Lucid Hydra 200 Chip Fires up Multi-GPU Computing |
Last year Lucid announced the Hydra 100, a physical chip that could enable hardware multi-GPU without any SLI/Crossfire software. It sounds a great invention, at least on paper. The company has just announced at IDF that they’ve finished the development of the final set, and will deliver it within the next 30 days, according to AnandTech.
Inno3D iChill GTS250 Results Now Out! |
Two weeks ago we run a quick test of Inno3D iChill GTS250 graphics card, and invited you to join the guess how fast it is. Now, the result is out!
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Intel Six-Core Gulftown Hits 6.4GHz |
Though Intel’s six-core processor Gulftown will not be officially launched until next year, the review of its engineering sample has been leaked ahead of time, and the chip has just been overclocked to the very limit.
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Toshiba Unveils 32nm mSATA and Half-Slim SSD Modules |
Toshiba has just announced a series of solid state drive (SSD) modules using the latest generation Toshiba 32nm MLC NAND flash.
VIA Intros Surfboard NetNote Netbook with 1080p Playback |
VIA has developed a new mobile platform – NetNote, which blends the portability and affordability of a netbook with the functionality and HD entertainment capabilities of a notebook. Offering screen sizes of between 10.2″ and 12.1″, the NetNote supports flawless playback of high bit-rate 1080p HD video.
AMD Confirms Thuban Six-Core Desktop Processor Due Next Year |
Reports suggested that AMD was going to release a six-core processor codenamed Thuban sometime next year, and AMD officials have just told Maximum PC that the chip was a done deal.
European Commission Proves Intel Decision Right |
The European Commission has today published a non-confidential version of its Intel Decision, together with a summary of the key elements of the 1.06 billion fine.
EU said Intel broke EC Treaty antitrust rules by engaging in two types of illegal practice to exclude competitors from the market for x86 CPUs.
SATA-IO to Develop New mSATA Connector |
Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) today announced it’s developing a specification for a mini-SATA (mSATA) interface connector which will enable more effective SATA integration in small form factor applications.
Seagate’s New 2TB Barracuda XT Boasts 6Gbps Support |
Seagate is releasing the industry’s first SATA 6Gbps ready 2TB high-performance hard drive, targeting multimedia developers and enthusiasts.
Zotac Unleashes Batman Edition GeForce GTX 285 Accelerator |
Zotac has lately unveiled a new limited edition GeForce GTX 285: Batman Edition graphics card featuring artwork of Gotham City’s caped crusader, Batman: Arkham Asylum, which is a coupon for a full copy of Batman: Arkham Asylum, which gamers can redeem at NVIDIA’s nZone.
IBM Develops eDRAM in 32nm SOI Technology |
IBM has recently announced the successful development of a prototype of the semiconductor industry’s smallest, densest and fastest on-chip dynamic memory device in next generation, 32-nanometer, silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology that can offer improved speed, power savings and reliability for products ranging from servers to consumer electronics.
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Corsair’s New Enthusiast Chassis in the Shops |
Showcased at CeBIT 2009, Corsair’s first chassis – CC800DW has now been found selling in Japan.
DFI Hybrid Motherboard Combines ION and P45 Platforms |
NVIDIA ION platform has become fairly popular depending on its small size, low power consumption and decent high-definition capabilities, and Intel’s 4 series motherboards also enter into mainstream market with more affordable pricing. But, what if combining the two together? DFI has recently unveiled its Hybrid motherboard based on P45+ION chipset to Tweaktown.
NVIDIA CEO to Visit Taiwan in October for A Discussion with TSMC |
NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang is planning for a visit to Taiwan in the second half of October to meet its partners there. Huang is expected to hold talks with TSMC chairman Morris Chang to discuss contract prices for 40nm production.
Huang will probably check on TSMC’s 40nm process, for which TSMC claimed yield rates have risen from 30% to 60%. Huang will also check the process its upcoming GT300 GPU which is expected to launch in December.
