SilverStone Reveals Fortress FT02 Chassis
SilverStone has revealed its newest PC chassis, the Fortress FT02. The Fortress is a cross between the uni-body design of the Temjin TJ07 and the 90 degree rotated motherboard of the Raven RV01. The new case features a padded interior to reduce noise, two 5.25" and five 3.5" drive bays and three 180mm fans for optimum cooling. The case is constructed from 4.5mm thick aluminum which helps add durability whilst maintaining portability. The Fortress supports EATX motherboards up to 11 inches wide and a dual ATI Radeon HD 5970 set-up if desired. The whole case measures 212mm x 497mm x 616mm (W x H x D) and will be available in either black or silver. The SilverStone Fortress FT02 will launch just before Christmas and is expected to retail at under US$300.
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No More Family Pack for Windows 7
Just as the holiday shopping season is getting underway, Microsoft has pulled the family pack promotion for Windows 7. Consumers were able to get 3 licenses for the new OS for $50 each. Users will now be faced with a $120 upgrade price. The only motivation here is that Microsoft wants more money for every copy it sells. The family pack was a great deal while it lasted, and it still doesn't entirely make sense to me. By offering this cheap option, Microsoft could further expand the install base and get more users away from XP and Vista.
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Larrabee Not Coming Anytime Soon
Intel has announced that it is delaying the release of its Larrabee graphics processor indefinitely. No new launch was provided, and this isn't the first time it has been pushed back. Intel still intends to release the chip and plans to provide software and hardware to developers next year to begin the adoption of it. The x86 based chip was demoed at the Intel Developer Forum, but it is behind where Intel would like in development. Users will just have to settle for the offerings from ATI and Nvidia a little while longer.
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