Xigmatek Readies Utgard Tower Chassis

Taipei based Xigmatekis ready to unveil the Utgard,a black mid- tower case featuring nine 5.25” drive bays, a top sidepanel with two eSATA, four USB 2.0 ports, audio connectors andbuilt-in fan controller.

According to Techconnect, Utgard is likely to feature tool-freeinstallation of PCIe cards, optical devices and appears to support upto 6 fans (1x rear, 2x side, 2x top and 1x front) and a bottom placedPSU holder. More details about the Utgard chassis will probably be madeavailable at the upcoming CES 2010 so folks, stay tuned for moreupdates!

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Transcend announces 4GB aXeRam DDR3-2400 memory kit for dual-channel Core i7 platforms

August 4, 2010

Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a global leader in memory and storage products, today launched 4GB aXeRam™ DDR3-2400 dual-channel memory kits designed for use with Intel's LGA 1156 Core i7 systems. With the ability to operate at a blazing-fast clock frequency of 2400 MHz at 1.65V, these new XMP-ready DDR3 kits outperform standard reference modules by approximately 60%.

Transcend's top-of-the-line 2400MHz dual-channel kit boosts system performance with a perfect combination of low voltage, high clock speed, and low latency. Each 4GB DDR3 kit contains two identically matched modules rated at 2400MHz with timings of 9-11-9-28 and an operating voltage of a mere 1.65V, offering theoretical memory bandwidth up to an incredible 38.4GB/s. In practice, the 2400MHz clock speed shows a 60% performance increase in real world applications compared to standard 1333MHz memory, allowing overclocking enthusiasts and hardcore gamers to take their Intel Core i7 platform to the next level.

The aXeRam DDR3-2400 dual-channel memory kit has been tested for use on Intel P55-based motherboards, including ASUS P7P55D Premium and ASUS P7P55D Deluxe. Thanks to its use of high thermal efficiency aluminum heat sinks with cooling fins, the kit delivers amazing overclocking performance while maintaining cool temperatures.

To ensure extra stability and signal integrity at high clock speeds, all aXeRam modules are comprised of 128Mx8 high-quality DDR3 FBGA chips and use robust PCBs that fully comply with rigorous JEDEC (Joint Electron Device Engineering Council) standards.

Transcend aXeRam DDR3 2400MHz Memory Kit Specification

Part Number: TX2400KLU-4GK
Description: 4GB aXeRam DDR3 2400+MHz Dual Channel Kit (2GB x 2, 9-11-9-28, 1.65V)
Key Features: Kit of two, optimized for dual channel use, XMP-Ready

Sparkle GeForce 6600 GT Cards

SPARKLE Computer Co Ltd, an award winning, professional VGA manufacturer andsupplier ofVGA cards is pleased to announce its GeForce 6600 GT and GeForce 6600PCI Express Solutions.

Armed with the latest PCI Express technologies, these cards will be the nextstep in graphics progression from AGP as the new bus doubles the AGP 8xbandwidth delivering over 4 GB/sec in both upstream and downstream datatransfers. The 6600 Series will deliver even more realistic effects for nextgeneration games.

The GeForce 6600 will be available in both 128MB and 256MB versions with DVIand HDTV as standard and will have a core clock speed of 300MHz. The 6600 GTwill be available in 128MBGDDR3 with a clock speed of 500MHz and has the addedbenefit of being NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) multi GPU ready which willdramatically scale performance as it allows the user to run 2 graphics cards inparallel. This card will also have a high-speed GDDR3 memory interfacedelivering fluid frame rates for the most advanced applications.

Both cards will offer Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0cShader Model 3.0 Support todeliver superior performance for all Direct X9® applications. The cards alsoboast an on-chip video processor delivering unmatched video performance andquality. Kevin Wang, sales director comments, “ The 6 Series is a new era ingraphics delivering more realistic effects for next generation games. He added“The 6600 series is an exciting move forward in the transition from AGP to PCIExpress and we will look forward to seeing the reception given to the cards bythe market this September.”

TP Vision wants to Expand Philips, Readies MIPS-Powered Tablet

With Philips announcing the spinoff of their TV division to TPV (Hong Kong based world’s largest manufacturer ofcomputer monitors), there were a lot of questions about the future development of the brand. First and formerly, the new company is named TP Vision and it combines Philips Television and TPV.

The newly formed company will tie in the strength of Philips brand name with new and innovative products, all following the company design and style guidelines. At least, is what Maarten de Vries, newly appointed CEO said to us in Dubrovnik.New Philips, i.e. TP Vision will push the market with LED and 3DTVs, switch to OLED TV when it becomes viable and stick to design principles the original brand had, without the corporate overhead Philips TV division had to endure while it was a part of parent company.

The company will fight to expand the hospitality business unit, i.e. corporate sales. De Vries gave an example that Philips is already present in 80% of hotel chains in Europe region, and that the Philips brand tied nicely for the healthcare segment, where TVs were sold to accompany commercial medical equipment.As far as future goes, the company plans to put as much cards on the Smart TV trend as possible, with 80% of 2012 line-up being "smart", i.e. running an operating system with extended functionality.

The company will expand the functionality of TVs with products from Philips Consumer Lifestyle division. Weibo Vaartjes, Executive Vice President at Philips and General Manager of Philips Consumer lifestyle talked about devices that span from home cinema sound bars, audio products to unannounced devices such as the seven inch MIPS-powered tablet, initially for the China market. It looks like MIPS has found a sweetspot, which is ultra-cheap, or should we write ultra-affordable tablets which with a 7" capacitive touch screen and about a gigabyte of local storage run for $79. The question is, can Philips survive the performance downfall when compared to higher performing ARM processors?

In our talks with company representatives, weve heard that the ultimate target for TV manufacturers is to offer Android powered device to serve as the remote, and drive the sales and profit margin up on that functionality.

The question remains, would you buy a TV that comes with a tablet?

Rumour NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 release during PAX East 2011

As has been rumoured for quite a while now, the GTX 590 is expected to sport two fully enabled GF110 GPUs. The power consumption is rumoured to be through the roof - likely breaking the PCI-SIG certification limit of 300W. The GTX 590 is certainly going to be an exclusive, ultra-enthusiast product, with limited availability.

AMDs competitor - the Radeon HD 6990 - which was earlier planned for a December 2010 release, is also expected to finally release some time in March.

Source: DonanimHaber

Sapphire launches Radeon X800GT

August 12 , 2005, Hong Kong: Delivering new levels of performance in the mid range graphics market, Sapphire Technology Limited, the leading supplier of ATI-powered graphics accelerators, has just launched two new models of graphics accelerator in the Sapphire RADEON X800 family.

Sapphire’s RADEON X800GT series will deliver new levels of performance to anyone looking for a PCI Express solution at affordable prices. Based on the highly successful X800 architectures, two models will be available, both using a 256-bit memory interface and featuring 8 pixel pipelines, offering a choice of memory size and clock speed options.

The Sapphire RADEON X800GT 256MB is equipped with DDR3 memory and operates with a standard core clock speed of 475MHz and memory speed of 490MHz (980MHz effective). The Sapphire RADEON X800GT 128MB uses 256-bit DDR1 BGA memory; and has standard core speed of 475MHz and memory speed of 350MHz DDR (700MHz effective). Both types ship with Sapphire’s recently announced TRIXX overclocking tool which will enable the performance of these cards to be accelerated and maximised to give the user unrivalled performance in this class.

Dual monitor operation is supported, and the provision of both VGA and Video-Out connectors allows simple connection to CRTs, TFTs and TVs. Accessories provided include: S-Video cable, Composite Cable, Dongle, DVI to VGA adapter and 7-pin S-Video to HDTV.

Sapphire’s Radeon X800GT fully supports Microsoft DirectX® 9 and incorporates ATI’s SmartShader™ and SmoothVision™ technologies for the better enjoyment of top gaming titles, digital photography, video editing and web surfing. Sapphire’s Radeon X800GT delivers the best graphics and video at its price point.

Transcend Unveils SSD18C3 Portable SSD

TRANSCEND PRESS RELEASE

Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in memory and storage products, today announced a new addition to its SSD family, the SSD18C3 Portable Solid State Drive. The new portable SSD combines the benefits of USB 3.0 with all the performance and durability advantages of solid-state technology, providing unparalleled speed and stability that conventional portable hard drives cannot compete with.

Turbo Mode: Data transfer rates up to 260 MB/s

The new USB 3.0 SSD18C3 is a true Solid State Drive, based on high quality NAND flash memory. It includes an innovative device driver engineered to dramatically enhance USB transfer speeds. Once installed, the SSD will switch into Turbo mode, boosting data transfer speeds up to an incredible 260 MB/s when connected to a USB 3.0 port. This exceptional performance makes the SSD an ideal storage solution for read-intensive applications; even an entire DVD movie takes a mere 15 seconds to process. Also compatible with USB 2.0, the SSD18C3 ensures that users will be able to transfer files on computers not yet equipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port.

Extra durable with rubberized exterior

Due to the absence of moving parts, the SSD18C3s internal SSD runs silent and cool, and can withstand excessive shock or vibration. To add more durability, the SSD is housed in a vibration-absorbing and slip-resistant silicone outer shell. Its robust housing and shockproof storage technology make the SSD18C3 perfect for users who need high performance on the go, without having to worry about accidental impact damage. Aabout the size of a deck of pokerbout the size of a deck of poker playing cards, the SSD18C3 is ultra light and easy to carry.

One Touch auto-backup & JetFlash Elite software

The SSD18C3 offers an array of state-of-the-art features, including an extremely convenient One Touch auto-backup button. The One Touch backup system, which can be enabled with the preloaded Backup Manager software, allows users to instantly backup and synchronize their data with one easy button press. Users can also download Transcends exclusive JetFlash Elite data management tools to help them use their SSD more productively, such as for automatic website authentication, or checking non web-based email accounts remotely just by plugging the SSD into any computer with Internet access.

Transcends new SSD18C3 Solid State Drive is now available for a suggested price of US $224 for the 64 GB model and US $448 for the 128 GB model.