http://www.techpowerup.com The latest Hardware and Gaming News Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:02 -0500 http://www.techpowerup.com/rss/logo.jpghttp://www.techpowerup.com en w1zzard@techpowerup.com (W1zzard) http://www.techpowerup.com/166155/RunCore-Launches-InVincible-SSD-with-Physical-Self-Destruction.html
The RunCore InVincible SSDs allow you to protect sensitive data from third party access in two ways with a single click. One method is the intelligent elimination of all your data through overwriting the entire disk with meaningless code. This overwrite-deletion method ensures that there is no way to potentially recover previous data stored to the device, effectively setting you SSD back to factory default.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 14:36:21 -0500 27326241f58cc437f54f79f02abb5746 http://www.techpowerup.com/166151/Alpenfohn-Matterhorn-Pure-Edition-CPU-Cooler-Launched.html
Weighing in at a solid 660 grams without a fan, the cooler manages to impress with plenty of heat dissipation area. But Alpenföhn has ensured, that the material used has been employed properly utilizing the same design as the Matterhorn cooler, but leaving out the Nickel plating to allow the cooler to be offered at the best price point possible. The Pure still offers six heatpipes which make direct contact with the heat spreader of the CPU and thus manages to impress with great performance as well.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 13:01:30 -0500 015f560bf783294202363b6535430683 http://www.techpowerup.com/166144/Point-of-View-Launches-Custom-OC-GeForce-GTX-680-EXO.html
While the GeForce GTX 680 is already good for massive performance it's never a bad thing to get the max out of your graphics card. The POV GeForce GTX 680 EXO runs over 10% faster on the base clock compared to the standard version. However, it's important to know that the NVIDIA GPU Boost technology will crank up GPU Boost clock according to your needs. When loading up a heavy game, the card will over-overclock itself to an impressive speed of 1176 MHz! See the specs chart below for the further specifications.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 08:54:07 -0500 1c0b88eb79cc8a816e47e0f3c2d21d38 http://www.techpowerup.com/166143/AVADirect-Releases-AMD-HD-7970M-For-Gaming-Notebooks.html
As mobile graphics cards continue to shape the way gamers look at mobile solutions, such as NVIDIA's mobile GTX 670 and 675 graphics cards, AMD closely follows with the HD 7970 mobile graphics card solution. As it appears, from data previously leaked and officially released by AMD, the HD 7970 provides a considerable amount of performance over an NVIDIA GTX 580M SLI setup; this is an unbelievable increase in performance, especially with the 7970M being $120+ more expensive than a single GTX 675M. Cost to performance ratio is exactly where an enthusiast wants, and makes it easy to consider over current mobile NVIDIA solutions. Specifications for the AMD HD 7970M can be seen below.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:21 -0500 81853e0eea9a8debaf74e33d045b3c5a http://www.techpowerup.com/166142/Dell-Introduces-the-First-Multi-User-2U-Rack-Workstation-for-Virtualized-3D-Workloads.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 08:23:44 -0500 c4ec433150637f4fc1e9c8befd75b325 http://www.techpowerup.com/166141/MSI-Launches-its-GeForce-GT-600-Series-Graphics-Cards.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 08:14:31 -0500 6219298b71a32951bf09138574445c18 http://www.techpowerup.com/166139/Leadtek-Announces-a-Trio-of-Winfast-GeForce-GT-600-Graphics-Cards.html
The GeForce GT 620 based card (model: LR2740), is low-profile capable, its cooling solution consists of an active fan-heatsink. Like the GT 630 model, this card utilizes 1 GB of SDDR3 memory as well. It comes with clock speeds of 700/1400/1333 MHz. Lastly, there's the GT 610-based card (model: LR2739), which packs a much more compact fan-heatsink, 1 GB of SDDR3 memory, and clock speeds of 810/1620/1066 MHz. All three cards provide DVI, D-Sub, and HDMI display outputs.



Source: Hermitage Akihabara]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 06:41:10 -0500 edd7e69e2a55c4b320d08fed7c93d896 http://www.techpowerup.com/166136/PROLiNK-PRO1301WE-LED-USB-Monitor-Pictured.html


Source: VR-Zone]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 06:19:16 -0500 45648ca1fd7262e55a29a62e11be9982 http://www.techpowerup.com/166133/ADATA-Adds-DDR3-2133X-8-GB-and-16-GB-Dual-Channel-Kits-to-XPG-Xtreme-Series.html
The new ADATA XPG Xtreme Series DDR3-2133X runs at 2133 MHz and an operating voltage of 1.65V with latency settings of 10-11-11-30, allowing for predicted bandwidth up to 34.1 GB per second.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 16 May 2012 05:21:43 -0500 8cfcd5db68aaae4b83ac4807642e6f86 http://www.techpowerup.com/166129/G.SKILL-Remains-Most-Popular-DDR3-Brand-at-HWBOT-Since-2011-Q4.html
As Bill Wang, VP at G.SKILL, stated "G.SKILL memory is widely known for its superior quality and unlimited overclocking headroom. We are excited and thankful that our products are highly recognized by overclocking community and we will continue to strive for ultimate customer satisfaction in the years to come." For more detail, please refer to this page.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 03:15:27 -0500 2d33936b6a0742eef4405a5ec7b313ad http://www.techpowerup.com/166128/Galaxy-Launches-its-GeForce-GT-600-Series-Graphics-Cards.html
The GeForce GT 620 lineup includes the GF PGT620/2GD3 and GF PGT620-LP/1GD3. The former packs 2 GB of memory, clock speeds of 700/1400/1000 MHz, and lacks a half-height PCB; while the latter is low-profile capable thanks to its half-height PCB, packs 1 GB of memory, and clock speeds of 700/1400/667 MHz. The GeForce GT 630 lineup consists of the only cards launched today, which implement GDDR5 memory. The GF PGT630/512D5 packs 512 MB of memory, and clock speeds of 810/1620/3200 MHz; while the GF PGT630/1GD5 packs 1 GB of memory, with a slightly lower memory clock speed of 3.10 GHz. Both these cards feature full-height PCBs, and two-slot cooling solutions.


More pictures follow. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 02:49:38 -0500 dc757196e48ae2cc940620498eb82e01 http://www.techpowerup.com/166124/Gainward-Launches-its-GeForce-GT-600-Series-Products.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 16 May 2012 00:35:21 -0500 b4f40263f6aebe588fa09363fd0f6b11 http://www.techpowerup.com/166123/STEC-CellCare-Technology-Delivers-Big-Boost-in-24-nm-MLC-NAND-Flash-Memory-Endurance.html
This is a significant advancement in one of the company's core technologies, as it provides for the development of a new generation of STEC's enterprise-class SSDs that utilizes low-cost cMLC NAND chips, while still achieving 10 full capacity random writes to the drive each day for five years, and data retention for three months (at 40°C)-all with no degradation in performance. This equates to approximately 7.3 petabytes (PB) of data being written to a 400 GB SSD over the life of the drive.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 16 May 2012 00:25:56 -0500 3620274e3625d26313f7b73d29e11f62 http://www.techpowerup.com/166122/NETGEAR-Introduces-New-Additions-To-802.11ac-Product-Line-For-Next-Generation-WiFi.html
The previously announced NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router is the industry's first 802.11ac router. Following up on the introduction of that product, NETGEAR is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its 11ac range with a second 11ac router and a USB adapter. The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router supports combined WiFi speeds up to 1750 Mbps, while the NETGEAR R6200 WiFi Router announced today supports approximate combined WiFi speeds up to 1200 Mbps and has a lower price point. Both are backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n to provide optimum interoperability with legacy WiFi devices and maintaining maximum performance on Wireless-n.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 16 May 2012 00:09:51 -0500 7777814c3d0f7ac677d0fffd19d9961b http://www.techpowerup.com/166121/Palit-Releases-New-GeForce-Series-GeForce-GT-630-GT-620-and-GT-610.html
The features include Fermi-based GF108 GPU, NVIDIA 3D Vision technologies, and supporting DirectX 11 Done Right. Palit GeForce GT 600 series are the ideal HTPC DX11 Graphics cards for the home theater power users. Palit GeForce GT 600 series are equipped with variety of video outputs such as Dual-link DVI, VGA and HDMI which are suitable for all kinds of home theater display monitor. Moreover, the new FXAA antialiasing and Adaptive VSync technologies to enrich visual quality without compromising gaming performance. Along with the latest NVIDIA 3D Vision technology and Blu-Ray 3D support, you can also enjoy the 3D content movie at home.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 23:53:12 -0500 97c2a0ff7dfc9ce637cdd57fe6d26c26 http://www.techpowerup.com/166105/PNY-Launches-New-Range-of-Verto-GeForce-GT-600-Series-Mainstream-Graphics-Cards.html
The PNY GeForce GT 600-series graphics cards are designed to deliver a premium multimedia experience and reliable entry-level gaming, all at an affordable price. Designed from the ground up for DirectX 11 gaming, this latest series of PNY graphics cards offer faster, more immersive performance in many popular gaming or visualization applications. The on-board HDMI port allows for easy connectivity to any HDMI enabled computer monitor or television.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 15:06:30 -0500 8f8e3b15ddaf6aa4dcc2275f97f00d1e http://www.techpowerup.com/166104/SGI-Expands-Rackable-Server-Line-to-Support-New-NVIDIA-Tesla-K10-GPUs.html
The next-generation NVIDIA Tesla K10 GPU Accelerator is designed for throughput and performance per watt. It features two ultra-efficient GK104 GPUs that provide up to 2X performance per watt for single precision applications than its predecessor, the M2090. The NVIDIA Tesla K10 features two GK104 GPUs with 1536 CUDA cores each and 4 GB of memory operating at 160 GB/second per GPU. These GPUs are shown to be particularly well suited to single high precision workloads, including seismic processing, signal, image and video analysis, and radio astronomy.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 14:54:40 -0500 22f662f96f0b461de05fba39b9c941e9 http://www.techpowerup.com/166102/NVIDIA-Introduces-First-Virtualized-GPU-Accelerating-Graphics-for-Cloud-Computing.html
With the NVIDIA VGX platform in the data center, employees can now access a true cloud PC from any device -- thin client, laptop, tablet or smartphone -- regardless of its operating system, and enjoy a responsive experience for the full spectrum of applications previously only available on an office PC.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 14:47:38 -0500 e9dc65b742f858f504a597de6a8f32c0 http://www.techpowerup.com/166096/NVIDIA-Pioneers-New-Standard-for-HPC-With-Tesla-GPUs-Built-on-Kepler-Architecture.html
The new NVIDIA Tesla K10 and K20 GPUs are computing accelerators built to handle the most complex HPC problems in the world. Designed with an intense focus on high performance and extreme power efficiency, Kepler is three times as efficient as its predecessor, the NVIDIA Fermi architecture, which itself established a new standard for parallel computing when introduced two years ago.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 13:33:22 -0500 01e500a726db86d58263bf4ea14d6385 http://www.techpowerup.com/166095/Corsair-Enhances-GS-Series-Power-Supplies.html
GS Series power supplies are designed for PC builders who want an affordable, reliable, and efficient power supply that offers visually stunning, customizable looks to match their PC. The power supplies feature user-switchable red, white or blue LED lights that can also be turned off if desired. Further customization is possible with swappable color insert rings which are available for purchase from the Corsair website.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 13:21:27 -0500 c031769341a2e238d4260090ca02578a http://www.techpowerup.com/166094/Arctic-Unveils-the-F14-PWM-and-F14-Case-Fans.html
The ARCTIC F14 PWM and ARCTIC F14 are each designed to maximize the airflow efficiency within your PC system with minimal noise.

Thanks to our PWM Sharing Technology (PST), the ARCTIC F14 PWM can connect up to five fans (including CPU fans) while sharing the same PWM signal in the BIOS. You can control and optimize on-demand the speed of these fans together efficiently and hassle-free.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 13:03:16 -0500 e299bb72a0b91a45b02c418700403c68 http://www.techpowerup.com/166093/Cooler-Master-Launches-Geminii-M4-CPU-Cooler.html
Redefining cooling performance for space restricted environments, GeminII M4 is engineered to maximize cooling with its minimal CPU contact gaps and four extremely efficient direct contact heat pipes that provide excellent heat dissipation. Standing at a mere 59mm / 2.3in tall, it is uniquely suited to thrive in the small spaces afforded to CPU coolers in HTPCs and other slim systems. This small size is accomplished by developing a new smaller 120mm fan that is only 15mm thick as opposed to ones that are traditionally 25mm. This newly developed fan not only provides the benefit of a 10mm shorter height, it maintains high airflow - providing up to 58.4CFM when set on high speed.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 12:56:33 -0500 7a22fea67aef7160beed10d01bdaa19b http://www.techpowerup.com/166091/ASRock-Launches-Z77-Extreme9-Motherboard.html
To begin with, the Z77 Extreme9 uses a fairly strong 8+4 phase VRM, which is similar to that of the Z77 Extreme6. The CPU VRM MOSFETs are cooled by a fairly big heatsink, which shares its head with a neighbouring heatsink, which cools a PLX PEX8747 PCI-Express 3.0 bridge chip, which takes in the lone PCI-Express 3.0 x16 link from the processor, and drives four of the board's six PCI-Express 3.0 x16 long slots, enabling 3-way and 4-way SLI/CrossFireX capability. The other slots are electrical PCI-Express 2.0, and wired to the Z77 PCH.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 12:43:50 -0500 ba8a3b25a75102fd824f3792a7a51819 http://www.techpowerup.com/166089/LaCie-2big-NAS-Delivers-100-MB-s-For-Enhanced-Business-Productivity.html
"According to data from Research and Markets, network storage is growing in excess of 30% annually, increasing the demands placed on network storage devices," said Erwan Girard, Professional Business Unit Manager at LaCie. "The LaCie 2big NAS was developed to scale with the needs of SOHO users, delivering fast file sharing and data security, the two most critical factors for a small business."

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 12:37:30 -0500 485cb632ae479439f08aef73185d411d http://www.techpowerup.com/166085/Diablo-3-Launch-Overloads-Servers.html
"Due to high concurrency the login servers are currently at full capacity. This may cause delays in the login process, account pages and web services," a Blizzard representative said of Error 37. "We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while this is being resolved." A message on the login screen notes, "We're also aware of issues affecting character creation and are working to resolve them at this time." Hang in there, then. As for the land down under, after GAME entered administration earlier this week, it told Diablo III pre-orders that they wouldn't receive their game, but nor could they get a refund. Blizzard kindly stepped in to save them, explaining that those with proof of preordering can buy a digital copy through Battle.net then submit their GAME receipt for a refund. You'll need to buy before May 21, and send your receipt in by June 30, though.



Source: Shacknews]]> news@techpowerup.com (TheMailMan78) Tue, 15 May 2012 11:56:02 -0500 325a4a051d4c67546df305f05ecd1c4c http://www.techpowerup.com/166080/Axtremex-Technology-Unveils-1-TB-External-Solid-State-Drive-with-USB-3.0-Interface.html
SSD has no moving parts. It is lighter, durable, uses less power and is noiseless. It also offers high performance data transfer compared to hard disk drives. USB 3.0 delivers data transfer rates up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The 1TB USB 3.0 external SSD is backward compatible with USB 2.0 interface.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:44 -0500 4053031873b03d9966ea72fbde66f91a http://www.techpowerup.com/166076/Lenovo-Previews-Next-Gen-Business-Ultrabook-Announces-Latest-Powerful-ThinkPad.html
Created for those who demand the highest levels of performance, mobility, entertainment and design, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon exceeds Ultrabook specifications by using a premium carbon fiber rollcage to create a durable Ultrabook weighing less than three pounds. Other premium features include 3G connectivity for anywhere anytime access, Lenovo RapidCharge for a near-full battery charge in 30 minutes, and Intel vPro technology for manageability.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 09:11:16 -0500 e0020ce75183d7c4a9b0e16ea69e8db0 http://www.techpowerup.com/166075/EVGA-Launches-its-GeForce-GT-600-Series-Products.html
The GeForce GT 620 is similar to the GT 630, including its board design and most of its specifications, but comes with lower clock speeds, at 700 MHz core, 1400 MHz CUDA cores, and 700 MHz (1.40 GHz GDDR3 effective) memory. Lastly, there are as many as four models based on the GeForce GT 610 chip, which are based on a half-height board, and a full-height one; with 1 GB of GDDR3 memory across a 64-bit wide memory interface that comes standard, and 2 GB variants of both. The full-height cards have two DVI and a mini-HDMI output, while the half-height ones have one each of DVI, HDMI, and D-Sub (analog). The GT 610 packs 48 CUDA cores, and clock speeds of 810/1620/1000 MHz (core/CUDA cores/memory effective).

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 08:44:38 -0500 33fb9fe32a9c9f7d949f8ff4cf3bf00a http://www.techpowerup.com/166073/ZOTAC-Expands-Successful-GeForce-600-Series.html
"ZOTAC is pleased to bring the GeForce 600 series to value shoppers seeking a superior visual experience discrete graphics brings to computing," said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International. "By installing one of our ZOTAC GeForce GT 630, GT 620 or GT 610 series graphics cards, users can experience faster video and image processing and perfect high-definition video playback with a simple upgrade."

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 08:25:49 -0500 59ec7503d2027814b66e463894787b32 http://www.techpowerup.com/166072/Crucial-LRDIMM-Server-Memory-Now-Available-to-Support-New-Intel-Xeon-E5-Family.html
The rise of data center virtualization, cloud computing, and transactional databases has put additional strain on enterprise servers, causing them to struggle to meet user demands. Crucial LRDIMM server memory supports higher memory densities than standard DDR3 RDIMMs, allowing the addition of more DIMMs per channel, and providing flexible, scalable memory that allows applications to perform more effectively. By reducing the electrical loads presented to the CPU, Crucial LRDIMMs deliver up to twice the installed memory capacity for Intel Xeon processor E5 family-based servers, and increase memory bandwidth by up to 35 percent over standard DDR3 RDIMM modules, helping improve overall data center performance and efficiency.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 08:19:58 -0500 e3a08064476ee8a4ec907195bef348b8 http://www.techpowerup.com/166071/HIS-Readies-Fanless-Radeon-HD-7750-iSilence-5-Graphics-Card.html HD 6670 iSilence 5. The cooler consists of a swanky-looking aluminum fin stack to which heat is conveyed by four 8 mm-thick nickel-plated copper heat pipes, which make direct contact with the GPU die. The heat is then passively dissipated by the aluminum fins.

The HIS Radeon HD 7750 iSilence 5 sticks to AMD reference clock speeds. The 28 nm "Cape Verde" GPU, in the HD 7750 configuration, packs 512 Graphics CoreNext stream processors, and a 128-bit wide GDDR5 memory interface, holding 1 GB of memory. The card relies on the PCI-Express slot entirely for its power. Display outputs include one each of dual-link DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. HIS is expected to unveil the card at Computex, after which, it joins the league of passive Radeon HD 7000 series graphics cards such as PowerColor HD 7750 Go Green and Sapphire HD 7750 Ultimate.



Source: Overclockers Ukraine]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 08:02:58 -0500 9083b413e9c87c1089b25d9768378455 http://www.techpowerup.com/166070/Intel-Launches-3rd-Generation-Intel-Core-vPro-Platforms.html
The enhancements to the Intel Core vPro processor platform provide a more secure platform for business computing and drive the next wave of innovation in intelligent systems. The Intel Core vPro processor-based platforms address the realities of today's business climate, where data integrity and organizational efficiency create a competitive advantage. New capabilities embed security at every layer, including the silicon, without compromising performance. Software innovation allows IT managers to set up and configure systems within minutes to quickly implement compelling solutions. Additionally, the enhanced graphics and secure manageability help accelerate the transition and growth in intelligent systems for the retail, industrial, and healthcare industries. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 07:42:52 -0500 25ef0564ee76985dc159658810bc73ee http://www.techpowerup.com/166069/Toshiba-Announces-the-Canvio-3.0-and-Canvio-Basics-3.0-Portable-HDDs.html Canvio 3.0 and Canvio Basics 3.0 portable hard drives will now offer consumers up to 1.5 terabytes of storage and Mac compatibility, without the need for reformatting, on a select Canvio 3.0 model. All of these offerings come equipped with USB 3.0 technology for higher data transfer speeds and enable consumers quickly and easily store, transfer and back up their valuable data.

"We understand that consumers have choices when it comes to computing and as a result, have varying storage needs," said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of product marketing and development of branded storage products, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "With our newest Canvio 3.0 portable hard drives, consumers can easily swap data between Mac and PC devices, eliminating the hassle of reformatting to work the way they want."

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 07:41:20 -0500 cb8abf904a0a99934c294bc878b289dd http://www.techpowerup.com/166068/Zalman-Also-Readies-Three-New-CNPS-Series-CPU-Coolers.html


Source: Overclockers Ukraine]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 07:38:17 -0500 4095c3463a2f8901d533bebb65cafec9 http://www.techpowerup.com/166067/SilverStone-Rolls-Out-the-FT03-MINI-PC-Case.html
SilverStone's case also has one slot for a slim optical drive, one 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drive bays, an I/O panel with two USB 3.0 ports, and a built-in 140 mm Air Penetrator fan.

The FT03-MINI has a recommended price tag of 106.90 Euro.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 07:09:36 -0500 81bc1d31b67eb2e8353265d27b7a0494 http://www.techpowerup.com/166065/Zalman-Readies-a-Trio-of-PSU-Lines-for-Computex.html


Source: Overclockers Ukraine]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 07:07:43 -0500 a697fb5f8ae90ed9d3ab3bf73312eab2 http://www.techpowerup.com/166063/Zalman-to-Launch-its-First-GeForce-New-Radeon-Graphics-Cards-at-Computex.html introducing its first products in the category, all of which are based on AMD Radeon GPUs. At Computex 2012, the Korean PC enthusiast components maker plans to launch its first GeForce graphics cards, along with a few new performance-thru-mainstream Radeon HD 7000 series parts. Among the GeForce parts launched Computex, are an NVIDIA reference design GeForce GTX 670 model, and custom-design GeForce GTX 550 Ti and GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics cards. These parts appear to be using custom PCB designs, and Zalman's very own Z-Machine GV1000 GPU cooling solutions.

Among the new Radeon HD 7000 series graphics cards slated for Computex, are the already-unveiled VF3000-cooled HD 7950, a VF3000-cooled Radeon HD 7870, a GV1000-cooled Radeon HD 7850, a VF1000-cooled Radeon HD 7770, and a VF900-cooled Radeon HD 7750. All five Radeon parts use custom PCB designs that are colored Zalman's signature shade of blue.



Source: Overclockers Ukraine]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 06:55:45 -0500 0f276f40aba6750e6261d48eb3a76fb7 http://www.techpowerup.com/166062/Acer-Debuts-the-Aspire-M5-Ultrabook.html
Simply thin and light and not compromising with 14" and 15" form factors, the Aspire M5 represents the new experience of instant use and anywhere mobility. The Aspire M5 series are stunning laptops from any point of view, starting from the ultra-thin and smart design all the way through the powerful processors and graphics, the advanced audio technology and the seamless connectivity.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 06:54:48 -0500 c20c96bf441d023d22d71d4a632966bc http://www.techpowerup.com/166061/Team-Launches-Xtream-DDR3-3000-MHz-Memory.html
Team Group, powerful and strong at what we are doing, has always been working every minute to develop over-clocking products that are equipped with higher specifications and speed. Every time a product rolls out in the market, the wows never stop. This time Team Group leads the industry by launching Limited Edition Xtreem DDR3 3000 CL11 which is not only the fastest available. It is about to detonate the explosive desire of all overclocking maniacs. Xtreem DDR3 3000 CL11 is made of specially selected chips from major manufacturers and passes rigorous testing and verification procedures.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 06:36:27 -0500 79181a9330974bd08acabd2803c82f91 http://www.techpowerup.com/166059/Roccat-Savu-Gaming-Mouse-Generally-Available.html
The Savu offers a combination of unprecedented true 4000 DPI optical sensor horsepower, world famous Easy-Shift[+] technology allowing for advanced button configuration, and a customizable lighting system delivering 16.8 million colors. What's more, it's the world's first mouse to feature a stats and trophy system – called the ROCCAT Achievements Display, or R.A.D. – something previously known in similar form only in online gaming. Designed specifically for fans of mid-size gaming mice, the Savu also pampers the hands with an ergonomic right-hand thumb rest and soft-touch surface.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 05:34:43 -0500 2ee6fcf9dc0daefac1d1c6c6d7c2c869 http://www.techpowerup.com/166056/Sony-Also-Introduces-New-VAIO-S-and-Z-Series-Laptops.html
Available in a choice of 33.7 cm (13.3") and 39.5 cm (15.5") screen sizes, the slim, full-flat design of VAIO S Series 13 and 15 slip easily into a travel bag for quick access whenever you need it. The series is elegantly styled in tough, weight-saving materials like magnesium, aluminium and carbon fibre (depends on model), with even S Series 15 models tipping the scales at below 2 kg.

All S Series feature a new slot-in optical drive (Blu-ray Disc or DVD) that maintains the notebook's slim, low-profile looks while maximising chassis rigidity.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 04:54:33 -0500 f088f07d118a27f5f81261e4d960ae66 http://www.techpowerup.com/166055/Sony-Announces-New-VAIO-E-Series-15-and-E-Series-17-Models.html
Sporting a signature 'wrap-around' design with softly rounded corners, VAIO E Series is ideal for families, students and anyone who wants to enjoy fuss-free multimedia computing.

VAIO E Series 15 teams fresh, individual looks with everything you need for everyday tasks. With Intel processors, generous storage, smooth graphics and clear, high-contrast 39.5 cm (15.5") VAIO Display, there's all the power you need to breeze through the day.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 04:37:22 -0500 89609d3ccc9bdbd13dff60e41133a5f1 http://www.techpowerup.com/166054/Genius-Unveils-World-s-First-120-degree-Wide-Angle-1080p-HD-Webcam.html
During conference calls or long talks with grandma, the 120° wide angle view makes uncomfortable crowding around the webcam a thing of the past. The high-quality manual focus lens ensures well-defined video of the entire room. Letting everyone captured in the WideCam F100's wide view to talk freely, the built-in sensitive microphone reduces distortion and allows everyone to be clearly heard.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 04:13:43 -0500 f98666685a0cc8c237d82a7ba9e27052 http://www.techpowerup.com/166051/HGST-Ships-a-New-Family-of-2.5-Inch-CinemaStar-Hard-Drives.html
From slim 7mm z-height 500GB HDDs to high-capacity, 2.5-inch, 9.5mm 1TB HDDs, HGST's new CinemaStar family targets the vast majority of CE capacity needs, while providing the right balance of performance, low power and quiet acoustics for multi-stream digital video recorders (DVRs) and set-top-boxes (STBs). Now in its sixth generation, each CinemaStar drive is fine-tuned with advanced streaming technology to efficiently optimize the 24/7 recording and playback of A/V content.]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:38:51 -0500 cad289933b4a49f203fe2fdcf10fcb9f http://www.techpowerup.com/166050/Apacer-Intros-New-DDR3-1600-MHz-SO-DIMM-Modules.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:32:36 -0500 c357d4351656609ab36711c14f20fe73 http://www.techpowerup.com/166049/SAMA-Power-Saver-Series-400W-PSU-Goes-On-Sale.html unveiled in April. The model is priced at 258 RMB (US $41), and available throughout mainland China. Although not conforming to 80 PLUS standards, the maker assures energy efficiency levels as high as 82%. This 400W PSU has sufficient cabling for a single graphics card gaming PC, including a 24-pin ATX, 8-pin EPS, 6-pin and 8-pin PCI-Express power, three Molex, and six SATA power connectors. We know from the older report that the PSU utilizes a dual-forward switching topology, with high-efficiency PowerMOS instead of conventional transistors with half-bridge structure. The PSU includes active power factor correction, and various protective mechanisms. It is revealed that the 120 mm fan is made by Yate Loon Electronics.



Source: Expreview]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:10:48 -0500 b5c4cfdd56261d933631d65a046d4a7f http://www.techpowerup.com/166046/WD-Completes-Divestiture-Of-Assets-To-Toshiba-Corporation.html
The assets will enable Toshiba to manufacture and sell 3.5-inch hard drives for the desktop and consumer electronics markets and will enhance its ability to manufacture and sell 3.5-inch hard drives for near-line (business critical) applications. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 01:52:17 -0500 4faddae1f69e34f08a7503ba77427051 http://www.techpowerup.com/166045/ORIGIN-PC-Announces-Two-Diablo-III-Promotions.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 15 May 2012 01:50:43 -0500 13e0bf2d49a7f30e22c535cbf17f7f33 http://www.techpowerup.com/166044/Amped-Wireless-Unveils-the-Industry-s-Most-Powerful-Long-Range-Indoor-WiFi-Solution.html
Engineered to deliver exceptional levels of performance, power and flexibility, this new router is designed for use in large homes and offices. The R20000G brings unprecedented, simultaneous dual band Wi-Fi to home and office users of up to 10,000 square feet of coverage or a quarter of an acre, the same size as a major league baseball diamond.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 01:30:06 -0500 2c3ff3ccc57840fe8ff9d6c06e87ac66 http://www.techpowerup.com/166043/AMD-Selects-Synopsys-as-a-Verification-IP-Partner.html
"In our verification environment for Southbridge SoCs and IP cores, we utilize several interfaces, including AXI3 and USB 3.0. After an extensive evaluation, we selected Synopsys' next-generation Discovery VIP for several of our leading SoC designs," said Thomas Bodmer, manager of design engineering at AMD. "With Discovery VIP, we have seen benefits in minimizing our simulation runs and achieving higher coverage. We have used Synopsys' Protocol Analyzer technology to narrow down protocol violations and debug the root causes."]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 01:20:04 -0500 858a6c30614553af94032a59f4b3af59 http://www.techpowerup.com/166041/ViewSonic-Announces-the-VX2460h-LED-Ultra-Slim-24-quot-Monitor.html
Ideal for consumers, gamers, enthusiasts and discerning buyers alike, the VX2460h-LED is a sleek and stylish 24" (23.6" Vis.) ultra-slim widescreen display that pairs a 1/4" ultra-slim thickness with advanced imaging technologies to reduce eye fatigue after extended viewing.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 01:10:14 -0500 f3b60da014a40b7590b314aa817f2b95 http://www.techpowerup.com/166040/AMD-Launches-the-Second-Generation-A-Series-APUs.html
The 2nd-Generation A-Series APU, codenamed "Trinity", is a grounds-up improved design over the previous generation, enabling a best-in-class PC mobility, entertainment, and gaming experience. New features of the product design include:

● Double the performance per watt of the previous generation;
● The AMD HD Media Accelerator with a unique set of technologies designed to optimize video quality available with premium and Internet video content, and accelerate video file conversion;
● An increase in CPU performance of up to 29 percent with higher processor speeds thanks to the next-generation AMD "Piledriver" CPU core with 3rd-Generation AMD Turbo Core technology, where power is dynamically shifted between the CPU and GPU depending on application needs, effectively providing a more responsive experience that can boost CPU frequencies to up to 3.2 GHz;

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 15 May 2012 00:53:00 -0500 5f346bca041cf84b211a0128619e15bd http://www.techpowerup.com/166016/Apple-Invites-Kaspersky-to-Improve-OS-X-Security.html opined that Apple is "10 years behind Microsoft on security," Kaspersky Lab revealed that it is collaborating with Apple to investigate security concerns (read: vulnerabilities) of its operating systems, and improve its security. Kaspersky Lab CTO Nikolai Grebennikov in an interview with Computing.co.uk was quoted saying "Apple recently invited us to improve its security."

Kaspersky Lab maintains that Apple's software is extremely vulnerable, going as far as to claim that Apple doesn't pay enough attention to security. "Our first investigations show Apple doesn't pay enough attention to security. For example, Oracle closed a vulnerability in Java, which was a target for a major botnet several months ago," said Grebennikov. Apple's decision to handle updates of Java runtime environment for OS X by itself, breaking away from Oracle's update cycle, particularly drew flack from Grebennikov. "Apple blocked Oracle from updating Java on Mac OS, and they perform all the udpates themselves. They only released the patch a few weeks ago – two or three months after the Oracle patch. That's far too long," he said. Kaspersky isn't too optimistic about the infinitely more popular iOS platform, either. "Our experience tells us that in the near future, perhaps in a year or so, we will see the first malware targeting iOS," it commented.

Source: Computing.co.uk]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 14:20:33 -0500 7db313269c3ba8748e65b5f23d2492c7 http://www.techpowerup.com/166013/Treyarch-says-Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops-2-Doesn-t-Need-a-New-Engine-to-Advance-Graphics.html
"Engines, each time they get touched, they change. The creators alter them; they don't modify what they don't need to, and then they alter what they need to. You can't make a competitive product if you're not upgrading that engine along the way." He added: "I think the whole thing about a new engine... sometimes that's a great buzzword. Well, I have a new graphics engine - is that a new engine? Where does it start and stop? Elements of the code, you can trace back for a very, very long time... but whole parts of the code are entirely new. Two areas we did focus on for this game were the graphics and the lighting - a pretty significant amount of work is going into that."When Activision announced Black Ops 2 earlier this month it promised a "visual overhaul", with graphical upgrades a mix of "tech and technique". In a demo to press played on an Xbox 360 build of the game, an unpopulated level set on Socotra Island in Yemen showed HDR lighting, bounce lighting, self-shadowing and a new texture technique called reveal mapping - all running at 60 frames per second.]]> news@techpowerup.com (TheMailMan78) Mon, 14 May 2012 13:21:36 -0500 031627c849d954f237513ddd6052cf5e http://www.techpowerup.com/166011/Dane-Elec-Introduces-the-mySSD-O-Series-Solid-State-Drives.html
"The mySSD O-Series is designed for high-threat and unpredictable environments in which durability and reliability is absolutely essential," remarked Eric Tafolla, OEM Sales Engineer at Dane-Elec. "Flash-based SSD drives are steadily replacing outdated and less reliable spinning disk drives; however, one product does not fit every customer's unique requirements. That is why we offer customized solutions, where our products are built to meet specific customer needs, in addition to our standard O-Series models."

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 14 May 2012 13:02:47 -0500 034b5739b8815266824c8a8cb0a372d7 http://www.techpowerup.com/166010/Arctic-Debuts-the-MC101-Series-Home-Entertainment-Centers.html
]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 14 May 2012 12:54:09 -0500 39282a77f77056f5ca4976ecfbe9f0ee http://www.techpowerup.com/166009/Xilence-Releases-the-New-XQ-Series-Power-Supplies.html
The new XQ power supply unit range is an entirely new development. These silent running units break with the usual compact block shape, featuring a sloping side with two built-in 60 mm fans. This is the visible part of the new Direct Airflow concept, which ensures noise-free work at maximum performance. Inside, the cooling unit divides the power supply into two cooling zones monitored by temperature sensors. If the temperature exceeds a certain level in one of the zones, the fan of this zone will start to rotate slowly.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 14 May 2012 12:35:49 -0500 75b8ee2d6706e8a4fe51b59c7b26a624 http://www.techpowerup.com/166007/NZXT-Announces-Switch-810-Special-Edition.html
We wanted to ensure that our chassis is not only a great case for you now, but can evolve with technological advances and remain up-to-date for many years to come.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 14 May 2012 12:26:08 -0500 dd2027481bef1b5fec9bb325737a9fab http://www.techpowerup.com/166002/TYAN-Announces-Full-Array-of-Products-Supporting-New-Xeon-Processors.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 11:09:06 -0500 e055ed168d1671f5c91118cccc4555d3 http://www.techpowerup.com/166001/HP-Delivers-Increased-Performance-Automation-With-New-HP-ProLiant-Gen8-Servers.html HP ProLiant Generation 8 (Gen8) portfolio with new servers that deliver increased performance, simplified maintenance and improved data center uptime.

HP also announced new financial, support and partner programs, including the HP ProActive Insight Architecture Alliance, which brings together some of the world's leading technology companies to eliminate manual maintenance tasks and significantly improve data center efficiency.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 14 May 2012 11:01:42 -0500 b7d7c86b12f67312f5d754993c5ca9d7 http://www.techpowerup.com/165999/Intel-Gives-IT-More-Options-with-New-Intel-Xeon-Processors.html
To offer a range of energy-efficient and affordable solutions for server and workstation customers, the company introduced twenty-eight processors across three product families: eight processors from the Intel Xeon processor E5-4600 product family and nine processors from the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family designed to complement the already available Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family. The company also announced availability of eleven processors from the Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v2 product family.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 14 May 2012 10:46:56 -0500 7487029f8667a0bb55be1d19bfd6dc1a http://www.techpowerup.com/165998/Dell-Launches-12th-Generation-PowerEdge-Servers.html
Dell introduced industry-leading innovations in the PowerEdge 12th generation servers based on input gathered from more than 7,700 customer interactions in 17 countries across four continents. The company was the first-to-ship servers based on the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family with the first wave of PowerEdge 12th generation servers in March 2012.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 10:21:08 -0500 756a2205f93ea606f57193b4fcbf06bd http://www.techpowerup.com/165997/ASRock-Takes-Intel-Ivy-Bridge-CPUs-to-Z68-P67-and-H67-Series-Motherboards.html
"Besides pursuing extremes with hardcore hardware enthusiasts and die-hard gamers, making high-end technology easy and accessible for everybody is also one of ASRock's goals." commented James Lee, V.P. of Sales and Marketing at ASRock. "We have no doubt that users will be thrilled as much as we are with these updates, it will be like experiencing a brand new motherboard all over again."

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 14 May 2012 09:39:06 -0500 7ecc65d54ed10c770acfe7dc6a03ae48 http://www.techpowerup.com/165996/Buffalo-s-802.11ac-Wireless-Solutions-Available-Now.html
Operating in the 5 GHz spectrum, 802.11ac offers transfer speeds up to 1300 Mbps, ideal for uninterrupted HD video streaming and concurrent Internet access. Along with gigabit speeds, Buffalo's 802.11ac products with improved radios will feature improved reliability and produce better in-home coverage for ultra-portable devices such as tablets and smart phones. As 5G WiFi proliferates into phones and tablets, the WZR-D1800H will enable even better coverage as well as incredibly fast download times, improving the battery life of clients.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 09:37:34 -0500 216bd562c3e4e4c2bfd7a37255b0072b http://www.techpowerup.com/165993/SPARKLE-GeForce-GTX-680-Inferno-Unveiled.html
Kepler architecture makes a giant leap in efficient-performance
Featuring 1536 CUDA cores, 1006 MHz GPU clock and 2GB of high-speed GDDR5 memory,

SPARKLE's flagship 28 nm GTX 680 Inferno graphics card greatly improves system power consumption and supports the latest PCI Express Gen 3 standards. The card requires two 6-pin power connectors, as the card has a TDP of only 195W. SPARKLE GTX 680 Inferno is not only faster but also operates at a much lower temperature and consumes lesser power than its rivals.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 14 May 2012 09:22:53 -0500 d4c2656219abd0b68b29f52a27b1e18b http://www.techpowerup.com/165989/NVIDIA-and-Intellectual-Ventures-Partner-to-Acquire-Portfolio-of-Wireless-Patents.html
Terms of the acquisition, which closed on April 30, 2012, were not disclosed. Ownership of the patents was split between NVIDIA and IV, with NVIDIA licensing the rights to those patents that it did not acquire. As part of the acquisition, IPWireless retains perpetual, royalty-free access to these patents. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 08:14:46 -0500 1cc72ffc567dfce655f60b5ba1e73d58 http://www.techpowerup.com/165986/QNAP-Targets-the-High-end-SMBs-with-Two-16-Drive-Turbo-NAS-Models.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 07:01:28 -0500 180a7eeb3261f9772e299a94875c21a9 http://www.techpowerup.com/165983/Inno3D-Launches-GeForce-GTX-670-iChill-HerculeZ-Graphics-Card.html featured on a recently-launched GeForce GTX 680 graphics card by the company. The HerculeZ cooler allows end-users to easily remove the cooler shroud, the three fans, and modify the cooler to suit their needs (by tweaking the number and positions of fans).

Beneath the cooler is an NVIDIA reference-design GeForce GTX 680 PCB seating the GTX 670 ASIC. Variations to it include 5+2 phase VRM (instead of 4+2), the PCB color, and position of the second 6-pin PCIe power connector (no piggy-backed 6-pin connectors, instead they're beside each other). Out of the box, the GTX 670 iChill HerculeZ comes with clock speeds of 1020 MHz core, 1098 MHz GPU Boost, and 6008 MHz memory effective, against NVIDIA reference speeds of 915/980/6000 MHz. Display outputs include two dual-link DVI, and one each of HDMI and DisplayPort.



Source: Expreview]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 04:02:15 -0500 c7408587d4bd62ec267c1c2f91550fd5 http://www.techpowerup.com/165980/GeForce-GTX-670-Doesn-t-Support-4-way-SLI-Possible-with-Future-Driver-Update.html
Apparently NVIDIA wrote to some tech publications, such as PC Perspective at the last moment before GeForce GTX 670 launch (we didn't receive such a communication), telling them that the GPU does not support 4-way SLI. The email read "As I'm sure you can imagine, we have to QA every feature that we claim support for and this takes a tremendous amount of time/resources. For the GTX 680 and GTX 690, we do support Quad SLI and take the time to QA it, as it makes sense for the extreme OC'ers and ultra-enthusiasts who are shooting to break world records."

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 02:20:53 -0500 704405adda49cd7262833577677dbb38 http://www.techpowerup.com/165979/Green-House-Unveils-New-Line-of-Industrial-SDHC-Cards.html


Source: Hermitage Akihabara]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 01:20:50 -0500 09389e83c5da4d85e487dabbd9350ab9 http://www.techpowerup.com/165978/Sapphire-Combines-Dual-X-Cooling-with-Radeon-HD-7950.html Dual-X cooling solution, which was first featured on a high-end Radeon HD 7970 graphics card, with the more affordable Radeon HD 7950. The company launched two models, the Sapphire HD 7950 Dual-X OC, and a base model. The Dual-X OC is shown with a black-colored PCB, and GPU clock speed of 950 MHz with 5.00 GHz effective GDDR5 memory; whereas the base model utilizes a more cost-effective blue-colored PCB, and sticks to 810 MHz core with 5.00 GHz memory clock speeds. Pricing and availability information is awaited.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 01:03:06 -0500 171d35eb8e7119a9e138c04fc4a79af5 http://www.techpowerup.com/165975/New-Lenovo-Workstation-Infuses-Solid-Computing-Power-for-Professionals-on-Tech-Budget.html
"The ThinkStation E31 an ideal choice for small-to-medium businesses or professionals that need more power and performance than they are getting out of their desktop computer," said Robert Herman, director of product and vertical solutions, Workstation Business Unit, Lenovo. "We have worked closely with customers to figure out how to deliver compact design, reliable hardware components and comprehensive support for the latest ISV applications to meet their needs. The ThinkStation E31 offers businesses a powerful way to get more from their business applications without breaking the bank."

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 00:12:24 -0500 b9026fec8c64c134b3d5d54328a881a9 http://www.techpowerup.com/165974/Icy-Dock-MB971SP-B-Backup-Enclosure-Generally-Available.html
With a plethora of backup software available, it makes it easy to backup any critical data needed. However, there isn't a quick and easy way to make this process easier on the hardware end. The MB971SP-B DuoSwap hot swap drive caddy for 2.5" & 3.5" is the perfect tool to setup your hard drives and maintaining them.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 14 May 2012 00:08:04 -0500 2b580b741068ce333f4c1aa4c602416a http://www.techpowerup.com/165882/TIM-is-Behind-Ivy-Bridge-Temperatures-After-All.html report, and was recently put to test by Japanese tech portal PC Watch, in which an investigator carefully removed the IHS of a Core i7-3770K processor, removed the included TIM and binding grease, and replaced them with a pair of aftermarket performance TIMs, such as OCZ Freeze and Coolaboratory Liquid Pro.

PC Watch findings show that swapping the TIM, if done right, can shave stock clock (3.5 GHz, Auto voltage) temperatures by as much as 18% (lowest temperatures by the Coolaboratory TIM), and 4.00 GHz @ 1.2V temperatures by as much as 23% (again, lowest temperatures on the Coolaboratory TIM). The change in TIM was also change the overclockability of the chip, which was then able to sustain higher core voltages to facilitate higher core clock speeds. The report concluded that Intel's decision to use thermal paste inside the IHS of its Ivy Bridge chips, instead of fluxless solder, poses a very real impact on temperatures and overclockability.



Source: PC Watch]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 11 May 2012 23:19:45 -0500 6a8124611841b6a9ba6f4fe056288388 http://www.techpowerup.com/165858/Belkin-Announces-Entry-Into-802.11ac-Wireless-Networking-Market.html
"802.11ac technology provides the wireless networking backbone needed to reliably handle the increasing amount of mobile devices and streaming content on today's home networks," said Mike Chen, senior director of networking at Belkin. "We are excited to partner with Broadcom to bring cutting-edge Wi-Fi products to market this summer that not only provide great speed and coverage, but also enhance the online streaming experience for videos, movies, and music throughout the home."

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 11 May 2012 14:34:02 -0500 dd12ae44fc109f4ad66a974cd6a77d65 http://www.techpowerup.com/165854/Scythe-Intros-KAMAZO-Series-USB-3.0-External-HDD-Enclosures.html


Source: Hermitage Akihabara]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 11 May 2012 13:10:30 -0500 27a9ab0a06ad8aea2ddf500a8bb56dd9 http://www.techpowerup.com/165853/EVGA-Intros-LED-Controller-for-EVGA-GeForce-GTX-690.html


DOWNLOAD: LED Controller for EVGA GeForce GTX 690]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 11 May 2012 12:58:01 -0500 f02773caf8845c11e9aadf273ec3b74e http://www.techpowerup.com/165841/NVIDIA-Reports-Financial-Results-for-First-Quarter-Fiscal-Year-2013.html
"Kepler GPUs are accelerating our business," said Jen-Hsun Huang, president and chief executive officer of NVIDIA. "Our newly launched desktop products are winning some of the best reviews we've ever had. Notebook GPUs had a record quarter. And Tegra is on a growth track again, driven by great mobile device wins and the upcoming Windows on ARM launch.

"Graphics is more important than ever. Look for exciting news next week at the GPU Technology Conference as we reveal new ways that the GPU will enhance mobile and cloud computing," he said.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 11 May 2012 07:13:27 -0500 87fb64db8a74fa38e6778aea4d9e0f6c http://www.techpowerup.com/165840/Giada-Unveils-the-A51Mini-PC.html
The A51 consumes just 30 W and will be available in black and white, with and without Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 11 May 2012 06:34:04 -0500 14571ffaced892395c85fce8d56f032a http://www.techpowerup.com/165831/J-amp-W-Intros-M001-Nettop.html


Source: FanlessTech]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 11 May 2012 02:27:53 -0500 20cc8d9ac5be8434c5f2224570f755a7 http://www.techpowerup.com/165830/Scythe-Intros-Easy-HDD-Rack-Enclosure.html


Source: Hermitage Akihabara]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 11 May 2012 01:57:09 -0500 b941ef83f7421df6963a8e4dc99cc9ad http://www.techpowerup.com/165829/GIGABYTE-Launches-GeForce-GTX-670-WindForce-3X-Graphics-Card.html
Out of the box, the GV-N670OC-2GD features clock speeds of 980 MHz core, 1058 MHz GPU Boost, and 6.00 GHz effective GDDR5 memory. It loads 2 GB of memory across a 256-bit wide memory interface, with 192 GB/s bandwidth. Display outputs include two dual-link DVI, and one each of HDMI and DisplayPort. The card is capable of 4-way SLI. The cooling solution consists of two aluminum fin stacks, to which heat is transported by three copper heat pipes that make direct contact with the GPU, and ventilated by three 90 mm fans. GIGABYTE is asking US $415 for the GeForce GTX 670 WindForce 3X OC 2 GB.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 11 May 2012 01:38:16 -0500 7c01e20eceae53fc91e6eae23e5e9753 http://www.techpowerup.com/165827/Transcend-Launches-Tiny-Yet-Powerful-SATA-III-6-Gb-s-mSATA-SSDs.html
Supporting the next-generation SATA III 6 Gb/s standard and built around a powerful SandForce SF-2281 controller, the MSA720 delivers blazing fast sequential transfer speeds up to 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write, and impressive 4K random file writes up to 91,000 IOPS. This outstanding performance is particularly beneficial in dual-drive hybrid systems, where a large capacity hard drive is used for storing data, while the MSA720 acts as a cache drive to accelerate operating system boot-up time and commonly-used application launch speed.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 11 May 2012 01:21:40 -0500 a05a5f0df5ad94c9fc6ba7dcc5b36150 http://www.techpowerup.com/165826/Portal-2-Perpetual-Testing-Initiative-Test-Results.html
Released just days ago, The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has already resulted in the creation and publishing of over 35,000 user-created maps, collectively consumed via more than 1.3 million downloads.

To celebrate the launch, Steam is holding a Weekend Workshop Sale offering Portal 2 for 66% off, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for 33% off, and many of this year's Team Fortress 2 Workshop Items available for 50% off their regular price. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 11 May 2012 01:01:14 -0500 7ddde11c813f796cd112402e92351628 http://www.techpowerup.com/165810/AVADirect-Now-Offers-NVIDIA-GTX-670-Graphics-Processing-Unit.html
As always, AVADirect sets themselves apart from competitors by providing the largest selection of components and modifications. Amongst these selections, AVADirect offers hundreds of graphics card variants for end-users to decide upon. The GTX 670 is not just a choice, but "the" choice for enthusiasts that want the best performance for their dollar. AVADirect Gaming configurations will feature the graphics card to offer the most competitive pricing for a high-end gaming configuration, even more so in an SLI configuration with the GTX 670s Quad SLI support.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 10 May 2012 15:52:36 -0500 4fb134c1c201822142fe2b64f33ff0aa http://www.techpowerup.com/165802/Mad-Catz-Adds-New-Optical-Sensor-to-R.A.T.3-Gaming-Mouse.html
"Mad Catz listen closely to the needs of the gaming community and some gamers simply prefer the feel, precision and the accuracy found when using an optical sensor." said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. "We are excited to offer the gaming community a choice of sensors with our R.A.T. range and look forward to expanding our user base further with today's announcement."

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 13:29:31 -0500 dfa0072fd186e2d9889d7a83c41145b0 http://www.techpowerup.com/165795/Samsung-17-Inch-Series-7-Chronos-Laptop-Available-in-the-US.html
The Series 7 laptop also has JBL stereo speakers, a subwoofer, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Intel WiDi (Wireless Display) support, and a battery enabling up to 8 hours of operation. The 17-inch Series 7 CHRONOS runs Windows 7 Home Premium.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 10 May 2012 12:41:01 -0500 c2a83580b6e4faa57ae59da55f0e57a4 http://www.techpowerup.com/165791/Palit-Announced-Another-Legend-GeForce-GTX-670-JetStream.html
Following with GeForce GTX 680 JetStream, JetStream 風– that introduces innovative custom cooling and optimized overclocked capabilities to deliver the ultimate gaming experience, now continuing to represent the exciting new series is the Palit GeForce GTX 670 JetStream, which offers incredible overclocked performance, low noise emission, as well as a powerful cooling design for efficient heat dissipation.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 11:25:52 -0500 e1bcdd0c47356d12c6cb7be7a97aff88 http://www.techpowerup.com/165790/MAINGEAR-Adds-More-Affordable-NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-670-to-Desktop-Lineup.html
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 is the latest game changer powered by 2 GB of GDDR5 memory and 1344 CUDA cores and has seven streaming multiprocessors instead of eight found on the GTX 680. Even with one less multiprocessor to the GTX 680, gamers will be able to experience gaming realism with NVIDIA Surround, Nvidia 3D Vision® Surround and PhysX rendering incredibility detailed environments and characters in full 1080 HD or even 2560 x 1600 with a single graphics card. The GTX 670 features NVIDIA GPU Boost; this advanced technology dynamically maximizes clock speeds to bring out the best performance in every game. The GeForce GTX 670 also supports new NVIDIA temporal antialiasing (TXAA) technology that minimizes "jaggies" to deliver the ultimate combination of quality and performance.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 10 May 2012 11:19:41 -0500 6f14896fcd4f6c252e80a8a19243214e http://www.techpowerup.com/165786/Fractal-Design-Launches-New-Fan-Controller-the-Adjust108.html
The Adjust 108 Fan Controller manages a total of six fans with a maximum of 36W per channel, while grouped three by three for ease of use. With a bi-color LED beneath each of the six sliders, the controller shows the speed of the fan not only by the slider itself but also through the color of the LED; white indicates a low RPM and blue a high RPM.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 10:40:02 -0500 16ac598b4fd8eabf2f678d8bbda65c3f http://www.techpowerup.com/165781/Roccat-to-Unveil-Groundbreaking-Gear-at-Computex.html
High on the list is the ROCCAT Kone XTD Max Customization Gaming Mouse – the new incarnation of the legendary ROCCAT Kone[+]. Equipped with the latest technological gaming innovations and an 8200 DPI Pro Aim R3 laser sensor – as well as being loaded with the full power of ROCCAT software – the Kone XTD is expected to surpass its famous predecessor and claim supremacy in the field of laser gaming mice. The "Next Gen" Kone is expected to hit shelves internationally early October 2012.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 10:11:33 -0500 b7cd562c784eaab61d8a9168c98bc112 http://www.techpowerup.com/165779/PNY-Introduces-XLR8-GeForce-GTX-670-Graphics-Card.html
The PNY XLR8 GeForce GTX 670 was designed to produce faster, more power-efficient performance and is 30% faster than the previous generation graphics card. PNY will offer consumers a value-added bundle: the GTX 670 graphics card coupled with a PNY High Speed Thin HDMI Cable. The HDMI cable connects the GTX 670 directly to an HDTV or monitor for maximum high definition 1080p gaming.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 09:47:34 -0500 6937e45ef1fe74e04fcea5a8ea3a12b3 http://www.techpowerup.com/165778/KFA2-Launches-a-Pair-of-GeForce-GTX-670-Graphics-Cards.html GTX 680 EX OC, its PCB and cooler are originally designed to handle the GTX 680, so they could facilitate high manual OC. The OC version comes with clock speeds identical to those of reference design GTX 680, at 1006/1058/6008 MHz.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 09:43:48 -0500 95d88aa1b16a4d357dd567e01c78ffa3 http://www.techpowerup.com/165777/Origin-PC-Announces-Gaming-PCs-Equipped-with-GeForce-GTX-670.html
"ORIGIN PC is always excited to launch the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX Graphics Cards and the GTX 670 is a nice addition to our award-winning desktops because of its game-changing innovation' says Kevin Wasielewski, CEO/Co-Founder of ORIGIN PC. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 09:30:56 -0500 82cef356cc74224ba3d60303f7dd40b6 http://www.techpowerup.com/165775/EVGA-Launches-a-Trio-of-GeForce-GTX-670-Graphics-Cards.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 09:28:19 -0500 3f9c507ca56742708e58d756702d06d5 http://www.techpowerup.com/165771/CyberpowerPC-Captures-the-Mid-Range-with-GeForce-GTX-670-based-PC-Series.html
The GeForce GTX 670 graphics card taps the new GeForce Kepler architecture to deliver faster, smoother, richer gaming performance. The GeForce GTX 670 is clocked at 915 MHz and can be "GPU boosted" to a blazing 980 MHz and features 2GB of GDDR5 memory. The GTX 670 is multi-display friendly featuring 2 DVI ports, a HDMI port and displayport. CyberpowerPC customers can explore richer gaming environments, brought to life by the latest NVIDIA advancements such as Surround multi-monitor gaming from a single card, supercharged life-like details through PhysX technology, 3D Vision plus the extreme power of 3-way SLI technology.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 08:46:18 -0500 15d980b59d8af009acdbfa3292e8ac51 http://www.techpowerup.com/165770/Club-3D-Introduces-the-Brand-New-GeForce-GTX-670.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 08:43:04 -0500 c57ddbb0a02d4a20afddb2e8e9db8250 http://www.techpowerup.com/165769/MSI-Announces-the-GeForce-GTX-670-with-GPU-Overvoltage.html
When used with the MSI Afterburner overclocking utility, the power limit and clock offset can be adjusted as well for better overclocking capability; GPU overvoltage function to boost overclocking potential up to 22%! A single card is able to also support NVIDIA 3DVision Surround technology for up to four monitors to give gamers the best in-game experience.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 08:23:28 -0500 4f7e3b09c7cabf3f609e83d4883769f3 http://www.techpowerup.com/165768/Point-of-View-GeForce-GTX-670-Launched.html
However, the real reason to upgrade to the GeForce GTX 670 is the huge jump in raw processing power. Crush all your previous performance records with an all-new monster card! The GeForce GTX 670 definitely walks in the footsteps of its' GTX 680 and 690 brothers; performance wise and feature wise.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 08:14:33 -0500 970dc17d0461ff15d3aa9dff37af4c5b http://www.techpowerup.com/165750/NVIDIA-Launches-the-GeForce-GTX-670-Performance-Graphics-Card.html
The GeForce GTX 670 retains the memory and raster operations subsystems of the GTX 680, it is armed with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 256-bit wide memory interface. The memory is clocked at 6.00 GHz, resulting in memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s, just as on GTX 680. It also packs 32 ROPs. The GeForce GTX 670 draws power from two 6-pin PCIe power connectors, its TDP is rated at 170W. Display outputs include two dual-link DVI and one each of HDMI and DisplayPort. The card retains 4-way SLI support, and support for 3D Vision Surround using a single card. NVIDIA suggests its MSRP to be US $399, but that could vary between partners and regions. Find our review here.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 08:03:00 -0500 a04cc3a82aad4c2e2bf4ba8c01a55154 http://www.techpowerup.com/165755/Galaxy-Launches-a-Pair-of-GeForce-GTX-670-Graphics-Cards.html
Galaxy's second card is essentially a GeForce GTX 680 board (PCB + cooler), with GeForce GTX 670 ASIC (model: 67NPH6DV5ZVX). The beefier board is then taken advantage of, to facilitate out of the box overclocked speeds of 1006/1058/6008 MHz (the same exact core clock speeds as the GTX 680). If not for the lower CUDA core count of 1344, you're getting a GTX 680. It's likely that Galaxy will charge about 10% premium for this card (over $399), if not more.



More pictures follow. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 08:03:00 -0500 5f1ef2a691cd0b664e303d2eeb4f41f8 http://www.techpowerup.com/165751/ASUS-Kicks-Off-GTX-670-Launch-with-DirectCu-II-TOP-Model.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 08:03:00 -0500 1c7fb7da487a4e572bd978a467925749 http://www.techpowerup.com/165757/Gainward-Unveils-a-Duo-of-GeForce-GTX-670-Graphics-Cards.html
Gainward's second card is the GTX 670 Phantom, characterized by its catchy cooling solution that has been implemented on current and previous generation GeForce GTX graphics cards by the company. The cooler is fan-ventilated fin-stack, in which the positions of the fans and the fin-stack are inverted. The fans draw in fresh air through the fin-stack, ventilating it. This card features a slightly shorter variation of the Gainward Phantom cooler, which packs just two fans. It appears to retain NVIDIA reference design PCB. Expect the card to feature a 10% overclock.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 08:03:00 -0500 378fe9813760ba45c95b9ded2a34c3be http://www.techpowerup.com/165767/ZOTAC-Launches-GeForce-GTX-670-AMP-Edition.html
Apart from the PCB, ZOTAC implemented its triple-slot custom-design cooling solution that uses two large PWM-controlled fans to ventilate a thick aluminum fin stack which draws heat from the GPU. The memory and VRM are cooled by additional heatsinks. ZOTAC packed out of the box clock speeds of 1098 MHz core, 1176 MHz GPU Boost frequency, and 1652 MHz (6.60 GHz effective), churning out a staggering 211 GB/s memory bandwidth, the highest ever for 256-bit bus width. ZOTAC is asking US $439.99 for the GeForce GTX 670 AMP!.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 08:03:00 -0500 19836bff334920e8a60f6f12ba3a8bf2 http://www.techpowerup.com/165764/Acer-Announces-the-G6-Series-Monitors.html
Along with technologies designed to deliver clearer and sharper images, the G6 series flaunts a unique design with smooth and rounded surfaces creating a strong visual impression and giving a highly distinctive look. The glossy X-shaped base offers sturdy support and highlights the sleek, modern appearance, while evoking speed and performance. The result is an eye-catching design that will make a stunning addition to any room.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 10 May 2012 07:22:01 -0500 767e7b2a895dfde760b32ec1b1f83603 http://www.techpowerup.com/165763/ASUS-Showcases-the-Zenbook-UX32VD-Ultrabook.html exposed a couple of months ago, the next wave of ASUS Zenbooks is set to include another unit, one called UX32VD which packs an Intel Ivy Bridge (3rd generation Core) processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M discrete graphics card, and a 13.3-inch IPS screen with a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Showcased in Taiwan, this upcoming ultrabook also has up to 4 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hybrid drive, three USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, and both HDMI and mini DisplayPort outputs. The Zenbook UX32VD will run Windows 7. Its price tag and release date are still unknown.



Source: Engadget]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 10 May 2012 07:05:33 -0500 c7b718d3ec5b8492add529d416f17c19 http://www.techpowerup.com/165760/Kuroutoshikou-Intros-New-7-port-USB-3.0-Add-on-Card-SATA-Bracket.html
The card has a total of 7 downstream USB 3.0 ports, 5 on the rear panel, and 2 via a standard front-panel header (angled). The card draws auxiliary power from a SATA power connector. It includes a low-profile bracket. While the card many not be able to push 5 GT/s from all the ports simultaneously, it provides a novel solution to connect several USB 3.0 devices at the same time, without needing a messy external desktop hub.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 05:06:50 -0500 ce1e8022d31ba38b12528dc5c463e281 http://www.techpowerup.com/165759/MSI-Readies-AMD-Brazos-2.0-Powered-Wind-U270-Netbook.html


Source: Hermitage Akihabara]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 04:47:15 -0500 f12c511f61740bdbefd8f35df0e77fe2 http://www.techpowerup.com/165748/GENIUS-SW-2.1-360-Speakers-Launched.html
]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 10 May 2012 01:20:29 -0500 dbfeb58e1d01334c3eb0c7a3297882ce http://www.techpowerup.com/165743/Cisco-Reports-Third-Quarter-Earnings.html
"We delivered solid results this quarter with record revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share," said John Chambers, Cisco chairman and CEO. "We are successfully executing against our long-term strategic plan of growing profit faster than revenue, and in a cautious IT spending environment, we continue to outperform our competitors." ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 09 May 2012 23:03:30 -0500 5c6282b6dd6b1675bf53d389e408c3fa