Wednesday, July 17, 2013

IT News Head Lines (techPowerUp) 7/18/2013

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GIGABYTE Intros F2A75M-DS2 Entry-level Socket FM2 Motherboard
GIGABYTE rolled out its newest entry-level socket FM2 motherboard, the F2A75M-DS2. With it, GIGABYTE established AMD A75 chipset and black PCB color as the new baseline for its AMD platform motherboards. Built in the compact micro-ATX form-factor measuring 174 x 226 mm, the motherboard seats AMD A-series APUs and Athlon processors in the FM2 package, with out of the box support for A-series "Richland" APUs.



The F2A75M-DS2 draws power from a combination of 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors, a 4+1 phase VRM powers the APU socket, which is wired to two DDR3 DIMM slots, supporting up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR3-2133 MHz memory; and a PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot. A PCI-Express 2.0 x1 and legacy PCI make for the rest of its expansion. Display outputs include dual-link DVI and D-Sub. Storage connectivity includes four SATA 6 Gb/s ports from the A75 FCH. Four USB 3.0 ports (two on the rear panel two by header), 6-channel HD audio, gigabit Ethernet, PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo, and a number of USB 2.0/1.1 ports make for the rest of the connectivity. The board is driven by AMI Aptio UEFI BIOS, backed by GIGABYTE's dual-UEFI technology. Expect this one to go for around $60.


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(PR) Acer Announces Z3-605 All-in-One Desktop
Acer America today announced that its Acer Aspire Z3-605 Series all-in-one (AIO) desktops delivering crisp sound and a clean design are now available for consumers in the United States. The new series includes two 3W front-facing Harman Kardon speakers that leverage thorough and precise scientific methods to accurately produce crystal-clear audio that's as close to the original recording as possible. In addition, Dolby Home Theater v4 audio features optimized digital output technologies for delivering music, movies and games in dynamic surround sound.



"Integrating Harman Kardon speakers is an important milestone and showcases Acer innovation and technology leadership," said Frank Chang, director of desktop product management for Acer America. "Acer is the first in the market to bring Harman Kardon premium sound to a mainstream all-in-one desktop, setting a new standard. The Aspire Z3-605 delivers a dynamic, high-quality audio experience for music and movie lovers and furthers convenience and comfort with an ergonomic and adjustable frame and webcam."


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(PR) New Edition of the Enermax Staray Lite Midi Tower Launched
Since its market introduction in 2009, the Staray case series from Enermax has become a long runner. Due to the simple design, the midi tower is suitable for different applications - as chassis for an office workstation as well as for an entry-level gaming rig. Many professional system builders use this Enermax case and appreciate the clear internal structure and user-friendly handling with the comfortable, screwless HDD/ODD mountings and the numerous holes and clips to route the cables efficiently. Apart from that, Staray significantly enhances the air circulation and cooling of the integrated components due to its large front mesh panel. Filters behind the mesh elements shield the system from dust.


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(PR) Eurocom Launches Electra Thin and Light 15.6-inch Notebook
Eurocom is now launching the thin and light, 15.6" Electra Notebook computer powered by NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics and 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors with 7 hours of battery life. The EUROCOM Electra is a thin and light notebook with the power to play games, and the refined design to take to the boardroom or on the road to a conference.



Weighing just over two pounds and being an inch thick makes the EUROCOM Electra extremely easy to carry and transport, with no need for a power cord due to the 420 minutes (7 hours) of battery life. "With the power to perform and battery to last the EUROCOM Electra is perfect for anyone" Mark Bialic, Eurocom President. Get swept away by the beauty of the exquisite 15.6" IPS, matte display, which offers wide viewing angles, beautiful colour reproduction, great contrast and black levels. The EUROCOM Electra is a truly unique product, its combination of power, performance, battery life, size, portability and beautiful IPS display is unseen until now." Mark Bialic.


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(PR) Velocity Micro Announces the Vision M35 Desktop
Velocity Micro, the premier builder of award winning enthusiast desktops, laptops, and peripherals announces the immediate availability of the Vision M35 desktop powered by AMD FX-9000 series processors. Specifically designed for gaming, enthusiast, and workstation applications, the Vision M35 boasts 8 unlocked cores of processing power at up to an amazing 5.0 GHz thanks to the AMD FX-9590 and FX-9370 processor options. Configurations start at $2,799.



"AMD FX Processors have allowed us to reach that 5.0 GHz milestone that seemed so far away just a few years ago," said Randy Copeland, President and CEO of Velocity Micro. "With up to 5.0 GHz Max Turbo frequency, the Vision M35 is an absolute monster and a great representation of the Velocity Micro brand. We're thrilled to have been a part of AMD's launch of these amazing processors."


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(PR) Razer Announces Hammerhead Series In-ear Gaming Headsets
Razer, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, announced the launch of the Razer Hammerhead series of in-ear headsets, two all-new audio solutions for mobile gaming and music. The Razer Hammerhead in-ear headsets offer incredible durability and fantastic audio quality from their 9 mm neodymium drivers, making them excellent choices for music listening on the go. The headsets come in two versions - the Razer Hammerhead and the Razer Hammerhead Pro, with the latter sporting an omni-directional microphone with an in-line remote for phone-call control, perfect for convenient voice communication.



Both in-ear headsets are machined out of aircraft-grade aluminum, promising extreme durability, while maintaining a lightweight and comfortable form factor. With a matte, brushed surface finish, these in-ear monitors look as good as they sound. With interchangeable ear-tips included in three sizes and optional bi-flange attachments, the Razer Hammerhead in-ear headsets offer ultimate sound isolation. "With numerous mobile PC gaming systems emerging, peripherals that offer both great performance and portability on-the-go are what make the experience complete," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "The Razer Hammerhead and Hammerhead Pro's unrivalled durability and deep bass tones are fantastic for any gamer or music listener with an active lifestyle."


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(PR) Micron Unveils 16-Nanometer Flash Memory Technology
Micron Technology, Inc., today announced that it is sampling next-generation, 16-nanometer (nm) process technology, enabling the industry's smallest 128-gigabit (Gb) multi-level cell (MLC) NAND Flash memory devices. The 16 nm node is not only the leading Flash process, but it is also the most advanced processing node for any sampling semiconductor device. It solidifies Micron's leadership position in storage technology development and delivers on the company's vision to provide the most advanced semiconductor solutions.



Micron's 128 Gb MLC NAND Flash memory devices are targeted at applications like consumer SSDs, removable storage (USB drives and Flash cards), tablets, ultrathin devices, mobile handsets and data center cloud storage. The new 128 Gb NAND Flash memory provides the greatest number of bits per square millimeter and lowest cost of any MLC device in existence. In fact, the new technology could create nearly 6 TB of storage on a single wafer.


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(PR) Origin PC Adds AMD FX-9590 to its CPU Choices
ORIGIN PC launches AMD's latest and fastest FX 9000 Series CPUs, the AMD FX-9590 and AMD FX-9370, to their award-winning GENESIS desktops featuring their professional overclocking up to a whopping 5.0 GHz (FX-9590 only). Unleash the processing power and performance of a new ORIGIN GENESIS with the new AMD FX-9590 and FX-9370 to immerse yourself in the most advanced 3D games like never before! Experience the world's first native 8-core desktop processor, available today inside the ORIGIN GENESIS with a starting at price of $1,551.


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(PR) Genius Introduces SP-D150 Notebook Speakers
Genius is pleased to announce the launch of SP-D150, a pair of USB-powered cube-shaped speakers, in North America. Now, buyers no longer have to choose between style and sound. These aluminum-finished speakers boast a clean, modern look and feel. Meanwhile, their rich bass and crisp, clear audio will transform notebooks or portable music players into hi-fi stereo systems. The SP-D150 speakers help eliminate clutter, as they only need to be connected to a computer: no other wires or power outlets are needed. The speakers connect through a USB cable and a 3.5mm jack, which means it works PC, Mac, MP3 players, phones and tablets.


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MSI Announces GeForce GTX 770 Gaming 4 GB Graphics Card
MSI rolled out a 4 GB variant of its GeForce GTX 770 Gaming graphics card. Bearing the model number "N770 TF 4GD5/OC," the card is virtually identical to the 2 GB original, except double the memory amount. The card uses sixteen 2 Gbit memory chips arranged on either sides of the non-reference design PCB. The card offers factory-overclocked speeds of 1137 MHz core, 1189 MHz GPU Boost, and 7.00 GHz memory. It features a TwinFrozr IV cooling solution that uses a pair of 100 mm fans to ventilate a large aluminum fin stack. MSI didn't reveal pricing or availability details, but we expect the card to be priced around the $450 mark thanks to its high-performance cooler, factory-overclock, and double the memory amount as standard.


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(PR) Scythe Grand Kama Cross 2 Top-Flow CPU Cooler Generally Available
Japanese cooling expert Scythe announcing the second version of its Top-Flow CPU cooler "Grand Kama Cross". Scythe Grand Kama Cross 2 is based on the same X-Structure concept as the predecessor, allowing especially efficient cooling of both CPU and surrounding components such as VRMs or RAM, and comes with various improvements. In addition, the X-Structure allows the fairly large CPU cooler to have high compatibility with many motherboards and PC Cases.



One of the key goals when designing the Grand Kama Cross 2 was to significantly improve the performance. Hence was achieved by using a large 140 mm axial-fan from the Glide Stream series. Thanks to its larger diameter and PWM-support, sufficient airflow between 37,37 and 97,18 CFM at noise level from 13 to 30,7 dBA is assured. Fan speed can be adjusted individually according to the CPU temperature by the motherboard stepless in the range from 500 to 1.300 RPM. Furthermore, key features of Glide Stream 140 case fan series such as the four anti-vibration rubber pad-inlay and grooved blade design further benefit the Top Flow design of Grand Kama Cross 2 CPU cooler.


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(PR) Cooler Master Announces CM Storm Pitch Gaming Earphones
Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components, today announces the CM Storm Pitch, their first gaming in-ear headset built from the ground up to serve the needs of gamers and their many devices. Precision, Clarity and Power. Protected within its premium aluminum housing, lie instruments that produce high quality sound that emanates from each Pitch. This clear, powerful, and direct sound is delivered directly to the gamers' ears via comfortable ear tips that also function as powerful, passive, noise cancelling "distraction blockers" for those intense gaming moments.



Fitted with a 360° omni-directional microphone, gamers can be confident in knowing that their battle cries will reach their team with crystal clarity. This special microphone helps eliminate blind spots that can be typically associated with some unidirectional microphones. When the CM Storm Pitch is used as earphones for a smartphone, mp3 player or other mobile device, a super-slim inline remote can be used to play/pause and phone call answer/end functions.


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(PR) Thermaltake Massive 14² Laptop Cooling Pad
Thermaltake, being an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units introduces from the same Massive series, Massive 14² Laptop cooling pad. Built with two 14cm LED fans at the bottom enables laptop cooling capacity pushed to extreme. The ergonomic design of appearance and the most comfortable viewing angle while using are suitable for 17-inch or relative types of laptop.


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(PR) ASUS Introduces Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor
ASUS announced the Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor, a 29-inch widescreen display with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio and 2560 x 1080 resolution. The MX299Q features the latest AH-IPS (Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching) display for rich, vibrant color with 178-degree wide viewing angles, and ASUS SonicMaster audio, co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower for superlative sound quality with its built-in stereo speakers. It also features an award-winning, simple and elegant sundial-inspired design.



With a display area equivalent to that of two 17-inch (5:4 aspect ratio) monitors placed alongside each other, the ASUS Designo Series MX299Q Ultrawide 21:9 Cinematic Monitor has a display area 33% wider than a similar Full HD monitor. The 21:9 aspect ratio gives more room for working with multiple windows side-by-side, removing the need for a secondary desktop monitor. The ultra-wide 2560 x 1080 resolution also means there are no black bars above and below the image when watching widescreen 2.35:1 movies and gamers can also enjoy games in immersive cinematic widescreen.


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