Apple today unveiled a completely new iMac with a stunning design, brilliant display with reduced reflection, and faster processors.* With third generation Intel quad-core processors, powerful NVIDIA graphics and an innovative new storage option called Fusion Drive, the new iMac is the most advanced desktop Apple has ever made.

"With a stunning design, brilliant display and faster performance, we've made the world's leading all-in-one desktop computer better in every way," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "The all-new iMac is unbelievably thin, yet packs an incredible amount of performance and technology into our most innovative desktop."

Countering AMD's ' Never Settle' driver (the Catalyst 12.11), NVIDIA has today rolled out a new graphics driver that delivers performance improvements of up to 15% for GeForce GTX 600 Series cards. The driver in question is called GeForce 310.33, it comes in beta form, and it features support for GeForce 8, 9, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 Family cards.

Download: GeForce 310.33 Beta (Windows 7/8 64-bit)

MSI's GeForce GTX 660 HAWK performance graphics card is now generally available, priced at US $249.99. The card packs MSI's highest factory-overclock for the GPU, and uses what is essentially the same PCB and cooler designs as the MSI GeForce GTX 660 Power Edition. The card ships with clock speeds of 1085 MHz core, 1150 MHz GPU Boost, and 6.00 GHz memory. The PCB features a 10-phase VRM with voltage measurement points, and dual-BIOS. The GPU is cooled by MSI's Twin Frozr IV cooling solution. Find our review of the card here.

MSI launched the GeForce GTX 660 HAWK, which was first pictured in mid-September. The card makes use of a custom-design PCB with 10-phase VRM, and features factory-overclocked speeds of 1085 MHz core, 1150 MHz GPU Boost, and 6.00 GHz memory (GDDR5-effective). It packs 2 GB of memory across a 192-bit wide memory interface. Another major component is its Twin Frozr IV cooler, which uses a dense aluminum fin stack to which head directly draw from the GPU is fed by a number of nickel-plated copper heat pipes. The card uses an external GPU Reactor module that conditions power for the GPU, stabilizing OC. It is expected to be priced around US $250.

After releasing GeForce GTX 660 Ti, Leadtek Research Inc, a world-leading maker of professional gaming graphics cards, announces its high-level GeForce GTX 660 graphics card today. With all the features of the NVIDIA Kepler, the GTX 660 delivers smooth graphics performance at 1080p. The dual fan SKU will be available later.

The GTX 660 features a GPU Boost function for users to make dynamic clock adjustment for optimal performance/watt. With 960 CUDA cores, the GTX 660 delivers a base clock and boost clock speed up to 980 MHz and 1033 MHz to automatically adjust the clock according to the needs of gamers.

ELSA announced a pair of new SAC (silent air-cooling) series graphics cards based on the GeForce GTX 660 and GTX 650. Likely originally made by Inno3D, ELSA's graphics cards feature an easily removable cooler shroud that lets you clean the fan assembly and the heatsink. The GTX 660 SAC uses a dual- 75 mm fan cooler that can keep the card running at 25 dBA, and up to 8°C lower than NVIDIA-reference cooler. It is clocked at 980 MHz core, 1033 MHz GPU Boost, and 6.00 GHz memory. It packs 2 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 192-bit wide memory interface.

ELSA's GeForce GTX 650 SAC, on the other hand, features a more compact PCB, with a single 85 mm fan that keeps the card running with a noise output of 24 dBA, and below 60°C. Its core is clocked at 1085 MHz, and memory at 5.00 GHz. It packs 1 GB of GDDR5 memory across a 128-bit wide memory interface. Both cards include ELSA's GPU Optimizer software that lets you tweak clock and fan speeds. Slated for market release on October 25, the ELSA GTX 660 SAC is expected to be priced at 25,800 JPY (US $328); the ELSA GTX 650 SAC, on the other hand, is slated for October 18, and is priced at 12,800 JPY (US $163).

TechPowerUp released the latest version of GPU-Z, the popular graphics subsystem information and diagnostic utility. Version 0.6.5 features the biggest complement of changes this year. To begin with GPU-Z can now reliably extract, save, and upload BIOS from NVIDIA GeForce Kepler family of GPUs. Boost clock detection for GeForce Kepler family is improved; and real-time memory clock monitoring for GeForce Kepler GPUs without Boost is fixed. A working ASIC-quality calculation method is implemented for GeForce Kepler GPUs.

GPU clock and temperature readings are improved for AMD "Trinity" APUs, and stability increased. Support is added for a large number of new GPUs, including AMD Radeon HD 7450A, HD 7730M, HD 7700M, FirePro M4000, W5000; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, GT 635M, GT 620M, GeForce 610M, GT 620 (GF119), GT 640 (GF118), Quadro 7000, Quadro K2000M; and Intel 4th Generation Core "Haswell" graphics. Release date and die-size measurements were added for a large number of GPUs. A large number of outstanding bugs were quashed.DOWNLOAD: TechPowerUp GPU-Z 0.6.5 | TechPowerUp GPU-Z 0.6.5 ASUS ROG Edition

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MSI's flagship factory-overclocked graphics card based on the GeForce GTX 660, the N660GTX HAWK, was pictured and detailed by Expreview, earlier this week. According to the source, the card will be designed for about 15% higher core clock speeds than reference, backed by high-grade voltage regulation circuitry and the company's TwinFrozr IV cooling solution.

To begin with, the GeForce GTX 660 HAWK will ship with clock speeds of 1100 MHz core, 1176 MHz GPU Boost core clock speeds. The memory is left untouched at 6.00 GHz (GDDR5-effective). Under the hood is a 10-phase VRM that uses SSC chokes (low energy loss to noise), and IR DirectFETs. The card appears to use a high-end voltage controller that allows software voltage control, and consolidated voltage measurement points. The card draws power from two 6-pin PCIe power connectors.

iBUYPOWER, the Official Gaming PC of Major League Gaming, is excited to announce new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 and 660 video cards are now available on all desktop systems. The new video cards deliver high performance and power efficiency at an affordable price point.

"The NVIDIA GeForce 600 series video cards are the step-up many gamers are waiting for," said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER, "Those gamers can get that technology delivered to their doorstep, ready-to-play."

KFA2 a leading manufacturer of graphics cards based on NVIDIA GPUs, announced today the KFA2 GeForce GTX 660 EX OC and KFA2 GeForce GTX 650 EX OC graphics cards, both cards offering mainstream PC gamers access to the latest advances in GPU technology and unheard of levels of graphics power without breaking the bank. The improved power handling and ultra-efficient cooling of KFA2's custom designs result in incredible overclocking potential with energy efficiency in mind. These aspects combine to deliver even better performance, low power requirements and fantastic overall value.

The KFA2 GeForce GTX 660 EX OC 2GB edition, similar foundation of the previous Ti version, fitted with a newly designed custom PCB, including an improved layout for more efficient signal path, high quality shielded inductors to maintain cleaner signal and eliminate coil whine, and thru-board ventilation to help keep power regulating components cool. The cooler consists of a dual fan system which has been optimized to keep fan noise to an absolute minimum at high speeds. Beneath the fans, a high surface area aluminum heat sink with triple heat pipes maintains very cool GPU temps even under extended run times with heavy workload.

Following launches of its GeForce GTX 660 and GTX 650 graphics processors earlier this day, NVIDIA released the latest stable version of its GeForce driver suite. GeForce 306.23 WHQL was released for Windows 7/Vista and Windows XP. This is NVIDIA's first WHQL-signed driver launch after GeForce GTX 660 Ti was launched last month. Hence, it includes official support for GeForce GTX 660 Ti, GeForce GTX 660, and GeForce GTX 650. The company also notified that the next WHQL-signed drivers will remove support for legacy GeForce GPUs such as 6-series and 7-series.

GeForce 306.23 WHQL also adds GPU and game-specific performance improvements. Along with the latest patch by its developer, Total War: Shogun 2 will see up to 60% performance improvement with GeForce GTX 680. Performance is also significantly improved for games such as Batman: Arkham City, Dragon Age II, STALKER: Call of Pripyat, and Battlefield 3 (in SLI). SLI profiles were added or improved for a large number of games. The drivers provide early support for applications built with CUDA 5 Preview.

DOWNLOAD: NVIDIA GeForce 306.23 WHQL for Windows 7/Vista 64-bit, Windows 7/Vista 32-bit, Windows XP 32-bit, Windows XP 64-bit

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Point of View the leading European manufacturer of an exclusive range NVIDIA based 3D processor boards, advanced netbooks as well as fancy tablet computers, and additional enthusiast PC products, announces today a series of GeForce GTX 660 graphics processor boards featuring 2 GB of GDDR5 memory. The top model, the POV/TGT GeForce GTX 660 2GB UltraCharged "LOW LEAKAGE SELECTION" comes with a "hand selected low leakage" GeForce GTX 660 GPU resulting in increased auto-overclocking of up to 1200 MHz and above.

Colorful today releases the new graphics cards which are based the lastest NVIDIA GPUs, named iGame GTX660/GTX650. With the new 28nm Kepler architecture, iGame GTX660/GTX650 has better power efficiency. Both iGame GTX660 and iGame GTX650 are based on Colorful design, they equips Silver-Pleated PCB,Shark Bionic cooling system and One-Key Overclocking function.

CyberPower Inc. www.cyberpowerpc.com, a global manufacturer of custom gaming machines, today announced it will integrate NVIDIA's powerful Kepler-fused GeForce GTX 660 and GTX 650 graphics cards into its lineup of midrange to high-end desktop gaming PCs to deliver the ideal blend of affordability, class-leading performance and power efficiency.

Starting today, CyberpowerPC customers can custom configure GeForce GTX 660 or GTX 650-based gaming systems across its Fang III series, Gamer Xtreme and Ultra series of custom gaming PCs. The new NVIDIA graphics cards will also be featured in CyberpowerPC's recently introduced Zeus Thunder and Zeus Lightning series, which offer Intel's 3rd Gen. Ivy Bridge, 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge-E or AMD's FX series CPUs; combined with the refined design of NZXT's Switch 810 chassis and CyberpowerPC's Advanced Hydro Liquid Cooling kit.

Inno3D is excited to announce the launch of the Inno3D GeForce GTX 660 HerculeZ2000S. Tap into the horsepower of the GPU for the visually-charged boost on your favourite applications. Edit your photos & HD Videos and push the limits if your Web experience with a new generation of GPU-accelerated browsers. In addition, PhysX simulations are much faster, and developers can utilize GPU computing features in games most effectively. Due to that, gaming performance and image quality has received a tremendous boost, enabling film-like geometric realism for game characters and objects.

Point of View, a premier NVIDIA graphics partner and manufacturer of Android tablets, notebooks and other hardware, launches today two new cards of the GeForce 600 family: the POV GeForce GTX 660 and the POV GeForce GTX 650.

The current GeForce 600 range is truly the next step in computer graphics. The differences in performance compared to previous generation are so huge that - not - upgrading is a shame.

PNY Technologies, Inc. ("PNY") today expanded their lineup of Kepler based NVIDIA graphics cards with the XLR8 GeForce GTX 660 2048 MB and the XLR8 GeForce GTX 650 1024 MB.

The PNY GeForce GTX 660 and GTX 650 combine the power of the next-generation Kepler architecture and a new level of affordability. Featuring an extensive list of NVIDIA technologies -- such as TXAA Technology, PhysX, and DirectX 11 -- the new GTX 660 and GTX 650 deliver a stunning visual experience and adrenaline pumping performance. Whether you're playing Call of Duty: Black Ops, Assassin's Creed III, or World of WarCraft: Mists of Pandaria; with these new Kepler graphics cards, gamers will be armed with the latest NVIDIA technologies.

ORIGIN PC announces two new graphics cards, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 and the GeForce GTX 650, available now on their line of award-winning desktops. These Kepler based graphics cards bring a new level of affordability while retaining the rock-solid performance and efficiency of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX family.

Dutch AIB maker Club 3D has joined today's release-palooza by announcing the Kepler-powered GeForce GTX 660 and the GeForce GTX 650. The company's GTX 660, which looks pretty much like a reference card, has a 960 CUDA Cores, GPU Base/Boost clocks of 980/1033 MHz, a 192-bit memory interface backed by 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM @ 6008 MHz, and dual DVI, DisplayPort (1.2) and HDMI (1.4a) outputs.

The GeForce GTX 650 comes equipped with a custom cooler (larger than the stock one) and features 384 CUDA Cores, a GPU clock of 1098 MHz, a 128-bit interface, 1 GB of GDDR5 memory set to 5000 MHz, and two DVI outputs plus a mini HDMI port. Both cards are bundled with protective caps for the video outputs, SLI connectors (only on the GTX 660) and PCB goldfingers.

The Club 3D GeForce GTX 660 is listed at 229 Euro while the GeForce GTX 650 is priced at 116 Euro.

Gainward kicked off its GeForce GTX 660 and GTX 650 lineups with pairs of GTX 660 and GTX 650 graphics cards. The GTX 660 lineup includes a base model, which sticks to NVIDIA-reference clock speeds of 980/1033/6008 MHz, while the factory-overclocked Golden Sample variant is clocked at 1006/1072/6108 MHz. The base model is priced at US $229, while the Golden Sample variant charges a $30 premium. The GTX 650 lineup, on the other hand, includes a base model clocked at 1058/5000 MHz (core/memory), and a Golden Sample variant clocked at 1071/5200 MHz.

EVGA is proud to introduce the weapon of choice for gamers - the EVGA GeForce GTX 660. It takes NVIDIA Kepler-powered graphics cards to new levels of affordability while retaining class-leading performance and power efficiency, making it a must-have upgrade for today's hottest games. The EVGA GeForce GTX 660 graphics card represents the Kepler "sweet spot" for gamers - the ultimate combination of performance, power efficiency, and affordability.

EVGA is also announcing the EVGA GeForce GTX 650. This card will offer amazing gaming performance at an even more amazing price. Play your favorite games with full DirectX 11 support that blows away your old DirectX 10 card's performance by up to 8x*. Plus, count on the EVGA GeForce GTX 650's revolutionary next-gen NVIDIA Kepler architecture for stunning graphics, 1080p HD brilliance, and rock-solid performance that will make your console-loving friends envious.

MAINGEAR, an award-winning PC system builder offering custom desktops, notebooks, workstations is one of the first to offer the new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 and 660 graphics solution that gives options with the ultimate combination of performance, power efficiency and affordability without sacrificing the performance of NVIDIA's GeForce architecture.

MAINGEAR customers will be able to take advantage of NVIDIA's groundbreaking new Kepler architecture that delivers game-changing performance and lifelike experience in today's most demanding PC game titles. The GeForce GTX 650 and 660 graphics card represents the Kepler "sweet spot" for gamers-the ultimate combination of performance, power efficiency, and affordability.

Palit Microsystems Ltd, the leading graphics card manufacturer, introduced the latest Kepler architecture graphics cards: GeForce GTX 660 and GTX 650. The Palit GeForce GTX660/GTX650 extends the NVIDIA Kelper-powered family of graphics cards to new levels of affordability while retaining class-leading performance and power efficiency.

Equipped with the latest Kepler architecture GPU, it provides the next-generation graphics performance. Palit offered the GeForce GTX 660 OC 2GB, GTX 660 2GB, GTX 650 2GB, GTX650 OC 1GB and GTX 650 1GB, the full line of new GeForce GTX graphics card and to meet everyone's need with a great price. Palit GeForce GTX 660 is designed to deliver faster, more power-efficient performance. The GeForce GTX 660 is 2x better power efficiency than the previous-generation GTX560 and also provides the ultra-smooth gaming experience with exciting new NVIDIA technology advancements such as Adaptive Vertical Sync, which dynamically enables VSync based on current frame rates for maximum playability.

Gigabyte's GeForce GTX 660 lineup takes advantage of the company's Ultra Durable VGA+ PCB technology with WindForce 2X cooling solution. The company, much like every other AIC partner, launched two models, a reference-clocked base model with 980/1033/6008 MHz clock speeds, and an OC model clocked at 1033/1098/6008 MHz. The base model is priced at $230, while the OC model goes for $260. Based on the 28 nm GK106 silicon, the GPU packs 960 CUDA cores and a 192-bit wide memory interface, holding 2 GB of memory.

MSI's GeForce GTX 660 lineup consists of a pair of custom-design graphics cards that take advantage of the company's trusty TwinFrozr III cooling solution. The series consists of a base-model, clocked at 980/1033/6008 MHz (core/Boost/memory), and an OC variant, clocked at 1033/1098/6008 MHz. The base model is priced at US $239, with the OC version going for $259. Based on the 28 nm GK106 silicon, the GPU packs 960 CUDA cores and a 192-bit wide memory interface, holding 2 GB of memory.