Plextor Shows off M6G Line of M.2 SSDs
Plextor also showed off the M6G line of M.2 SSDs, available in various shapes (module lengths) and sizes (capacities). Although built in the M.2 form-factor, the drives feature 6 Gb/s SATA link layer, running over the interface. The lineup consists of the M6G-2242, which comes in capacities of 64 GB and 128 GB, featuring DRAM caches of 1 GB DDR3 and 2 GB DDR3, respectively; and offering sequential transfer rates of 520/160 MB/s (read/write) and 520/210 MB/s, respectively. Next up, is the M6G-2260, which comes in capacities of 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB; featuring 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 768 MB of DDR3 DRAM caches, respectively; and transfer rates of 520/175 MB/s, 520/360 MB/s, 520/450 MB/s, and 520/450 MB/s, respectively. These drives feature 60 mm module length. Their 80 mm long cousins are the M6G-2280, featuring the same exact capacities, and other specifications.
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Plextor M6Pro 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps SSD Pictured
Plextor finally revealed its M6Pro line of high-performance SATA 6 Gb/s SSD. Featuring a finely tuned firmware driving a modern Marvell-made controller and MLC NAND flash, the drive offers transfer rates in excess of 500 MB/s. It comes in capacities of 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. The drives come with PlexTurbo, a technology similar in function to Intel Smart Response technology, except that it creates a cache using system memory and the drive's NAND flash. At each boot, its software loads hot-data onto the system memory. It's slated for later in Q3 2014.
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WD to Demonstrate First PCI Express Hard Drives at Computex 2014
WD, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions, will be demonstrating the first PCI Express hard drives at Computex Taipei, June 3-4, 2014. Enabled with key technology partners, WD's prototype introduces the new SATA Express interface, a form of PCI Express technology, which is offered on recently launched Intel series-9 chipset motherboard platforms. The SATA Express interface provides a roadmap for faster speeds, lower power consumption and increased flexibility for future OEM designs.
The road to the world's first demonstration of SATA Express has been in development for almost 3 years. In 2011, SATA-IO, the group responsible for charting the future of SATA, announced that it was developing a new specification that would fundamentally change the core technology behind SATA by melding it with the more advanced PCI Express computer interface. In 2013, the SATA Express specification was announced; and just one year later, WD and selected partners have realized a prototype of what is expected to be the next generation of storage technology.
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(PR) Toshiba Brings Suit for NAND Flash Memory Patent Infringement in Taiwan
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has filed a suit in the Intellectual Property Court in Taiwan against Taiwan's Powerchip Technology Corporation and three companies, Powerflash Technology Corporation, Zentel Electronics Corporation, and C.T.C. Co., Ltd., together, for infringement of Toshiba's Taiwan patents for NAND flash memory Nos. 154717 and I238412. Toshiba is asking the court to enjoin the manufacture and sale of infringing NAND flash memory products, including part No. A5U2GA31BTS-BC, etc., and for compensation for damages.
Powerchip Technology and three other companies offer NAND flash memories without a license to use technologies covered by Toshiba patents. Toshiba has issued notices to Powerchip Technology, all of which have been ignored, leaving no recourse other than legal action. Toshiba invented NAND flash memory in 1987 and has subsequently directed resources to maintaining technology leadership. The company has also supported NAND flash memory market development. Toshiba will protect its investment and respond resolutely to unauthorized use of its patented technology, in order to maintain the advanced technical competence that is the source of its competitive strength.
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(PR) SanDisk Unveils SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today announced the availability of its new SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD-a drive designed for gamers, PC enthusiasts and media professionals who demand the highest possible consistent, real-world performance. With sequential read speeds of 550 megabytes/second (MB/S) and write speeds of up to 520 MB/s, the SanDisk Extreme PRO loads and runs graphics-intensive applications and game levels in a heartbeat. Additionally, by offering up to 1TB-Class of capacity, the SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD provides the space needed to store even the biggest programs, games or files, and load them blazingly fast-transforming any PC or console into a serious gaming machine.
"Building off the success of our award-winning SanDisk Extreme II, the new SanDisk Extreme PRO leverages the latest developments in our innovative nCache Pro Technology to enable 24x7, real-world drive performance and responsiveness," said Kevin Conley, senior vice president and general manager, Client Storage Solutions at SanDisk. "With its ability to deliver consistently fast computing backed by the industry's first 10-year limited warranty**, the Extreme PRO SSD delivers the performance, trusted reliability and value that enthusiasts and professionals expect from SanDisk."
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In Win Displays the GR1 and Direwolf Chassis
In Win showed off its GR1 flagship ATX full-tower chassis, that's conventional in design. Designed for E-ATX motherboards apart from conventional ATX types, the GR1 offers three 5.25-inch drive bays, eight 3.5-inch/2.5-inch ones, and a powerful cooling system that includes two 140 mm front intakes, two 140 mm bottom intakes, three 140 mm top exhausts, one 140 mm rear exhaust, and one 140 mm side intake. It combines matte white exteriors with matching interiors, with a dash of matte black. The case has ample room for water cooling gear. Also shown is the Direwolf mid-tower case. Measuring 485 mm x 210 mm x 506 mm, the case offers three 5.25-inch drive bays, and five 3.5-inch/2.5-inch ones. Cooling system includes one each of front, top, rear, 120 mm fans.
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Panram Unveils G1 Line of Compact USB 3.0 OTG Flash Drives
Panram unveiled the G1-Flash Drive, its first major attempt at a flash drive. These compact, brushed aluminium-clad drives could be mistaken for cheap USB 2.0 sticks, but actually feature USB 3.0 interface, with standard and micro-USB connectors, on its ends. The drive supports USB OTG support, and can plug into compatible Android tablets and smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy S5, with its USB 3.0 interface, should be able to munch into this drive's bandwidth. It comes in two capacities, 32 GB and 64 GB. The company also unveiled the Jewel line of super-compact USB 3.0 drives, which come in capacities of 32 GB, and various shiny body trims.
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In Win Unveils S-Frame, Unique Single-piece Chassis
No, it's not a winshield sunshade an In Win employee brought to the show floor. It's the company's unique new single-piece chassis, made by folding a single piece of anodized aluminium, with holes punched at the right places, so you could screw in your motherboard, add-on cards, drives, and power supply. Since the case is cast out of a 3 mm-thick sheet, there's no chance of your 3 kg high-end PSU, 700 g hard drive, or 1 kg graphics card bending it in any way. In Win unveiled three kinds of single-piece chassis, the first one being tower-type, next a flat-out open type, and a third, slanted open type, pictured below.
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Panram Unveils Ninja-V DDR4 Memory Modules
Panram unveiled its first consumer DDR4 memory modules, ready for upcoming Haswell-E HEDT platform, the Ninja-V. Equipped with simple and contemporary looking heatspreaders that aren't much taller than the module itself, the first Ninja-V modules will stick to JEDEC standard speeds of DDR4-2133. They'll run at 2133 MHz, with standard timings, and module voltage of 1.2V. The company will launch the Ninja-V towards the end of this year, when Intel launches the Haswell-E HEDT platform, which features a quad-channel DDR4 IMC, which could offer system memory bandwidths in excess of 80 GB/s.
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Panram Unveils Excalibur Water Resistant Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Panram pole-vaulted itself into the gaming peripherals scene with the Excalibur water-resistant mechanical gaming keyboard. Available in two 2-tone color options, black+beige and black+orange, the keyboard can withstand most drink spills. Panram demonstrated this by setting up a water cascade. As a keyboard, the Excalibur features 103 keys, with multiple macro sets. The company didn't mention which switches it's using, but given its 50 million keystroke lifespan, it has to be one of the Cheery MX variants. The gaming cluster features anti-ghosting, and the keyboard overall features full NKRO. The keys are back-lit, and you can select from five illumination levels. Other features include a 2 m fiber cable, and 2-port USB hub.
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(PR) AMD Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $500 Million of Senior Notes
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that it has agreed to sell $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.00% Senior Notes due 2024 in a private offering. AMD intends to close the transaction on or around June 16, 2014. AMD estimates that the net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the senior notes (the "Net Proceeds") will be approximately $490 million after deducting the initial purchasers' discounts and estimated offering expenses. AMD intends to use the Net Proceeds to fund the purchase of all 8.125% Senior Notes due 2017 (the "8.125% Notes") that are early tendered (the "Early Tender") in accordance with the terms of a tender offer that was announced earlier today (the "8.125% Tender Offer"). To the extent AMD still has 8.125% Notes outstanding following settlement of the Early Tender, prior to or following the expiration of the 8.125% Tender Offer, AMD intends to use the remaining Net Proceeds to redeem any and all remaining outstanding 8.125% Notes. AMD will use the remaining Net Proceeds after the completion of the 8.125% Tender Offer and any redemption of 8.125% Notes to redeem, repurchase or otherwise retire other outstanding indebtedness.
The new senior notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or applicable state securities laws, and will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A and in offshore transactions pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. Unless so registered, the new senior notes may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
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(PR) TPV and QD Vision Transform the PC Monitor Market with Quantum Dots at COMPUTEX
Today, QD Vision, Inc., the leading manufacturer of quantum dot optical components for LCD products, announced that Top Victory Electronics (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. (TPV), the world's largest PC monitor manufacturer and fourth largest LCD TV manufacturer, will be showcasing monitors featuring QD Vision's Color IQTM optics during COMPUTEX 2014, June 3-7, in Taipei, Taiwan. This watershed adoption of quantum dots for desktop monitors will enable the market to provide Adobe RGB full-gamut color solutions to a broader marketplace.
"Quantum dot technology enables display manufacturers to truly differentiate in a very competitive market by offering full-gamut, accurate color to customers efficiently and with minimal added cost," said Jason Carlson, CEO of QD Vision. "With our Color IQ optics, manufacturers can now respond to explosive consumer demand for color-rich entertainment, delivering a superior visual experience in a very cost effective way compared to existing solutions."
"We have worked in close cooperation with QD Vision and strived to deploy these new technologies for breakthrough, full-gamut, Adobe RGB quality color monitors to market," said Kevin Yang, Special Assistant to the President and CEO of TPV. "We are pleased to add these exciting new products to TPV's 2014 product portfolio."
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(PR) Patriot Launches keylite Bluetooth Keyboard
Patriot, noted for quality and innovation in the world of computer memory, USB drives, flash cards and mobile accessories, introduces the next step in tablet productivity with keylite Bluetooth keyboard for iPad Air and iPad mini. Keylite is perfect for the consumer looking for both protection and production. As tablets become ever more popular and conducive to business travel, the consumer is constantly looking for ways to be more productive. The Patriot keylite line offers a solution for those looking for both tablet protection and proficiency. With an ultra slim profile measuring only 7mm thick, the keylite adds little weight to your iPad Air, keeping it light and easy to carry. Keylite's magnetic hinge attaches securely to your iPad and protects the screen from scratching.
Backlit keys with seven interchangeable colors and multiple brightness settings make typing in low light areas easy, and the island style keep your fingers from fumbling for the right letter. Its Smart Sleep function wakes and sleeps your iPad when you open and close the cover. Keylite also enters sleep mode after 25 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life. "The keylite truly brings together performance and protection," said Mike Chang, Product Manager at Patriot. "Consumers are looking for tablets to be lighter, more portable computers and the keylite helps them do that. We engineered it to be thin, light, and protective; the perfect complement to your iPad."
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(PR) VESA Releases DockPort Standard
The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced the release of the DockPort standard. Developed by several VESA member companies, DockPort is an optional extension of the DisplayPort standard that will allow USB 3.1 data and DC power for battery charging to be carried over a single DisplayPort connector and cable that also carries high-resolution audio/video (A/V) data. This new extension of the DisplayPort standard is fully backward compatible with all existing DisplayPort devices. When a DockPort-enabled DisplayPort source-such as a computer or tablet-is connected with a DockPort-enabled DisplayPort sink-such as a display monitor or docking station-A/V plus USB data and power will be transferred over a common cable through a single connector. If either the source or sink device is not a DockPort-enabled, then source and sink will recognize only the DisplayPort A/V data stream.
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(PR) Lexar Debuts Thunderbolt 2 Reader Hub
Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today enhanced its Professional Workflow line to include the new Lexar Professional Workflow HR2, a four-bay Thunderbolt 2 reader hub, and the new Lexar Professional Workflow CR2, a CFast 2.0 Thunderbolt 2 reader. Both solutions give professional photographers and videographers the ability to quickly transfer 4K video and other large media files at speeds up to 20 Gb per second, four times the performance of the current USB 3.0 HR1 hub.
The Professional Workflow HR2 provides dual Thunderbolt 2 ports for daisy-chaining and one USB 3.0 port, giving users total freedom to choose which interface they want to connect with. The Professional Workflow CR2 can be used in the reader hub alongside other readers or removed and used individually when in the field. Both the reader hub and reader are fully backwards compatible with the first generation of Thunderbolt and USB 2.0.
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(PR) Lexar Adds High-Capacity Storage Drives to Its Professional Workflow Line
Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today expanded its Professional Workflow line to include 512 GB and 256 GB USB 3.0 storage drives. Designed for use with the Lexar Professional Workflow Hub, the new Professional Workflow DD512 and DD256 storage drives give photographers and videographers the power to back up images and video files from multiple memory cards at once.
The Professional Workflow DD512 and DD256 offer read transfer speeds up to 450 MB per second and write speeds up to 245 MB per second. Additionally, the drives include an LED capacity meter that allows users to see available storage space at a glance. Designed to enable fast transfer and back up of RAW images, high-res photos, and HD, 3D, and 4K video, the drives can also be removed from the hub and used individually.
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(PR) Crucial Introduces the MX100 Solid State Drive
Crucial, a leading global brand of memory and storage upgrades, announced today the new Crucial MX100 solid state drive (SSD). Available in 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB capacities with respective MSRPs of $79.99, $109.99, and $224.99, the new Crucial MX100 offers powerful speeds and advanced features at a low cost per gigabyte.
The Crucial MX100 256 GB and 512 GB drives utilize Micron's new 16 nanometer (nm) 128 Gb NAND, in addition to a SATA 6 Gb/s controller and custom firmware, to deliver up to 90,000 input/output operations per second (IOPS). With true 550/500 MB/s sequential read/write speeds on both compressible and incompressible data, the Crucial MX100 allows users to boot up almost instantly, load programs in seconds, and accelerate demanding applications. Furthermore, at up to 89 percent more efficient than a hard drive, the new MX100 SSD allows users to run systems longer, using less power.
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(PR) Crucial DDR4 Server Memory Now Available
Crucial, a leading global brand of memory and storage upgrades, is now shipping DDR4 server memory. Designed to enable next generation enterprise environments with increased speed, bandwidth, and energy efficiency, Crucial DDR4 server memory modules are available for immediate purchase through select global channel partners and at crucial.com.
The modules are up to twice as fast and deliver double the memory bandwidth over DDR3 technology when it was introduced (1066 MT/s and 8.5 GB/s with DDR3 vs. 2133 MT/s and 17 GB/s on DDR4), and are expected to get even faster as the technology matures. Operating at 1.2V, Crucial DDR4 server memory uses up to 20 percent less voltage than DDR3 technology when it was introduced (1.5V). In addition, Crucial DDR4 server memory can be up to 40 percent more energy efficient than previous generations of DDR3 memory, when coupled with other technologies introduced with DDR4. Crucial DDR4 server memory is optimized for future Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family-based systems.
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(PR) Crucial Announces Ballistix Elite DDR4 Memory
Crucial, a leading global brand of memory and storage upgrades, today announced new Crucial Ballistix Elite DDR4 memory modules, which deliver the next generation of memory to high performance gaming. Designed for gamers and enthusiasts, Ballistix Elite DDR4 memory delivers introductory speeds that start at 2666 MT/s and 3000 MT/s and is expected to get faster as the technology matures.
The new modules offer nearly twice the bandwidth of mainstream DDR3 memory at up to 24 GB/s, and deliver improved system responsiveness and increased frame rates. Furthermore, Ballistix Elite DDR4 memory delivers up to 40 percent more power efficiency than standard DDR3 memory.
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(PR) MAINGEAR Offering New Unlocked 4th Gen Intel Core Processors
MAINGEAR, an award-winning PC system builder offering custom desktops, notebooks, workstations embraces the latest update to the new unlocked 4th gen Intel Core (codename Devil's Canyon) platform with the addition of the new Intel Core i7-4790K and Core i5-4690K processors across all of their desktops that will boost performance.
The new Intel Core i7-4790K processor is a 4-Core, 4 GHz processor, delivering up to 4.4 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost technology. This new processor is flexible and devastatingly powerful that integrates CPU, graphics, memory controller, PCI Express all on a single chip that offers smart features including Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology that allows each processor core to work on two tasks at the same time. This allows PC fanatics to have extreme gaming, amazing multimedia, ultimate flexibility and extreme overclocking. PC enthusiast and PC gamers looking for pure performance will be looking to the unlocked 4th Gen Intel Core processors to maximize their gaming experience. Combine this with MAINGEAR's extensive build quality and testing, gamers will be able to enjoy the latest games such as Watchdog or Titanfall without any hiccups.
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(PR) Apple Announces OS X Yosemite
Apple today announced OS X Yosemite, a powerful new version of OS X redesigned and refined with a fresh, modern look, powerful new apps and amazing new continuity features that make working across your Mac and iOS devices more fluid than ever.
The new Today view in Notification Center gives you a quick look at everything you need to know, all in one place; iCloud Drive is located within the Finder and can store files of any type; and Safari has a new streamlined design that puts the most important controls at your fingertips. Mail makes editing and sending attachments easier than ever; Handoff lets you start an activity on one device and pass it to the other; and Instant Hotspot makes using your iPhone's hotspot as easy as connecting to a Wi-Fi network. Yosemite even gives you the ability to make iPhone calls on your Mac.
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(PR) Acnodes Corp Announces Superior Core-based Fanless Embedded System
Acnodes Corp., a leading manufacturer of industrial and embedded computer platforms and technologies, today announced the launch of a new fanless embedded computer, FES8660. Based on the 3rd generation Core i7 / i5 / i3 or Celeron Processor and HM76 Express Chipset, it features a robust fanless design and is an ideal solution for video applications, digital signage, outdoor advertising, POS/kiosks and gaming. In addition, this application-ready rugged platform also targets a broad range of industrial computing applications such as embedded controller, factory automation and more.
The FES8660 includes a VGA out video interfaces, 4 COM ports, four Gigabit LAN ports, four USB 3.0 ports, and audio for administration and software input. Moreover, the FES8660 has two 204-pin DDR3 memory maximum up to 16 GB, one 2.5" SATA drive bay and CFast slot for solid state storage. The FES8660 provides good expansion capability by offering two PCI Express Mini card slots and two SIM card sockets allowing more efficient, seamless networking options. The onboard Core i7 / i5 / i3 or Celeron processor couples low power consumption with minimal cooling requirements, resulting in improved stability and longevity and allowing for completely fanless computer design.
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(PR) Renesas Electronics Announces New USB Power Delivery Controller
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its new Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power Delivery (PD) controller (part number µPD720250) that is based on the USB PD Specification to deliver up to 100W (5 A at 20 V) power over a USB PD cable. Renesas will exhibit its new USB PD controller at Computex Taipei from June 3 to June 7, 2014 at booth # N0608, 4th floor of the Nangang exhibition hall in Taipei, Taiwan.
By combining the new USB PD controller with an optimal power supply circuit, designers will be able to rapidly implement USB-based solutions that provide higher power to notebook PCs and also can reduce the battery charging time for smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, by standardizing the AC adapters provided with notebook PCs and other equipment, both development costs and design challenges can be reduced.
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ASUS Showcases PB279Q 27-Inch UHD Monitor at Computex
In addition to the 32-inch ProArt PA328Q ASUS has brought to Computex 2014 another 'prosumer' oriented UHD (3840 x 2160) monitor, the 27-inch PB279Q. Seen below, this upcoming model features a 'super slim' 9 mm bezel, 100% sRGB coverage, 178/178-degree viewing angles, a 5 ms (GTG) response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness, and one DisplayPort 1.2, one mini DisplayPort and four HDMI 1.4 inputs.
The PB279Q also offers full pivot, tilt and swivel and height adjustment. No word yet on pricing or availability.
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(PR) AOC i2473Pwm 24-Inch IPS Monitor Available in the US
AOC, a worldwide leader in display technology, today announces the 24-inch Full HD IPS Display with ONKYO sound technology. With two 7 W speakers onboard, the monitor is an ideal entertainment hub and has both VGA and HDMI inputs for easy connection to consoles, PCs and other electronic devices. The flicker-free LED backlit display offers 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, and the IPS panel ensures consistent color and brightness regardless of viewing angle. The AOC 24-inch Full HD monitor (i2473Pwm) is available for $249 MSRP at Amazon.com, and is backed by AOC's three-year warranty as well as the EASE exchange program.
The AOC 24-inch Full HD IPS Display with ONKYO sound technology has a sleek body framed by an extremely narrow black hairline-textured bezel. The monitor offers a 5 ms refresh rate, 250 cd/m² typical brightness, and 50M: 1 dynamic contrast-ratio for clear and crisp images.
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(PR) Samsung 14 nm FinFET Process Technology Ecosystem Solidly in Place
Stating that not all FinFETs are created equal, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that the IP and design enablement ecosystem for its foundry's 14nm FinFET process technology is firmly in place as customers begin their early design work. Highlighting this fact, Samsung will be demonstrating a 14nm FinFET system-on-chip (SoC) reference board at the 51st Annual Design Automation Conference.
"To ease customers design risks moving to 14nm FinFET, we need to have all the elements of the design ecosystem optimized well in advance," said Dr. Shawn Han, vice president of foundry marketing, Samsung Electronics. "We are pleased to work with the industry's leading IP and design enablement companies. Our early work at this advanced node will allow our customers to bring their next-generation SoCs to the market quickly while taking full advantage of the benefits of our 14nm FinFET technology." Samsung's foundry offering has focused its 14nm FinFET ecosystem efforts with key IP partners. Collaboration specifically around optimal Fin-based design infrastructure and early FinFET IP development has resulted in foundation libraries and advanced IP suite. On the enablement side, Samsung, with its EDA partners, has worked to optimize 3D device modeling, extraction solutions, and design verification as well as Design for Manufacturing (DFM) solutions. The result of which is the 14nm FinFET reference board that will be on display at DAC 2014.
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(PR) ADATA and ASRock to Showcase the Glory of Cooperation
ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, collaborated with AsRock to run a demo system equipped with ADATA's overclocking memory modules and AsRock's motherboard, whose performance reached a breakthrough record. ADATA's XPG series DDR3 3100 memory modules going with AsRock's the latest Z97 OC Formula motherboard and Devil Canyon I7 4790K CPU processor reached the 3400MHz outstanding performance, which will be displaying at ADATA's booth and bring you with an amazing experience.
ADATA XPG Series exclusively designed for overslockers can meet the needs of professional gamers with the ultra-high speed performance and ultra-fast cool down function. At this year's Computex, ADATA will be showcasing its latest XPG Series V3, DDR3 3000 8GB x 4, whose 32GB capacity can match ASRock Z97 OC Formula motherboard bringing out a steady speed of 3000MHz, and fulfill overclockers' picky needs of high capacity and high performance as well. In addition, its replaceable heat sink design allows users to customize the memory modules' color to complement their high performance system. ADATA is the first one who is able to steadily provide customers with 8GB x 4 pack memory module house in the industry.
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(PR) Samsung Introduces the 845DC EVO Solid State Drive for Data Centers
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today introduced the Samsung 845DC EVO Solid State Drives (SSD), adding a new SSD line designed for use in data centers to its award-winning memory portfolio.
The Samsung 845DC EVO has been designed and built for sustained performance, low latency and high endurance in read-intensive data center applications, such as video/content streaming, application and web servers. Utilizing Samsung's advanced 10-nanometer class 3-bit NAND flash memory, the firmware and controller of the Samsung 845DC EVO are based on the Samsung PM853T SSD, which has been tested and qualified for system compatibility by leading server system manufacturers. The 845DC EVO SSD is ideal for small and medium business system integration and data center use, while the PM853T provides a customized solution for OEM server manufacturers and large data centers.
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(PR) ZOTAC Starts Computex 2014 with Quartet of Silent ZBOX Mini PCs
ZOTAC International, a global innovator and manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today starts Computex 2014 by silencing small form factor computing with a quartet of new ZBOX C-series nano mini-PCs. The new ZOTAC C-series nano mini-PCs combine a new fan-less chassis with a choice of AMD A6 APU, 4th Generation Intel Core i3, i5, or Celeron processors for an outstanding computing experience with zero noise.
"Many users demand a completely silent PC for audio production, video and audio editing, content playback and other tasks. After many years of engineering to fine tune power and heat requirements, ZOTAC is able to deliver passive cooled mini-PCs with 4th Generation Intel Core i3 and i5 processors that satisfies the noise and performance demands of users," says Carsten Berger, senior director, ZOTAC International.
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Gigabyte Z97X-SLI Offers Supreme Bang-for-buck
Gigabyte may have struck a superb price-features sweet-spot with the Z97X-SLI, which the company unveiled at its Computex wall. This board, we're hearing, will be priced around $125, and has a feature-set to rival boards much pricier. To begin with, the socket LGA1150 board is based on Intel's Z97 Express chipset. The board draws power from a combination of 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS power connectors, and conditions it using a simple 4-phase VRM, that uses 60A chokes. The VRM area is clad with heatsinks all around. The CPU socket is wired to four DDR3 DIMM slots, supporting up to 32 GB of dual-channel DDR3 memory, and two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots, which run at x8/x8, when both are populated. This is also among the few motherboards in its price bracket to support NVIDIA SLI, apart from AMD CrossFire.
Apart from the two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots, three PCI-Express 2.0 x1, and a couple of legacy PCI slots make up the expansion area. Its storage area is where the package gains tons of value. You get six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, from which two can convert into a SATA-Express 10 Gb/s port; and an M.2 slot. The board features high-grade audio, including a Realtek ALC1150 HD audio CODEC, which offers SNR as high as 115 dBA; with ground-layer isolation, and a headphones amp. Networking is care of an Intel-made GbE controller. Display outputs include dual-link DVI, D-Sub, and HDMI. Legacy connectivity includes LPT and COM (by headers), and PS/2. AMI Aptio UEFI BIOS, backed by dual-UEFI redundancy, is at this board's helm. For around $125, you can't get this board's feature-set wrong.
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(PR) OCZ Storage Solutions Unveils Latest Vector SSD at Computex 2014
OCZ Storage Solutions - a Toshiba Group Company and leading provider of high-performance solid state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, will showcase its comprehensive storage portfolio supporting both enterprise and client applications, and will unveil a new Vector Series drive at Computex 2014, Taipei, Taiwan, June 3 through June 6, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Suites 1005-1006.
Building on the leading sustained performance, reliability and endurance of the previous generation, the latest addition to the Vector family includes an advanced feature-set specifically designed for workstations and entry-level servers.
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Noctua Shows off Tower-type CPU Cooler with Cube-base Heatpipes
In most tower-type CPU heatsinks, central bent portions of heat pipes pass through the CPU base, while their arms pass through ends of an aluminium fin-stack. Noctua plans to improve on that, without trying out expensive solutions such as vapor-chamber plates. Called Cube-base heat pipes, Noctua's solution include heat pipes that originate at the base, shooting straight up through the central portion of the aluminium fin stack, for a more even distribution of heat. Noctua implemented the cube-base heat pipes on a variation of its popular NH-U14S heatsink, which it displayed.
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Noctua U-type Compact CPU Cooler Gets an Update
Noctua gave its U-type compact CPU cooler prototype a second showing at Computex. The cooler was displayed with a pair of 65 mm fans. The design goal of the cooler is to provide tower-type ventilation (in which hot air is pushed out of the case through the rear fan vent), in a package the size of a compact top-flow one. A dense aluminium fin heatsink, to which heat drawn from a nickel-plated base, is fed by four 6 mm thick heat pipes, is ventilated side-ways, by a pair of 65 mm fans in partial push-pull configuration. The cooler, by the looks of it, should be able to handle most mainstream CPUs, even with some overclocks thrown in. There's still no word on when Noctua plans to launch it.
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(PR) ViewSonic Launches MHL Multimedia Displays for Gaming and Entertainment
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, announces the launch of the VX63Smhl series of gaming and multimedia displays. Featuring best-in-screen performance, these displays have sleek designs that meet the expectations for demanding users. Available in 22- and 23-inch sizes, the VX63Smhl series offers premium features, including native Full HD 1080p resolution, "frameless" bezel, ViewSonic's SuperClear IPS panel technology, versatile input options and Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) connectivity.
The ViewSonic VX2363Smhl-W and VX2263Smhl-W are Full HD 1080p displays that have been designed for entertainment, gaming and multimedia applications. The distinctive design includes a glossy white finish, and a frameless edge-to-edge glass faceplate and slim bezel beneath the glass, making each VX63Smhl display a stylish visual in any setting.
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(PR) Corsair Showcases Trio of New Cutting-Edge PC Cases
Corsair, designer of high-performance PC hardware components, today announced three high-end PC cases: the Carbide Series Air 240 for mini-ITX, Graphite Series 780T full-tower, and the portable Graphite Series 380T mini-ITX. All three cases feature sleek design, incredible cooling potential, space for large components (such as 240 mm watercooling radiators and a full-length graphics card), and a range of thoughtful extras and innovative features for a pleasant, stress-free building experience.
Carbide Series Air 240 Mini-ITX & Micro-ATX PC Case
Whether you are into mini-ITX or micro-ATX, the Carbide Series Air 240 is the PC case Corsair fans have been asking for: a stylish mini PC case that can keep today's most powerful components cool. The cube-shaped chassis comes in either black or white colors, complete with side-window, and optimized for powerful air or water cooling configurations (including room for a 240 mm radiator or two) without sacrificing space for a full-size graphics card-an impressive feat for a compact PC.
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(PR) Corsair Unveils the Hydro Series HG10 GPU Cooling Bracket
Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance PC hardware, today announced the Hydro Series HG10 GPU cooling bracket, a powerful new accessory that gives gamers the opportunity to replace a stock graphics card cooler with any of Corsair's Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers. The resulting upgrade unleashes the GPU's hidden graphics performance by reducing GPU temperatures by as much as 50°C (122F), cutting down on droning fan noise, reducing GPU throttling, and boosting overclocking potential.
In conjunction with the new HG10, Corsair also premiered new LED-infused versions of its award-winning Air Series SP120 and SP140 static pressure fans in five different colors - red, white, blue, green, or purple.
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(PR) Corsair Introduces World's First Cherry MX RGB Gaming Keyboards
Last January, Corsair captured the excitement of the gaming world with the MX RGB Project - a prototype keyboard demonstrating the brilliance of Cherry MX RGB mechanical key switches with customizable per-key 16.8 million color animated backlighting. After months of anticipation, the K95 RGB and K70 RGB mechanical gaming keyboards, plus a M65 RGB gaming mouse, are making their debut. The new keyboards are the first and only keyboards featuring the high-precision German-made Cherry MX RGB key switches.
The K70 RGB and K95 RGB exhibit all of Corsair's hallmark features: sleek design, ultra-accurate components, and sturdy metal construction combining for minimalist looks, pinpoint accuracy, and long-lasting performance. Powerful editing software enables creation of unlimited lighting effects and macros, from solid colors that can highlight key groupings, to gradients and ripple patterns that can provide a visual cue that a macro or in-game timer has completed. In addition, program effects such as background, foreground, action, and type lighting to run concurrently with up to ten levels of brightness. These customization options let a gamer match PC system lighting, find gaming keys faster, and provide critical visual feedback for executing in-game objectives.
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(PR) Corsair Launches the HXi Series Power Supplies
Corsair, the most awarded PC power supply brand in the world1, today announced its new HXi Series PC power supply, the latest evolution in the award-winning line of HX PSUs. Available in 750, 850, and 1000 watt models, the HXi Series PSU feature 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency, fully modular cables, near-silent operation, Japanese electrolytic capacitors, and Corsair software monitoring and customization. Akin to all Corsair PSUs, the HXi Series utilizes high-quality componentry to guarantee clean, stable, continuous power when needed most.
The ultra-efficient design found within the HXi Series generates minimal heat and runs exceptionally quiet, even when delivering high levels of power. The PSUs meet the stringent requirements for 80 PLUS Platinum certification by achieving greater than 92% energy efficiency - reducing both energy waste and the electrical bill. Built with specially selected low-noise capacitors and transformers, and a Zero-RPM Fan Mode (that only spins the PSU fan under the heaviest loads), the HXi Series PSU deliver ultra-low noise operation during common daily use. Within, a 140 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan runs quietly at all speeds for remarkably discreet operation and additional cooling.
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(PR) Corsair Debuts the Voyager Air 2 Wireless Drive
Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance components to the PC hardware market, today announced the Voyager Air 2, a palm-sized, wireless hard drive that adds 1 TB of storage to your iPad, iPhone, Android device, PC, or Mac. The rechargeable battery-powered storage drive serves up your entire movie and music library at home or on the go, all without need for wires or internet access.
The latest second-gen drive uses new Voyager Air 2.0 software, which adds new features to the Voyager Air product family, including: simplified media browsing, cloud synchronization with Dropbox and Google Drive, and Airplay streaming to Apple TV.
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(PR) Corsair Announces the Flash Voyager GTX USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance components to the PC hardware market, today announced the new Flash Voyager GTX USB 3.0 flash drive in 256 GB and 128 GB capacities. Stylishly thin and lightweight, the Flash Voyager GTX is the fastest USB flash drive Corsair has ever produced, offering blisteringly fast peak transfer speeds of up to 450 MB/sec read and 350 MB/sec write, vastly reducing waiting time when accessing or transferring files on the go.
The Flash Voyager GTX boasts the inner technologies of an SSD that will keep the drive operating at peak performance for years to come. USB Attached SCSI and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring ensure blazing fast, error-free transfers of large video music and photo collections, while TRIM support curbs degradation so the Flash Voyager GTX retains its performance, even after extended heavy use. Compatible with both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, the Flash Voyager GTX works on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux with no additional software required.
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Noctua Unveils its Flocked Surface Fans
Noctua showed off its newest innovation in PC fan design, the Flocked Surface impeller. Simply put, these fan impellers feature fibrous flock layers along the surface, which creates a turbulent boundary layer of air, much like dimples do on golf balls, resulting in increased air-flow, and decreased air-flow separation (whiplash). Noctua is flocking its fans in two ways, flocked impeller, and flocked frame interior. Examples of both are pictured below.
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GeIL EVO Leggera Line of DDR3 Memory Unveiled
GeIL showed off its EVO Leggera line of compact full-height DDR3 memory modules, which offer high memory frequencies using XMPs, without needing over the top heatspreaders that obstruct CPU coolers. The Leggera is characterized by azure blue heatspreaders, and the underlying DIMM is put through GeIL's own trial-by-fire, the DBT, before being packaged. The EVO Leggera will be sold in two-module dual-channel kits of 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) and 16 GB (2 x 16 GB).
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GeIL Shows off ZENITH Line of High-Performance SSDs
GeIL stepped into the modern SSD scene with its ZENITH line of SSDs. The series consists of two models, the performance-focused ZENITH S3, and the value-focused ZENITH A3. Both are built in the 7 mm-thick 2.5-inch form-factor, with SATA 6 Gb/s interface, and both come in capacities of 60 GB, 120 GB, 240 GB, and 480 GB. Both appear to be powered by Seagate-SandForce controllers, and MLC NAND flash memory. The ZENITH A3 offers sequential transfer rates of up to 540 MB/s reads, with up to 300 MB/s writes; while the ZENITH S3 offers up to 550 MB/s reads, with up to 500 MB/s writes.
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BitFenix Also Shows off its Aegis Micro-ATX Tower
In addition to the mini-ITX Pandora, and E-ATX Atlas, BitFenix also showed off its Aegis tower case. At 200 mm x 465 mm x 465 mm (WxDxH), it's roughly the size of an ATX mid-tower, but seats only micro-ATX and mini-ITX form-factor motherboards, much like the Phanteks Enthoo Mini XL. The case is built mostly of SECC steel and ABS plastic, with seven 3.5/2.5-inch drive bays, and a cooling system that includes three 120 mm front intakes (which can hold a 360 x 120 mm radiator), two 140 mm top exhausts (which can hold a 280 x 140 mm radiator), and one each 120 mm at the rear and bottom.
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BitFenix Pandora and Atlas Pictured
Here are the first pictures of BitFenix' two new additions to its premium case lineup, the Pandora tower, and the Atlas cube. Pandora, like the Phanteks Enthoo Mini XL, is a 'case' of mistaken form-factor, in that it's designed for much smaller motherboards, but has the room to match up to a bigger one. The Pandora is designed for mini-ITX motherboards, but at 160 mm x 418 mm x 459 mm (WxDxH), is about the size of a micro-ATX tower. It lacks 5.25-inch drive bays, but has room for two each of 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives, a standard ATX PSU, and a ventilation system that includes two 120 mm front intakes, and two 120 mm rear exhausts. And yes, you can use them to latch on two 240 x 120 mm radiators.
The BitFenix Atlas, on the other hand, is a cubical case that's designed to compete with the likes of Corsair Carbide Air 540. It measures 383 mm x 443 mm x 541 mm (WxHxD), and is compartmentalized, much like Corsair's case. Its motherboard tray can seat E-ATX motherboards. There are no 5.25-inch drive bays, but a whopping ten 3.5-inch, and six 2.5-inch bays. Cooling system includes a staggering six 120 mm front intakes (can convert to four 140 mm), six 120 mm top exhausts (can convert to four 140 mm), a similar configuration at the bottom, and two 120 mm rear exhausts.
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(PR) Dell Debuts New 2-in-1 Devices, All-in-One PCs, Tablets and Monitors
Designed for flexible productivity and personal entertainment, Dell today unveiled its new Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8 tablets, Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1, Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1, Inspiron 20 3000 Series AIO, and announced the worldwide availability of the new Dell UltraSharp UZ2715H, UZ2315H, and UZ2215H Multimedia Monitors. The new products include innovative form factors and connectivity options that will liberate families, students, and professionals alike to work when they need to and play when they want.
"The Dell Venue tablets and Inspiron 2-in-1s are designed to be essential companions to power projects, provide entertainment, and share meaningful moments with family and friends," said Sam Burd, vice president and general manager, Dell Personal Computing Product Group. "Dell customers have more flexibility than ever before to have their technology move with them throughout the day and become a seamless part of their lives."
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Gigabyte Shows off its First Mini-ITX Gaming Series Motherboard
Gigabyte's G1.Gamer line of motherboards are notorious for overlooking the mini-ITX form-factor. The company made up for that by unveiling the Z97N-Gaming 5, a feature-packed socket LGA1150 mini-ITX motherboard based on the Intel Z97 Express motherboard, ready for Intel's Core "Devil's Canyon" enthusiast processors. The board draws power from 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS power connectors, and uses a 6-phase CPU VRM. Expansion slots include one PCI-Express 3.0 x16, and an mPCIe 2.0 x1. It lacks SATA-Express and M.2 due to its limited PCB real-estate, but still offers five SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Display outputs include dual-link DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Realtek ALC1150 HD audio (115 dBA SNR), and Broadcom Killer E2200 gigabit Ethernet are star attractions. Also featured is a WLAN board supporting 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 4.0.
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ASUS Reveals the ProArt PA328Q UHD Monitor
Today at ASUS has taken the veil off its latest UHD (3840 x 2160) widescreen display, the ProArt PA328Q. This new 32-inch monitor offers 10-bit color and 100% sRGB coverage and features 178/178-degree viewing angles, 350 cd/m2 brightness, 100,000,000:1 'Smart Contrast', a four-port USB 3.0 hub, tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment, and an array of inputs which includes HDMI 1.4 (UHD @ 30 Hz), HDMI 2.0 (UHD @ 60 Hz), mini DisplayPort, and DisplayPort 1.2.
The ProArt PA328Q is set to arrive in Q4. No price tag was announced.
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Phanteks Enthoo Mini XL Case Pictured
Here are the first pictures of Phanteks' attempt at an enthusiast micro-ATX case. It may be a micro-ATX case, but at 260 mm x 480 mm x 550 mm (WxDxH), it is nearly as big as an ATX mid-tower. The extra room is used not for additional expansion slots (making it an ATX case), but room for additional drives, or water-cooling components. It carries over much of its styling and utility features over from the Enthoo Prime, the full-tower that catapulted Phanteks to the top of the list of interesting case designers to look out for. Among its most notable features are dust filters for all fan intakes, intakes supporting large (>140 mm) fans, room for large 280 x 140 mm radiators, and room for as many drives as a mid-tower.
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KFA2 Announces GeForce GTX 760 OC V2 Series
KFA2, the Europe-centric brand owned by NVIDIA AIC partner Galaxy, launched its second-generation factory-overclocked GeForce GTX 760 graphics card, dubbed KFA2 GTX 760 EX OC V2. The card is based on a new custom board design that's different from the one KFA2 launched last June. It features a chunkier aluminium fin heatsink, to support a higher factory-overclock. Speaking of which, the card offers clock speeds of 1019 MHz core, 1084 MHz GPU Boost, and an untouched 6008 MHz (GDDR5-effective) memory. It features 2 GB of memory across the chip's 256-bit wide memory interface. KFA2 plans to sell the card at 199.99€ (incl. taxes).
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Gigabyte Shows off H97N-WiFi based BRIX Desktop
Gigabyte showed off a reference BRIX space-saving desktop based around its H97N-WiFi mini-ITX motherboard. The desktop packs a mean punch for everything except 3D gaming, and should be capable of complex video-editing and production jobs. At its heart is a Core i7-4785T energy-efficient quad-core processor based on the "Haswell" Refresh silicon. The CPU features clock speeds of 2.20 GHz with 3.20 GHz Turbo Boost, HyperThreading, AVX2 instruction set, and a dual-channel IMC. Other chops include up to 16 GB of dual-channel DDR3-1600 Crucial Ballistix Tracer memory, up to 1 TB of Crucial M550 SSD storage, display outputs that include dual-link DVI and HDMI, 802.11 ac + Bluetooth 4.0 WLAN, gigabit Ethernet, and a 120W power-brick.
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(PR) Announcing ASUS Transformer Book Flip
ASUS Transformer Book Flip was announced today, a stylish, innovative and affordable Windows 8.1 laptop with a remarkable hinge design that enables the screen to be set at any angle between zero and 360 degrees. Flip is incredibly versatile, and can be used as a powerful laptop, a responsive tablet, or anything in between.
Flip is powered by Intel Core up to i7 processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce GT840M discrete graphics for seamless multitasking and outstanding performance, whether for productivity, entertainment or playing the latest games. And with three screen sizes available - 13.3 inches, 14.0 inches and 15.6 inches - there's a Flip for everyone!
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Gigabyte Shows off its APEX Gaming Desktop
Riding on the success of its NUC-competitive BRIX line of compact desktops, Gigabyte is beginning to take renowned interest in pre-built boutique desktops. Its latest creation, the APEX, is the company's flagship gaming desktop barebone chassis, designed in a never before seen form-factor that competes with next-generation gaming consoles in size, but offers several times more raw CPU and GPU computing power. The APEX is roughly as tall as a micro-ATX tower, but half as slim. It can embed mini-ITX (or even micro-ATX) motherboards, supporting high-end CPUs, perhaps even Core i7 "Devil's Canyon." The chassis uses risers to hold long (we're talking R9 290 series long) graphics cards, so you can choose between high-end cards such as the R9 290X and the GTX TITAN Black. It will take advantage of space-saving fast storage solutions, such as M.2 and mSATA.
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AORUS Unveils the X3 and X3 Plus Gaming Laptops
At Computex 2014 AORUS has officially announced two new gaming notebooks, the 13.3-inch X3 and 13.9-inch X3 Plus. The X3 has a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels while the X3 Plus will be available with a 2560 x 1440 or a 3200 x 1800-pixel panel, but apart from that, they are pretty much identical spec-wise.
Both of AORUS' upcoming laptops have a 22.9 mm-thick chassis, weigh just 1.87 kg and pack a 2.5 GHz Core i7-4710HQ processor, 8/16 GB of DDR3L memory, a GeForce GTX 870M 6 GB graphics card, dual 256/512 GB M.2 SSDs in RAID, Killer E2200 Gigabit LAN, 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, two 1.5 W speakers, an HD webcam, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, plus mini DisplayPort and HDMI 1.4a outputs. The X3 and X3 Plus will become available in Q3 starting at $2,099 and $2,299, respectively.
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Gigabyte Unveils SuperOverclock VRM Boards for Graphics Cards
Gigabyte showed us its new range of auxiliary VRM boards for graphics cards, designed for professional overclockers. The board has to be manually soldered onto your graphics card, it supplements your card's GPU power domains. The card features a high-current power stage, which draws power from five 8-pin PCIe power connectors. The power stage is actively cooled by a fan-heatsink. While your GPU may never need that much power, it makes near darn sure that it doesn't suffer from voltage droop, which destabilizes your record-seeking OC. Such devices have been attempted by other VGA makers in the past, famously, the EPower Board by EVGA. The company also showed off its first liquid-nitrogen evaporators for GPUs.
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Intel "Devil's Canyon" 9-series Chipset Exclusive?
Intel's next socket LGA1150 quad-core processors for overclockers, namely the Core i7-4790K and the Core i7-4690K, codenamed "Devil's Canyon," could be exclusive to motherboards based on the 9-series chipset. For overclockers, the choices would hence narrow down to motherboards based on the Z97 Express chipset. Marketing material distributed to retailers ahead of the processors' mid-June launch, mention "Devil's Canyon" to be supported by "new Intel 9 series chipset," while the same material detailing unlocked Pentium 20th Anniversary Edition mention it to be supported by "both Intel 8 and 9 series chipset."
Intel not mentioning that for "Devil's Canyon" is leading some to speculate that it won't be supported by motherboards running 8-series chipset, notably Z87 Express. For overclockers with expensive Z87 motherboards such as the ASUS Maximus VI Extreme, Gigabyte Z87X SOC, and MSI Z87 MPower MAX, this could spell trouble. Based on binned "Haswell Refresh" silicon, "Devil's Canyon" chips are special, in that they feature enhanced on-package electricals that can tolerate higher current; an enhanced thermal interface material between the die and the integrated heatspreader (IHS), enhanced LGA contact points, and increased voltage and thermal limits.
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Intel X99 Chipset Motherboards Unlikely at Computex
Intel's next-generation HEDT (high end desktop) platform, consisting of Core i7 "Haswell-E" processors and X99 Express chipset motherboards, are unlikely to get a showing at Computex 2014, according to an OCWorkbench report, which has its feet on the ground in Taipei. What makes this development surprising, is that Intel is expected to launch the platform in the second half of 2014, and after Computex, the company won't get another major tradeshow until 2015 International CES, slated for January. What's even more surprising, is that Intel has already launched 9-series motherboards for socket LGA1150, that are designed to support its 14 nm Core "Broadwell" mainline processors. According to the report, Intel will have its motherboard partners focus on already launched Z97 Express and H97 Express motherboards, with a focus on the platform's support for M.2 and SATA-Express interfaces, that enable a new generation of faster SSDs.
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(PR) NVIDIA Scoops Up Computex Tradeshow Awards for Tegra K1, GRID
For the sixth year running, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has clinched a Best Choice Award at Computex, picking up the honor for NVIDIA GRID technology, as well as a coveted "Golden Award" for the NVIDIA Tegra K1 mobile processor. NVIDIA's honors mark the longest Best Choice Award win-streak of any international Computex exhibitor. More than 475 technology products from nearly 200 vendors competed for this year's recognition.
Tegra K1 is a 192-core super chip, built on the NVIDIA Kepler architecture -- the world's most advanced and energy-efficient GPU. Tegra K1's 192 fully programmable CUDA cores deliver the most advanced mobile graphics and performance, and its compute capabilities open up many new applications and experiences in fields such as computer vision, advanced imaging, speech recognition and video editing.
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(PR) HP Unveils Next-Generation PC Portfolio for Back-to-School Season
HP today announced new milestones in the transformation of its consumer personal systems portfolio with a host of innovative form factors, and multiple operating system (OS) options, including a new notebook powered by Android.
Unique two-in-one PC designs, including two new 360° convertible PCs and a new detachable PC, give customers the performance and mobility they want and need. Additionally, HP's new Chromebook introduces new colors and designs for customers who want a quick and easy way to complete everyday tasks, while HP's new Android-based notebook makes popular Android apps available in a clamshell design.
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(PR) Seasonic Showcasing High Performance Power Supply Solutions at Computex 2014
SEA SONIC is going to display our flagship products and upgrading models during COMPUTEX on Jun 3-7, 2014 at Nangang Hall J0510 and unveils following three section power supplies for multiple business choice.
Our deliberate design is to provide our brand new Platinum series 1050 W / 1200 W and the upgraded X series 1050 W / 1250 W models, with unique Full Modularity D2D Platform, Ultra Tight Voltage Regulation and the brand-new Hybrid Silent Fan Control design.
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(PR) Razer Charity Drive Closing Soon: Free Razer Surround Available for 30 More Days
Razer, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, today announced its one-year Child's Play/Razer Surround charity drive will conclude on June 30, 2014. The brand will introduce Razer Surround Pro for purchase thereafter.
Last year, Razer waived all charges on its next-generation virtual surround sound audio engine, Razer Surround. Instead Razer collected donations for the charity Child's Play, a game industry charity dedicated to improving children's lives in hospitals around the world. Nearly one million users downloaded Razer Surround and more than $35,000 has been collected for Child's Play to-date.
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(PR) PNY Launches Its GeForce GT 740 Graphics Card
PNY Technologies, a leading manufacturer and supplier of upgrade, graphics and storage solutions, announces the launch of its GeForce GT 740 graphics card, offering consumers as significant performance boost for their PC at an excellent price/quality ratio.
The GeForce GT 740 is based on NVIDIA Kepler architecture and guarantees lightning-fast web browsing at 9X faster than integrated graphics. Photos and videos can also be edited at far greater speeds and enjoyed in HD resolution, while gamers will love the 4X faster performance which makes gameplay richer and smoother.
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(PR) GIGABYTE Intros World's Most Powerful VGA Cooling Systems at COMPUTEX 2014
GIGABYTE, the leading manufacturer of graphics cards unveils the industry-leading graphics card cooling system during the COMPUTEX 2014. Whatever the preference of air-cooling or liquid-cooling, gamers can find the most outstanding VGA cooling system designs this year! Continuation of the stunning performance of WINDFORCE 450W cooling system, GIGABYTE once again self-breaks and launches the WINDFORCE Air Cooling System 600 Watt Edition. It is not only equipped with the patented "Triangle Cooling" technology, GIGABYTE also re-designs the fans and the fins of the cooling system and using the high-performance composite cooper heat pipes for new WINDFORCE. The heat dissipation performance is enhanced up to 33% than the reference card. GIGABYTE can proudly announce that WINDFORCE 600 Watt is the best air cooling system for graphics card in the world!
Even more, GIGABYTE introduces WATERFORCE All-in-one External Liquid Cooling System with 3 GeForce GTX 780 Ti, specially designed for the gamers who dream about a silent and super gaming PC. With intuitive control panel, WATERFORCE allows gamers to separately control the GPU temperature, fans speed and pumps speed. No more noise nightmare or harass of uneven temperatures while using multi graphics cards. With the world's first 3 way SLI water cooling solution, WATERFORCE, gamers can easily enjoy every moment and victory during the games.
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(PR) Silicon Power Unveils the Armor A60 Rugged USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
Silicon Power, the world's leading provider of memory storage solutions, today unveils its latest USB 3.0 extra-rugged portable hard drive - Armor A60. Applying the exclusive shockproof and water-resistant materials and the integrated 360 °-covering enclosure design, Armor A60 promises complete data protection against all the hurts that would occur during daily operations. Meanwhile, Armor A60 has passed U.S. military-grade drop test and also acquired international approval of water-resistant ability. In addition, Armor A60 features dashing designs with smooth finish and vivid colors, which appears to be the stylish storage for travelers, sports enthusiasts and businessmen on the go.
Shockproof & Water-resistant - All-round Protection for Any Condition
Inheriting from the military-grade shockproof specialty of Armor series, SP Armor A60 USB 3.0 portable hard drive incorporates the ultra-rugged rubber casing and internal suspension system, which enable perfect buffer effect for all physical impacts and assure rigid protections against crushes, dust and spraying water. In order to utilize its anti-damage capabilities, Armor A60 is engineered with incredibly strong construction that has passed the US military MIL-STD-810G (transit drop test) and IPX4 waterproof level, making itself the toughest data guard for outdoor users. Furthermore, Armor A60 introduces the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface that ensures ultimate ultra-fast data transfer speeds and offers users an extremely effortless and time-saving user experience.
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Crucial MX100 SSD Specifications Appear Online
We're still a few days away from the official unveiling of MX100 solid state drive but thanks to a distributor jumping the gun we already have the full scoop on Crucial's latest creation. As previously revealed, the MX100 is set to be the first SSD equipped with Micron's 16 nm MLC NAND flash memory but not all models will have the 16 nm NAND - the 128 GB drive will pack 20 nm chips, while the 256 GB and 512 GB versions will have 16 nm flash.
All three MX100 drives come in a 7 mm-thick 2.5-inch chassis (a 9.5 mm adapter is included), and have a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell 88SS9189 controller, and are backed by a three-year warranty.
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(PR) ASRock Presenting An Amazing Array Of Tech Gears at COMPUTEX Taipei 2014
Ladies and gentlemen, may we present quite simply the greatest PC technology of 2014. COMPUTEX TAIPEI, the latest ICT exhibition in Asia, the major festival that all tech guys can never miss which is going to take place during 3rd to 7th this year. No matter you're a heavy gamer searching for shocking machines or a record-breaking overclocker looking for crazy gears or just interesting in discovering the latest tech products, ASRock's booth at L1018, 4F, Taipei World Trade Center, Nangang Exhibition Hall will serve you pretty well.
ASRock is all thrilled to present four different types of quality products lineup, including super-alloy components built Intel 9 Series motherboards, the award-winning gaming PC M8, Mini PC series, industrial PC series, and ASRock Rack Server/workstation series.
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(PR) NAND Flash Brand Supplier Revenue Falls 6.6% in First Quarter
The shipment performances of Smartphones, Tablets, and Notebooks were relatively weak in the first quarter due to seasonality. As a result of the entire NAND Flash market's oversupply in 1Q 2014, the branded suppliers' Q1 revenues saw a 6.6% drop compared to the previous quarter, and slid to approximately US$ 7,244 million, according to Sean Yang, Assistant Vice President at DRAMeXchange, the memory and storage research division of TrendForce.
Looking at the branded supplier revenue ranking, Samsung managed to retain its lead in the market with approximately US$ 2,175 million in sales, but saw its market share dip slightly to 30.0%; Toshiba came in second with a revenue total of US$ 1,548 million and an improved market share of 21.4%; SanDisk ended up in third place with US$ 1,367 million in revenue, while Micron came in fourth with US$ 1,050 million; Affected by its capacity allocations, SK Hynix's revenues slid to approximately US$ 594 million, resulting in market share of 8.2%.
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In Win D-Frame Mini Pictured, Designed for High-End ITX
Ahead of its formal unveiling in the sidelines of Computex 2014, In Win showed us the compact version of its iconic D-Frame chassis, the D-Frame Mini. Designed for mini-ITX motherboards, the case is practically open-air, with smoked acrylic panels lining two of its sides, and the various enclosures clinging on to its rod-frame. Unlike the original, the D-Frame Mini features a black main frame, and doesn't end up looking like construction scaffolding. The case has enough room for a high-end ITX build, complete with liquid cooling, a high-end PSU, multiple 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives; and so on. We'll get you the specifics soon.
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Galaxy Rolls out GeForce GTX 780 HOF 6 GB
Galaxy launched a 6 GB variant of its GeForce GTX 780 Hall of Fame (HOF) graphics card (model: GF-GTX780-E6GHD/SOC), which features the company's signature white PCB, and a meaty cooling solution. Barring the 6 GB of memory, the card is identical to the original GTX 780 HOF Galaxy launched last July. It comes with a huge factory overclock, of 1019 MHz core (compared to 863 MHz reference), and GPU Boost frequencies of 1071 MHz (compared to 928 MHz reference); while the memory clock is left untouched, at 6008 MHz (GDDR5-effective). Based on the 28 nm GK110 silicon, the GeForce GTX 780 offers 2,304 CUDA cores, 192 TMUs, 48 ROPs, and a 384-bit wide memory interface.
The GeForce GTX 780 Hall of Fame 6 GB features a 10-phase VRM, which draws power from two 8-pin PCIe power connectors. It offers dual-BIOS, with the toggle switch being located at the I/O bracket, so you don't have to open the case up to flip a switch. Display outputs include two dual-link DVI, and one each of DisplayPort and HDMI. Its cooling solution features Hybrid Vapor Chamber (combination of a vapor chamber plate and direct-contact heat pipes), which conveys heat to a large aluminium fin-stack heatsink, over four nickel-plated copper heat pipes. A base-plate with heatsink fins cools the VRM and memory. The heatsink is ventilated by a pair of 90 mm fans.
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(PR) Violin Memory to Sell Its PCIe Product Line to SK hynix
Violin Memory, Inc., a leading provider of all-flash storage arrays and appliances delivering application solutions for the enterprise, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its PCIe product line to SK hynix Inc. for approximately $23 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities totaling $0.5 million. This sale is consistent with the Company's previously announced plan to review strategic alternatives for its PCIe flash memory card business in order to focus on markets where Violin has proven technology leadership and significant growth opportunities.
The sale of the PCIe product line will include its Velocity PCIe card family, consisting of PCIe-related intellectual property, and certain fixed assets. Under the agreement, SK hynix will extend offers of employment to members of the PCIe development team. The purchase price is subject to a downward adjustment to the extent certain conditions are not satisfied. Closing of the transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to occur by the end of June.
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(PR) EK Releases AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Water Blocks
EK Water Blocks, Ljubljana-based premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is proud to introduce a new Full Cover water block for AMD flagship dual-processor graphics card Radeon R9 295X2, the only true single-slot liquid cooling solution on the market.
Unlike factory provided closed-loop cooling solution, the EK-FC R9-295X2 is a complex design water block. It directly cools the GPU, RAM as well as VRM (voltage regulation module) as water flows directly over these critical areas thus allowing the graphics card and it's VRM to remain stable under high overclocks. EK-FC R9-295X2 water block also features a very high flow design therefore it can be easily used in liquid cooling systems using weaker water pumps.
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(PR) Macronix Starts Production of 36 nm SLC NAND Flash
Macronix, a leading provider of non-volatile memory solutions, today announced it has started production of its second generation of Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND Flash, utilizing 36nm floating-gate technology. The 36nm floating-gate technology was developed at Macronix's state of the art 300 mm fab. The new SLC NAND family will be offered in densities from 1Gb to 8Gb in both 3.0V and 1.8V voltages, extended industrial temperature range with product longevity support. Macronix has also unveiled NAND-based MCP (Multi-Chip Package) solutions to provide customers a complete portfolio of NAND Flash products. These NAND and MCP products are targeted at a broad range of applications for the embedded and wireless markets.
As customer applications and operating systems become more sophisticated, the need for more robust and higher-density storage solutions are growing. Macronix's SLC NAND products were developed to support these market trends featuring the right balance of performance, high reliability, densities and voltages along with the longevity support from Macronix owned wafer fabs.
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(PR) MSI Gaming All-in-One PCs Launch in the US
MSI Computer Corp, a leading high-end manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, unveils their full line-up of the world's first and most powerful gaming All-in-One computers, including the NVIDIA GTX 880M powered 27" AG270with speakers & amplifier empowered by Yamaha, and the ultra-slim 24" AG240 and 22" AG220.
"MSI's squadron of gaming AIOs takes gaming to the next level and outperforms any other unit on the market," says Andy Tung, CEO of MSI Pan America. "The state of the art components shreds gaming benchmarks, delivers an immersive gaming experience and is hands down the most superb combination of style and performance."
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(PR) Renesas Electronics Collaborates with Diodes Incorporated on USB Power
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its collaboration with Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, to deliver optimized charging solutions for USB Power Delivery (PD). Based on a Renesas USB Power Delivery Controller (PDC) and Diodes multi-mode active rectifier (AR), the companies' reference design provides turnkey solutions for AC adapters and PD-capable chargers compliant with the USB PD open standard. The AC adapter solution will be exhibited at the Computex Taipei from June 3 to June 7, 2014 at booth # N0608, 4th floor of the Nangang exhibition hall in Taipei.
Charging mobile phones through USB connections has become the norm and demand for higher power charging has increased exponentially due to the mass adoption of tablets and ultrabook computers. In July 2012, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) released the USB Power Delivery Specification to enhance power supply capability through USB cables up to 100W, providing a common standard for faster and safer charging of mobile devices. Renesas has been a strong promoter of USB-IF since 1996. The company not only provides many USB silicon devices, but also dedicates its USB expertise to successfully launching "building block" solutions for numerous USB standards. Today, there are billions of USB devices in the world and the USB PD technology is anticipated to be an open industry standard that addresses the future charging needs and additional interface features required for next-generation mobile computing.
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(PR) Intel Puts Automotive Innovation Into High Gear
To accelerate innovation toward a future of autonomous vehicles, Intel Corporation announced today the availability of a family of hardware and software products called Intel In-Vehicle Solutions, as well as additional investments and advanced technology research aimed at helping the car evolve to better inform, assist and eventually assume control. Intel's Internet of Things Group achieved revenue of $482 million in the first quarter, up 32% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. Intel believes the technology that will power the future of driving is quickly evolving, and through research, investments and new products, it can help the industry shape future driving experiences and bring them to market more quickly.
"To further strengthen Intel's technology partnership with the automotive industry and prepare for the future, we are combining our breadth of experience in consumer electronics and enterprise IT with a holistic automotive investment across product development, industry partnerships and groundbreaking research efforts," said Doug Davis, corporate vice president, Internet of Things Group at Intel. "Our goal is to fuel the evolution from convenience features available in the car today to enhanced safety features of tomorrow and eventually self-driving capabilities."
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(PR) GIGABYTE Also Unveils the P15F v2 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop
GIGABYTE announced the all-new 15.6" gaming laptop P15F v2, featuring a gaming-level discrete graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M (scoring P4637 in 3DMark 11) and power-efficient 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor for an all-round gaming performance. Its dual storage supports rapid SSD and spacious HDD for ultimate processing efficiency and storage convenience. The 1080p Full HD matte anti-glare display renders stunning visuals while Sound Blaster Cinema sound quality optimization technology creates an immersive audio experience. Coming in quality matte black finish, P15F v2 blends an extra bit of sleekness into its angular diamond lines, turning this gaming machine into a great partner for daily computing.
Striking a perfect balance between online gaming and smart office, the P15F v2 caters to value seekers who weigh performance as much as practicality.
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(PR) Inno3D Launches its GeForce GT 740 Series
Inno3D is excited to announce the new iChill & Inno3D GeForce GT 740. Go faster with GeForce GT 740 for increased productivity with the support for multiple monitors whilst experiencing faster multimedia with 13x faster photo editing and 10x faster video creation, and web browsing is now 9x faster. The GeForce GT 740 has a performance upgrade of 4x which is better for gaming compared to integrated graphics. The iChill and Inno3D GeForce GT 740 is a dedicated GPU for those that require more performance that can be gained from an IGP. Get theatre quality 3D movies by using the latest GeForce drivers with a 3D TV and watch Blu-Ray 3D in it's full glory.
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(PR) GIGABYTE Introduces the P27G v2 17-Inch Gaming Laptop
GIGABYTE launched the stylish 17" gaming laptop P27G v2 Upgraded with a potent NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M GDDR5 2 GB discrete graphics and the latest 4th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, P27G v2 dishes an amazing score, P5200 in 3DMark 11, a performance rarely seen in its form factor. Its complete array of gaming-focused features, including Full HD matte display with 72% NTSC color gamut, versatile tri-storage with one mSATA SSD up to 512GB and two 1.5 TB HDD, Sound Blaster Cinema audio technology, Blu-ray DVD combo drive and premium backlit keyboard, create a highly integrated personal mobile center perfect either for conquering challenges in the gaming world or enjoying immersive multimedia entertainment.
Aimed to be the most versatile gaming solution, P27G v2 provides mobile gamers with solidity, confidence and comfort aside from its blazing-fast gaming performance and desktop-like features.
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(PR) SteelSeries to Create Exclusive Range of Peripherals for The Sims 4
SteelSeries, one of the global leaders in premium gaming gear, today announced with Electronic Arts that they will produce The Sims 4 Gaming Headset, Mouse and QCK Mousepad. The Sims 4 Gaming Headset and Mouse have been uniquely designed to immerse players even deeper into the emotional life of their Sims, extending their experience beyond the computer screen. For the first time, players will see just what their Sim in The Sims 4 is feeling through an illuminated Plumbob that lights and pulsates according to the level of emotion their Sim is experiencing.
"The Sims franchise has some of the best fans in the world and we wanted to enhance their experience to allow them to immerse themselves even further into the game," said Rachel Franklin, VP and General Manager of The Sims Studio. "The Sims 4 is centered around our new Sims and their emotions and we believe that players will feel even more connected with the game as their peripherals reflect the mood of their Sims."
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ASUS Announces its GeForce GT 740 Series
ASUS launched a trio of GeForce GT 740 graphics cards, the GT740-2GD3, which sticks to reference clock speeds of 933 MHz core and 1750 MHz (DDR), featuring 2 GB of DDR3 memory; the GT740-1GD5, featuring factory-overclocked speeds of 1053 MHz, and an untouched 5.00 GHz GDDR5 memory clock; and its 2 GB variant, the GT740-2GD5. Based on the 28 nm GK107 silicon, the GeForce GT 740 offers 384 CUDA cores 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and a 128-bit wide memory interface. It's NVIDIA's bid to capture the sub-$100 market.
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(PR) Point of View Launches its GeForce GT 740
Point of View, a premier NVIDIA graphics partner and manufacturer of Android tablets, notebooks and other hardware, launches today the newest cards of the GeForce 700 family: the POV GeForce GT 740. The GT 740 is all about balance. With their excellent performance, broad feature set and very interesting price level, this card is the perfect choice to boost your entire PC performance. Did you know that compared to integrated graphics solutions, the GeForce GT 740 can offer a 10X faster video editing, 13X faster photo editing, and 9X faster web browsing? Another big plus is that video graphics cards with NVIDIA GeForce technology can benefit from GeForce Experience. This platform allows you to automatically get the latest drivers and optimize game settings with a single click.
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Galaxy Launches a Low-profile, Overclocked GeForce GT 740
Galaxy launched one of the first few factory-overclocked, low-profile GeForce GT 740 graphics cards, the Galaxy GT 740 OC Slim 2GB. The card relies entirely on the PCI-Express 3.0 x16 bus for power, and features an aluminium fan-heatsink that, sadly, is thicker than one slot. The card offers a slight factory OC of 1058 MHz core (vs. 1006 MHz reference), while leaving the memory untouched at 5.00 GHz (GDDR5 effective). Based on the 28 nm GK107 silicon, the GT 740 offers 384 CUDA cores, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and features a 128-bit wide GDDR5 memory interface. Galaxy's card offers a dual-link DVI, an HDMI 1.4a, and D-Sub. Low-profile brackets are included.
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MSI Announces its GeForce GT 740 Series
MSI joined the GeForce GT 740 launch party with two cards, the N740-2GD5, which features 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, and the N740-2GD3, which features 2 GB DDR3. Both cards are based on essentially the same board design, and offer NVIDIA-reference clock speeds of 1006 MHz core. The N740-2GD5 features reference GDDR5 memory clocks of 5.00 GHz, while the N740-2GD3 offers 1782 MHz (DDR). Based on the 28 nm GK107 silicon, the GeForce GT 740 offers 384 CUDA cores, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and a 128-bit wide memory interface.
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(PR) KFA2 Launches the GeForce GT 740 OC Series
KFA2 (Galaxy Microsystems), a leading graphics cards manufacturer, announced today the new KFA2 GeForce GT 740 OC Series with a factory overclocked core and custom cooler design, available in 1 GB / 2 GB editions, featuring high speed GDDR5 memory, a performance luxury rarely seen in mainstream GT series graphic cards up until now.
KFA2's award-winning compact cooler and half-height PCB combo as featured on the previously released KFA2 GTX 750 OC series returns for an encore on the GT 740 OC editions. Users can expect cooler GPU temps and drastically reduced fan noise as a result, and the KFA2 GeForce GT 740 OC uniquely micro size and on-board power makes it an easy upgrade for smaller or less powerful machines.
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(PR) Introducing the EVGA GeForce GT 740
Accelerate your entire PC experience with a new EVGA GeForce GT 740 graphics card. Enjoy all your videos and pictures at HD resolutions, with 10X faster video editing, 13X faster photo editing, and 9X faster web browsing compared to integrated graphics. Plus, experience 4X faster gaming performance that makes all your gameplay richer and smoother. You can even tap into GeForce Experience to automatically get the latest drivers and optimize game settings with a single click. The EVGA GeForce GT 740 is everything you love, a whole lot faster.
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(PR) Palit Releases the GeForce GT 740 OC Edition
Palit Microsystems Ltd, the leading graphics card manufacturer, introduces a new GT 740 to 700 series line-up -- Palit GeForce GT 740 series. With FXAA, PhysX and the latest NVIDIA technologies support, Palit GeForce GT 740 enables to let graphics users to go faster and enjoy a premium PC experience.
Featuring 5 GHz for the 1 GB/2 GB GDDR5 frame buffer and added 65 MHz for core speed from 993 MHz to 1058 MHz, Palit GT 740 OC edition can boost gaming performance average 5% higher than non-OCed GT740, and furthermore, 4 times performance upgrade compared to the integrated GPU. Palit GT 740 allows you to enjoy lightning-speed, media rich web browsing, fast photo and video capabilities, and gaming that you just can't do on integrated graphics.
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(PR) Gainward Announces its GeForce GT 740
As a world-renowned market leader, Gainward officially introduces Gainward GeForce GT 740 graphics accelerators for the performance VGA market. Gainward GeForce GT 740 powered by NVIDIA Kepler architecture and 28nm ASIC process-- offers low power and high performance that provides you smoother game and multimedia experiences while staying cool also saving power. The Gainward GeForce GT 740 series, with the full support of latest DirectX multimedia gaming standard and supplied with Gainward components for greatest stability, performs up to 35% performance enhanced than previous generation - GeForce GT 640.
Gainward GeForce GT 740 series leads by factory over-clocked - "Golden Samples" version and GDDR5 design with standard clock speed, as well as low-profile design - DDR3 version. All the design requires no external power connectors. It is the best solution for the person computer with limited system power budget to upgrade to GeForce GT graphics solution.
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NVIDIA Announces the GeForce GT 740
NVIDIA announced its entry-level graphics card offering for the 700 series, the GeForce GTX 740. A rebadge of the GT 640, the card is based on the GK107 GPU, based on the "Kepler" micro-architecture. It features 384 CUDA cores, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. Also featured is a 128-bit wide GDDR5 memory interface, holding 1 GB of memory. 2 GB variants will also be available. The card has a TDP of just 64W, and should make do with slot-supplied power, although some variants with 2 GB or factory overclocks, should feature a 6-pin PCIe power input. NVIDIA hopes to capture the sub-$100 market with this card. It faces competition from integrated solutions such as AMD A-Series APUs, and Intel Iris Pro 5000 series.
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(PR) ZOTAC Announces GeForce GT 740 Series
ZOTAC International, a global innovator and manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today announces the ZOTAC GeForce GT 740 series graphics cards, the perfect upgrade to accelerate visual computing experiences. The ZOTAC GeForce GT 740 series enhances video, images and gaming tasks with a performance boost to make everything a whole lot faster and smoother.
"Visuals are a main part of our computing needs and the ZOTAC GeForce GT 740 series is the perfect everyday graphics card," says Carsten Berger, senior director, ZOTAC International. "The ZOTAC GeForce GT 740 series accelerates your regular tasks such as image and video editing, web browsing, video transcoding and gives you enough of a performance kick for casual gaming."
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(PR) NCASE M1 Crowdfunded Mini-ITX Case Prepares for New Production Run
NCASE today announced it has opened preorders for a second production run of the community-developed small form-factor case, the NCASE M1. Preorders are open for a limited time at www.ncases.com, with production slated for the June-July time frame. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign in 2013, the limited run first edition of the M1 has been well-received by both users and reviewers alike. At just 12.6 liters in volume, it's one of the smallest available mini-ITX cases capable of housing high-end hardware. Thanks to its innovative design, the M1 achieves an unprecedented level of performance capability for its size, able to accommodate GPUs up to 12.5" and 240mm liquid cooling radiators. The NCASE team is a two-man collaboration that began in late 2012 as a project to design and produce a compact, high-quality, performance-oriented small-form factor PC case with input from the community.
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(PR) AORUS X7 Gaming Laptop Updated with Dual GeForce GTX 860M Graphics
AORUS, an emerging force of gaming products is poised to launch the greatest gaming laptop, the X7 with dual GTX 860M graphics at Computex 2014. Reaching more than P9000 in 3D Mark 11, the X7 delivers more power than a single GTX880M graphics chip. At less than an inch thick and weighing just 3 kilograms (6.6 lbs), the X7 features a whole package of advanced elements under its astonishing yet understated minimalist outlook. Capable of phenomenal performance and unparalleled portability for a 17" machine, seamless integration of Macro Engine distinguishes the X7 from other self-proclaimed gaming laptops.
Performance Icon in Lean Body: Dual Graphics GTX 860M in less than an inch, only 3kg
Dual GTX 860M SLI GDDR5 8 GB graphics delivers P9087 in 3DMark 11, a pure phenomenal score exceeding even the performance of a single GTX 880M. Experience even more extremely fast and fluid gameplay at the highest settings and resolution in a lightweight and portable design. Insanely thin and light for its form factor, the X7 is less than an inch (22.9 mm) thick and weighs only 3 kg (6.6 lbs). This is one-third the height and two-thirds the weight of any available top-tier gaming laptop with a single GTX 880M.
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(PR) Toshiba Introduces EXCERIA 1000x CompactFlash Memory Card
Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the EXCERIATM 1000x CompactFlash Memory Card, a versatile memory card that allows photographers to shoot and store more photos per second, enjoy smoother high-definition video, plus transfer or share images quicker and easier than ever before.
Ideal for continuous burst-mode photography, Full HD (1080p) video recording, plus high-speed data transfer to other devices, the EXCERIA 1000x CompactFlash Memory Card holds up to 128GB of raw high-resolution images and high-definition videos. As the inventor of flash memory, Toshiba incorporates solid construction to help protect digital memories stored on the EXCERIA 1000x from every day wear and tear. Included with purchase is Toshiba's Data Recovery Software available for download - free for one year, as well as a five-year Standard Limited Warranty.
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(PR) Seagate to Acquire LSI Flash Businesses From Avago
Seagate Technology plc, a world leader in storage solutions, and Avago Technologies Limited, a leading semiconductor device supplier to the enterprise storage, wired, wireless and industrial end markets, today announced that they have entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement under which Seagate will acquire the assets of LSI's Accelerated Solutions Division ("ASD") and Flash Components Division ("FCD") from Avago for $450 million in cash.
The acquisition strengthens Seagate's strategy to deliver a full suite of storage solutions, providing Seagate with established Enterprise PCIe flash and SSD controller capabilities to deliver solutions for the growing flash storage market. LSI's ASD business, which is the second largest player in the PCIe flash space, offers a highly differentiated enterprise-grade PCIe flash solution focused on the high-growth cloud and hyperscale markets. LSI's FCD business, led by its SandForce SF2000 and SF3700 controller products, is driving a multi-product roadmap to address volume markets.
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(PR) MSI Z97 Gaming 9 AC Now Available
MSI, world leading in motherboard technology, is pleased to announce its unleashing of the Z97 GAMING 9 AC motherboard to the public. The Z97 GAMING 9 AC from MSI is a custom designed motherboard, decorated with luscious new heat-sinks and unique Dragon Armor that highlight an arsenal of new features found on the board. It's masterpiece being Xtreme Audio DAC, a premium dedicated onboard sound card with specially selected high quality audio components, set up and tuned by professionals delivering 120dB Signal-to-Noise-Ratio (SNR) 192kHz / 32-Bit of purest sound quality for studio-grade Hi-Fi solutions and gaming headgear. The MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC also comes with an Intel Wi-Fi AC module with Bluetooth 4.0 and Intel WiDi support.
Having superior sound quality while gaming is the decisive factor between a kilI or be killed. The MSI Z97 GAMING 9 AC motherboard comes with a premium Hi-Fi sound card, delivering 192kHz / 32-Bit 120 dB SNR bit-perfect audio quality, onboard! Premium audio components like a C-Media HD Audio Processor, Wolfson WM8741 DAC and Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 amplifier are selected for the truly amazing sound quality. Enjoy pure sound quality and a breathtaking, never heard before, gaming sound experience that gives you the upper hand on your enemy.
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(PR) ADATA Launches SP910 2.5-Inch and SP900 M.2 SATA SSDs
ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, today launches three new SATA 6 Gb/s SSDs - the Premier Pro SP900 M.2 2242 and 2282 for Ultrabooks and desktop PCs, and Premier Pro SP910, which is suitable for gamers and video editors. No matter the computer, users can find the best solution to upgrade and experience the optimized performance of an SSD.
The Premier Pro SP900 M.2 2422 and 2280 are the latest and smallest SSDs in the market with extremely slim designs and small dimensions (22x42 mm, 22x80 mm), which meet the M.2 standard from Intel. They are smaller than the typical 2.5" SSD and mSATA, but come with bigger capacities, including 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. The two SSDs are not only suitable for Ultrabooks, but also for new motherboards in the next generation of PC upgrades.
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HP Unveils Two New EliteDisplay Monitors
HP has this week announced the upcoming arrival of the EliteDisplay E231e and E241e ergonomic monitors. These 23-inch and 24-inch displays can be rotated and also allow for both height and angle adjustment to better fit the user's needs.
Spec wise, the EliteDisplay feature a Full HD IPS panel, an 8 ms response time, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, and D-Sub, DVI and DisplayPort inputs, plus a two-port USB 2.0 hub. The EliteDisplay E231e and E241e are backed by a three-year warranty and will cost 265 Euro and 312 Euro, respectively. The E231e is expected to arrive next month while the E241e is set to ship in July.
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(PR) D-Link Works with Facebook to Bring Advanced Wi-Fi to Small Businesses
D-Link, the networking solutions provider for small- and medium-sized businesses, today announced the company is working with Facebook to deliver D-Link's first wireless router with Facebook Wi-Fi. The D-Link 802.11ac Router with integrated Facebook Wi-Fi enables small businesses to offer customers a Wi-Fi hot spot that can be easily accessed by simply checking in via the business's Facebook Page. The solution offers small businesses better Page insights into customers to help foster increased brand loyalty.
"We worked closely with Facebook to deliver an easy-to-use Wi-Fi solution for small business owners looking to create or replace a Wi-Fi hot spot for their customers," said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "The D-Link 11AC Router with integrated Facebook Wi-Fi offers an incredibly easy way for small businesses to set up a public network, while also enabling them to engage and interact with customers in new ways."
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(PR) Apacer Unveiling New SSD Data Security Technologies at Computex 2014
The world-leading industrial SSD manufacturer, Apacer,presents a mass of SSD data security protection technologies at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2014, which upgrades SSD value-added technology - once again. To achieve comprehensive secure data storage, Apacer drives the evolution of the original CoreSecurity technology and launches Boot Protect security function with strengthened protection management, which can be activated immediately by the UrKey, a USB-based 2 way dongle for data protection.
Furthermore, the seamless wide-temp waterproof industrial SSDs, groundbreaking MLC-mix technology enabling combination with MLC chips and PCIe Adapters will all be unveiled at this exhibition, innovating SSD applications.
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(PR) GIGABYTE Launches 3-in-1 Versatile Laptop U21MD
The 11.6" U21MD, a 3-in-1 Laptop, heralds a new era in innovative technology from GIGABYTE. The U21MD has a swivel hinge that allows it to be converted into a tablet or a laptop. It also comes with an innovative docking station (D21) thus allowing it to be transformed into a desktop! It comes with the latest 4th Gen.
Intel Core Processor, multiple connectivity ports, dual storage system, and Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater technology making this versatile laptop an excellent choice for users looking for multifaceted usability. Super thin and light at 0.78 in. /20 mm and only weighing 3lbs/1.39Kg (m-SSD)/ or 3.28lbs/1.49kg (HDD), the U21MD is designed to provide the user with high mobility. The U21MD is the only laptop currently offering unmatched 3-in-1 flexibility for users looking for a versatile laptop.
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(PR) GAMDIAS Showcasing New Gaming Peripherals at Computex 2014
GAMDIAS, the professional gaming peripherals company with the most powerful gaming keyboard on earth, the HERMES, is ready to sweep the eSports world off its feet with unrivaled and innovative gaming peripherals in 2014 and will be showing them this year at Computex at the Nangang Exhibition Hall, Booth # M0102 from June 3rd to the 7th.
GAMDIAS is a company for gamers, by gamers. This year, GAMDIAS will launch 8 new, top-of-the-line products including the EREBOS Laser/Optical gaming mouse, the OUREA Laser/Optical gaming mouse, the ARES/ ARES Essential gaming keyboards, and the EROS V2 and HEBE V2 gaming headsets.
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