Microsoft shows its new gaming keyboard :: Posted by THRASHER2
The SideWinder X4
Microsoft has "finally" updated its gaming keyboard lineup with a new Sidewinder model, the X4. This wired keyboard claims that it has the most advanced anti-ghosting technology, has an adjustable backlighting, macro recording and profile recording.
The new Sidewinder looks quite neat and we are sure that it should be quite good considering that previously released Sidewinder's are pretty much decent. The advertised "advanced" anti-ghosting technology enables the Sidewinder X4 to endure up to 26 keys pressed at once, if only we had that many fingers. Ghosting can be a problem for gamers on certain keyboards and games, but 26 keys just sounds like an overkill.
The new Sidewinder X4 has a US $59.95 price tag, a three years of warranty and should be available in March.
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Nvidia shows five Quadro FX mobile GPUs :: Posted by THRASHER2
Quite a lineup
While feeding us with the first Fermi model names, Nvidia has also updated its Quadro lineup with a total of five new graphics cards targeting the mobile market.
The lineup includes the Quadro FX 3800M, FX 2800M, FX 1800M, FX 880M and FX 380M and all five should start appearing as an offers with various HP, Lenovo, Dell's and similar workstation notebooks. All five feature CUDA suppor, 30-bit color accuracy, PowerMizer 9.0 power management technology and those nicely optimized drivers for some CAD, DCC, Medical and various other professional applications.
The flagship model, Quadro FX 3800M, which is currently the most powerful mobile workstation solution from Nvidia, has 128 processing cores, 1GB of GDDR3 memory paired up with a 256-bit memory interface, support for Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 3.2 and a maximum power consumption of 100W. The Quadro FX 2800M also qualifies as a high-end part and features 96 processing cores, the same 1GB of GDDR3 and 256-bit memory interface and a slightly lower 75W maximum power consumption.
The mid range parts, Quadro FX 1800M and FX 880M, have 72 and 48 processing cores, a 128-bit memory interface and are aimed at 15.6-inch notebooks. The FX 1800M supports 1GB of either DDR3 or GDDR5 memory and has a maximum power consumption of 45W. The Quadro FX 880M on the other hand sticks with 1GB of DDR3 memory and has a 35W power consumption.
The entry segment was updated with a Quadro FX 380M model which features 16 processing cores, a 512MB of unknown memory paired up with a 64-bit memory interface and a maximum power consumption of mere 25W.
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ATI FirePro M5800 tips up :: Posted by THRASHER2
HP's EliteBook 8540w to have it
Previously available exclusively with Nvidia Quadro FX models, HP's EliteBook 8540w has tipped up the upcoming ATI FirePro M5800 graphics card, which might be based on the ATI Mobility Radeon 5800 series.
HP's EliteBook models where always reserved for Nvidia's Quadro FX and NVS cards but it looks like that the EliteBook 8540w will be switching, or to be precise, also available with ATI's FirePro M5800 GPU. The new P55 Mobile Express based EliteBook will also feature Nvidia's Quadro FX 880M or Quadro FX 1800M as a choice.
This 15.6-inch workstation will feature a wide variety of Intel's Core i7 Quad, Dual and Core i5 dual core processors. The rumours around the net suggest that the mentioned FirePro M5800 might be based on ATI Mobility Radeon 5800 series and that it will come with 1GB of memory, which means that it could pack quite a punch.
You can check out the full Elitebook 8540w PDF here.
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DDR3 Atom is N475 :: Posted by THRASHER2
Comes in Q3
We got some news that Intel is cooking up new Atoms late last year here, and Intel finally made its mind about branding.
There will be two CPUs, one Atom N475 clocked at 1.83GHz but supporting DDR3, and the N455 work at 1.6GHz, but unlike the N450 it will support DDR3 memory. This will be the only difference as Atom N455 stays at 5.5W TDP, while N475 stays at 6.5W.
This indicates that there will be a new wave of Atom DDR3 based machines in the second half of the year but we don't think that DDR3 will make any important performance difference but as DDR3 is getting cheaper and will possibly make netbooks even cheaper in the long run.
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Core i7 970 is a 3.2GHz six-core :: Posted by THRASHER2
Non-extreme six-core
Only yesterday we have reported that Intel plans to launch the Core i7 970, here, and we can confirm that the CPU is real and that this is yet another six core.
Core i7 970 is not an extreme version but this six core will run at 3.2GHz. Naturally it has 12 hyperthreading cores and its QPI delivers 6.4GB/s. With the help of Turbo overclocking this CPU will be able to reach the 3.46GHz mark and it supports 1066 DDR3 memory.
The TDP is 130W, the same as with the 3.33GHz clocked Core i7 980X. The Core i7 970 should launch in Q3 2010.
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Sandy Bridge 32nm is dual or quad :: Posted by THRASHER2
Not a six-core
Sandy Bridge, Intel's brand new 32nm architecture will focus on dual and quad-cores. At this point there are no plans to make six-core, but at some point we are sure that Intel will push Sandy even to quad core.
Sandy Bridge is supposed to be Intel's first monolithic graphics core, as graphics will be on the same die with the CPU. The sad part is that Intel will probably make the first Fusion before AMD.
Monolithic means that Intel should go for full integration of CPU, GPU and memory controller, and this all comes in a dual or quad-core. This is clearly the successor of Lynnfield, the quad 45nm Nehalem derivative, and 32nm Clarkdale / Arrandale dual-cores.
The server/workstation market still has to evolve from Nehalem EX to Westmere EX and Sandy bridge transition wonآ’t start before Q1 2011, and even then we are talking about dual and quad core CPUs, not six and eight-cores.
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Corsair shows its new SSDs :: Posted by THRASHER2
Nova and Reactor series
Corsair has announced two new series in its SSD lineup, the Nova and Reactor. The Nova will be available in 64 and 128GB capacities, while the Reactor series will be available in 60 and 120GB capacities.
The 2.5-inch Nova series is most likely based on the quite popular Indilinx Barefoot controller, uses MLC NAND chips and has 64MB of cache. The Nova series can reach read speeds of up to 215MB/s on both the V128 and V64, while writing speeds are 130MB/s for the V64 drive and 195MB/s for the bigger V128.
The Reactor series is a bit more serious as these drives have a 128MB cache and read/write speeds of up to 250/110 MB/s for the 60GB model and 250/170 MB/s for the 120GB model. In addition to the regular SATA 3.0Gbps interface, the Reactor series also features a mini USB as well. Unfortunately, the controller for the Reactor series remains a mystery but we are sure that it will tip up sooner or later.
Corsair's Reactor series can be found listed here with a lowest price set at آ€151,67 for the 60GB version while the 120GB one starts at آ€294,93. The Nova series starts at آ€160,11 for the 64GB version and آ€303,35 for the 128GB version.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge shipping in Europe :: Posted by THRASHER2
آ€700
Lenovo has started shipping the 13-inch ThinkPad Edge in European markets. This is the company's second CULV thin-and-light design, but it doesn't have much in common with the cheap and stylish U350.
The Edge targets business users and it offers a whole range of goodies for corporate henchmen on the go. Unlike the U350, the Edge features a 16:10 non-glare screen in 1280x800 and it plays bass for U2. It packs a Core 2 Duo SU7300, 4GB of memory and 320GB of storage. Unlike most CULV-books, it has an optical drive. It still relies on Intel's X4500HD IGP, but as it's a business machine it really doesn't need anything better.
Connectivity is truly superb. It has three USBs, Firewire, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11abgn and Bluetooth, and it even has a modem, which is not something we see often in this day and age. Most importantly, it features UMTS and it has a fingerprint reader which is perfect for paranoid bankers who don't want the government to see how they've spent all that bailout money.
Lenovo promises around 3.5 hours of endurance on the standard 6-cell battery, which really isn't that impressive. It weighs 1.7kg and at آ€700 it sounds like a very tempting deal for a feature packed business ultraportable.
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Fermi names were last minute change :: Posted by THRASHER2
Partners to have cards at CeBIT
According to our info, Fermi GTX 480 and GTX 470 names were a last minute change, as even partners were talking about GTX 3xx, but it looks like Nvidia decided to clear up some confusion and went with the GTX 4xx names instead.
The cards should be showcased at Cebit by various Nvidia partners which means that they might get it by the end of February, but as always since we are talking about Fermi here, nothing is certain.
Apparently, the old names for the GF100 were GTX 380 and GTX 360, something that would make sense considering the previous naming history, but as it could create a lot of confusion for the average consumer considering the fact that Nvidia rebranded some old cards as the 300 series, so we guess that this is even better.
On the other hand, we aren't sure why Nvidia decided to go with the GTX 470 and not the GTX 460 name as that would make perfect sense, but this might have something to do with the specification difference between these first cards as, performance wise, they might be quite close to each other.
Of course, the performance numbers are still blurry as Nvidia is keeping these tight under wraps and partners are yet to receive first cards, so things should start to get a bit more clear as we draw closer to the CeBIT show in March.
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