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Written by Metal Ghost - Administrator
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Friday, 28 March 2008 20:07 |
 Silent, microchip-sized "fan" has no moving parts, yet produces enough wind to cool a laptop. Engineers harnessing the same physical property that drives silent household air purifiers have created a miniaturized device that is now ready for testing as a silent, ultra-thin, low-power and low maintenance cooling system for laptop computers and other electronic devices. The compact, solid-state fan, developed with support from NSF's Small Business Innovation Research program, is the most powerful and energy efficient fan of its size. It produces three times the flow rate of a typical small mechanical fan and is one-fourth the size. Dan Schlitz and Vishal Singhal of Thorrn Micro Technologies, Inc., of Marietta, Ga. will present their RSD5 solid-state fan at the 24th Annual Semiconductor Thermal Measurement, Modeling and Management Symposium (Semi-Therm) in San Jose, Calif., on March 17, 2008. The device is the culmination of six years of research that began while the researchers were NSF-supported graduate students at Purdue University. "The RSD5 is one of the most significant advancements in electronics cooling since heat pipes. It could change the cooling paradigm for mobile electronics," said Singhal. |
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Written by Metal Ghost - Administrator
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 00:24 |
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OMG what a tool ! At CeBIT 2008 South Korean GMC is showcasing original PC enclosures named 'R-4 Bulldozer' accordignly to the looks. Hahah, this has to be the most masculine, manly rig ever! Source: Guru3D |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 14 March 2008 19:43 )
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Written by Metal Ghost - Administrator
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 00:22 |
ASUS unveils their first gaming desktop, the ARES CG6150. The company claims this machine delivers "breathtaking performance in a menacing armor-cladded case." We're still waiting for the official press release, but that's ASUS first gaming desktop attempting to intimidate you from the CeBIT floor. The ARES CG6150 is said to offer "breathtaking performance in a menacing armor-cladded case." We'll see. One thing's for sure, they've taken more than a few design hints from Alienware. Under the armor you'll find a Core 2 Extreme CPU with support for up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, NVIDIA's 3-way SLI graphic technology, up to 4 Terabytes of hard disk, Dual Power power modules and liquid cooling. Grrr. Republic of gamers, unite! Source: Guru3D |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 14 March 2008 19:44 )
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Written by Metal Ghost - Administrator
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Sunday, 09 March 2008 00:07 |
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ASUS has announced a new soundcard, the Xonar DX PCI Express 7.1. The company claims the card produces audio 35 times cleaner than that of motherboard chips, with a 116dB signal-to-noise ratio in front output. As it name implies, the card is also capable of 7.1 surround sound, though only through Dolby codecs such as Digital Live and Pro Logic 8x. The DX is further compatible with the latest version of Microsoft's DirectSound, used in DirectX 10, and EAX 5.0, the latest effects simulation devised by Creative. Average frequency response is rated between 10Hz and 48KHz, and the card has a maximum quality output of 192KHz at 24 bits. Pricing and release dates are currently unclear, though the card should begin shipping in the near future. Source: Guru3D
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Last Updated ( Friday, 14 March 2008 19:44 )
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Written by Metal Ghost - Administrator
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Saturday, 08 March 2008 23:58 |
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 ASUS announced the new release of 3,200 sets of limited-edition Triton 79 AMAzing CPU coolers. The name AMAzing represents achievements of this flagship cooler in terms of performance, stylish outlook and packaging. Made just for this limited-edition package, every component is protected by Polyurethane foam plastic; and each owner of the ASUS Triton 79 AMAzing will have an exclusive identification card marked with a limited-edition serial number. The Triton 79 AMAzing is able to support Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad Quad-Core CPUs (LGA775) and AMD Athlon 64 FX/X2 Dual-Core processors (939/940/AM2/AM2+/1207+). The Triton 79 AMAzing incorporates a nickel-plating copper base, 4 copper heat pipes and aluminum fins. Additionally, the cooler incorporates a PWM function 12cm fan that automatically modulates fan speeds according to the CPU temperature and delivers quiet cooling at 18dBA. The voltage regulation shield inside the cooler directs airflow created by the 12cm LED fan to surrounding VRM (voltage regulation modules) that are critical to processor operations and overall system reliability. This design effectively reduces VRM temperatures by 10-15°C for smooth and stable operations. The original assembly with specially designed push pins and clips make fastening the cooler even easier than ever before. The Triton 79 AMAzing can also be easily installed in 2 steps without removing the motherboard from the system.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 14 March 2008 19:45 )
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Written by Metal Ghost - Administrator
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Friday, 08 February 2008 09:47 |
  Plextor announces a new 4x Blu-ray DVD ReWriter drive using the SATA interface – the PX-B920SA . Building on the success of its previous version, the internal dual-format drive is capable of writing Blu-ray discs at 4x (BD-R) and also plays HD-DVD ROM discs. In addition, Plextor has added extra convenience by including LightScribe technology to enable custom text and designs to be printed/burned onto discs. Rudy de Meirsman, Sales & Marketing Manager of Plextor Europe, says: “Plextor has developed its second Blu-ray drive to be faster, dual-format, as it reads HD-DVD discs, and utilises the SATA interface. Plextor has a long history in providing premium, high reliability optical drives and the new PX-B920SA sets the standard again.” The PX-B920SA not only uses the latest Blu-ray technology (and reads HD-DVDs) , but is also a highly versatile dual-layer DVD drive that combines multiple formats - DVD R/RW and RAM - into one. It can accept both 12cm and 8cm discs (in the horizontal position) and has a large 4MB buffer to ensure there is no data interruption. Write speeds: 4x BD-R, 2xBD-RE, 16x DVD+R/-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+/-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 40x CD-R and 24x CD-RW. |
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Written by Metal Ghost - Administrator
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Wednesday, 23 January 2008 22:47 |
Based on the new Intel Core microarchitecture, the processors use Intel's Hafnium-based high-k metal gate (Hi-k) formula for the hundreds of millions of transistors inside these processors. The Intel Core 2 Extreme is also manufactured on the company's 45-nanometer (nm) manufacturing process, further boosting performance and lowering power consumption. Combining these two advancements with new processor features enables faster and more energy-efficient processors that are better for the environment. The technology improves performance on games like Half Life 2 Lost Coast and Quake 4 and gives gamers the extra power they need to play tomorrow's multithreaded games. The 45nm Hi-K Silicon metal gate technology represents a leap in technology with more transistors in a smaller space and a larger L2 cache for increased energy efficiency. |
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Written by Metal Ghost - Administrator
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Wednesday, 16 January 2008 10:08 |
 Sharkoon expands its portfolio of value priced PC cases with the full tower Sharkoon Rebel12, offering more than enough expansion room for even the most component rich PCs and servers.
The Sharkoon Rebel12 comes with one external 3.5" and eleven 5.25" drive bays for media drives, hard drives and other expansion devices. Inside the case are room for an ATX or E-ATX mainboard, seven expansion cards and, using the two included hard drive cages, up to six 3.5" hard drives. The power supply is placed directly above the two hard drive cages, so that there is room for even the longest of PSU models. Optical drives, hard drives and expansion cards are all installed using a quick and secure screwless design. For water cooling fans Sharkoon provides two openings for cooling tubes on the back panel. On the front panel next to the power and reset buttons are four, vertically placed USB ports, headphone and microphone jacks and power and hard drive activity LEDs. Each mesh drive bay bezel is protected by a filter to keep dust out of the system. The Sharkoon Rebel12 measures 215 x 535 x 540 mm (W x H x D).
Sharkoon offers the Rebel12 in two configurations: the Economy edition comes without preinstalled fans, but offers expansion room for a 140 mm fan in both the front and back panels as well as two 120 mm and two 80 mm fans in the side panel. The Value edition includes a very effective 250 mm LED fan in the side panel as well as a 140 mm fan in the front panel (space for two extra 80 mm fans in the side panel and a 140 mm fan in the rear panel is available). Both models are available in black and silver. Included with each case are assembly materials and a manual.
End customers will find the Sharkoon Rebel12 available from authorized retailers for the suggested retail price of 79 euros for the Economy and 89 euros for the Value edition. |
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Wednesday, 20 June 2007 09:49 |
 Thecus brought NAS storage to the home with the two-bay N2100, and powerful, flexible NAS storage to SMB’s with the N5200. Today, Thecus introduces its latest NAS device – the N5200PRO. With unparalleled performance and a bevy of useful features, the N5200PRO brings together Thecus’ latest and greatest storage technologies for a NAS device. Designed for hardware enthusiasts and SMBs, the N5200PRO packs some serious power under the hood. Driving the N5200PRO is an Ultra-Low Voltage Intel Celeron M Processor and 512MB of DDR memory, making the N5200PRO the fastest 5-bay NAS on the market. With five 3.5” SATA drive bays, the N5200PRO features up to 5TB of storage capacity, and support for multiple RAID levels allows multiple RAID volumes on a single system for optimal flexibility. To access data faster than ever before, the N5200PRO supports iSCSI initiators, enabling users to access the N5200PRO as an iSCSI target device over the Internet or LAN. With these features, users will experience high system performance, flexibility, and data reliability. But that’s not all. The N5200PRO offers superior power management features with Scheduled Power on/off and Wake-on-LAN. Users are able to have the system turn on and off to conserve energy and lower overall cost of ownership. To back up data, the N5200PRO comes complete with Thecus’ suite of backup utilities, including the Thecus Backup Utility and Nsync, Thecus’ remote backup solution. With the built-in LCD screen, the N5200PRO is a breeze to setup and administer, and an eSATA port allows for easy storage expansion. And because the network has to be reliable, Thecus offers two options for users. Users that need load balancing and failover can choose the N5200B PRO, while users that prefer a built-in 4-port Gigabit switch can opt for the N5200BR PRO. No matter which is chosen users can look forward to Thecus’ signature performance, reliability, and ease-of-use.
“We’ve taken the very best Thecus technologies and included them into the N5200PRO,” says Thecus General Manager Florence Shih. “With a long list of new features and improvements, we’re confident that the N5200PRO will impress hardware enthusiasts and SMBs the world over.”
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 June 2007 19:32 )
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Wednesday, 20 June 2007 09:40 |
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GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is again changing the face of silent graphics card solutions with the release of the 1st all-silent GeForce 8600 GTS graphics card. As the 3rd generation of the renowned GIGABYTE Silent-Pipe cooling technologies, Silent-Pipe 3™ combines three GIGABYTE proprietary thermal designs: Silent-Pipe II™ recommended by Tom’s Hardware and awarded by AnandTech, Silent-Pipe™ known by gamers worldwide for its unmatched silent operation and Screen-Cooling™ for entry-level cards. Designed by nature, but perfected by GIGABYTE, Silent-Pipe 3™ delivers exceptionally silent and cool graphics performance.
Based on extensive lab testing and previous graphics card development, the GIGABYTE VGA engineering group has designed a revolutionary new VGA card cooling technology which utilizes natural convection inside the chassis to disperse heat. Similar to the principle of turbulence in fluid dynamics, Silent-Pipe 3™ introduces an all-new concept of VGA card cooling ─Inner Turbulence Fluid Mechanics Design. Utilizing a series of layered long and short fins with trapezoid punches, Silent-Pipe 3™ transforms laminar (smooth) air flow into turbulent (rough) air flow inside the heat sink, increasing the heat exchange ratio and enhancing overall thermal performance.
GIGABYTE is always glad to be able to offer hardcore gaming enthusiasts the very latest game bundles including Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, Quake 4, Call of Juarez and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Dark Crusade. GIGABYTE now includes an additional game bundle, Supreme Commander, available today for RTS gamers. Awarded Best Strategy Game at E3 2006, Supreme Commander is the first real-time strategy (RTS) computer game to deliver a truly strategic and tactical experience. Developed by Chris Taylor, the genius behind the world’s first RTS game in 1997 called Total Annihilation, Supreme Commander raises the bar for its sheer scope and scale of game play. Breathtaking features such as ‘Strategic zoom system’ allows players zoom out far enough to view the entire map at a glance. Players can also zoom in close enough that larger units such as battleships fill most of the screen. At COMPUTEX 2007, we are not only proud to add Supreme Commander into our game bundle collection, but are also hosting the 1st ever GIGABYTE Cup Taiwan Supreme Commander Tournament at TWTC Hall 2.
GIGABYTE VGA cards are designed with the industry’s most leading-edge features including ultra-low ESR Solid Capacitors to ensure ultra-stable performance and longer component lifespan, as well as support for HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), providing the highest quality High-Definition video for the ultimate Blu-ray and HD DVD experience. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 June 2007 19:32 )
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