Inno3D bundling Alone in the Dark with GeForce 200 series cards
Inno3D has just announced that it will pair up the fifth installment in the Alone in the Dark series with all its GeForce GTX 200 and GTS 200 cards. Developed by Eden Games, Alone in the Dark is powered by the Twilight 2 engine and delivers an action-packed gameplay with horror inserts that stay true to the legacy of its predecessors.
Alone in the Dark isn't among the most demanding PC games Inno3D could have found but it could be fun and at least it makes the card box a little less empty. Yes, we have nothing.
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Freecom unveils RFID-equipped external hard drives
Freecom keeps on churning out storage solutions, and the latest new kid on the block is the Hard Drive Secure, an external drive that enables users to lock their data to keep it safe by simply swiping a keycard. Coming in 500GB, 1, 1.5, and 2TB capacities, the Hard Drive Secure measures 15.5 x 14.8 x 4.3 cm, weights 1.4kg and can be controlled with a keycard that uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. Passing the keycard over the reader on the hard drive will lock/unlock it to give/close access to the data found on it, no more entering passwords.
"Having a portable hard drive lets you backup and share information quickly and easily, but computer users shouldn't have to compromise on security when it comes to storing their data externally," said Axel Lucassen, co-founder and executive senior VP of product line management and marketing at Freecom. "You hear about it almost every day - somebody somewhere loses their hard drive and all kinds of confidential information ends up out in the open for anyone to see. Whether at home or in the office, the keycard system on the Hard Drive Secure keeps your data completely safe and gives you instant access to your files whenever you need to use them."
The Hard Drive Secure has a USB 2.0 interface, is backed by a two-year warranty, and is bundled with two keycards.
In addition to the RFID drives, Freecom is also preparing the introduction of the Hard Drive Quattro line-up, which is made up of external drives targeting graphics and audio professionals. The Quattros also have 500GB, 1, 1.5, and 2TB flavors, aluminum enclosures, but provide no less than four connection options - USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and eSATA.
According to their maker the 500GB, 1, 1.5, and 2TB drives are going to be found in stores priced at about 119 / 149 Euro (Secure/Quattro), 149 / 199 Euro, 199 / 249 Euro, and 289 / 349 Euro.
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Mushkin to also deliver ultimateFX GeForce GTX 295
The ultimateFX graphics card line-up is getting bigger by the week (at least on paper), as today Mushkin has announced that the series will also include a single-PCB GeForce GTX 295. The upcoming GTX 295 is based on Nvidia's reference model and features 480 Processing Cores, a 2x448-bit memory interface, 1792MB of GDDR3 memory, DirectX 10.0 and Quad SLI support, plus, dual-DVI connectivity.
Being all-stock, the card has its GPU, shaders and memory clocked at 576, 1242 and 2016 MHz, respectively. No word on a release date or pricing yet.
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Nvidia releases its own SLI patch
In a move that could see to the demise of EVGA's SLI Enhancement Patch, Nvidia has introduced the SLI Profile Patch, a little program that will add the latest SLI profiles approved by Nvidia to your driver's 'archives'.
The first SLI Profile Patch is labeled as beta, is recommended for use with the GeForce 186.18 driver and brings SLI support for Anno 1404 (Dawn of Discovery) and ArmA II. The app is available for download here.
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Nvidia's first 40nm desktop graphics cards pictured
Three weeks have passed since Nvidia introduced its first 40nm products, the GeForce GTS 260M, GTS 250M, GT 240M, GT 230M and G210M mobile cards, and the Santa Clara-based company has now made a stealthy roll-out of the first 40nm desktop cards, the GeForce G210 and GT 220.
Both OEM products and not advertised/announced, the G210 and GT 220 can be seen in almost their 40nm glory below, boasting half-size PCBs, actively cooling and D-Sub, DVI and HDMI/DisplayPort (GT 220/G210) outputs.
The G210 features 16 Processing Cores, a 64-bit memory interface, DirectX 10.1 support and comes with frequencies of 589 MHz, 1402 MHz, and 500 MHz, for the GPU, shaders and 512MB of DDR2 memory. As for the GT 220, it has 48 Cores, a 128-bit memory interface, 1GB of GDDR3 memory, and GPU/shader/memory clocks of 615/1335/1580 MHz. Expect to see both cards in pre-built systems soon, but if you want one for your PC, you'll probably have to wait until the end of Q3 when the consumer-oriented GT 210 and GT 220 will be released.
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BFG intros the GeForce GTX 295 H2OC and GTX 285 OCFU
After three months with no major graphics card announcement, BFG has now introduced a couple of new GeForce-branded products, the GTX 295 H2OC and GTX 285 OCFU. The GTX 295 H2OC, first seen a month ago is a single-slot, single-PCB watercooled GeForce GTX 295 that is equipped with a Danger Den copper-made waterblock, and features 480 Processing Cores, a 2x448-bit memory interface, and 1792MB of GDDR3 memory.
The GTX 295 H2OC also boasts two DVI outputs, Quad SLI support and is factory overclocked, with its GPU, shader and memory frequencies being set to 675, 1458 and 2214 MHz, respectively (576/1242/1998 MHz stock). Those interested can find the card on pre-order for a pocket-pounding أ‚آ£576.99 / $928.36 / 668.13 Euro.
A little less moist that the model described above, the GeForce GTX 285 OCFU is a card that makes use of Nvidia's reference design and comes with 240 Processing Cores, a 512-bit memory interface, and clocks of 712 MHz (648 MHz stock), 1620 (1476), and 2664 MHz (2484) for the 55nm GT200b GPU, shaders and 1GB of GDDR3 memory, respectively. This one is priced at أ‚آ£271.99 / $438.19 / 315.10 Euro.
Both cards are offered with a lifetime warranty.
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Biostar presents its G41 motherboard offer
Like MSI a couple of days ago, Biostar has decided to talk about its G41 motherboard line-up and why it's worth a look over. The upcoming T41 HD, G41D3G, G41 DVI, and G41-M7 boards all feature support for Intel LGA775 processors, and include "next-generation" GMA X4500 integrated graphics, have DDR2 memory support, one PCI-Express x16 slot, and Intel Clear Video Technology which combines video processing hardware and software technologies designed to enhance the visual experience.
Biostar's G41 motherboard are Windows 7-ready and also provide 7.1 channel audio, Gigabit Ethernet, D-Sub and DVI connectivity, come with solid capacitors and BIOS features like BIO-Flasher and BIO-ReLife. Not exactly exciting but may be worth investigating if you're looking to build a HTPC.
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Asus preparing three Eee PC T91 versions
Presented back at CES in January, the first Eee PC tablet from Asus, the T91 is set to finally make its debut this month and is expected to come in three versions - the T91, T91GO and T91A. All models comes powered by a 1.33 GHz Atom Z520 CPU, have a 8.9-inch (1024 x 600) touchscreen, and boast 1GB of RAM, a 16GB SSD and a 16GB SDHC memory card, a 0.3 megapixel webcam, and a battery lasting up to 5.4 hours.
The first to hit stores will be the base version (T91) and the T91GO, the latter including extras like built-in GPS, a digital TV tuner and a 3G module (it's also a little heavier at 1.02kg). Last but not least, the T91A will arrive in October, have Windows 7 pre-installed (the others are loaded with Windows XP) and feature the same specs as the T91, with one notable addition, that of a 8.9-inch screen with multi-touch support.
The Eee PC T91 is set to cost أ‚آ£449.
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GB constructs the X1200 12-inch Atom-powered ultra-portable
Slim is definitely in these days, with more and more manufacturers looking to release portable PCs that will cut cake, or at least, be very light and easy to carry. Trying to bank the trend, Chinese company GB has developed the machine seen below, the X1200, which weights just 1.35kg and is 24mm thick.
The OEM-oriented X1200 has a 12.1-inch screen with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, a 1.6 GHz Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, an 160GB hard drive, and GMA 950 integrated graphics. Like you probably expect, the ultra-portable laptop also includes 10/100 LAN, WiFi, and a built-in webcam. The manufacturing price of the X1200 is about $321.
Photos courtesy of shanzhaiben.com
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Thermalright T-Rad2 GTX coming up
The aging T-Rad2 is about to be retired as Thermalright is gearing up to release the 'new and improved' T-Rad 2 GTX. The updated VGA cooler measures 228 (L) x 140 (W) x 25 (W) mm and weights 360 grams (just about the same as the T-Rad2) and features a copper base, six nickel-plated heatpipes, and support for either two 92mm fans or one 120mm fan.
The T-Rad2 GTX is compatible with Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS (G92), 8800 GT, 9800 GTX, GTS 250, GTX 280, and AMD Radeon HD 2600, HD 2900, HD 3870, HD 4850, HD 4890 cards, is bundled with the Chill Factor thermal compound. The cooler's pricing is not yet confirmed but it may hover around the 30 - 40 Euro.
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