Monday, November 24, 2014

IT News Head Lines (techPowerUp) 11/25/2014

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(PR) AMD Mobile "Carrizo" Family of APUs Arrive in 2015
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today at its Future of Compute event announced the addition of its first high performance system-on-a-chip (SoC), codenamed "Carrizo", and a mainstream SoC codenamed "Carrizo-L" as part of the company's 2015 AMD Mobile APU family roadmap. In collaboration with hardware and software partners, these new 2015 AMD Mobile APUs are designed as complete solutions for gaming, productivity applications, and ultra high-definition 4K experiences. With support for Microsoft DirectX 12, OpenCL 2.0, AMD's Mantle API, AMD FreeSync and support for Microsoft's upcoming Windows 10 operating system, the 2015 AMD Mobile APU family enables the experiences consumers expect.



"We continue to innovate and build upon our existing IP to deliver great products for our customers," said John Byrne, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics business group, AMD. "AMD's commitment to graphics and compute performance, as expressed by our goal to improve APU energy efficiency 25x by 2020, combines with the latest industry standards and fresh innovation to drive the design of the 2015 AMD Mobile APU family. We are excited about the experiences these new APUs will bring and look forward to sharing more details in the first half of next year."


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(PR) Spire Introduces the PowerCube 710 mATX Chassis
Have you been looking to build a small yet powerful game system, console type computer, media-player or HTPC system? Well look no further, the Spire PowerCube 710 is the enclosure that can host all your powerful hardware, starting with a Micro ATX mainboard and ATX form factor power supply unit of your choice. This stylish and innovative case is a designer piece on its own. This case has been made out of high quality and SPCC metal and is loaded with all the features you need on today's systems.



The PowerCube 710 is engineered to the highest possible quality to provide you with the satisfaction you are looking for in a small, yet powerful enclosure. Complete with front integrated HD-Audio ports and two USB3.0 ports to provide maximum connectivity and flexibility. No matter your application, the PowerCube 710 from Spire is guaranteed to deliver what you want, when you want.


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(PR) OCZ Introduces Saber 1000 Enterprise SATA SSDs
OCZ Storage Solutions -- a Toshiba Group Company and leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, today announced its new enterprise-class Saber 1000 SSD Series designed for read-intensive applications targeting high-volume deployment hyperscale, web-hosting and distributed computing environments. The SATA-based Saber 1000 Series solves demanding key customer business challenges and supported by an enterprise-optimized feature-set, large storage capacities, and low total cost of ownership (TCO).



The new series leverages the latest A19nm NAND flash from Toshiba and is available in 240GB, 480GB and 960GB usable capacities. It utilizes OCZ's internally developed Barefoot 3 controller and firmware which delivers consistent sustained I/O performance across all capacities to accelerate enterprise applications.


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(PR) Corsair Carbide 330R Case Now Available in Titanium Edition
Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance PC hardware, today announced the immediate availability of the Corsair Carbide Series 330R Titanium Edition, which brings a new attractive dark gunmetal anodized aluminum front panel and a convenient 3-speed fan controller to the already popular and stylish Carbide Series 330R quiet mid-tower case making it a great choice for media rooms, bedrooms, dorm rooms, or any place where both silence and performance are essential.



The Carbide Series 330R cases are designed with features that make it easy for users to build extremely quiet PCs. The Direct Airflow Path layout provides a unobstructed path between the included 140mm fan and the CPU and GPU, providing cold air directly to the hottest components with less restriction and less noise. Sound damped doors and panels and clever intake fan design are combine to further minimize noise. The Carbide Series 330R Titanium Edition adds a three-speed fan controller on the front panel, making it easy to adjust the speed of two included cooling fans to optimize cooling and sound levels. The case has generous expansion room with tool-free drive mounts and cable routing that make building or upgrading a PC a snap.


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(PR) ENERMAX Launches LIQMAX II Series Liquid CPU Coolers
ENERMAX rolls out the second generation LIQMAX All-In-One CPU liquid cooler series. LIQMAX II has 2 models: LIQMAX II 120S and LIQMAX II 240, the radiators' length are 120mm and 240mm, respectively. LIQMAX II features a new cooling block with advanced impellers, ENERMAX patented Shunt Channel Technology (S.C.T) and the 2nd generation batwing fans with patented APS(Adjustable Peak Speed) triple RPM range setting function. LIQMAX II 120S and 240 TDP are rated at 320W+ and 350W+ respectively, and support the most modern CPU socket types, including LGA1150, LGA2011, AM3+ and FM2+.



ENERMAX's patented Shunt Channel Technology (S.C.T) is a dramatic improvement on thermal performance. This precise technique successfully boosts heat exchange efficiency by eliminating the boundary layers and increases the coolant exchange ratio. LIQMAX II continuously adopts this technology on the copper cooling base plate of the cooling block. Moreover, the advanced impellers enable increased pumping pressure strength to keep the smooth coolant circulation. The pump inside the cooling block is a ceramic beating pump, featuring high corrosion resistance, noiseless operation and exceptional durability with MTBF 50,000 hrs.


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(PR) Tesoro to Display New Mechanical Gaming Keyboards at Dreamhack
Tesoro Technology USA Inc., a manufacturer of high-tech gaming products, today announces attendees of DreamHack 2014, November 27 - November 30, will be able to game with Tesoro as well as have a chance to win Tesoro gaming peripherals at the DreamStore.



Tesoro gaming peripherals will be at Tesoro's booth for visitors to experience the latest in PC gaming technology. PC gaming attendees will be able to try out RGB mechanical keyboards, surround-sound headsets, gaming mice and mousepads, and more.


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