Reeven Six-Eyes II Fan Controller Review
Reeven Six-Eyes II Fan Controller Review
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Mushkin Announces STRIKER Line of Solid State Drives
Mushkin has revealed its latest line of SSDs at CES, the STRIKER series. The drives use a Phison PS3110-S10 controller and have maximum read and write speeds up to 565MB/s and 550MB/s, respectively, and can reach 90,000 4K Input/Output Operations per Second. The controller also offers 256-bit AES encryption support, end-to-end data path protection, SmartECC, SmartRefresh, and SmartFlush. The STRIKER series will be available in capacities ranging from 240-960GB in the first quarter of this year. Director of Product Management Brian Flood said, "With an ever-increasing demand for greater performance, the new STRIKER drives provides the ultimate combination of speed and reliability for today’s demanding applications."
Source: Press Release
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Neil Young’s Pono Player is Launching on January 12
Neil Young, who has for years complained about how MP3 audio lacks authentic quality due to compression, has revealed at the International Consumer Electronics Show that his high-quality music player, the Pono Player, will be launching this Monday. The player is being marketed towards individuals who truly appreciate audio files that feature no compression, allowing music to be heard with every intended detail. Although a dedicated music player is likely to be difficult to sell in a market so convoluted by music streaming services, Neil Young firmly believes that a market does exist for the Pono Player, which is meant to play songs from the recently launched Pono music store which sells high-quality audio files.
The Pono Player will be available in just 80 retail locations across the United States, including Fry's Electronics, and will cost consumers $399.
Source: The Verge
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AT&T Introduces Shareable Rollover Data
AT&T has revealed that it is bringing back its popular rollover concept in the form of Rollover Data. The newly announced feature, which will be enabled automatically starting on January 25, 2015 at no cost to customers, is only available to those subscribed to an AT&T Mobile Share Value plan. Customers that subscribe a Mobile Share Value plan are able to rollover unused data from one billing cycle into the next. Rollover Data is able to benefit all devices that are a part of the same Mobile Share Value plan, and the feature itself can be easily tracked through the myAT&T mobile application or through the AT&T website. According to Glenn Lurie, the President and CEO of AT&T Mobility, “Rollover Data is an added benefit of being an AT&T Mobile Share Value customer and it’s just another way that we’re saying thanks to our more than 50 million plus Mobile Share Value subscribers.”
While Rollover Data is certainly exciting for AT&T Mobile Share Value customers, it is worth noting that unused Rollover Data does not carry over.
Source: Press Release
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Microsoft Announces Expansion of the Office for Android Tablet Preview
Last November, Microsoft released new versions of its Office suite for various mobile devices along with a preview program for Android tablets, which allowed owners to take advantage of specific Office applications after registering for access. Microsoft has now announced that it is expanding the Office for Android tablet preview by releasing the preview versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on Google Play. Owners of Android tablets can simply go to Google Play and download the preview versions of these Office applications as long as their tablet is ARM-based, is running KitKat or Lollipop, and has a screen size between 7-inches and 10.1-inches. The expansion of the Office for Android tablet preview will allow Microsoft to receive more feedback than ever for the mobile applications, which allows the company to efficiently plan and prioritize future feature updates.
Source: Office Blog
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System Requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Detailed
CD Projekt's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may have been delayed into May, but it is only to give the team more time to get any bugs squashed and make sure the game is as good as possible. Judging by all the gameplay footage and trailers released, CDP is making good on that promise. One thing that has been missing is what exactly we'll need to run The Witcher 3. Luckily we now have that information, and it isn't as severe as you may think to get it up and running.
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz
AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940
NVIDIA GPU GeForce GTX 660
AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870
RAM 6GB
OS 64-bit Windows 7 or 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1)
DirectX 11
HDD Space 40 GB
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3,4 GHz
AMD CPU AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
NVIDIA GPU GeForce GTX 770
AMD GPU Radeon R9 290
RAM 8GB
OS 64-bit Windows 7 or 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1)
DirectX 11
HDD Space 40 GB
The hard drive size is a little high, but it is nice to see the game be just for DirectX 11 and nothing lower. Most people should be able to run The Witcher 3 right away, but if you do need an upgrade, you have until May 19 to get it squared away.
Source: TheWitcher.com
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Intel Unveils the Compute Stick, Powered by an Atom Quad-core CPU
Devices that plug into a TV are becoming more and more popular, with items like the Google Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV Stick leading the way. At CES, Intel showed off its version of a TV stick, but it is a little different than the Google and Amazon offerings. The size is still the same as those (think a large stick of gum), but the Intel Compute Stick is effectively a computer that plugs into your TV's HDMI port. One version runs Windows 8.1 and another runs Linux, with both being powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F Bay Trail processor. Down the road, newer processors like the Intel Broadwell Core M series could find their way into the Compute Stick.
The Windows 8.1 version comes with 32GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, while the Linux versions just has 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM because of the OS' smaller operating footprint. A microSD slot can expand the storage on either one, so you aren't limited to the stock amount. It connects to the TV via an HDMI 1.4a port, can stream media over 802.11b/g/n WiFi or Bluetooth 4.0, and includes both a full-size and micro USB port for even further connectivity. The Compute Stick does require a micro USB cable for charging, since it can't run entirely off the HDMI port alone.
Intel's Compute Stick will arrive this March, with the Windows 8.1 version priced at $149 and the Linux at $89.
Source: ZDNet and Intel
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Counting Atoms for Quantum Networks
In the future, potentially quite far into the future, quantum technologies may come to dominate, much like how electronics are now. Before that can happen though, many things have to be discovered, such as ways of manipulating and counting atoms. Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute have recently found a way to do just that, without scattering the atoms being worked on.
Normally counting atoms would require shooting them with light the atoms will absorb, and seeing how the photons than scatter. This also results in the atoms being kicked out and scattered. The new method however only kicks out 14% of the atoms, which is quite an improvement. It works by trapping the atoms along an ultra-thin glass fiber by chilling them to near absolute zero. Two laser beams of different frequencies are then shot through the fiber. Because the fiber is thinner than the wavelength of the light, they also travel along the fiber's surface, allowing for strong interactions with the trapped atoms. If those atoms were not present, the beams would continue on, quite normally, but with the atoms there, the speeds of the two beams are affected, and measuring the difference between the speeds allows the atoms to be counted.
The researchers found that this method has very impressive accuracy, with an uncertainty of eight atoms, when 2500 are being held on the fiber. The method's resolution is limited by the natural quantum noise of the light, which is actually useful as it could allow for entangled states that could be used in quantum computer networks.
Source: Niels Bohr Institute
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Acer Announces Two New 27-Inch Monitors, Including One with G-SYNC
Over the weekend, Acer announced two new 27-inch monitors that seem pretty similar at first glance, but are quite different when you get down to it. The Acer XB270HU and XG270HU both feature 27" screens, a 2560x1440 resolution, and 144Hz refresh rate, but that's about where the similarities end. The XB270HU features an IPS panel and NVIDIA G-Sync, which makes it one of the only IPS monitors with G-SYNC. That piece of NVIDIA tech allows for frame rates to sync with the monitor's refresh rate to present far smoother gameplay than what was possible before, so even a frame rate in the 30s will look buttery smooth. And because the XB270HU supports a 144Hz refresh rate, gamers capable of hitting that should be in for quite a treat. No connections were mentioned for the XB270HU, but most likely it will have DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI, and DVI; just don't hold me to that.
The XG270HU lacks G-SYNC and is most likely a TN panel, but it also has a world's first claim: an edge-to-edge display. This should be welcome news for anyone wanting to run multiple monitors in a row, as the XG270HU's frameless design should be ideal for that setup. It also has an HDMI 2.0 port, which supports high refresh rates and enables 4K gaming at 60Hz. There's also DVI and DisplayPort 1.2 on the XG270HU, so pretty much everyone should find a compatible connector with their video card.
Sadly we'll have to wait until March to get our hands on either (or both of) the Acer XB270HU and XG270HU. We also don't know the exact price for each one, but expect that information before long.
Source: MaximumPC and PCWorld
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Mushkin Launches Redline and Blackline DDR4 Kits with New Ridgeback Heat Sink Design
One of the leaders in memory products, Mushkin, is diving into the DDR4 world with new modules and a new heat sink. The Redline and Blackline DDR4 kits benefit from the new Ridgeback heat sink, which offers a stylish design cut from aircraft-grade aluminum. Each kit features XMP 2.0 profiles for quick and easy overclocking on Intel's new X99 platform and whatever else may follow for DDR4 support. The Redline and Blackline Ridgeback models feature hand-selected and tested DDR4 DRAM modules, so every kit is guaranteed to work. Of course, each kit can also handle whatever overclocking you may decide to do, with that sweet Ridgeback heat sink design handling whatever load you throw at it.
The Mushkin Redline and Blackine Ridgeback DDR4 kits will be available in the first quarter of this year, although prices and capacities/speeds were not announced at this time.
Source: Press Release
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be quiet! Announces Two CPU Coolers at CES
be quiet! has announced a pair of CPU coolers that it will be showing off at CES, the Dark Rock Topflow and Shadow Rock LP. Both coolers were designed with keeping a low profile in mind, making them a great potential choice for a small form factor system. The Dark Rock Topflow gives users the option to have one or two fans, with one above and the other below the heatsink fins, with a maximum height of 130mm with the top fan installed. Two SilentWings PWM 135mm fans are included and the cooler offers up to 70mm of memory clearance without the lower fan installed. The Shadow Rock LP has a maximum height of 110mm with the included Pure Wings 2 PWM 120mm fan and has up to 32mm of memory clearance. The coolers have an estimated availability of April at an MSRP of $79.90 for the Dark Rock Topflow and $39.90 for the Shadow Rock LP.
Source: Press Release
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Patriot Unveils High Capacity Ignite SSDs
With CES in full swing, new product announcements are coming fast and hard. We have another one from Patriot today, and this time it focuses on a large capacity solid state drive. The Patriot Ignite SSD comes in 480 and 960GB capacities, and runs with a Phison S10 controller for blistering fast read/write speeds of 560/545MB/s. Those are some impressive speeds for any SSD, let alone ones that offer that much storage space. Patriot even said it could reach scores over 1000 in the AS SSD benchmark test, which shows off the speeds these are capable of. Each Ignite SSD features end-to-end data protection, advanced wear-leveling, smartECC, and Smart Refresh, among others, so users can feel protected with these high capacity models.
The Patriot Ignite SSDs will be available to buy later this month, with the 480GB model priced at $214.99 and the 960GB at $404.99. Each offers a three-year warranty and Patriot's award winning customer service.
Source: Press Release
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Corsair Reveals H110i CPU Cooler and NG10 GPU Cooling Bracket at CES
Corsair is showing off a pair of new additions to its water cooling product lineup at CES this year with the unveiling of the Hydro Series H110i GT Liquid CPU Cooler and Hydro Series HG10 N780 GPU Cooling Bracket. The H110i uses a pair of 140mm fans in conjunction with a 140x322mm radiator to dissipate heat transferred from a "new generation, high-efficiency cooling block." It is compatible with Corsair Link to provide monitoring and customization support for lighting, fan speed, and pump speed. The H110i will support LGA 115x, 1366, and 2011 Intel sockets along with AMD AM2, AM3, FM1, and FM2. The HG10 gives users the ability to quickly add liquid cooling support to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770, 780, 780Ti, Titan, and Titan Black cards. The bracket installs with just eight screws and offers a decrease in temperature of up to 45° C. Both coolers will be available next month at an MSRP of $129.99 for the H110i and $39.99 for the HG10.
Source: Press Release
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DEEPCOOL Launches PENTOWER and Tristellar Cases
DEEPCOOL, a manufacturer of computer chassis, cooling solutions, power supply units, and electronic accessories, has launched its latest computer cases, the PENTOWER and the Tristellar. Both cases feature incredibly unique designs that make them quite artistic, with the PENTOWER representing a pentagonal prism structure and the Tristellar offering three independent cabins for hardware.
The PENTOWER comes with a cable management channel within the center of the case, features two 2.5-inch hard drive bays, one 3.5-inch hard drive bay, one slot-load optical drive, and even manages to place the motherboard and graphics card nearly parallel to each other. Users can even manage various hardware components within the PENTOWER quite easily by simply removing the shell.
The Tristellar case offers a motherboard cabin, which supports ITX motherboards and features two 3.5-inch drive bays; a graphics cabin, which supports VGA card up to 320mm and includes three tool-free 2.5-inch drive bays; and a power supply cabin that supports an ATX PSU, two 3.5-inch drive bays, and offers supports for a slot-load optical drive. All three cabins are connected by a centrally located aluminum tube.
Source: Press Release
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Patriot Announces New Supersonic Flash Drives
Patriot has announced the addition of two new flash drives under the Supersonic line, the Supersonic Magnum 2 and Supersonic Rage 2. The Magnum 2 will be available in capacities of 256GB and 512GB giving you as much space in your pocket as many people have in their entire system. The drive is housed in a matte black casing that can withstand shock up to 15Gs to prevent data loss as a result of drops. The Rage 2 is smaller in size and capacity than the Magnum 2 with capacities of 128GB and 256GB. A rubberized housing is accompanied by a retractable connector to minimize space. Both drives use USB 3.0 and have maximum read and write speeds of 400MB/s and 300MB/s, respectively. The drives will be available in February of this year.
Source: Press Release
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