ASUS Radeon HD 5870 TOP and HD 5850 DirectCu Pictured
ASUS is readying a new factory-overclocked, custom-design graphics card based on the ATI Radeon HD 5870 GPU, likely named the EAH5870-TOP. The company is also readying the Radeon HD 5850 based EAH5850 DirectCu. While the EAH5870-TOP is expected to have high out of the box clock speeds, a higher performance sporty-looking cooler, the EAH5850 DirectCu relies on a more function-centric cooler design that boasts of being 35% quieter and 20% cooler [than reference AMD cooler]. Further details, such as clock speeds are not known, but it is expected that ASUS will release these during CeBIT 2010, later this quarter.
Sources: DonanimHaber 1, 2
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(PR) AMD Slated to Receive 56 Million CAD Grant from Ontario Government
AMD today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, under which the Ministry will award a five-year grant of $56.4 million CAD ($52.8M USD) to AMD Canada under Ontario's Next Generation of Jobs Fund. The grant is expected to fund R&D activities by AMD's Markham-based engineers in the development of its upcoming AMD Fusion family of processors, related software infrastructure and integrated computing platforms. Ontario expects to make its initial investment of $11.2 million CAD to AMD upon signing the formal agreement, with periodic payments occurring thereafter throughout the grant period.
In turn, AMD will commit to substantially invest in AMD Fusion processor-related R&D activities in Markham, and retain and create hundreds of high-value R&D jobs during the grant time frame. AMD also plans to increase collaborative activities with local universities.
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(PR) Micron Announces Agreement to Acquire Numonyx
Micron Technology, Inc., and Numonyx Holdings B.V. announced today that the companies have signed a definitive agreement under which Micron has agreed to acquire privately held Numonyx in an all-stock transaction valuing Numonyx at approximately $1.27 billion USD.
Under the terms of the agreement, Micron will issue 140 million Micron common shares to Numonyx shareholders, Intel Corporation, STMicroelectronics, N.V. and Francisco Partners. Up to 10 million additional Micron common shares will be issued ratably to Numonyx shareholders to the extent the volume weighted average price of Micron shares for the 20 trading days, ending two days prior to the close of the transaction, ranges between $7.00 and $9.00 per share.
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Muskin Enhanced Rolls Out New Redline DDR3 1600 MHz Memory Kits
Mushkin Enhanced released two new DDR3 memory kits based on its enthusiast-grade Redline memory modules, the triple-channel 998805, and dual-channel 996805. Both use the same Redline module with runs at PC3-12800 specs (DDR3 1600 MHz), with timings of 6-8-6-24, and module voltage of 1.65V. These Redline modules feature Muskin's Frostbyte Red heatspreaders. The Redline triple-channel 998805 is priced at 190 EUR, and dual-channel 996805 at 130 EUR. The kits come backed with a lifetime company warranty.
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SilverStone Unveils Precision PS03 Mid-Tower Case
SilverStone rolled out its latest mid-tower aimed at being cost-effective with superior cooling, the Precision PS03. The case as an all-black exterior and interior, with a perforated metal front panel. It measures 200 mm(w)x 472mm(h) x 471mm(d). Of the seven 3.5" drive bays, two are external. There are four 5.25" bays. All internal bays and 5.25" bays have tool-free drive retention mechanism. The motherboard tray has an opening behind the CPU socket area, for easy management of CPU coolers with bolt-through or back-plate based retention mechanisms.
Cooling includes a 120 mm fans on the front, bottom, and rear, and room for an optional 140 mm fan on the top. Apart from the case buttons and LEDs, the user panel on top has two USB ports and a storage compartment. SilverStone will release the Precision PS03 later this month. The pricing however, isn't announced yet.
Source: HardwareCanucks
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(PR) NVIDIA Optimus Technology Delivers Perfect Balance Of Performance And Battery Life
NVIDIA Corp., announces NVIDIA Optimus technology, a breakthrough for notebook PCs that chooses the best graphics processor for running a given application and automatically routes the workload to either an NVIDIA discrete GPU or Intel integrated graphics - delivering great performance while also providing great battery life.
"Consumers no longer have to choose whether they want great graphics performance or sustained battery life," said Rene Haas, general manager of notebook products at NVIDIA. "NVIDIA Optimus gives them both - great performance, great battery life and it simply works." Just as a Hybrid car chooses between the gas-powered and electric car engine on-the-fly and uses the most appropriate engine, NVIDIA Optimus technology does the same thing for graphics processors. NVIDIA Optimus Technology instantly directs the workload through the most efficient processor for the job, extending battery life by up to 2 times compared to similarly configured systems equipped with discrete graphics processors (GPUs). When playing 3D games, running videos, or using GPU compute applications the high-performance NVIDIA discrete GPU is used. When using basic applications, like web surfing or email, the integrated graphics processor is used. The result is long lasting battery life without sacrificing great graphics performance.
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(PR) Club 3D Unveils Radeon HD 5550 and HD 5570 Accelerators
Club 3D announces the Radeon HD 5570 and Radeon HD 5550 graphics cards. Club 3D's newest offer out of the Radeon HD 5000 graphics card series delivers big performance into the mainstream market. Watch HD video content, play games, and accelerate demanding applications with Club 3D Radeon HD 5500 graphics card series. Get a multi-purpose graphics solution for maximum versatility with the most features and functionality in its class. The Club 3D Radeon HD 5500 graphics cards series consumes less power than previous generations graphics cards, eliminates the need for an external power connection and makes installation a snap.
Club 3D Radeon HD 5570 is available first in two different versions, 512MB and 1024MB model offering DDR3 memory technology. While the Radeon HD 5550 model will be available as 512MB and 1024MB model with DDR2 memory technology.
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