techPowerUp! http://www.techpowerup.com The latest Hardware and Gaming News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:29:50 -0400 http://www.techpowerup.com/rss/logo.jpgtechPowerUp!http://www.techpowerup.com en w1zzard@techpowerup.com (W1zzard) (PR) MSI Unveils GeForce GTX 780 Gaming http://www.techpowerup.com/185899/msi-unveils-geforce-gtx-780-gaming.html
In addition, MSI's Military Class components are now in their 4th generation of development, delivering longer life and better stability than ever before. The exclusive Predator audio-video capture software allows gamers to easily record and share their gaming highlights with friends. The MSI GTX 780 features software and hardware exclusively designed for real gamers, making it the ultimate weapon for dominating any gaming challing
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]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:46 -0400 375a9e08af091a7da23c54cd4a578d9e NVIDIA to License its GPU IP à la ARM and PowerVR http://www.techpowerup.com/185891/nvidia-to-license-its-gpu-ip-la-arm-and-powervr.html
NVIDIA spokesperson David Shannon, in a recent blog post, wrote: "our next step is to license our GPU cores and visual computing patent portfolio to device manufacturers to serve the needs of a large piece of the market... We'll start by licensing the GPU core based on the NVIDIA Kepler architecture, the world's most advanced, most efficient GPU. Its DX11, OpenGL 4.3, and GPGPU capabilities, along with vastly superior performance and efficiency, create a new class of licensable GPU cores. Through our efforts designing Tegra into mobile devices, we've gained valuable experience designing for the smallest power envelopes. As a result, Kepler can operate in a half-watt power envelope, making it scalable from smartphones to supercomputers."
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:49:00 -0400 c74398576fa1cd119650ed56ee058280 (PR) Cooler Master Announces CM Storm Havoc Gaming Mouse http://www.techpowerup.com/185889/cooler-master-announces-cm-storm-havoc-gaming-mouse.html
The 8 buttons have been positioned in very easy to reach locations. These buttons are fully programmable once you downloaded the software from the CM Storm website. So with the Havoc you can pull out a weapon or cast a spell just as quick as you can click. The Havoc feels very comfortable when you are using it. Its natural curve, durable rubber coating, large mouse body and ergonomic design all contribute to an immediate feeling of comfort when you are using the Havoc.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:14:08 -0400 4fc942e1410665a98c520f6eebccdb43 All Frostbite 3 Titles Will Be Optimized For AMD Only (Updated) http://www.techpowerup.com/185884/all-frostbite-3-titles-will-be-optimized-for-amd-only-updated.html Frostbite 3 table, they will simply be absent from it until the actual launch takes place, meaning that pre-launch testing and driver optimization can only be done by AMD, leaving NVIDIA at a clear disadvantage.

While still an unconfirmed rumor, AMD refused to deny it in a reply to Ryan Shrout's query regarding the story. AMD's reply below.
"It makes sense that game developers would focus on AMD hardware with AMD hardware being the backbone of the next console generation. At this time, though, our relationship with EA is exclusively focused on Battlefield 4 and its hardware optimizations for AMD CPUs, GPUs and APUs."

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]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:16:26 -0400 08c18f80c3173976c1b7ba4ab8ce7e2c (PR) ASUS VivoBook S551 Touch Ultrabook Launches http://www.techpowerup.com/185882/asus-vivobook-s551-touch-ultrabook-launches.html
ASUS VivoBook S551 has a stylish hairline-treated metallic design with ultra-thin dimensions, measuring just 22.5mm at its thickest point. Within, 4th generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M graphics ensure ample power for every application, from productivity to multimedia and gaming. Customers also benefit from an optical drive, made to fit in the compact form factor, and extended 6-hour battery life per charge, which supports longer uninterrupted computing sessions.
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]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:21:41 -0400 b1e6ae20a83018a576d0dab5273e4d9a (PR) Toshiba Announces Canvio Slim II Portable External Hard Drive http://www.techpowerup.com/185877/toshiba-announces-canvio-slim-ii-portable-external-hard-drive.html
"The original Canvio Slim was extremely popular- especially with Ultrabooks users due to its incredibly sleek design. This time around, we challenged ourselves with making a great product even better," said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of product marketing and development of branded storage products, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "We were able to increase the capacity to 1 TB without compromising much on size and added features that allow you to access and share your data from anywhere at any time via internet - making the Canvio Slim II the ultimate mobile storage solution."
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]]> disabled (Cristian_25H) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:11:50 -0400 91b9e0d89a37667dbcbe3d024fa91b3d (PR) Aerocool Introduces the New Gaming Case VS-92 Under PGS-V Series http://www.techpowerup.com/185868/aerocool-introduces-the-new-gaming-case-vs-92-under-pgs-v-series.html
Vs-92 offers a big variety of features packed into a great looking chassis for a reasonable price. Special eye-catcher is the front panel with it's all mash-design, the yellow PGS V badge in the center, the nicely implemented I/O panel with power and reset buttons. Up to date connectivity is assured thanks to one mic, one headphone and two USB 3.0 connectors that can be conveniently plugged-in directly into the motherboard using header-pin connectors. Right below the I/O panel is a small VF-Display, which is informing the user about the current system temperature inside the PC case. Conventional air-coolers with a height of up to 158 mm can be mounted more easily thanks to the back-plate mounting area in the motherboard-tray. In addition, users with water-coolers are able to utilize the pre-drilled cable-ducts and mount radiators (2 x 120 or 2 x 140) in the top panel, or the side panel in case of the mesh edition. When choosing the Vs-92 as Window Edition, a black window is attached to the side panel, allowing insight on the built-in hardware.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:26:04 -0400 e6628704a2de8f181581d7c3cbaa9c60 (PR) EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 Power Supply Announced http://www.techpowerup.com/185864/evga-supernova-1300-g2-power-supply-announced.html
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:16:24 -0400 d09d438b3734294b01a6bbf959fb29a1 New ASIC Bitcoin Mining Products Producing 350 GHash/s, from KnCMiner http://www.techpowerup.com/185854/new-asic-bitcoin-mining-products-producing-350-ghash-s-from-kncminer.html
"Today the bitcoin mining industry use shovels and pickaxes - We will offer them excavators", says Johan Rilegård, Head of Marketing. The interest for KnCMiner products has been truly impressive with orders arriving from all corners of the world. We are very pleased with the support from our customers and this only goes to show that KnCMiner are offering and producing devices that are exactly what the market needs. This overwhelming support proves that KnCMiner are leading the way as the most professional Bitcoin mining vendor in the market.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:00:31 -0400 70119bb5b1804bb3610dbb490a079989 (PR) SanDisk Enhances FlashSoft Software for Server-Side Solid State Caching http://www.techpowerup.com/185853/sandisk-enhances-flashsoft-software-for-server-side-solid-state-caching.html
"Solid state storage strategies are changing the economics of data management. The challenge, however, is adding enterprise flash technology without major disruptions to ongoing IT operations," said Jeff Boles, senior analyst and director of Lab Validation Services, The Taneja Group. "SanDisk's FlashSoft software efficiently integrates solid state cache into servers without changing where data is stored or the features and capabilities of a consolidated storage approach. This 'disruptionless' approach dramatically simplifies the introduction of solid state, and allows SanDisk customers to immediately address performance challenges without changing existing storage strategies."
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:57:18 -0400 596a67915f55a65145d72850b4046db6 (PR) ASUSTOR Announces Compatibility with 3 New Seagate NAS Hard Drives http://www.techpowerup.com/185850/asustor-announces-compatibility-with-3-new-seagate-nas-hard-drives.html
ASUSTOR NAS are the first NAS devices in the world to be designed entirely around an App-based concept. Built on a stable and high performance hardware platform, ASUSTOR NAS devices provides users with an intuitive UI that closely resembles the simplicity enjoyed on most tablet computers. After installing hard drives onto the NAS device, users will be able to set up their very own personal cloud server in just a few easy steps. Additionally, users can download any NAS Apps of their choice from ASUSTOR's App Central, expanding functionality and creating a customized device for themselves.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:42:56 -0400 a2b76475bd47b89eb24080946629ab30 ASUS GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU II OC Listed http://www.techpowerup.com/185849/asus-geforce-gtx-760-directcu-ii-oc-listed.html sniffed out at least two retailers listing the upcoming ASUS GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU II OC graphics card. The card is priced at 316.5€ on average, including VAT and shipping; and 264€ excluding them. While the card itself isn't pictured by either store, specifications posted by Geizhals appear to check out with Monday's leaks. The card is based on a 28 nm GK104 silicon, with 1,152 CUDA cores, 96 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and a 256-bit wide memory interface holding 2 GB of memory. The way Geizhals describes it, the card features a dual-slot DirectCU II cooler. We don't expect it to look much different from the one that cools DirectCU II versions of GTX 660 Ti or GTX 670. The 264€ pre-VAT pricing of this non-reference design, factory-overclocked card suggests that most GTX 760 cards should be priced in the neighborhood of US $250 to $300.
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:27:15 -0400 eec6296c89748d225a729a4cb762d43e (PR) Genius Introduces the F-1000 Arcade Stick http://www.techpowerup.com/185848/genius-introduces-the-f-1000-arcade-stick.html
In addition to the Select and Start buttons, the F-1000 boasts 13 buttons, including a Turbo button. 12 of the buttons correspond to buttons on a standard Playstation 3 controller, and have markings showing which button they correspond to. This makes the F-1000 an excellent option for gamers who want to make the transition from a standard Playstation 3 controller to an arcade stick.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:55:27 -0400 9e83eef37e3f38acacaa5883f695e36d (PR) Lenovo's First 15-inch ThinkPad Ultrabook Hits The Catwalk http://www.techpowerup.com/185843/lenovos-first-15-inch-thinkpad-ultrabook-hits-the-catwalk.html
Lenovo's first 15-inch ThinkPad Ultrabook delivers high style and performance to image-conscious small businesses and is ideal for professionals who want a combination of design and substance. It is also a fit for small businesses that need a laptop to do it all - great performance for work tasks and an excellent experience for personal computing
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]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:59 -0400 1c34790dc216b192e2c31080c0c7e1ea (PR) Be Quiet! Introduces Pure Power L8 PSU Series http://www.techpowerup.com/185839/be-quiet-introduces-pure-power-l8-psu-series.html
Be quiet!'s Pure Power L8 with cable management is one of the most successful power supplies for the company. It offers a great set of features for a reasonable price. Now be quiet! decided to broaden this offer even more by releasing Pure Power L8 models in a version with fixed cables. Doing so, be quiet! is able to bring the fantastic feature set of these popular PSUs to an even lower price level.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:35:39 -0400 a789c46d84e1dfa20d2d96c3b6cfcb0e (PR) RockChip Builds SoCs on GlobalFoundries' 28 nm HKMG Process http://www.techpowerup.com/185836/rockchip-builds-socs-on-globalfoundries-28-nm-hkmg-process.html
The combination of Rockchip's design and GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 28 nm HKMG process technology resulted in a mainstream tablet System-on-Chip (SoC) capable of operating at up to 1.8 GHz performance, while still maintaining the power efficiency expected by mobile device users. The chips began sampling to OEMs in early 2013 and are now ramping to support a wide range of manufacturers.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:33:41 -0400 6f5800713d6cf7d98783520004c3827e Pioneer Unveils BDR-XS05J Portable Blu-ray XL Writer http://www.techpowerup.com/185835/pioneer-unveils-bdr-xs05j-portable-blu-ray-xl-writer.html
Moving on to its chops as an optical drive, the BDR-XS05J can write single- and double-layer BD-R and BD-R LtH discs at up to 6X, triple- and quadruple-layer ones at 4X, and all kinds of BD-RE discs at 2X. DVDs are written at speeds of up to 8X, and CDs at 24X. Blu-ray discs of all kinds are read at speeds of up to 6X, DVDs at 8X, and CDs at 24X. Bundled software include Cyberlink PowerDVD 10, PowerDirector 10, PowerProducer 5, Power2Go 7 (for pure-read), InstantBurn 5, PowerBackup 2, LabelPrint 2, and MediaShow 6.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:50:12 -0400 81dbbd139a8acfe3a12da90e5e7372f8 (PR) AMD Unveils Server Strategy and Roadmap http://www.techpowerup.com/185830/amd-unveils-server-strategy-and-roadmap.html
Additionally, AMD revealed details of its 2014 server portfolio including best-in-class Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), two- and four-socket CPUs, and details on what it expects to be the industry's premier ARM server processor. This is on the heels of announcing the general availability of the AMD Opteron X-Series processor, code named "Kyoto," which dominates the small-core server market on every performance benchmark. These forthcoming AMD Opteron processors bring important innovations to the rapidly changing compute market, including integrated CPU and GPU compute (APU); high core-count ARM servers for high-density compute in the data center; and substantial improvements in compute per-watt per-dollar and total cost of ownership.
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]]> disabled (Cristian_25H) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:40:56 -0400 cc3f8beec906104e6d32d7602e815f94 (PR) Faster Acer C7 Chromebook at Walmart for $199 http://www.techpowerup.com/185821/faster-acer-c7-chromebook-at-walmart-for-199.html
The affordable price and wide range of capabilities make the new Acer C7 Chromebook the ideal additional laptop for families, students and professionals who need a fast, easy and secure way to get online to do their computing in the cloud, such as using Gmail, keeping up on social networks, shopping and paying bills. The new model is available at an ideal time, since many consumers are looking for a portable computer for summer travel, or are already planning ahead for back-to-college.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:09 -0400 1a15c217398d8b0ea6f56d967db2133d AMD FX-9000 Series Processors Available For Pre-Order http://www.techpowerup.com/185801/amd-fx-9000-series-processors-available-for-pre-order.html PCSuperStore, and while speculation on the causes or reasons of the apparent misinformation might be expected and could even be interesting, I will spare you the usual AMD bash and just point out the prices of these two new AMD processors, $ 960 for the FX-9590 and $ 576 for the FX-9370, vexing, to be blunt. Unless we're dealing with circumstantial speculation by a retailer (not unheard of), these prices would put the two new CPUs in direct competition with Intel's Core i7 Extreme processors, very unlikely targets for AMD's Vishera chips. We'll know soon enough, with retail availability imminent, it shouldn't be long before benchmark scores and charts start surfacing.

]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:42:30 -0400 e308887824b6523cf73c166fe6db868a (PR) Intel Powers the World's Fastest Supercomputer, Reveals New HPC Technologies http://www.techpowerup.com/185800/intel-powers-the-worlds-fastest-supercomputer-reveals-new-hpc-technologies.html
Intel also announced the expansion of the Intel Xeon Phi coprocessors portfolio and revealed details of the second generation of Intel Xeon Phi products code named "Knights Landing." The new products and technologies will continue to radically increase the energy efficiency and performance of supercomputers worldwide.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:29:43 -0400 ba426bcabf74c922b3553c799612ed6b EVGA SuperNova 1000 G2 Hits Retail http://www.techpowerup.com/185795/evga-supernova-1000-g2-hits-retail.html
The SuperNova 1000 G2 is based on a leading platform from renowned OEM/ODM, Super Flower, a first for EVGA which previously collaborated with Etasis Electronics (for the SuperNova NEX 1500 Classified) and FSP (for the rest of its SuperNova lineup). While Super Flower's aformentioned platform, dubbed Leadex, is itself new, we did get to see it put through its paces by OklahomaWolf at jonnyGURU.com, where it performed exceptionally well, legitimizing expectations of similar feats from EVGA's own version of it. The SuperNova 1000 G2 also boasts superb connectivity, offering functionality superior to most competing products, and not least, a 10 year warranty period, something no other power supply offers, except for EVGA's own SuperNova NEX1500 Classified.
]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:09:04 -0400 b5e3a0406a6685c59237ccebcfa6b0d4 MSI Unleashes Z87 XPOWER Flagship LGA1150 Motherboard http://www.techpowerup.com/185793/msi-unleashes-z87-xpower-flagship-lga1150-motherboard.html
The CPU socket is wired to four DDR3 DIMM slots, supporting up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR3-3000+ memory, and a PLX PEX8747 PCI-Express gen 3.0 bridge chip, which gives out four PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots, two of which are x16 capable, all four of which are x8-capable. One of the five x16 slots, the second one from top, is directly wired to the CPU, and plugging a graphics card on that slot will bypass the bridge-chip. This slot is ideal for when you have just one card. Two PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slots take seat between the x16 slots, wired to the PCH. In addition to 4-way NVIDIA SLI and 4-way AMD CrossFireX, the board includes Lucid Virtu MVP 2.0 software.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:04:51 -0400 21a3f54bfadeec0acebfbac34eee29ad (PR) G.Skill Helps Achieve Six OC World Records http://www.techpowerup.com/185790/g-skill-helps-achieve-six-oc-world-records.html
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:21:44 -0400 28ae08d05713e6aa01b0e91d3361eeff Giada Announces D2308 Performance Compact Desktop http://www.techpowerup.com/185786/giada-announces-d2308-performance-compact-desktop.html
The D2308 is designed from the ground up for high-end home theater uses. Not only supporting Ultra HD 4Kx2K content with two HDMI outputs, the unit comes with a Bluray/DVD player. Support for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) which provides extensive security with high levels of data encryption, allows the use of D2308-based systems in various applications in IT departments of large enterprises.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:13:32 -0400 5a4f1f43b549b302f141eef356f3852d (PR) Stealth Introduces a New Rugged 26" Widescreen, 1080p, LCD Monitor http://www.techpowerup.com/185785/stealth-introduces-a-new-rugged-26-widescreen-1080p-lcd-monitor.html
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:11:10 -0400 6881ec84521f1de472d20177d9a5c10b (PR) Netgear Announces ProSafe WN203 Wireless AP http://www.techpowerup.com/185783/netgear-announces-prosafe-wn203-wireless-ap.html
The capabilities of networks in small offices and home offices are being stressed by the bandwidth demands of new media, voice, video and data. Networks are struggling to support the rapid increase in the number of devices accessing the network - traditional desktop computers and printers, mobile devices, smartphones and tablets, as well as IP phones and security cameras.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:41:02 -0400 a476260fcdd746b668fb12cd489ab17a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Specifications Redux http://www.techpowerup.com/185782/nvidia-geforce-gtx-760-specifications-redux.html
According to leaks that surfaced on ChipHell, NVIDIA is configuring a GK104 GPU with just three out of four GPC (graphics processing clusters) enabled, while keeping the memory and raster operations untouched. This approach would give the chip 1,152 CUDA cores, 96 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and a 256-bit wide GDDR5 memory interface. The card in the GPU-Z screenshot features 1072 MHz core, 1111 MHz GPU Boost, and 7.00 GHz memory.
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:21:43 -0400 49b77c2e60267e7b1e511c1084ed596e (PR) Patriot Unveils SuperSonic RAGE USB3.0 Flash Drive with HAWKEN Bundle http://www.techpowerup.com/185770/patriot-unveils-supersonic-rage-usb3-0-flash-drive-with-hawken-bundle.html
Providing the enhanced transfer speeds of USB 3.0 in an extra tough rubberized housing, the Patriot Supersonic Rage XT is the perfect solution for those looking for a compact design that doesn't compromise performance. The Supersonic Rage XT comes with a custom slide to connect design that provides best in class protection from wear and tear.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:11:52 -0400 ee1a2cad424b2367ae75012ade1aebf9 (PR) D-Link Gaming Router Now Available for Pre-Order http://www.techpowerup.com/185768/d-link-gaming-router-now-available-for-pre-order.html
"The Gaming Router represents the ultimate in high-performance connectivity to give power users the ability and control they need to do what they love online without the concern or interruption of buffering and lag," said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "Today's action role-playing games and MMOs are more competitive than ever and with limited bandwidth coming into the home, gamers need to ensure they're making the most of their connectivity to maintain an advantage. With Qualcomm StreamBoost technology, the new Gaming Router is designed to do just that - shape the network traffic to help gamers do more and lag less."
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]]> disabled (Cristian_25H) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:34:11 -0400 1564f867f042c1977ef33cfce61bf15a (PR) Samsung Now Mass Producing Industry's First PCI-Express SSD for Ultrabooks http://www.techpowerup.com/185761/samsung-now-mass-producing-industrys-first-pci-express-ssd-for-ultrabooks.html
"With the Samsung XP941, we have become the first to provide the highest performance PCIe SSD to global PC makers so that they can launch leading-edge ultra-slim notebook PCs this year," said Young-Hyun Jun, executive vice president, memory sales & marketing, Samsung Electronics. "Samsung plans to continue timely delivery of the most advanced PCIe SSD solutions with higher density and performance, and support global IT companies providing an extremely robust computing environment to consumers." Samsung started providing the new SSD to major notebook PC makers earlier this quarter. The XP941 lineup consists of 512, 256 and 128GB SSDs.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:24:28 -0400 8e5c0bf74ed97d0dafe4377561b2cfce (PR) HighPoint Launches the Industry's Most Affordable 6 Gb/s Hardware RAID HBAs http://www.techpowerup.com/185757/highpoint-launches-the-industrys-most-affordable-6-gb-s-hardware-raid-hbas.html
RocketRAID 362x HBA's utilize a dedicated RAID-on-Chip processor and 512MB of DDR3 cache, which offload RAID-related processing from the host system, freeing up valuable resources and ensuring consistent, high-speed data transfer. A comprehensive management suite delivers a wide-selection of storage monitoring, maintenance and recovery features to help secure mission critical data from the risks of hardware failure. The dual Mini-SAS ports deliver true, uncompromised 6Gb/s transfer bandwidth for each of the 8 device channels. HighPoint's industry proven RAID architecture maintains reliable, high-speed transfers, even if the RAID configuration is degraded or in recovery mode.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:30:29 -0400 b9dd04a44806b06d9dd31c32f3b9f8de (PR) Super Talent Introduces Ram Disk Series USB 3.0 Flash Drives http://www.techpowerup.com/185754/super-talent-introduces-ram-disk-series-usb-3-0-flash-drives.html
"We are excited to release the RamDisk USB. This product can improve the productivity of those who work with large files and programs by harnessing the power of their system's RAM to deliver transfer speeds of over 4,000 MB/s." -Abraham Ma, CEO Super Talent Technology. The Ram Disk is as portable as a regular USB, giving the user the freedom to take their work anywhere. The Ram Disk provides the power of increased productivity through its incredible speed abilities, which can be many times faster than a SSD. This drive is especially suited for creative professionals. The Ram Disk is an ideal drive for anyone seeking a speedy drive with great performance.
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:42:01 -0400 914ede029b7dbcf53f421c165d0d920e AMD A10-6800K Cracks 8.00 GHz Mark http://www.techpowerup.com/185740/amd-a10-6800k-cracks-8-00-ghz-mark.html here.
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:19:18 -0400 9774b3c1b1a465b1a97d01879dd39ade AMD Athlon X4 Socket FM2 CPUs Based on Richland Silicon Go On Sale http://www.techpowerup.com/185732/amd-athlon-x4-socket-fm2-cpus-based-on-richland-silicon-go-on-sale.html
At the top of the stack is the Athlon X4 760K Black Edition (AD760KWOHLBOX). This chip offers 3.80 GHz of clock speed, and 4.10 GHz maximum Turbo Core frequency. Despite its lack of the graphics core, its TDP is rated on par with the A10-6800K, at 100W. In its consumer-friendly PIB (processor-in-box) package, the X4-760K Black Edition is priced around US $135. A variant of this exact chip, which lacks unlocked BClk multiplier, is named just Athlon X4 760K (the "K" here can be misleading), and is priced around $100. AMD has other quad-core and dual-core Athlon parts based on the "Richland" silicon planned for later.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:37:11 -0400 36da6deb5cd0e9837d66e71019898c48 GIGABYTE GTX TITAN with WindForce 3X Bundle Official http://www.techpowerup.com/185723/gigabyte-gtx-titan-with-windforce-3x-bundle-official.html
The WindForce 3X cooler is complex aluminum fin-stack heatsink, in which two equally-sized aluminum fin stacks draw heat from the GPU, using five 8 mm-thick copper heat pipes. These are ventilated by a trio of 80 mm fans suspended on a metal shroud. Included in the add-on package are thermal pads for the memory and VRM, two syringes of TIM, screws, washers, an Allen key, and a large mouse-pad. GIGABYTE could price the card at a premium.
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:12:12 -0400 ade6a873c8c230769b7baa59e169fb93 Microsoft Pulls a Fast One with E3 Xbox One Demos http://www.techpowerup.com/185721/microsoft-pulls-a-fast-one-with-e3-xbox-one-demos.html
How full-fledged you ask? Keen observers across the forumscape made out a rig powered by an Intel LGA2011 processor, which could at least be a Core i7-3820, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 700 series reference design graphics card, which could at least be a GeForce GTX 770. Such a system would obviously give you a rich and smooth gaming experience.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:37:54 -0400 91c7efa093943f4b048f56ef9f6ed38b Haswell-E - Intel's First 8 Core Desktop Processor Exposed http://www.techpowerup.com/185719/haswell-e-intels-first-8-core-desktop-processor-exposed.html
Haswell-E will be Intel's last and best offering using the 22 nm fabrication process, it will come in two versions, core count wise, 8 core part(s) as well as 6 core part(s) with hyper-threading enabled, therefore, boasting no less that 16 execution threads for the 8 core chips and 12 execution threads for the 6 core version(s). Judging by that alone, Haswell-E should constitute a far superior upgrade over Ivy Bridge-E, compared to what the latter will be in relation to Sandy Bridge-E, Haswell-E offering two additional physical cores that translate into four additional execution threads. The new chips will boast 2.5 MB of L3 Cache per core, summing up to 20 MB total L3 cache for the 8 core parts. TDP will remain in the same neighborhood it was in the case of its predecessors, around 130-140 W.
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]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:50:37 -0400 0fd672b33039737232a50146f97e04c7 (PR) Axtremex Unveils MicroSSD Portable USB 3.0 Drive http://www.techpowerup.com/185694/axtremex-unveils-microssd-portable-usb-3-0-drive.html
The device draws power directly from the USB port and requires no external power cord. It is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports. The MicroSSD will be available in 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB capacities. 512 GB and 1 TB capacities are being planned.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:54:50 -0400 f8724bf5e005610a533a44fe7150a7d2 (PR) EKWB Announces Partnership with Xylem Inc. (Laing Thermotech) http://www.techpowerup.com/185682/ekwb-announces-partnership-with-xylem-inc-laing-thermotech.html
Currently available versions already in stock:
  • DDC 3.25 (18W)
  • DDC 3.2 PWM
  • D5 Vario
  • D5 Vario (motor only)
]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:07:28 -0400 eaf92746e5c3a6276255dc41a4326bff (PR) IDC Lowers Forecast Growth for PC Monitors While Average Screen Size Increases http://www.techpowerup.com/185679/idc-lowers-forecast-growth-for-pc-monitors-while-average-screen-size-increases.html Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker, IDC also lowered its total shipment forecast for 2013 from 140.1 million units to 134.4 million units, which will represent a 9.9% year-on-year decline. By 2017, worldwide shipments are expected to drop further to 113.6 million units.

"The continued decline in PC desktops is bringing about changes in strategy and product focus in the PC monitor market," said Jennifer Song, Research Analyst at IDC. "With Windows 8 operating system, we expect to see more touch-based monitors although price points are a little high. Average screen size of the market is also expected to increase to 21.4" in 2017 from 20.4" in 2012."
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:38:11 -0400 48ee73671058a0adc4b60f1e4cada404 (PR) ASRock Guarantees 5 Year Warranty for Z87 OC Formula Motherboards http://www.techpowerup.com/185671/asrock-guarantees-5-year-warranty-for-z87-oc-formula-motherboards.html
ASRock's Z87 OC Formula/ac and Z87 OC Formula are designed by the world famous overclocker Nick Shih. These two motherboards possess both hardware and software features for extreme overclocking, and they are also fully loaded with a set of lifestyle based features named A-Style. ASRock provides the five year warranty package as long as the malfunctions and defects occur under normal use conditions and aren't caused by misuse or abnormal operations**. If unfortunately the motherboard cannot be repaired, ASRock will replace the product with equivalent or next generation products.
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]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:17:58 -0400 c71b46c56e134f8ba8cfbf5c8ce53498 (PR) UMC joins IBM chip alliance for 10 nm process development http://www.techpowerup.com/185649/umc-joins-ibm-chip-alliance-for-10-nm-process-development.html
"Established over a decade ago, the IBM alliance allows the partners to leverage our combined expertise and collaborative research and innovative technology development to address the demanding needs for advanced semiconductor applications," said Gary Patton, VP, IBM Semiconductor Research & Development. "UMC is a strong addition to the alliance."
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]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:59:47 -0400 8907bdedb77ce978cde43c2d8f537e9e Intel Core i7 "Ivy Bridge-E" and Core i3 "Haswell" Series Detailed http://www.techpowerup.com/185643/intel-core-i7-ivy-bridge-e-and-core-i3-haswell-series-detailed.html
Leading the Core i7 "Ivy Bridge-E" pack is the Core i7-4960X Extreme Edition, with its 3.60 GHz core, 4.00 GHz maximum Turbo Boost, unlocked base-clock multiplier, and 15 MB L3 cache. This six-core chip will command a four-figure price. Next up, is the Core i7-4930K, with 3.40 GHz core, 3.90 GHz maximum Turbo Boost, unlocked base-clock multiplier, and 12 MB L3 cache. This chip could be 30-40 percent cheaper than the i7-4960X. The cheapest of the lot, though, is the Core i7-4820K. This quad-core part, interestingly, features unlocked base-clock multiplier, unlike its predecessor, the i7-3820. Perhaps Intel didn't want a repeat of Core i7-3770K cannibalizing the i7-3820. The i7-4820K features 3.70 GHz core, 3.90 GHz Turbo Boost, and 10 MB of L3 cache. The chip may be priced in the same range as the i7-4770K. All three parts feature quad-channel DDR3 integrated memory controllers, with native support for DDR3-1866.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:14:06 -0400 d251d008cad95cb926d9cea73ecb793d (PR) Thermaltake Intros Allways Control Notebook Cooler http://www.techpowerup.com/185639/thermaltake-intros-allways-control-notebook-cooler.html
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:55:41 -0400 f9cedc306b2d07abcf3cb978d9c39f34 (PR) Toshiba Develops World's First Multi-level-cell Structure MROM cell http://www.techpowerup.com/185638/toshiba-develops-worlds-first-multi-level-cell-structure-mrom-cell.html
MROM's main role is to store the boot loader or firmware. The density of MROM implemented is SoC for such digital applications as smartphones and tablet PCs is increasing year by year, and in order to improve access time it is necessary to halve the MROM cell area with every generation.
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]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:59:36 -0400 dff7d013a7bef6a3d0b93b1f1b486b09 ASUS P9X79-E WS Socket LGA2011 Motherboard Launched http://www.techpowerup.com/185636/asus-p9x79-e-ws-socket-lga2011-motherboard-launched.html First sighted in January, ASUS' P9X79-E WS socket LGA2011 motherboard is ready to take on the new breed of Core "Ivy Bridge-E" and Xeon "Ivy Bridge-EP" lines of processors, even if initial versions of its BIOS don't advertise that support. Based on Intel X79 Express chipset, the board is built in the 305 x 267 mm SSI-CEB form-factor. The LGA2011 socket is powered by a 10-phase VRM, with 2+2 phase memory VRM. The CPU socket is wired to eight DDR3 DIMM slots, four on its either sides, supporting up to 64 GB of quad-channel DDR3-2133 MHz memory. The board features a total of seven PCI-Express x16 slots. 4-way NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX are supported.

Storage connectivity on the P9X79-E WS includes two SATA 6 Gb/s ports from the X79 PCH, four SATA 6 Gb/s from a Marvell-made 4-port SATA 6 Gb/s AHCI/RAID controller, four SATA 3 Gb/s from the PCH, and an additional two eSATA 6 Gb/s from an ASMedia-made controller. There are just four USB 3.0 ports on offer, all ASMedia-made controllers. Other connectivity includes two gigabit Ethernet interfaces, both driven by Intel-made controllers, 8-channel HD audio, legacy connectivity such as PS/2 and RS232 COM (header), and a pinch of overclocker-friendly features in the BIOS and on-board. The P9X79-E WS from ASUS is priced at US $499.99.
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:48:44 -0400 16f59931ec417478b845929c92fd02a1 GIGABYTE Announces GeForce GTX 770 WindForce 3X OC with 4GB http://www.techpowerup.com/185634/gigabyte-announces-geforce-gtx-770-windforce-3x-oc-with-4gb.html
The card features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 256-bit wide memory interface, which at its given speed, churns out a respectable 224 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory is spread across sixteen 2 Gbit memory chips, eight located on the reverse side of the PCB, without a back-plate. The new WindForce 3X cooler uses two aluminum fin stacks to draw heat from the GPU, using six copper heat pipes; which are then ventilated by three 80 mm fans. The cooler works to keep GPU temperatures under 80°C, letting it sustain GPU Boost clocks. GIGABYTE should price the card at $499.99. A lucky few may have bagged it on Newegg for $449.
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:08:51 -0400 5b907eeb6889f0927874ab9833507936 (PR) ASUS GeForce GTX 780 DirectCU II Series Generally Available http://www.techpowerup.com/185633/asus-geforce-gtx-780-directcu-ii-series-generally-available.html
GeForce GTX 780 DirectCU II cards use an NVIDIA GK110-300 GPU with 2304 CUDA cores. They ship with 3GB GDDR5 video memory on a 384-bit interface. For avid PC gamers who demand ultra-high detail and readiness for resolutions beyond full HD 1080p, GeForce GTX 780 DirectCU II cards deliver extreme cooling, stability, and endurance well above reference card requirements.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:50:49 -0400 b9071cc2d88a6bf518a6be97a88f8260 Ivy Bridge-EP Based Xeon E5 Processors Specifications Leaked http://www.techpowerup.com/185624/ivy-bridge-ep-based-xeon-e5-processors-specifications-leaked.html ]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:29:17 -0400 81ac5e538834e0d96635d2bbe867a5d0 AMD Reveals Additional Details Regarding Its FX-9000 Series Processors http://www.techpowerup.com/185622/amd-reveals-additional-details-regarding-its-fx-9000-series-processors.html
]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:28:25 -0400 6cb5de2818b6c05da7c72798cd0cc15a (PR) MSI Ships GE40, the New Standard in High Performance Portable Gaming http://www.techpowerup.com/185605/msi-ships-ge40-the-new-standard-in-high-performance-portable-gaming.html
Armed with state of the art components, including an Intel Haswell Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M, the GE40 weighs only 4.4 lbs. and measures less than 1-inch thick, making it the ideal choice for gamers seeking superior performance and mobility.
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]]> disabled (Cristian_25H) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:18:38 -0400 1c57b64a943b04d90aa2bc2d96231337 (PR) BiWin Introduces Industrial-grade Disk-on-Modules http://www.techpowerup.com/185598/biwin-introduces-industrial-grade-disk-on-modules.html
D5211 and D5212, available in capacities of up to 16GB, are SLC NAND based modules with a PE Cycle as high as 100,000 times. The products complies with strict, industrial grade controllers to ensure a stable operating performance under extended temperature ranges between -40°C to 85°C.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:40:17 -0400 8786cecd1002e51b3ae8f385749b5839 Intel's Desktop Processor Roadmap for H2 2013 to H1 2014 Revealed http://www.techpowerup.com/185590/intels-desktop-processor-roadmap-for-h2-2013-to-h1-2014-revealed.html earlier leak, we are now looking at Intel's desktop roadmap for the following twelve months. The slides reveal the Q3 launch of Intel's Ivy Bridge-E chips, the Core i7-4820K, i7-4930K and i7-4960X comprising the lineup. The new Extreme chips will make use of the existing X79 platform. Also in Q3 the Premium line will receive a new product, the Core i7-4771, which we do not know in what way differs from the currently available Core i7-4770, but a judicious appeal to wild speculation could point out an upgraded IGP.

The mid segments will get a platform upgrade in the form of a new H81 chipset, and six new processors, the Core i3-4130, i3-4330, i3-4340, as well as three new Ivy Bridge based Pentium chips, the G3220, G3420 and G3430. Celeron processors are in the pipelines for Q1 2014, while Q2 will follow with the Haswell refresh and the accompanying new platform based on the Z97 and H97 chipsets.

]]> sin@techpowerup.com (Sin) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:32:21 -0400 70932e987e23eb2dba65c5728956ca74 (PR) Genius Announces Zabius LED Gaming Headset http://www.techpowerup.com/185586/genius-announces-zabius-led-gaming-headset.html
Comfortable to wear during long gaming sessions, Zabius has a special ear cup cushion and headband design that allows for more efficient heat and sweat dissipation. The swivel ear cups and a detachable microphone are both designed for convenient storage and travel. Zabius is the headset with many fantastic features. One could not miss it.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:33:25 -0400 bc2b1da9f5b34dbf4ecb38edc490514a ELSA Announces GeForce GTX 770 SAC http://www.techpowerup.com/185582/elsa-announces-geforce-gtx-770-sac.html ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:26:32 -0400 ee10ad03456830717996f7395fd0abf7 (PR) Diamond Multimedia Announces Unique 4-in-1 Networking Device http://www.techpowerup.com/185581/diamond-multimedia-announces-unique-4-in-1-networking-device.html
The WR300NR, Wireless Extender & Router, is a universal multi-purpose device for your home network. As a wireless range extender, it repeats and extends your existing wireless signal to areas in the home that have little or no coverage and eliminates wireless "dead zones." It extends internet access throughout your home for wireless devices like laptops, smartphones, game consoles such as Nintendo Wii, Xbox, Sony PlayStation and TVs. If you do not have a router, the WR300NR is a perfect solution for adding a wireless network to your home. It can be directly connected to your DSL/Cable modem providing a complete wired and wireless environment. It can also be used as a standalone wireless bridge and can connect to any wired Ethernet device to the Internet, so you can easily connect game consoles, digital media adapters, Blu-ray players and printers. Furthermore, the WR300NR can be configured as a wireless access point, adding Wi-Fi to wired networks.
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]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:51:16 -0400 e5b5f22f189882abd377c37e9c0cf537