Intel Updates CPU Launch Schedule |
Intel has updated its launch schedule for notebook-based Clarksfield CPUs, desktop-based Lynnfield CPUs and several server CPUs, according to Digitimes.
Netbook Shipments to Double Y/Y in 2009 |
Under the pressure of global recession, the netbooks invade the market depending on its small size and affordable price. The research organization DisplaySearch expects shipments of 32.7 million netbooks in 2009, a whopping 99.1% increase over 2008.
Acer’s GN40-Powered Veriton N260G Listed |
You may mistake the above device for Aspire Revo, but it’s based on Intel’s GN40 chipset, instead of NVIDIA’s ION.
Seagate Delivers World’s Fastest Enterprise Drives |
Seagate has recently shipped its Cheetah 15K.7 enterprise-class hard drives into the worldwide distribution channel, and you’ll be definitely impressed with its speed.
Thermaltake Reveals Silent 1156 Cooler for LGA1156 Processors |
Thermaltake has now introduced another cooler for the upcoming LGA1156 processor, Silent 1156.
AMD Unveils New Six-Core Opteron Processors |
AMD has today announced five new six-core Opteron processors with increased performance yet greater power-efficiency for cloud computing and web serving environments.
SilverStone SG05W Case on Sale |
SilverStone has recently started selling its SST-SG05W chassis in Japan, according to AKIBA.
Intel’s LGA775 to Last Until 2011 |
It’s just matter of time that Intel’s LGA 775 is finally replaced, but it seems that Intel want to keep it alive for at least two more years.
Asus Intros First Xtreme Design Series Motherboard – P6TD Deluxe |
Asus has recently launched the Xtreme Design series motherboards featuring many advanced technologies including Stack Cool3+, Xtreme Phase, Turbo V, EMI, and Q-Shield.
OCZ Also Halts Sales of Elpida Hyper-based DRAMs |
Following Corsair, OCZ has also decided to hold the use of relative products, due to earlier reports of failing memory modules based on Elpida Hyper chips.
OCZ claims that the company has not yet seen extended failures in the field, and the Elpida Hyper IC’s they’ve used came from earlier batches, which might be the reason why they’re not seeing field issues. But as a proactive measure based on the latest information from media reviewers like AnandTech they have officially held the use of any Elpida Hyper IC’s.
AMD: DirectX 11 Radeons Pleasantly Fast |
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As we said, AMD plans to launch Evergreen series DirectX 11 graphics card by the end of 2009, and hopefully promote it for the release of Microsoft’s Windows 7 on Oct 22nd.
HIS Preps Radeon HD 4350 with PCI-E x1 Interface |
HIS has now expanded its graphics card lineup with the Radeon HD 4350 with PCI-E x1 interface, which brings upgrade possibilities to motherboard with PCIe 1x slots only.
Google Unveils Partner List for Chrome OS |
After announcing the Chrome OS earlier this week, Google has now shed some lights on the partners for the open source operating system.
The list published includes Acer, Adobe, Asus, Freescale, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments and Toshiba. It’s a bit surprising that we didn’t see Intel or Dell, but Google notes that the list will be updated over time, so we’ll hopefully see lots of more names.
Thermalright Cools Radeon HD 4890/4870 with VRM Coolers |
Thermalright has recently unveiled VRM R1 and VRM R2 to cool the VRM area of the Radeon HD 4890 and HD 4870. Both featuring two heatpipes and a copper base, the VRM R1 and VRM R2 weigh 160g each, and can be equipped with an 80mm fan.
Patriot Launches Torqx M28 SSD with a 10 Year Warranty |
Patriot has today announced the Torqx M28 Series SSD with capacities in 128GB and 256GB.
