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techPowerUp! http://www.techpowerup.com The latest Hardware and Gaming News Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:44:23 -0600 http://www.techpowerup.com/rss/logo.jpgtechPowerUp!http://www.techpowerup.com en w1zzard@techpowerup.com (W1zzard) (PR) ORIGIN PC Debuts the EON17-X Desktop Replacement Laptop http://www.techpowerup.com/160435/ORIGIN-PC-Debuts-the-EON17-X-Desktop-Replacement-Laptop.html
The ORIGIN EON17-X is available now with a 3D model including a built-in 3D emitter coming in early Q2.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:05:51 -0600 8861614b2800b7afac2a85bee29b5b7c Radeon HD 7770 Specifications Confirmed in GPU-Z Screenshot http://www.techpowerup.com/160434/Radeon-HD-7770-Specifications-Confirmed-in-GPU-Z-Screenshot.html exposé with Radeon HD 7950, the specifications of Radeon HD 7770 that were rumored in our previous article have been confirmed by users. It confirms several specifications, starting from the stream processor count of 640, to the 128-bit wide GDDR5 memory interface. The GPU has an out of the box core clock speed of 1.00 GHz, it could be possible that this is a factory-overclocked card, if not, the core clock speed rumor sparked off by the Verdetrol marketing campaign are true, after all.

Source: DonanimHaber]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:38:25 -0600 5961cf6eea3139a10ffe69fe6d7e5b56 Intel Haswell Packs DirectX 11.1 Graphics http://www.techpowerup.com/160431/Intel-Haswell-Packs-DirectX-11.1-Graphics.html Some time in 2013, Intel will launch its new processor architecture, codenamed "Haswell", which will go on to succeed "Ivy Bridge". More than an year away from its market entry, Haswell has already been exhaustively documented, but not many got into the details about its embedded graphics processor. That is, until now. A new internal slide sourced by DonanimHaber details the integrated GPU (iGPU), it appears like Intel has solid plans for home users.

To begin with, Haswell's iGPU will be DirectX 11.1 compliant, which means it will take advantage of API optimizations that improve performance, for typical desktop usage scenarios. Apart from support for a new DirectCompute architecture, it will also support OpenCL 1.2, which speeds up certain GPGPU-optimized applications. More importantly, the iGPU will be designed around a new stereoscopic 3D standard called Auto-Stereoscopic 3D (AS3D), which will take the likes of Blu-ray 3D acceleration, stereo 3D photos, etc., to the masses. Currently, it takes at least an entry-level GeForce or Radeon GPU to for acceptable performance with stereo 3D.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:11:32 -0600 478e9a42524e96f47b004db44660782d (PR) QNAP Announces Availability of New v3.6 NAS Management Software http://www.techpowerup.com/160429/QNAP-Announces-Availability-of-New-v3.6-NAS-Management-Software.html
"The new business-class features have received really positive feedback from beta users," said Jason Hsu, product manager of QNAP. The VPN Server offers businesses a cost-saving way to create a secure private network with up to 256-bit encryption. The LDAP Server simplifies mass account management and reduces business' IT hardware expenditure. The Proxy Server provided together with the "Squid" QPKG provides IT administrators with a great solution to manage network loading, whilst maintaining network security.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:30:02 -0600 4fa758d6c7b793bff9688b621a889dfc GeIL Readies the Zenith Series Solid State Drives http://www.techpowerup.com/160426/GeIL-Readies-the-Zenith-Series-Solid-State-Drives.html
The Zenith S2 will deliver read/write speeds of up to 280/270 MB/s while the S3 models, which are powered by SandForce SF-2000 Series controllers, will be capable of 500+ MB/s transfer speeds.

The Zenith S2 family will include 60 GB and 120 GB models whereas the Zenith S3 line will feature 60 GB, 120 GB, 240 GB and 480 GB drives. More details about GeIL's SSDs are expected in the coming weeks.

Source: KitGuru]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:50:39 -0600 8e21435803db9cff1be335aa0fd79ea9 Chinese Authorities Start Removing Apple iPad off Shelves Following Court Ruling http://www.techpowerup.com/160424/Chinese-Authorities-Start-Removing-Apple-iPad-off-Shelves-Following-Court-Ruling.html
Apple acquired the "iPad" brand name from ProView in 2006 by what the latter alleged as "dubious means", by floating a proxy shell company called "IP Application Development", without ProView having the slightest clue that it was dealing with Apple, which would go on use it for one of its biggest product lines. The only way Apple can get out of this mess is by working out a fresh agreement with ProView over the use of the iPad trademark, and possibly paying up to US $1.5 billion, which ProView seeks in damages. Apple is already having to pay a fine of $38 million to the Chinese regulators.

Sources: iFeng, China.com.cn, TheNextWeb, Engadget]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:47:19 -0600 c713984dea146ec4c8da22974d916c73 AMD "Trinity" APU Models Further Detailed http://www.techpowerup.com/160422/AMD-quot-Trinity-quot-APU-Models-Further-Detailed.html here). DonanimHaber scored a specifications-sheet that details all the models AMD has in store for this year, also giving us an insight to what constitute each of these model numbers.

An interesting revelation here is that AMD does not have triple-core APUs anywhere in its lineup. The A10 lineup consists of quad-core APUs that come with Radeon HD 7660D graphics, while the A8 lineup also consists of quad-core APUs, but with slower Radeon HD 7560D graphics. The A6 lineup consists of dual-core APUs with Radeon HD 7540D graphics, while the A4 lineup has dual-core APUs with Radeon HD 7480D graphics.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:50:55 -0600 480700f90ad8f0cb691cd52162a5d633 Ultrabook Pricing Unlikely to Reach $599-699 Range till 2013 http://www.techpowerup.com/160421/Ultrabook-Pricing-Unlikely-to-Reach-$599-699-Range-till-2013.html
Components such as SSDs, which are key to keeping these devices ultra-slim, cost 10-times as much as HDDs, custom-design ultra-thin display panels, and aluminum unibody chassis are still quite expensive, even as major ODMs are ramping up infrastructure to mass-produce some of these components. Even with the most aggressive cost-cutting, the cheapest Ultrabooks available in 2012 will cost US $799.

Source: DigiTimes]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:20:33 -0600 52e5b48f22fdc6aaae93a700f8cca32e Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E Starts Selling in Japan http://www.techpowerup.com/160420/Core-i7-3820-Sandy-Bridge-E-Starts-Selling-in-Japan.html RTS2011LC, purchased separately.

The Core i7-3820 is a quad-core part carved out of the Sandy Bridge-E silicon. It has four cores, and eight logical CPUs enabled with HyperThreading Technology. The chip is clocked at 3.60 GHz. Caches include 256 KB L2 per core, and 10 MB shared L3. The chip retains the quad-channel DDR3 IMC present on the more expensive six-core parts. It is also said to be "limited unlocked", meaning it allows multiplier-assisted overclocking to a certain limit. The Core i7-3820 is not officially launched, though it should be unofficially supported by most socket LGA2011 motherboards based on the X79 chipset.

Source: PCWatch Akiba]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:55:46 -0600 41bc74e45b01f4857b40ebf6d376c185 TechPowerUp GPU-Z v0.5.9 Released http://www.techpowerup.com/160418/TechPowerUp-GPU-Z-v0.5.9-Released.html
Other important updates include voltage monitoring support for Radeon HD 7970 and HD 7950; support for some rare GeForce GT 520 variants that are based on GF108, GeForce GTX 555 (OEM), GeForce 305M, and GeForce 610M; and more reliable memory size reading for AMD Radeon graphics cards with large memory sizes. Sensors now refresh in the background by default (and not just when the Sensors tab is in the foreground). The board ID is now displayed along with the BIOS version string.

DOWNLOAD: TechPowerUp GPU-Z 0.5.9 | TechPowerUp GPU-Z 0.5.9 ASUS ROG-Themed

The complete change-log detailing even more updates follows. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:02:29 -0600 29461b8559139cb67ade75b49d4455c6 Gigabyte Details the S1081 Cedar Trail Slate http://www.techpowerup.com/160417/Gigabyte-Details-the-S1081-Cedar-Trail-Slate.html
The S1081 also packs 2/4 GB of RAM, up to a 500 GB HDD or up to a 256 GB SSD, an SD card reader, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, dual 1.5 W speakers, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n WiFI, Bluetooth 3.0, optional 3.5G, one USB 3.0 ports, D-Sub and HDMI outputs, and a 4000 mAh battery. The slate's pricing and release date have yet to be announced.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:57:19 -0600 5f4afb5ab51a13a7569244dee0a55308 Microsoft Store India Hacked http://www.techpowerup.com/160416/Microsoft-Store-India-Hacked.html

Sources: Engadget, WPSauce]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:32:06 -0600 2b3f531f9940613c33217c4756844069 Next-Gen. Xbox Controller Similar to WiiU's http://www.techpowerup.com/160412/Next-Gen.-Xbox-Controller-Similar-to-WiiU-s.html
The article goes on to describe the controller as having "an HD screen surrounded by the traditional 360 buttons and sticks." It continues, "That touchcreen will be second only to Kinect in how you operate your console, it could be a remote control when you're watching TV, a browser when you're on the internet, extra buttons and information when you're playing a game or a portable display when you want to take your game with you." ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:39:18 -0600 1f5381b65a0eb2d47a9c89d4b5ae62f2 Samsung Slips Out Ivy Bridge-Powered Notebook, Redacts It Later http://www.techpowerup.com/160411/Samsung-Slips-Out-Ivy-Bridge-Powered-Notebook-Redacts-It-Later.html cached copy to take shape. Carrying the model number NP700G7C, the notebook is a large-format 17.3-incher, which looks slim enough not to be labelled "desktop-replacement". The notebook is driven by Intel Core i7-3610QM quad-core processor, which is clocked at 2.30 GHz, and packs 6 MB of L3 cache. The processor is wired to four 4 GB DDR3 modules, totaling 16 GB.

The storage subsystem on this notebook consists of two 1 TB HDDs that are striped (RAID 0), backed a small 8 GB SSD that acts as a cache, temporarily holding hot-data of the volume. The optical-drive is a slot-in Blu-ray ROM. The 17.3-inch screen provides 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, which is driven by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M graphics with 2 GB GDDR5 memory. Other features include wireless b/g/n with Intel WiDi support, gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, two USB 3.0 ports, and a USB 2.0 port. The top-mounted webcam features 2 MP resolution. The product page also went on to reveal a price, US $1,699.99.

Source: VR-Zone]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:25:43 -0600 0395f1e2d60d7efa02a3d905ccfa67d3 Gateway Releases the LT4004U Cedar Trail-Based Netbook http://www.techpowerup.com/160410/Gateway-Releases-the-LT4004U-Cedar-Trail-Based-Netbook.html
The LT4004U costs $279.99 and can be found here.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:20:27 -0600 9287a6156250d6925be0ea3414ee892e Intel Core i3-550 and i3-560 to Retire This Year http://www.techpowerup.com/160409/Intel-Core-i3-550-and-i3-560-to-Retire-This-Year.html
Released back in 2010, these 'old timers' will be available for new orders until June 29 and will continue shipping till December 7th (for the tray SKUs) or until supplies are depleted (boxed SKUs).]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:02:44 -0600 f4ffadc5ae3d7b4b578ab7f7fa072645 White MacBook Replaced With New 13-inch $999 MacBook Air for Educational Institutions http://www.techpowerup.com/160375/White-MacBook-Replaced-With-New-13-inch-$999-MacBook-Air-for-Educational-Institutions.html discontinued supplies of its 13-inch white MacBook (base) to educational institutions, which it stopped selling to consumers much earlier, last year. Apple has replaced this education variant of white MacBook with a new education variant of MacBook Air. The new variant will be offered to educational institutions at US $999 a piece, when purchased in packs of 5 (costing US $4,995), making it a viable replacement to the white MacBook.

The new MacBook Air variant is also a 13-incher, driven by Intel Core i5 ULV processor clocked at 1.60 GHz, with 2 GB of DDR3 memory, 64 GB solid-state storage (carried on from the 11-inch consumer base model of MacBook Air), but features the larger 13-inch display. Unfortunately, this model is only available to educational institutions that purchase in bulk (those packs of 5), and so the cheapest MacBook individual students can buy is the 11-inch MacBook Air.

Source: MacRumors]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:08:09 -0600 ab7591a976a59f0f6777507348487110 SKYRIM and Fallout 3 Conceptual Artist Adam Adamowicz Has Passed. http://www.techpowerup.com/160324/SKYRIM-and-Fallout-3-Conceptual-Artist-Adam-Adamowicz-Has-Passed..html

]]> news@techpowerup.com (TheMailMan78) Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:09:40 -0600 f05e6722e2af60f92a16919a001aa3bf Thermalright Coming Up with the Silver Arrow SB-E CPU Cooler http://www.techpowerup.com/160314/Thermalright-Coming-Up-with-the-Silver-Arrow-SB-E-CPU-Cooler.html
The Silver Arrow SB-E features a dual tower/dual fan design and has eight (nickel-plated) 6 mm copper heatpipes (the old Arrow comes with four 8 mm pipes), a tweaked heatsink, two TY PWM fans - one 140 mm and one 150 mm (the SA packs two 140 mm spinners), and a mounting kit offering support for Intel LGA 2011 / 1366 / 1156 / 1155 / 775 and AMD AM2(+) / AM3(+) / FM1 processors.

The Silver Arrow SB-E also makes use of some more 'discrete' fan clips that won't interfere with taller memory modules. The cooler is expected to become available at the end of this month. No price tag was announced but we found it on pre-order at about $103 / 78 Euro.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:16:12 -0600 e262234d4a7772249e76f0e260f7e5dd (PR) PowerColor Announces Radeon HD 7970 with Dual Fan Cooling Solution http://www.techpowerup.com/160294/PowerColor-Announces-Radeon-HD-7970-with-Dual-Fan-Cooling-Solution.html
The PowerColor HD7970 has core clock at 925 MHz and memory clock at 1375 MHz; with compatible with PCI Express 3.0, enabling unprecedented gaming performance by doubling the bandwidth per lane of previous generation. With 3GB GDDR5 onboard memory, the latest HD7970 allows the highest bandwidth for demanding DirectX 11.1 gaming title, delivering the astonishing image quality up to six displays by utilizing AMD Eyefinity technology.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:19:24 -0600 8ff75a820528d29a18fac01ff95b7e22 Valve Asks Users to Keep An Eye On Their Credit Card Usage http://www.techpowerup.com/160293/Valve-Asks-Users-to-Keep-An-Eye-On-Their-Credit-Card-Usage.html hacked, and some user data including encrypted credit card information and hashed passwords were stolen, and that pending investigation, it asked users to change their Steam passwords. Valve noted that at that time, it had not seen any evidence of encrypted data being hacked. Today, Valve issued an update to all its Steam members via e-mail, where it notified them that investigation is still in progress, that Valve is taking help of external agencies to investigate, and that it still sees no evidence of encrypted credit card data being tampered with. As a note of caution, though, it asked users to keep an eye on their credit card activity and statements.

The transcript of Valve's email to Steam users follows. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:13:49 -0600 ddd09fcaa99fdeaabe3c56eb2925e825 Apple Kills White MacBook, Ends Distribution to Educational Institutions http://www.techpowerup.com/160281/Apple-Kills-White-MacBook-Ends-Distribution-to-Educational-Institutions.html

Source: MacRumors]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:37:16 -0600 de96866c673876419508918b96a6b6a0 (PR) Macronix Launches the MX30LF SLC NAND Flash Product Family http://www.techpowerup.com/160280/Macronix-Launches-the-MX30LF-SLC-NAND-Flash-Product-Family.html
As a leader in embedded non-volatile memories, Macronix fulfills the memory requirements of these applications ranging from consumer electronic applications like set-top box (STB), TV, digital cameras, Customer-premises equipment(CPE) and high end networking, through to industrial PC and automotive applications. Macronix has begun sampling SLC NAND products and will start trial production in 2012 Q1.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:17:16 -0600 84b8be8610199a93295f52b0b6da1589 Sterne Agee Downgrades NVIDIA http://www.techpowerup.com/160279/Sterne-Agee-Downgrades-NVIDIA.html

"We had put NVDA on our Catalyst Driven Idea list on January 3 ahead of anticipated catalysts at CES and Mobile World Congress (MWC). While there were some catalysts at CES with the quad-core Tegra 3 integrating Touch on its Ninja 5th core, CES also saw a Win8 Tablet prototype running an NVDA Tegra. While we believe there could be more catalysts with MWC February 27, we believe NVDA shares are fairly valued here. MWC catalysts could include Tegra 3 handsets with Icera baseband and some 7-10 tablets running Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

Sterne Agee's commentary continues. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:08:09 -0600 078b573fcb9d80e0c75fd4dbac0c1938 (PR) Micron Announces Public Memorial Service, Memorial Funds for Steven R. Appleton http://www.techpowerup.com/160277/Micron-Announces-Public-Memorial-Service-Memorial-Funds-for-Steven-R.-Appleton.html
Memorial funds have also been established in Mr. Appleton's name with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boise State University Foundation. The Micron Foundation has donated $25,000 to each of the funds in honor of Mr. Appleton.]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:01:24 -0600 3359af98c1402664ffce551cbaf92573 Pirate Bay Unveils "Portable Site", RIAA/MPAA's Worst Nightmare Weighs 90 Megabytes http://www.techpowerup.com/160275/Pirate-Bay-Unveils-quot-Portable-Site-quot-RIAA-MPAA-s-Worst-Nightmare-Weighs-90-Megabytes.html
A little earlier this year, The Pirate Bay transitioned from being a host for .torrent files to a host for magnet:// links. This transition means that each torrent consisted of a typically 50 KB .torrent file, is now reduced to a <1 KB Magnet link in the resource. The copy of the site itself is there for anyone to copy. Enforcement agencies' worst nightmare indeed weighs just 90 MB.

Sources: The Verge, TorrentFreak]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:03:17 -0600 b3d44f722f0bdbdfc675649b3ce85274 AMD 2012 CPU Roadmap Unveils FX-X300 and A10 Series http://www.techpowerup.com/160274/AMD-2012-CPU-Roadmap-Unveils-FX-X300-and-A10-Series.html
The fastest "Trinity" APUs will get a new brand identifier, the A10-5000 series. These APUs will pack next-generation "Piledriver" modular cores and Radeon HD 7600D series graphics. Around this time, AMD will also launch the Brazos 2.0 low-power APU for netbooks, nettops, and embedded computing devices. Brazos 2.0 will get the E2-1000 series branding. The big change is reserved for the third quarter of 2012, when AMD launches the successor of its less-than-lucky AMD FX "Bulldozer" processor family.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:33:27 -0600 b688746866d057a7469bb579b6fb49ec AMD Pulls Hysterical Cape Verde Marketing Stunt http://www.techpowerup.com/160273/AMD-Pulls-Hysterical-Cape-Verde-Marketing-Stunt.html
The point in all this? Apparently AMD's Radeon HD 7770 features 1 GHz core clock speed out of the box, making it the first GPU ever to do so, and AMD wants to make a song and dance about it. What's more, AMD will use a special branding called "GHz Edition" to mark all its future SKUs that come with 1 GHz (or more) GPU core clock speed, indicating that AMD has more SKUs in the pipeline with ≥1 GHz core clock speed. It doesn't stop with this hysterical medicine bottle thingie, no sir, AMD even set up a teaser site dedicated to "Verdetrol".

Source: LegitReviews]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:59 -0600 4473d3883c195f5381dca64870fb918b FaithPC Intros GXT P170HBD-G580 TWIN-Drive SSR2 Performance Notebook http://www.techpowerup.com/160271/FaithPC-Intros-GXT-P170HBD-G580-TWIN-Drive-SSR2-Performance-Notebook.html
Apart from the lightning fast storage, the notebook packs a Blu-ray writer drive. Connectivity includes wireless b/g/n, gigabit Ethernet, and Bluetooth. The keyboard is specifically designed for gaming, with heightened W,A,S,D keys. Measuring 412 x 276 x 32 ~ 49 mm (WxDxH), it measures about 3.9 kg. Windows 7 Home Premium x64 is the OS of choice. The GXT P170HBD-G580 TWIN-Drive SSR2 from FaithPC is priced at 299,800 JPY (US $3,857).

Source: Hermitage Akihabara]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:39:46 -0600 97560576deb8f1c7bcf8a327acbc67bf Radeon HD 7700 Series Specifications Surface http://www.techpowerup.com/160270/Radeon-HD-7700-Series-Specifications-Surface.html
Cape Verde Physical

Built on TSMC 28 nm process, ~1.5 billion transistors
10 Graphics CoreNext Compute Units (CUs)
640 stream processors
40 TMUs, 16 ROPs
128-bit wide GDDR5 memory interface

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:50:13 -0600 6199fe965a62545cb8566f4b44be0df4 (PR) VTX3D Introduces the HD7970/7950 X Edition Graphics Cards http://www.techpowerup.com/160269/VTX3D-Introduces-the-HD7970-7950-X-Edition-Graphics-Cards.html
VTX3D HD7970/HD7950 X Edition incorporates the latest PCI-E Gen 3 to get the maximum performance from your GPU. Both fitted with 3 GB of GDDR5 memory connected via a new high speed 384 bit memory interface. VTX3D HD7970/HD7950 X Edition is clocked at 1050 MHz and 880 MHz respectively, also together with 1425 MHz and 1250 MHz for each memory, fulfilling those who thirst for extreme performance. The HD7970/HD7950 X Edition also features ultra cooling design. With two 92 mm ultra big fan and SSU-shape heat pipe design, this efficient cooling solution maximizes the speed of heat dissipation, but minimizes the noisy level, creating most pleasing environment for gaming.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:35:56 -0600 3ce0e4919ed8580fe78cf6ddfcbf6e2f (PR) Silicon Power Launches a 32 GB microSDHC Class 6 Memory Card http://www.techpowerup.com/160268/Silicon-Power-Launches-a-32-GB-microSDHC-Class-6-Memory-Card.html
32 GB microSDHC Class 6 memory card adopts the specification of SD 2.0 and is suitable to apply to handheld mobile devices including high level digital camera or digital video camera of SD 2.0 specification. Its massive high speed transmission rate with minimum reading speed of 6 MB per second is in particular suitable for Full-HD video recording. Moreover, while its size is smaller than a finger nail, microSDHC Class6 memory card can store over 9000 digital photos, 500 minutes of full HD videos, more than 6000 songs and thousands of electronic files. This memory card is all you need for a portable streaming life!

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:24:29 -0600 0634e77aa97a136442f75748f0d60f73 Cooler Master Releases the GeminII SF524 CPU Cooler http://www.techpowerup.com/160265/Cooler-Master-Releases-the-GeminII-SF524-CPU-Cooler.html
The GeminII SF524 measures 144 x 144 x 105 mm, it weights 592 grams, has five 6 mm copper heatpipes, and offers support for Intel LGA 1366 / 1156 / 1155 / 775 and AMD FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2 processors. The cooler can be found selling for 37 Euro.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:08:26 -0600 eea081eadbbe25180fe94e729fea74c2 Yahoo US Search Share Slips In January, Google Still on Top http://www.techpowerup.com/160264/Yahoo-US-Search-Share-Slips-In-January-Google-Still-on-Top.html
Following Google and Yahoo was Microsoft with a 13.8% market share, while on the fourth and fifth places in January's top we have Ask and AOL with 2.6% and 1.4%, respectively. Almost 20 billion core search queries were conducted in the US in January.]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:09:36 -0600 8ce037b9657282f1c715d785c09665ed NVIDIA GeForce Kepler Packs Radically Different Number Crunching Machinery http://www.techpowerup.com/160263/NVIDIA-GeForce-Kepler-Packs-Radically-Different-Number-Crunching-Machinery.html
SIMD Hierarchy

4 Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC)
4 Streaming Multiprocessors (SM) per GPC = 16 SM
96 Stream Processors (SP) per SM = 1536 CUDA cores

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:43:18 -0600 61b573351d6ba0f39fccc2fae3e59b4d (PR) ASUS Introduces the O!Play TV Pro Smart TV Set Top Box http://www.techpowerup.com/160262/ASUS-Introduces-the-O-Play-TV-Pro-Smart-TV-Set-Top-Box.html

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:40:28 -0600 9a4fb94559fc69b4d041dfdb457e2c5c (PR) New York Attorney General Agrees to Terminate Antitrust Lawsuit Against Intel http://www.techpowerup.com/160239/New-York-Attorney-General-Agrees-to-Terminate-Antitrust-Lawsuit-Against-Intel.html
The agreement, which follows a December 2011 court ruling that greatly reduced the scope of the New York Attorney General's lawsuit, expressly states that Intel does not admit either any violation of law or that the allegations in the complaint are true, and it calls for no changes to the way Intel does business. The agreement includes a payment of $6.5 million from Intel that is intended only to cover some of the costs incurred by the New York Attorney General in the litigation.]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:29:40 -0600 c38ee6ed61a70a7c2181d59951b9f166 AMD Intros Catalyst Application Profiles 12.1 CAP 2 http://www.techpowerup.com/160236/AMD-Intros-Catalyst-Application-Profiles-12.1-CAP-2.html

Star Wars: The old republic : Improves CrossFire performance and resolves flickering seen on Map

Unigine Tropics – Resolves flashing shadow reflections with CrossFire enabled

Wargame: European Escalation: Improves CrossFire performance

DOWNLOAD: AMD Catalyst Application Profiles 12.1 CAP 2]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:49:46 -0600 cfa1b65268104d7d45b5f9c20fa94558 (PR) Turtle Beach Number One Third Party Console Gaming Accessory Brand for 2011 http://www.techpowerup.com/160235/Turtle-Beach-Number-One-Third-Party-Console-Gaming-Accessory-Brand-for-2011.html
The strong growth for the category has led NPD to create a dedicated Headsets category, splitting off from the general Audio category. Headsets continue to be the strongest growing segment in the gaming industry and is expanding rapidly. Turtle Beach led the field with 12 of the top 25 Gaming Headset SKUS in 2011. Overall, Turtle Beach dominated the market, taking an average of 50% market share for 2011, with a 58% share in December alone, a high for the year.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:14:31 -0600 7ffe9b6afd276bfb21028c9d49c395db Microsoft To Release Nine Patches Next Week http://www.techpowerup.com/160233/Microsoft-To-Release-Nine-Patches-Next-Week.html nine updates - four rated 'Critical' and nine 'Important', that will crush 21 vulnerabilities.

The incoming patches tackle bugs that could lead to remote code execution and privilege elevation. As (almost) always, Microsoft didn't go into specifics but it did say the vulnerabilities affect Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, and .NET/Silverlight. All the updates will be made available on Valentine's Day (February 14th) at about 10 am PST (6 pm GMT).]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:53:54 -0600 3775c9c5c1e3d48d3f9a2f16c24d17dd Acer's Atom N2600-powered Aspire One D270 Netbook Goes On Sale http://www.techpowerup.com/160230/Acer-s-Atom-N2600-powered-Aspire-One-D270-Netbook-Goes-On-Sale.html
The Aspire One D270 comes in several color versions (black, white, blue, red, candy), is backed by a one-year warranty, and can be bought for 259 Euro.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:24:20 -0600 837a653749abc51cb6852a182678daa7 (PR) Micron Launches New Product Category of Low-Standby-Power DDR3Lm http://www.techpowerup.com/160228/Micron-Launches-New-Product-Category-of-Low-Standby-Power-DDR3Lm.html
The first 2 Gb DDR3Lm will provide up to 50 percent self-refresh power savings versus standard 2 Gb DDR3L while driving performance up to -1600 MT/s when needed. Micron's 4 Gb DDR3Lm product delivers the same optimized power efficiency as the 2 Gb part, with a reduced chip count that is ideally suited for ultrathin and tablet customers. Both 2 Gb and 4 Gb DDR3Lm will be adopted into Micron's 30-nanometer (nm) class to further optimize the power and performance features, with the 4 Gb device hitting a 3.7mA IDD6 target in standby mode, yet still supporting speeds up to -1866 MT/s.]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:44 -0600 40609611bc794957e35bfbc845dde0cb (PR) VIA Announces Highest Performance Dual Core VIA EPIA-M910 Mini-ITX Board http://www.techpowerup.com/160226/VIA-Announces-Highest-Performance-Dual-Core-VIA-EPIA-M910-Mini-ITX-Board.html
The VIA EPIA-M910 is available in both active and passive cooling configurations with the choice of either a performance oriented 1.6 GHz VIA Nano X2 dual core processor or a fanless 1.0 GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor and is paired with the VIA VX900 media system processor, which provides the ideal platform for today's HD-intensive applications.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:37:17 -0600 744ade615b084e2f968a394873660483 Prolimatech Toys with Two New LGA2011 CPU Cooler Designs http://www.techpowerup.com/160224/Prolimatech-Toys-with-Two-New-LGA2011-CPU-Cooler-Designs.html
The first one (first two images below), appears to be an leaner, fitter evolution of the Prolimatech Genesis. While the Genesis uses a dual-independent fin-stack design in which one stack propagates perpendicular to the plane of the motherboard while the other propagates parallel to the plane, on this new design, both stacks propagate parallel to the plane, in opposite directions, and both being dissimilar in size.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:22:01 -0600 6e4173cccdeb38c9a9e721fa771097bf (PR) Enermax Extends MaxRevo and NAXN Series http://www.techpowerup.com/160221/Enermax-Extends-MaxRevo-and-NAXN-Series.html
While the MaxRevo 1200W (EMR1200EWT) is designed to meet highest performance and efficiency standards of hardware enthusiasts, the 80 PLUS Bronze certified NAXN 650W (ENM650AWT-B) will strengthen Enermax' position in the competitive segment of budget power supplies for gamers.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:16:13 -0600 12e7333a1e33ee463332ea2f0749b1ce New Double Fine Adventure Game Funded by Fans http://www.techpowerup.com/160215/New-Double-Fine-Adventure-Game-Funded-by-Fans.html
"If I were to go to a publisher right now and pitch an adventure game, they'd laugh in my face," Schafer said in a video for the KickStarter project. So Double Fine turned to its fans, seeking $300,000 to fund a new adventure game and $100,000 for video game documentary team 2 Player Productions to record its progress. The project launched at 6pm Pacific on Wednesday, and reached the $400,000 mark a touch over eight hours later.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (TheMailMan78) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:52:45 -0600 2c56b9a4b6f32cff300dcf881e5c35b2 Intel Haswell In Bound for March-June 2013 http://www.techpowerup.com/160213/Intel-Haswell-In-Bound-for-March-June-2013.html
A roadmap slide sourced by DonanimHaber pins the launch of Haswell to March-June, 2013. Haswell is a brand new CPU architecture that will succeed Ivy Bridge. According to the conventional idea of Intel's tick-tock CPU development strategy, it will be built on the 22 nm fab process, which will have gained some maturity by then. Intel follows a "tick-tock" product development model. Every year, Intel's product lineup sees either of the two. A "tock" brings in a new x86 architecture, a "tick" miniaturizes it to a newer silicon fabrication process. Earlier reports indicated that Haswell Core processors will be based on a newer socket, the LGA1150, and hence it will not be compatible with LGA1155 platforms.

Source: DonanimHaber]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:12:16 -0600 f828d947eec14e4b8658c8e255327b98 ChocoMouse Surfaces in Japanese Markets http://www.techpowerup.com/160212/ChocoMouse-Surfaces-in-Japanese-Markets.html

Source: PCWatch]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:34:57 -0600 1507fc0175c1ff0cf4440105bc6f93e6 Windows 8 To Introduce App Suspension http://www.techpowerup.com/160208/Windows-8-To-Introduce-App-Suspension.html
The Windows NTOS kernel is a client-server type kernel, where processes and services function in a hierarchy as clients to the "server", which dispenses system resources to them. One would imagine a suspended process to be that which has no CPU time allocated by the kernel, which is probably told that the system is sleeping. This feature will be particularly handy for Metro applets, which in typical usage scenarios, will be running in the background most of the time. The feature could also come handy in scenarios such as gaming, where the OS could freeze supply of resources to useless processes.

Source: Hexus.net]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:04:35 -0600 30696310b0bbf55bd3508217b4004f79 Aerocool Launches the Strike-X One & Strike-X One Advance PC cases http://www.techpowerup.com/160207/Aerocool-Launches-the-Strike-X-One-amp-Strike-X-One-Advance-PC-cases.html
The Strike-X One has an I/O panel with two USB 2.0 ports, and is equipped with one 120 mm rear fan, while the Strike-X One Advance comes with two USB 3.0 ports, a 120 mm rear fan, and a front 120 mm fan with red LEDs. The Strike-X One and Strike-X One Advance cost 34.99 Euro and 39.99 Euro, respectively.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:44:11 -0600 9ff60bd3a3e768c8303c0570c82bf57e Google To Launch GoogleDrive Cloud-Storage Service Soon http://www.techpowerup.com/160206/Google-To-Launch-GoogleDrive-Cloud-Storage-Service-Soon.html

Sources: The Verge, Wall Street Journal ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:39:21 -0600 2a307e6985c82c6245bc0b3186cdf9bc (PR) Lenovo Reports Third Quarter 2011/2012 Results http://www.techpowerup.com/160205/Lenovo-Reports-Third-Quarter-2011-2012-Results.html
During the third fiscal quarter Lenovo's pre-tax income increased 59 percent year-over-year, to a record high of US$192 million. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:39:23 -0600 82d85bcf96c022baec4b9c62dad090dd I-O Data Readies a 23-inch IPS Monitor http://www.techpowerup.com/160202/I-O-Data-Readies-a-23-inch-IPS-Monitor.html
I-O Data's upcoming display also has a 14 ms response time (8 ms when overdrive is activated), a maximum brightness of 250 cd/m2, a contrast ratio of 1,000:1 (80,000:1 DCR), two 1.5W speakers, an ECO mode that saves power, and D-Sub, DVI, and HDMI (x 2) connectors. The LCD-MF234XPGBR is set to cost about $347.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:38:11 -0600 d407a3ebb4ab9b0d68b224486f8b8dad Ark PC Intros Tathlum AMD-Powered Gaming PC http://www.techpowerup.com/160200/Ark-PC-Intros-Tathlum-AMD-Powered-Gaming-PC.html

Source: Hermitage Akihabara]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:22:16 -0600 9a1e683988210250b353c78039eb33e8 AverMedia Intros the Live Gamer HD Gameplay Streaming Solution http://www.techpowerup.com/160199/AverMedia-Intros-the-Live-Gamer-HD-Gameplay-Streaming-Solution.html

A video presentation by AverMedia follows. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:48:47 -0600 1eae1089bd117a44e3dff4a9fb088c93 HP Envy 14 Spectre Now Available http://www.techpowerup.com/160198/HP-Envy-14-Spectre-Now-Available.html available via HP's online store for US $1,399.99 for the base-configuration, and 1,899.99 for HP's "recommended configuration", which includes a 256 GB SSD, and a Core i7-2770M processor instead of a 128 GB SSD and Core i5-2467M on the base-configuration, among other HP-exclusives. The 14-incher measures 12.88" (W) x 8.7" (D) x 0.79" (H), weighing 1.8 kg, packs a 1366x768 pixel screen; two of its most notable features, apart from its size, include solid-state storage and near-field communication (NFC).

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:10:00 -0600 64c373281037736d3eee53bd039aa0ff Ubisoft DRM Server Downtime Causes A Lockout http://www.techpowerup.com/160196/Ubisoft-DRM-Server-Downtime-Causes-A-Lockout.html original plan was to allow some of these games to remain playable. However it didn't seem to work. Some DRM schemes are more intrusive then others but the Ubisoft "always on" DRM has come under heavy fire this week from players turned critics via Twitter. One is quoted as saying, "Dear @Ubisoft I am totally unimpressed with your server upgrade strategy."

Ubisoft has yet to give a specified time when the servers will be re-launched and players can regain access to their games.

Source: PC Gamer]]> news@techpowerup.com (TheMailMan78) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:44:11 -0600 5886f41bb543b9701a3a523d405a8a24 Hawken Launching As Free-to-Play with Beta http://www.techpowerup.com/160195/Hawken-Launching-As-Free-to-Play-with-Beta.html here.

So what are you waiting for? Get to blasting!

Source: Shacknews]]> news@techpowerup.com (TheMailMan78) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:16:54 -0600 84186c448e32fa2a52a845f4f627b84d (PR) Engineers Boost Computer Processor Performance By Over 20 Percent http://www.techpowerup.com/160184/Engineers-Boost-Computer-Processor-Performance-By-Over-20-Percent.html
"Chip manufacturers are now creating processors that have a 'fused architecture,' meaning that they include CPUs and GPUs on a single chip," says Dr. Huiyang Zhou, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering who co-authored a paper on the research. "This approach decreases manufacturing costs and makes computers more energy efficient. However, the CPU cores and GPU cores still work almost exclusively on separate functions. They rarely collaborate to execute any given program, so they aren't as efficient as they could be. That's the issue we're trying to resolve." ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:43:10 -0600 112f35b216455d1d93ae7f2140bb2829 Windows 8 Consumer Preview Inbound for MWC http://www.techpowerup.com/160182/Windows-8-Consumer-Preview-Inbound-for-MWC.html Windows-on-Windows ARM)?

Sources: Engadget, ZDNet]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:35:11 -0600 34aae54d3a411fceb05b44df2f80ee8c PowerColor Teases a New, Custom-Cooled Radeon HD 7970 Card http://www.techpowerup.com/160179/PowerColor-Teases-a-New-Custom-Cooled-Radeon-HD-7970-Card.html Vortex and LCS models) aren't enough, PowerColor has today revealed another HD 7970 card that goes beyond AMD's reference design. Seen below, this third custom Radeon HD 7970, likely part of the PCS Series, comes equipped with a dual-slot cooler boasting two fans and (at least) three copper heatpipes, and features 2048 Stream Processors, a 384-bit memory interface, 3 GB of GDDR5 VRAM, CrossFireX support, and five display outputs (dual DVI, dual mini DisplayPort, one HDMI).

PowerColor hasn't said anything about the card's clocks or price tag but hopefully those will be revealed later this month.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:35:38 -0600 629ff89ffe43b2a2f6d53d35d41afd5c Google Chrome 17 Stable Available for Download http://www.techpowerup.com/160173/Google-Chrome-17-Stable-Available-for-Download.html
Chrome 17 Stable can be downloaded via this page.]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:26:32 -0600 be6c4f28cfd0c51cb33d0c5383260dbc Apple Faces Fines in China, Possible iPad Ban for Trademark Infringement http://www.techpowerup.com/160172/Apple-Faces-Fines-in-China-Possible-iPad-Ban-for-Trademark-Infringement.html have been locked in a tussle over the brand name "iPad", which the latter claimed Apple dubiously acquired rights to use in 2006, by floating a shell company called IP Application Development and using it to deal with ProView. ProView had no idea it was dealing with Apple at the time (it was not shared that information), or that Apple would go on to use the name for one of its biggest selling products. A Chinese court ruled in favor of ProView. Apple now has to cough up US $38 million in fines, and sit down with ProView to work out a fresh agreement to using the brand name "iPad", or face a sales ban.

Sources: China Daily, Global Times, DailyTech ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:12:17 -0600 abb403cffb8f773b2081192814251505 Price Hurting Intel and AMD in Competition Against ARM http://www.techpowerup.com/160170/Price-Hurting-Intel-and-AMD-in-Competition-Against-ARM.html
Intel recently debuted its 32 nm "Medfield" Atom processors, with power consumption as low as 11W for the platform. In the second half of 2012, it will launch another line of processors with under 10W power consumption, for high-end smartphones. AMD, on the other hand, will unveil "Hondo", which combines its x86 architecture with Radeon graphics IP, and a power consumption target of less than 5W. In 2013, it plans to launch the "Temash" APU, with power consumption under 2W, and built on the 28 nm process.

Source: DigiTimes]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:28 -0600 59aeb1d31af11e10326d5ecfdc0143c2 (PR) Antec Officially Announces the One Enclosure http://www.techpowerup.com/160166/Antec-Officially-Announces-the-One-Enclosure.html
Performance Cooling Advantages – The One's cooling system includes top & rear 120 mm exhaust fans with four additional 120 mm fan mounts. Perforated mesh construction yields additional airflow through the front of the chassis.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:48:23 -0600 3e277d626ee105b6ab3074a6264cc306 (PR) Rambus and NVIDIA Sign Patent License Agreement http://www.techpowerup.com/160164/Rambus-and-NVIDIA-Sign-Patent-License-Agreement.html
The agreement covers the use of Rambus patented innovations in a broad range of integrated circuit (IC) products offered by NVIDIA. In addition, the two companies have settled all outstanding claims, including resolution of past use of Rambus' patented innovations. The term of this agreement is five years; other details are confidential. ]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:27:17 -0600 254c354be2f761662454950e387f1f2b (PR) Scythe Announces Kaze Master Flat Fan Controller http://www.techpowerup.com/160161/Scythe-Announces-Kaze-Master-Flat-Fan-Controller.html
Kaze Master Flat combines both a tidy and clean front panel design with Scythe's usual variety of functions. Hence allows it to match almost every on market PC Chassis. With only one finger tip users are able to open the front panel, which grants access to six buttons used as control system. Four of the buttons are being used to adjust the fan speed of the individual fan channel. The other two located on the both sided of Kaze Master Flat allow shutting down of the alarm signal and activating or deactivating of the built-in VF-Display (Vacuum Fluorescent Display).

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:32:03 -0600 c55cee4cb418452a98b8156e54f80313 Buffalo Intros DriveStation 1.5 TB External HDD with Ability to Record TV http://www.techpowerup.com/160160/Buffalo-Intros-DriveStation-1.5-TB-External-HDD-with-Ability-to-Record-TV.html

Source: Hermitage Akihabara]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:10:19 -0600 ce81e93b49fedcc916f39988b8e5c60c Caseking.de Acquires Overclockers UK http://www.techpowerup.com/160157/Caseking.de-Acquires-Overclockers-UK.html

Source: eTeknix]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:06:33 -0600 d2a575f551dbacba18e0203d13f1be83 (PR) ATP Intros the Velocity SI Pro Industrial Grade SATA III 2.5-inch SLC SSD http://www.techpowerup.com/160155/ATP-Intros-the-Velocity-SI-Pro-Industrial-Grade-SATA-III-2.5-inch-SLC-SSD.html

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:21:16 -0600 c2ae3b2b62fa96e9f3fc633300436683 (PR) Logitech Reveals the Touch Mouse M600 http://www.techpowerup.com/160154/Logitech-Reveals-the-Touch-Mouse-M600.html
"People are growing accustomed to using fingertip gestures to navigate on their smartphones and tablets," said Todd Walker, brand manager for Logitech. "In fact, for many people these gestures have become second nature. The Logitech Touch Mouse M600 reflects this evolution in how we interact with the digital world and extends to the computer what have become natural, intuitive motions."

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:13:23 -0600 2e8f3b105033f25ce071d2efb33ce2c4 (PR) Hitachi GST Ships the Industry’s First 25 nm SLC NAND Flash Enterprise-Class SSDs http://www.techpowerup.com/160153/Hitachi-GST-Ships-the-Industry’s-First-25-nm-SLC-NAND-Flash-Enterprise-Class-SSDs.html
The Ultrastar SSD400S.B family combines Hitachi's proven enterprise hard disk drive (HDD) expertise with Intel's extensive capabilities in developing high-endurance SLC NAND flash memory and advanced SSD technology. The drives also conform to the Trusted Computing Group's Enterprise A Security Subsystem Class encryption specification, helping customers protect sensitive data, and reduce the costs associated with drive retirement and reuse.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:28:42 -0600 5e6279475830064b865dcca1d9394fe8 AMD Rolls Outs Two More FM1 Socket Athlon II X4 Processors http://www.techpowerup.com/160151/AMD-Rolls-Outs-Two-More-FM1-Socket-Athlon-II-X4-Processors.html
The Athlon II X4 641 comes with a core clock of 2.8 GHz, 4 MB of L2 cache, and a 100 W TDP, while the Athlon II X4 638 features a 2.7 GHz clock, 4 MB of L2 cache, and a TDP of 65 W. Both CPUs are priced at $81 (pricing is for 1000-unit tray quantities).

Source: CPU World]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:05:23 -0600 f3413f60d83c52485ee86f0e854c2864 (PR) G.Skill Announces Ares Low Profile DDR3 Memory Kits http://www.techpowerup.com/160150/G.Skill-Announces-Ares-Low-Profile-DDR3-Memory-Kits.html

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:54:31 -0600 fc5c625ec0466c4848e42ad7a46cd78f Xbox 360 Kinect Star Wars Arriving in April http://www.techpowerup.com/160149/Xbox-360-Kinect-Star-Wars-Arriving-in-April.html listed on Amazon for US $449, and is up for pre-orders. It will start shipping on April 3.

Source: Major Nelson]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:33:03 -0600 cfb68fe6df591aca78c8eace2c35d370 (PR) AMD Announces Departure of Emilio Ghilardi as Senior Vice President and CSO http://www.techpowerup.com/160147/AMD-Announces-Departure-of-Emilio-Ghilardi-as-Senior-Vice-President-and-CSO.html
"I'd like to thank Emilio for his contributions to the business and wish him well in his future endeavors," said Read. "Developing relationships with our customers that are grounded in a foundation of trust through consistently delivering on our commitments is critical, and we are making progress toward that goal. AMD enters 2012 with significant momentum, and we are building upon that momentum by embracing the shifts occurring in the industry and marrying market needs with innovative technologies to become a consistent growth engine."

Mr. Ghilardi joined AMD from Hewlett Packard in 2008.]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:14:47 -0600 b7f240bf4aa4689ae913fb3cefb41402 Windows-on-Windows ARM Confirmed? http://www.techpowerup.com/160146/Windows-on-Windows-ARM-Confirmed-.html
A latest bulletin at MSDN hints at the possibility of Microsoft working on a x86-to-ARM translation layer, which allows you to run desktop windows (Win32) software on Windows 8 ARM, effectively "Windows-on-Windows ARM". Without specifically pointing out the ability to run Win32 software on ARM, the bulletin mentions the ability to run non-metro applications (native Windows) on SoC (system-on-a-chip) architectures. It could also just be a reference to Intel's single-chip SoCs such as Medfield, which are x86-based. If Microsoft pulls off a "WOWARM", it could spell terrible news to Intel, because something such as the hypothetical WOWARM is all that stands between ARM and high-performance desktop PCs. In a market that only has two other competitors (AMD and VIA), dozens more could join in overnight, including NVIDIA's karmic entry after being shunned off an x86 license.

Sources: ZDNet, Engadget]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:34:28 -0600 0449aac1320d9998e29b99b03140cbf1 (PR) Eurocom Announces Panther 4.0 Mobile Workstation Based on Sandy Bridge-E http://www.techpowerup.com/160144/Eurocom-Announces-Panther-4.0-Mobile-Workstation-Based-on-Sandy-Bridge-E.html
EUROCOM PANTHER 4.0 provides workstation-calibre performance, powerful graphics capabilities and high performance storage with four physical storage drives, two being SATA 600, two being SATA 300 and RAID 0/1/5/10. Super powerful Intel Core i7, i7 Extreme and next generation Intel Xeon processors are supported for high-end computing wherever work takes place.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:17 -0600 9faef95aea5334526776d0388d541aa1 Heat Key To Faster HDDs...Hundreds of Times Faster http://www.techpowerup.com/160123/Heat-Key-To-Faster-HDDs...Hundreds-of-Times-Faster.html
A team of researchers led by Thomas Ostler at the University of York, UK concluded that the process of flipping the polarities of these tiny portions can be greatly expedited using short bursts of heat. It has been believed that heat could only assist in remagnetization, when used in conjunction with a magnetic field. Research shows that this can also be achieved using a very, very precise amount of heat generated by beaming a fine laser for less than a trillionth of a second, which momentarily raises its temperature by 800 °C. The results of this study was published here.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:57:46 -0600 c712ad198050d9f960cc6f315d453410 (PR) Cooler Master Officially Introduces The Elite 361 Chassis http://www.techpowerup.com/160120/Cooler-Master-Officially-Introduces-The-Elite-361-Chassis.html
Touting a modern minimalist design, Elite 361 is engineered to be accommodating in space restricted work zones. Given its unique structure and airflow design, Elite 361 can be placed either horizontally or vertically within a space. A rotatable Cooler Master logo and four user attachable rubber feet assist in making these transitions. Front panel ports are positioned to be easily accessible in either orientation.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:20:10 -0600 e08bcef7c81e6a2ebdcf48552e55b7ed (PR) MAINGEAR Updates the TITAN 17 17.3-inch Desktop Replacement http://www.techpowerup.com/160119/MAINGEAR-Updates-the-TITAN-17-17.3-inch-Desktop-Replacement.html
The TITAN 17 features support for both the latest Intel Core i7-3930K and the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. With fast, intelligent multi-core technology that accelerates performance to match your workload, it delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance. For both gamers and demanding users, the Titan 17 capitalizes on a dramatic leap forward in processing technology to provide all the power you need for even the most advanced games and applications.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:10:44 -0600 1941be1cc8b906eecaf3e7edff338db5 Cougar Solution Mid-Tower Case to Reach Europe Next Week http://www.techpowerup.com/160111/Cougar-Solution-Mid-Tower-Case-to-Reach-Europe-Next-Week.html
Cougar's Solution will cost 55 Euro.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:25:26 -0600 41b1d51c9e3ba9a263361f9cfa0eb434 Hackers Held Symantec to Ransom Over pcAnywhere Source Code Leak http://www.techpowerup.com/160108/Hackers-Held-Symantec-to-Ransom-Over-pcAnywhere-Source-Code-Leak.html
Symantec has apparently been in negotiations with the hacker group over preventing the leak, it even agreed to pay the group its "ransom", provided it could do so in monthly installments. The group declined, and the negotiations fell through. A transcript of this email conversation was posted on Pastebin (can be accessed here). The hackers claimed to have posted the source code of pcAnywhere (in a 2.3 GB RAR archive), on a popular bit-torrent site. In our opinion, extorting money is very un-Anonymous. Anonymous, being the self-proclaimed hacktivist group that it is, would post the source code "just for the lulz", without even getting into negotiations with Symantec.

Source: Hexus.net]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:04:16 -0600 6e84696301885ba0a9dc8de6fe45abd0 Patriot Memory Readies Three New Lines of SSD http://www.techpowerup.com/160104/Patriot-Memory-Readies-Three-New-Lines-of-SSD.html

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:39:14 -0600 e06f5ed77191826c212c30722f2cc5a2 Roccat Teases with the Savu Gaming Mouse http://www.techpowerup.com/160103/Roccat-Teases-with-the-Savu-Gaming-Mouse.html

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:21:26 -0600 34d2777e78ccf007523e2dd1fcea6b2d (PR) Spatial View's 3DeeScreen adds Glasses-Free 3D Capabilities to 2D Laptops http://www.techpowerup.com/160102/Spatial-View-s-3DeeScreen-adds-Glasses-Free-3D-Capabilities-to-2D-Laptops.html
Once the 3DeeScreen is snapped onto a laptop display, and the software is installed, viewers can watch 3D videos and photos with the included software and Blu-ray movies using third party players. The playback uses eye-tracking software to automatically track the user's viewing position and adjust the 3D image projection to maintain optimal viewing quality, reducing the possibility of crosstalk and ghosting.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:15:41 -0600 130d817d8b3f616e97c555ec57946aec Adobe Working on Sandboxed Flash Player for Firefox http://www.techpowerup.com/160099/Adobe-Working-on-Sandboxed-Flash-Player-for-Firefox.html

Source: Adobe Asset Blog]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:54:24 -0600 3523e3354352851c015745a7a2e45210 Zalman Launches GT Series Mid-Range PSUs http://www.techpowerup.com/160098/Zalman-Launches-GT-Series-Mid-Range-PSUs.html
The ZM500-GT features a dual +12V rail design (each rail 18A), while the ZM500-GT and ZM600-GT feature quad +12V rail (each 18A) design. Internally, the GT series PSUs feature +5Vsb green IC, active PFC, and a secondary protection IC. The units are cooled by a 120 mm temperature-controlled fan. The ZM500-GT is 80 Plus compliant, while the ZM600-GT and ZM700-GT are 80 Plus Bronze compliant. According to the source, the ZM500-GT will be priced around $80, the ZM600-GT around $100, and the ZM700-GT around $125.

Source: Overclockers Ukraine]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:27:18 -0600 013e9845ec5e8e75045f516772ee38ab (PR) Amulet Hotkey Announces World's First PCoIP Blade for CAD/CAM http://www.techpowerup.com/160097/Amulet-Hotkey-Announces-World-s-First-PCoIP-Blade-for-CAD-CAM.html

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:37:56 -0600 7cd236a4b81df30564fd2c3b9afd3d36 (PR) Cooler Master Cuts Prices of HAF-X and HAF 932 Advanced in Europe http://www.techpowerup.com/160096/Cooler-Master-Cuts-Prices-of-HAF-X-and-HAF-932-Advanced-in-Europe.html
One of our most popular cases the last few years has without a doubt been the HAF X. As most people know, HAF stands for 'High Air Flow' and this case totally lives up to this name. With dual 200mm top fans, a front 230mm red LED on/off fan and an additional 200mm fan with dedicated air duct for VGA card cooling this massive case will keep any system running cool. As a special gift to Cooler Master's loyal customers, we will reduce the price from €159,- to €139.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:01:11 -0600 f6b3369459e720afa3d285f5e00188f7 Verbatim Shipping its SandForce-powered SATA 6.0 Gbps Solid State Drives http://www.techpowerup.com/160095/Verbatim-Shipping-its-SandForce-powered-SATA-6.0-Gbps-Solid-State-Drives.html
Verbatim's 120 GB and 240 GB SATA 6.0 Gbps drives are backed by a two-year warranty and cost 199 Euro and 399 Euro, respectively.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:44:58 -0600 6339bb2030df4d7ea2e3f5667ec18c0e Current-Generation Ultrabooks In For Price-Cuts http://www.techpowerup.com/160093/Current-Generation-Ultrabooks-In-For-Price-Cuts.html
The move to lower prices of Ultrabooks is simply to clear inventories and pave the way for the next-generation. The prices will be cut significantly. Acer's Ultrabook S3 already saw its price drop to US $799 from $999; while HP's Ultrabooks will see prices cut by as much as 25 percent. Price of Lenovo's Ultrabook will go down by up to 21 percent. In short, every $999-ish Ultrabook will see its price go down to $749-799.

Source: DigiTimes]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:10:40 -0600 ac08f2d8ee272659022a760825a52b90 SanDisk Follows Kingston, Cuts NAND Flash Product Prices http://www.techpowerup.com/160092/SanDisk-Follows-Kingston-Cuts-NAND-Flash-Product-Prices.html reports that Kingston is reducing prices of its NAND flash-based products by up to 15%, SanDisk too is reportedly preparing price-cuts of its own. Unlike Kingston, SanDisk's entire product portfolio is connected with NAND flash memory, it is the world's largest vendor of memory cards, and also has a vast lineup of USB flash drives. SanDisk will lower its prices just enough to maintain competitiveness with Kingston's products. The company maintains that initiating a price-cutting strategy is intended to boost sales volume and maintain the company's leading market share. According to DRAMeXchange, major NAND flash vendors are initiating price cuts to clear inventories, to make way for flash memory built on newer fabrication technologies.

Source: DigiTimes]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:54:01 -0600 6ad1add0cf1cbe900da1fabd85cd7a7a Mouse Computer Announces Trio of High-End Desktops with Intel SSD 520 http://www.techpowerup.com/160091/Mouse-Computer-Announces-Trio-of-High-End-Desktops-with-Intel-SSD-520.html
All three are built into the same chassis, featuring the same 23-inch full-HD display and peripherals. All three feature Intel's newly-launched SSD 520 solid-state drive with 120 GB capacity, the SSD is configured to hold the OS and program files, while all three further feature a slower 1 TB hard drive that handles documents and storage. DVD-RW, gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Home Premium x64 make for the rest of the commonalities. The MDV-ASG8310B-SSD is priced at 99,750 JPY (US $1,300); the MDV-ASG8250B at 109,830 JPY ($1,432); and the MDV-AGG9320S-SSD at 159,600 JPY ($2,081).

Source: Hermitage Akihabara]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:53 -0600 1753c9eaa1f6facd35adf671345b6600 (PR) AMD Introduces the FirePro V3900 Professional Graphics Card http://www.techpowerup.com/160088/AMD-Introduces-the-FirePro-V3900-Professional-Graphics-Card.html
"The AMD FirePro V3900 is the most powerful entry-level professional graphics card on the market today," says Sandeep Gupte, general manager of Professional Graphics, AMD. "Armed with advanced multi-display capability of AMD Eyefinity technology, extensive certifications for professional applications and blazing fast performance, it offers best-in-class value for our technical and business customers."

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:44:33 -0600 2be9a3917253374c94197fda8ed1c499 (PR) AVADirect Introduces the Clevo P270WM X79 Gaming Notebook http://www.techpowerup.com/160062/AVADirect-Introduces-the-Clevo-P270WM-X79-Gaming-Notebook.html
The P270WM's design shapes the ground we stand on by creating new standards for mobile desktop replacements. The revolutionary X79-fueled P270WM, being the successor of the world renowned Clevo X7200, supports all of the functionality provided by its older brother. Three 9.5 inch hard drives, with optional RAID, two USB 3.0 ports, SLI support, HD LED screen, HDMI 1.4a support, and the recently re-designed express card slot for third-party expansion are still key features of the newly offered Clevo P270WM Gaming Notebook.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:15:57 -0600 fc9ac81ac7d41fb2919d7b2fcadba328 Gigabyte Intros The 970A-DS3 Ultra Durable 4 Classic Motherboard http://www.techpowerup.com/160060/Gigabyte-Intros-The-970A-DS3-Ultra-Durable-4-Classic-Motherboard.html
The CPU is powered by a simple 5-phase VRM. It is wired to four DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 32 GB of dual-channel DDR3-1866+ MHz memory. Expansion slots include one PCI-Express 2.0 x16 (wired to the 970), one PCIe 2.0 x16 (electrical 2.0 x4, wired to the SB950), three PCIe x1, and two legacy PCI. Gigabyte didn't cheap-out on the southbridge (by opting for SB710), and so we have a full-fledged SB950, complete with six SATA 6 Gb/s ports supporting RAID5. There are two USB 3.0 ports on the rear-panel, driven by an Etron EJ168 controller. The audio is driven by Realtek ALC887, wired to just a 5.1-channel analog output cluster, apart from the front-panel header. Gigabit Ethernet driven by Realtek 8111E tops it up. Gigabyte included its DualBIOS (AwardBIOS) with the board. Expect this one to be priced around US $100 (or below), making it a nice buy for single-GPU budget gaming-PC builds.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:12:23 -0600 17186fe67f63a028d07a5821ad54dd0f (PR) JEDEC and IPC Cover Non-IC Electronic Components in Latest Update of Standard for SMD http://www.techpowerup.com/160058/JEDEC-and-IPC-Cover-Non-IC-Electronic-Components-in-Latest-Update-of-Standard-for-SMD.html
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033C provides surface mount device (SMD) manufacturers and users with standardized methods for handling, packing, shipping and use of moisture/reflow sensitive SMDs. These methods help avoid damage from moisture absorption and exposure to solder reflow temperatures that can result in yield and reliability degradation. Use of the standard helps achieve safe and damage-free reflow with the dry-packing process and provides a minimum shelf life of 12 months from the seal date when using sealed dry bags. ]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:46:03 -0600 f8df9bdcbde791c37fce74d835dc6949 (PR) Intel Debuts the 520 Series SATA 6.0 Gbps Solid State Drives http://www.techpowerup.com/160055/Intel-Debuts-the-520-Series-SATA-6.0-Gbps-Solid-State-Drives.html
Any consumer application requiring high throughput and bandwidth, low latencies and accelerated speed will benefit from the Intel SSD 520. Software developers, architects, accountants, engineers, musicians, media creators and artists are just some of the professionals that will find that the Intel SSD 520's full package of features can make a dramatic impact on their productivity. With faster performance for graphic renderings, compiling, data transfers and system boot-ups, users can speed through multi-tasking or once-cumbersome application wait times with an Intel SSD 520 Series.

]]> news@techpowerup.com (Cristian_25H) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:20:17 -0600 5bb31b5ce247eccce5da3382d0cea474 MSI Z77A-GD55 Motherboard Pictured http://www.techpowerup.com/160054/MSI-Z77A-GD55-Motherboard-Pictured.html GD65 in terms of its feature-set, and will likely hold a cost-benefit sweetspot. The motherboard is designed to support today's "Sandy Bridge", and tomorrow's "Ivy Bridge" Core processors in the LGA1155 package, and is based on Intel's Z77 "Panther Point" chipset. The CPU is powered by a lighter 9-phase VRM compared to the 12-phase VRM on the GD65. It retains the expansion slot layout of its elder brother, consisting of two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 (x16/NC or x8/x8), four PCIe x1, and one PCIe 2.0 x4 (physical x16).

The Z77A-GD55 has two fewer SATA 6 Gb/s ports compared to the GD65, all its internal ports are wired to the PCH. That's two SATA 6 Gb/s and four SATA 3 Gb/s. There are no eSATA ports. Further, there are no third-party USB 3.0 controllers, either. All four of the USB 3.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two via front-panel header) are wired to the PCH. Display connectivity includes DVI, D-Sub, and HDMI. 8-channel HD audio with optical and coaxial SPDIF outputs, and gigabit Ethernet make for the rest of its connectivity.

]]> btarunr@techpowerup.com (btarunr) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:07:48 -0600 c080fcf2e30515ed97ce7e513d03f8b3