDR3-1333 (PC3-10660): Works at 1,333 MHz and available in 6 GB (3 x 2 GB) kits with CL7 at 1.5 V. APOGEE GT DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800): Works at 1,600 MHz and available in 6 GB (3 x 2 GB) kits with 7-7-7-18 at 1.5 V. APOGEE GT DDR3-1866 (PC3-14400): Works at 1,866 MHz and available in 6 GB (3 x 2 GB) kits with 8-8-8-24 at 1.8 V. APOGEE GT DDR3-2000 (PC3-16000): Works at 2,000 MHz and available in 6 GB (3 x 2 GB) kits with 9-9-9-27 at 1.9 V. Keep in mind that Intel says that you can only install DDR3 memories up to 1.65 V with Core i7 CPUs, above that you can damage your Core i7 CPU. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

XFX to Launch Radeon HD 4000 Video Cards

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 17, 2008 - 3:08 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://xfxforce.com/en-us/NewsAndReviews/News.aspx?ID=3379 Now it’s official. XFX, so far an exclusive nVidia partner, will debut its first AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4000 series-based cards in early 2009. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

OCZ Intros New Memory Kits

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 17, 2008 - 3:03 PM PST Category: Memory More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2008/322 OCZ has just launched four memory kits within its new Flex EX series targeted to gamers and overclocking freaks. See them below: OCZ PC2-9600: DDR2 module working at 1,200 MHz and available in 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) kits with CL 6-6-6-18 timings at 2.2 V. OCZ PC2-6400: DDR2 module working at 800 MHz and available in 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) kits with CL 4-4-3-15 timings at 2.1 V. OCZ PC3-12800: DDR3 module working at 1,600 MHz and available in 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) kits with CL 7-6-6-24 timings at 1.9 V. OCZ PC3-16600: DDR3 module working at 2,000 MHz and available in 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) kits with CL 8-8-8-30 timings at 2.0 V. These modules feature an all-aluminum heatsink with water-cooling system support. No word on pricing or availability. click to enlarge   click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top