ATI Stream SDK v2.01 Released With OpenCLT Support
ATI just sent us word that they have released ATI Stream SDK v2.01! The ATI Stream Software Development Kit (SDK) is a complete development platform created by AMD to allow you to quickly and easily develop applications accelerated by ATI Stream technology. The SDK allows you to develop your applications in a high-level language, OpenCL (Open Computing Language). This is an update to ATI Stream SDK v2.0 which was released just before Christmas last year.
Whats New in v2.01
- Update release for ATI Stream SDK v2.0.
- Support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3.
- Support for debugging OpenCL with GDB on x86 CPUs under Linux.
- Preview: Support for OpenCL / Microsoft DirectX 9 interoperability.
- Additional OpenCL samples.
- Stream KernelAnalyzer with OpenCL support.
- Various OpenCL compiler and runtime fixes and enhancements.
- Support for ATI Radeon HD 5670 GPU and ATI Radeon HD 5570 GPU.
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Nvidia expects over 50 Optimus-enabled notebooks to be available in mid-2010
Nvidia has projected that more than 50 Optimus-enabled notebooks will be available in mid-2010 with Asustek Computer expected to launch a series of notebook models, including UL50Vf, N61Jv, N71Jv, N82Jv and U30Jc, supporting the technology shortly. Optimus technology supports Windows 7, Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 (Arrandale), Atom N450 and N470, and Core 2 Duo (Penryn) processors, and Nvidia's GeForce 200M and 300M-series GPUs and its Ion 2 platform.
Nvidia's Optimus technology enables notebooks equipped with an Nvidia discrete GPU alongside an IGP to seamlessly and automatically switch between the two for a given application, helping to ensure the the system is making the best use of available hardware resources to provide optimum performance and battery life. Optimus is an improvement over previous dual-GPU setups which need the user to manually select which GPU is active before starting a particular task, and in some cases require the system to be rebooted too. Nvidia claimed that notebooks with Optimus could see battery-life extended by up to 2-hours.
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Albatron Releases GeForce 210 Graphics Card with PCIe x1 Slot Capability
Albatron Technology just announced the G210-512 PCIe x1, which is what they claim is the first graphics card on the market that features both a PCIe x1 interface and is fully DX 10.1 ready!
Albatron G210-512 PCIe x1 features NVidia GeForce 210 Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) and branded DDR2 memories and supports the latest multimedia output, such as HDMI and DVI. Equipped with hi-quality capacitors & large-sized heat sink, it performs well in both efficiency and stability. Furthermore, as far as the space of computer cabinet is concerned, Albatron G210-512 PCIe x1 is adapted in low-profile design. Compared to the standard graphics cards, its more suitable with small form factor mother boards.
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U.S. Successfully Tests Airborne Laser on Missile
The future is here! Long have we dreamed of laser or energy based weapons being put to real world use and now the U.S. Missile Defense Agency has done just that with a 747 mounted with a high energy laser. They managed to peg an airborne missile and bring it down. Dr Evil's dream of sharks with lasers may be next.
A U.S. high-powered airborne laser weapon shot down a ballistic missile in the first successful test of a futuristic directed energy weapon, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency said on Friday. The agency said in a statement the test took place at 8:44 p.m. PST (11:44 p.m. EST) on Thursday /0444 GMT on Friday) at Point Mugu's Naval Air Warfare Center-Weapons Division Sea Range off Ventura in central California
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February 12 News from Around the Web
Sapphire Radeon HD5450 Video Card Review @ Ninjalane and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!
In this review we will be looking at a lower end video card that has a variety of applications. Quite often a video card of this nature is used to get people some sort of gaming capacity when all they have is the horrible integrated graphics solution.
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ASUS ROG G73Jh 17.3" Notebook: Redefining the Gaming Notebook
The new ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) G73Jh is like no other gaming notebook. It excites your visual senses with design cues inspired by the Lockheed F117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter. The G73Jh features a matte black exterior, cutting edge design, and dual angular heat exhausts located at the back of the notebook. This model can be pre-ordered for $1,645 at GenTech Computers if you are interested in this model.
The G73Jh offers an aggressive specification that will exceed the needs of mobile gamers for a long time to come. The top-of-the-line model sports an Intel i7 Intel Core i7-720QM Quad Core processor, 8GB DDR3-1066, an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM, 802.11N / Gigabit LAN connectivity, Blu-ray / DVD-Super Multi Combo drive, 8-channel HD audio with EAX 4.0 compatibility and 1TB of storage space for incredible gaming and multitasking performance. The G73Jh also features one-click, on-the-fly overclocking capabilities and user controllable ambient lighting.
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Digital Storm Launches Black OPS Gaming PC
Digital Storm unveiled their most elite line of gaming PCs to date: Black|OPS. With the Black|OPS line of high-performance gaming computers, Digital Storm has elevated the standards to which gamers hold their computers to. By integrating the industrys best hardware, including the Intel i7 processor and ATI 5970 graphics card, then optimizing and overclocking these components, Digital Storm has created the ultimate gaming PC that delivers unparalleled performance.Digital Storms Black|OPS systems are currently available for purchase and the extreme configuration has a base price of $3,102. Each Digital Storm system comes with a 3 year parts and labor warranty, including replacement parts, and lifetime customer support.
With Black|OPS, our engineers designed, integrated and optimized our gaming PCs from the ground up; the result is nothing less than astounding, commented Rajeev Kuruppu, Digital Storms Director of Product Development. Unlike other gaming PC integrators, who simply cram the latest hardware into chassis, Digital Storms engineers select the highest quality components and ensure that every piece works in perfect unison with each other. We truly believe that our Black|OPS systems will redefine the standards that gamers hold their systems to.
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Aliens vs. Predator - New 'Alien' Trailer
The folks over at Sega have sent in yet another gameplay video of their upcoming release, Aliens versus Predator. This time, the video shows showcases the Alien and many of its moves. As the February 16 release date approaches, there is also news breaking that shortly after going Gold, Rebellion, the developers of AvP, will offer special downloadable content for those who have purchase AvP: Special Edition version.
Downloadable Content on day one for those who purchase the Special Editions will consist of four brand new multiplayer maps: two new Survivor maps and two for the other multiplayer modes, said Tim Jones, Rebellions head of art and design. That will become available to everybody else soon after release. As for post-launch DLC, watch this space.
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Demo Fastest Download in EA History
DICE and Electronic Arts have announced that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is on pace to become the fastest downloaded demo in EA history. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will hit stores on March 2, 2010 in North America and March 4, 2010 in Europe for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and the PC. The Limited Edition version can be pre-ordered now on all platforms.
We couldnt be more thrilled to hear that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is already in the hands of almost 2 million gamers, and it hasnt even shipped yet, said Patrick Bach, Senior Producer on Battlefield: Bad Company 2. This massive rush to experience the game early is proof positive that action gamers are looking for more. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 delivers on every front. This is intelligent, strategic warfare that our competitors simply cannot replicate.
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AMD Athlon II X2 255 Dual Core 3.1GHz Processor Review
The AMD Athlon II X2 255 is the fastest dual-core processor in the Athlon II series with its overall clock frequency of 3.1GHz. With a street price of just $74.99 it will be interesting to see how this processor does in the benchmarks against other AMD and Intel processors. Read on to see how it performs in the benchmarks and to see how it handles being overclocked on our AMD 785G test system.
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