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Thermaltake, leading DIY thermal solutions brand, launches the next generation of the award-winning SpinQ processor cooler, the Thermaltake SpinQ VT. With its multi-socket support the SpinQ VT offers excellent compatibility for upcoming Intel LGA 1156, LGA 1366 and older LGA 775 processors, while AMD AM3, AM2+ and AM2…
We brought you the first images of ATI Radeon HD 5870 earlier this week, and now CzechGamer has leaked two naked pictures of the next-gen card. The die measures 338 square mm, and has 2.1 billion transistors, compared to 959 million on the RV790. On two sides of the GPU are 8 GDDR5 memory chips, supporting reference…
The official launch of AMD Evergreen has been delayed to September 22nd, so the company didn’t reveal details about the card at the “Hornet” event. Instead, they showed off the most impressive feature the next-generation graphics card has to offer - Eyefinity technology. Source: techPowerUp!
The official launch of AMD Evergreen has been delayed to September 22nd, so the company didn’t reveal details about the card at the “Hornet” event. Instead, they showed off the most impressive feature the next-generation graphics card has to offer - Eyefinity technology. Source: techPowerUp!
Acer has a history of designing Ferrari-branded notebooks powered by AMD processors. The newest in the league is the ultraportable Acer Ferrari One. This is one of the first implementations of AMD's Congo notebook platform that makes use of ULV tech friendly AMD Athlon X2 L310 dual-core processor clocked at 1.20 GHz,…
DFORDOG, an overclocking enthusiast from Expreview forum has recently had some fun by overclocking the Galaxy GeForce GTS 250 graphics card to a fairly decent level. He improved the core voltage to 1.4V, and managed to boost the Core/Shader/Memory clock to 1000/2200/2500MHz with the help of liquid nitrogen,…
Force 3D rolled out a refreshing take on the ATI Radeon HD 4890 with its own-design F4890P-G5-350-FS. This model offers all features of the GPU running at AMD reference clock speeds of 850/975 MHz (core/memory), while needing only one 6-pin power connector, while most other accelerators based on the GPU require two,…
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Asetek has just unveiled its LCLC liquid cooling system for Intel’s new Core i5 processor family, which consists of a single Intel mounting ring and back plate. Compatible with all popular Intel processors utilizing LGA 775 and LGA 1366 sockets, the system can also “be configured for any Intel desktop motherboard. A…
AMD launched its first 40nm desktop GPU - Radeon HD 4770 back in April, but we’ve never seen the card available on the market here in mainland China due to TSMC’s 40nm yield issue. Interestingly, the shrinked version HD 4750 has recently hit stores. As the first AMD 40nm RV740-based graphics card, Sapphire Radeon HD…
Almost three years after introducing its first branded graphics cards back in 2006, Foxconn has now decided to give up own-brand graphics card business. Digitimes reports that Foxconn plans to rearrange its Channel Service Division (CSD) shifting the majority of the 9,000 employees, mainly related to production, to…
The first images of ATI Radeon HD 5870 codenamed Cypress graphics cards have recently been posted at the Dutch site Tweakers. Cooled by a black turbo cooler, the card looks very plain, and unusually long, which means it might not fit into mainstream desktop systems. Just as AMD presented last month, HD 5870 boasts…
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One of the biggest launch events hosted by Intel Beijing, it will be a demonstration of Intel Core i7/i5 Processors and GlacialTech CPU Cooler F101 PWM, as an official partner. As GlacialTech is an official partner for first Intel Lynnfield Core i7/i5 Processors launch in Beijing, GlacialTech is going to display PC…
As Sony's notoriously power-thirsty PS3 receives a major boost in efficiency, you might think the age of the gluttonous gadget is at an end. Zero Creative, however, is here to show us that some manufacturers just aren't interested in being green. The company has created a 71-inch version of its xyZ (not xYz) lineup, a…
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AMD is adding to its value dual-core processor lineup with a new high-speed part. The Athlon II X2 255 (PIB model: ADX255OCK23GQ) is based on the 45 nm Regor die, and packs a clock speed of 3.10 GHz (15.5 x 200 MHz). Each core has a dedicated L2 cache of 1 MB (2 MB total cache), and the TDP is rated at 65W. Based on…
Foxconn’s 785G-powered Cinema Deluxe and Cinema Premium motherboards which target HTPC market have recently been found selling in Japan. Based on AMD 785G+SB710 chipset, the Micro-ATX motherboards feature 5-phase power supply design, and pack 128MB DDR3 memory, four DDR2 dual-channel memory slots, and one PCIe x16…
Ahead of a formal launch, pricing of socket LGA-1156 processors, an untimely leak from Newegg.com that was updating its site, spilled pricing details of a broad range of socket LGA-1156 processors and motherboards. These prices give us an indication of what prices will finally look like, in the US market, and more or…
The German cooling solution provider Noiseblocker is said to be preparing a new CPU cooler, the Twintec. The upcoming cooler features not only two U-shaped copper heatpipes, but also a large 25.5mm Super-Conductor pipe in the center. Equipped with a 120mm MF12-P fan which works at speeds between 1000 and 2000RPM and…
With nearly forty years experience in CPU manufacturing, Intel is still holding a whopping 80% of the global CPU market to date. But a recent post at Engadget indicates that several Japanese chipmakers have teamed up to challenge Intel’s domination. Seven chipmakers including Hitachi, Toshiba, Fujitsu, NEC, Renesas,…
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NZXT has just unveiled the newest addition to its PC enclosure lineup, the Lexa S. The new mid-tower chassis features a meshed front panel and five fans for enhanced airflow, and comes with a 5.25″ stealth bay, turned HDD cage, and pre-drilled water cooling holes at the back. The Lexa S will go on sale later this…
The well-known Austrian cooling brand Noctua has just announced the latest addition to its offerings - NH-U12P SE2 which is compatible with Intel’s new LGA1156 processors. NH-U12P SE2 measures 940g including the two 120mm NF-P12 fans, and features copper base and heatpipes. The included SecuFirm2 mounting system…
Western Digital has today introduced the 7200RPM 2TB hard drives for desktop and enterprise systems, Caviar Black and RE4. WD Caviar Black and RE4 2TB drives combine 7200RPM spin speed, 64MB cache, dual stage actuator technology, SATA 3Gbps interface, and an integrated dual processor. The RE4 2TB also supports…
AMD is reportedly working on the six-core desktop processor codenamed Thuban which is expected to be available sometime next year. Based on 45nm SOI fabrication process, AMD’s six-core Thuban will feature AM3 package, integrated dual-channel DDR3-1333MHz memory controller, 3MB L2 cache and 6MB L3 cache. It’s likely to…
Intel’s new quad-core processor Core 2 Quad Q9505 has hit stores in Japan with the new package. The Q9505 features a stock frequency of 2.83GHz, a FSB of 1333MHz, a TDP of 95W, but just 6MB of L2 cache. The Core 2 Quad Q9505 is priced at Yen22770 which is around $246. Source: expreview.com
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Gigabyte today announces a new addition to its product lineup: the Super Overclock Series which claims to deliver outstanding performance with cherry-picked GPUs. According to the company, all of the GPUs in this new range of high-end graphics cards have been cherry-picked for top performance, efficiency and…
Lian Li has recently launched the PC-B25F Midi tower chassis which is based on the “Blue Ring” design conception. The new aluminum case measures 210×495x490mm, and features three exposed 5.25-inch bays, removable side, front and top panels, and a top I/O panel with one eSATA, two audio and two USB 2.0 connectors. The…