Danamics LMX CPU cooler Review / Benchmark

Much discussed for the usage of poisonous liquid metal the Danamics LMX liquid metal cooler got tested. This is the second attempt from Danamics at a processor cooler that uses liquid metal cooling technology.

The product is still gonna fail as it's as expensive as a good water-cooling kit yet still has a hard time battling off three to four times cheaper high-end air based CPU coolers. With a price tag of around 170EUR it makes more sense to invest in something else and the heck away from it.

"The Danamics LMX liquid metal cooler is one of those products that doesn't currently have a niche, that isn't to say that there will never be one, just that at the moment there is still a well defined line between high end air cooling and decent water cooling. In theory, the LMX should have fallen somewhere between the two camps, making itself a spot and satisfying demand. The problem that we have is that although the LMX does beat the rest of the high-end air-cooled pack, it doesn't do it by a significant enough margin for it to be a viable proposition for most people. Cost is a significant factor and at €170 Euros, it's over twice the price of its nearest rival. Water cooling is just a few $$/££/€€ away from the product".

Geil DDR3 Black Dragon gaming Series Memory

Geil (Golden Emperor International Ltd) is about to release two new memory kits labeled under the DDR3 Gaming Series Black Dragon series. These are triple channel kits and thus designed for X58 motherboards..
Available Speeds:

• 1066 MHz CL7&8, 1333 MHz CL6, 7&9, 1600 MHz CL7,8&9,
• 1800 MHz CL7, 8&9, 2000 MHz CL8&9, 2133 MHz CL9

Available Capacities:

• 3GB (1GBx3) & 6GB (2GBx3) Triple Channel Kit Retail Package
• PCB: 8-Layer Black Dragon PCB with dual red LED
• Technology: Die-hard Burn-in Technology
• Warranty: Lifetime

Intel 32nm Clarkdale Core I5 breaks SuperPi world record: 6.344 @ 6.76Ghz

Intel 32nm Clarkdale breaks SuperPi record: 6.344 - running 6.76Ghz under LN2 

Config :

Cxxxkxxx 3.47g
EVGA E659
ADATA 2200 CL8 GSKILL 2000 CL7
ANTEC TPQ1200w OC
WD500G
F1ee

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AMD to release six-core processors CPU called thuban ثعبان in arabic

These processors are obviously based on the Thuban ( ثعبان )architecture (Istanbul chips for servers) are compatible with socket AM3 and will have integrated dual-channel PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333MHz) memory controllers. We believe that Thuban processors will keep the AMD Phenom II brand name but like will be tagged as Phenom II X6 processors. The processors would feature 3MB L2 cache (512KB per core) and 6MB of L3 cache. The chips will be made using 45nm SOI fabrication process and though unconfirmed we expect them to run at roughly 3 GHz as the current server hexacore chips operate at 2.80 GHz already.

note: Thuban  ثعبان  means “dragon or big snake” in Arabian language. 

Download Realtek HD Audio sound Driver 2.39 with equalizer fix (windows 7)

Download Realtek HD Audio 2.39 Driver for Windows XP, Vista Windows 7

The latest download of Realtek's HD audio driver version available for Windows XP and Vista, it runs under Windows 7 too.
The HD audio driver version for Realtek chips is available for download on our server. This download offers both the Windows XP and Vista binaries, the files contain drivers for the 32 Bit and 64 Bit versions. All Realtek HD audio chips, which are common on many motherboards and in notebooks, are supported.
Driver Package R2.39
    Realtek HD Audio Driver support all of Realtek HD Audio Codec .
    1. Vista/Windows 7 WHQL Supporting: ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, ALC889, ALC892, ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC665, ALC260, ALC262,ALC267, ALC268, ALC269, ALC270, ALC272, ALC273, ALC887,ALC670, ALC275
    2. Windows 2000/XP WHQL Supporting: ALC880, ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, ALC889, ALC892, ALC861VC, ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC665, ALC260, ALC262, ALC267,ALC268, ALC269, ALC270, ALC272, ALC273, ALC887,ALC670, ALC275
    3. HDMI Device WHQL Support: ATI HDMI Devices
    4. OS Supporting: Microsoft WindowsXP, Widnows2000, Windows Server 2003, Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows7 - x86/x64
    5. Pack with Microsoft High Definition Audio UAAV1.0a(5013)
    6. Add/Fix
        1.) Driver :
            1. Customizations.

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Sony PS4 CPU might use multi-core not Cell

According to the latest rumors Sony are considering replacing the PS3’s Cell architecture with a more mainstream multi-core processor in the PlayStation 4, according to PC Watch, after game developers have reported greater than average problems developing for the current-gen console.  Based on rumors and speculation coming out of Japan, the company also considered – but decided against – a combination Cell/Intel Larrabee setup. That combination was discarded over fears it might not prove powerful enough.  Another suggested – but abandoned – possibility had been a modified version of the Synergistic Processor Unit.  PC Watch actually expect the new PS4 to arrive in late 2012 or early 2013 already."

the PS4 would turn to an architecture closer to the PC architecture .The same source also states that the PS4 would not go out (at best) until 2012

Intel Core i3 530 vs AMD Athlon II X4 620 Bnchmarks Test/ Review

New war ! Intel Core i3 530 (2.93Ghz) vs AMD Athlon II X4 620 (2.6Ghz) Performance Test Benchmarks

Lets begin with the Features and specifications of each CPU :

Intel Core i3

Intel Core i3 was announced on June 18, 2009 to be the name 

of a future Intel Core processor family and later confirmed by Intel as the 'entry-level' processor in the revamped Core line-up.


This will position the Core i3 as the junior processor in a 'good-better-best' scenario, beneath the mid-range mainstream Core i5, the more powerful high-end Core i7, and the top-shelf six core Core i9 processor.


Core i3 was supposed to be released in Q1 2010, but was rescheduled for a Q4 2009 launch.

Features:
The Clarkdale-based Core i3 has an integrated GPU - an improved equivalent of the integrated graphics found in Intel’s current G45 chipset. It is a hybrid 32 nm/45 nm multi-chip package using the 32 nm CPU core and the 45 nm technology for the memory controller and GPU.

Intel Core i3 530 Specifications:

Model	Cores/ Threads	Clock (GHz)	Turbo-boost	Cache (MB)	QPI (GT/s)	Socket (LGA)	Price ($)	Price (£)
Core i3-540	2/4	3.06	No	4	n/a	1156	139	85
Core i3-530	2/4	2.93	No	4	n/a	1156	119	73

AMD Athlon II X4 620

Prepare yourself for a new personal computing experience with the Athlon II X4 620. Save time and accomplish more with multi-core processing that makes multitasking quick and simple. The Athlon II X4 features the next-generation AMD Direct Connect Architecture for a fast, responsive PC. This processor is also optimized to take advantage of the power management features in Windows 7 using AMD PowerNow! 3.0 Technology.


Energy efficiency is important to AMD, allowing you to enjoy a cool, quiet PC while saving energy and reducing heat, noise and the effect of your computer on the environment. Energy efficiency innovations include Cool’n’Quiet, AMD CoolCore and AMD Smart fetch. These technologies reduce power consumption and processor activity. You’ll experience up to 50% energy efficiency over previous AMD Athlon II processors.


AMD Athlon II processors also offer support for Virtualization Technology. You can run virtual environments on one system with ease, allowing you to use legacy programs on a separate operating system. Also providing 64-bit support, this processor can handle the most demanding programs with ease. Add the convenience and power of multi-core processing and enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency with an AMD Athlon II X4 620 today!

AMD Athlon II X4 620 Specifications

Processor AMD Athlon™ II X4 Model 620 OPN Tray ADX620WFK42GI OPN PIB ADX620WFGIBOX Operating Mode 32 Bit Yes Operating Mode 64 Bit Yes Revision C2 Core Speed (MHz) 2600 Voltages 0.925-1.425V Max Temps (C) 71 Wattage 95 W Virtualization Yes L1 Cache Size (KB) 128 L1 Cache Count 4 L2 Cache Size (KB) 512 L2 Cache Count 4 L3 Cache Size (KB) CMOS 45nm SOI Socket AM3 AMD Business Class No Black Edition No

Core i3 530 vs Athlon II X4 620 Performance  Benchmark Test

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PC Mark Vantage 64Bit Test

Main concept video HD H.264 Test

 Winrar 3.9 beta Test :

Wprime 2.0 CPU Test :

CineBench R10 64bit test

Crysis FPS Game performance Test :

Dirt 2 FPS Performance benchmark test :

Call of duty MW2 game performance test:

So if you are a Gamer Core i3 530 is the best choice if not, you have the choice !

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pconline.com overall Benchmark Test:

Download Rivatuner GPU Monitor Vista/windows 7 Sidebar Gadget 2.2

  Vista Sidebar Gadget that uses Rivatuner's low level hardware monitor for stats

Simple and easy , Rivatuner GPU Monitor Vista/windows 7 Sidebar Gadget for your everyseconde graphic card monitor , supporting the latest video cards from Nvidia and AMD , just download the file and open:

Values capable of being displayed include, but are not limited to:

    * GPU Usage

    * GPU Temperature

    * Core and Memory Clock Speed

    * Fan Speed

    * Frames per Second

    * AND MORE

** Add CPU, RAM, HDD and additional data with RivaTuner plugins

What's new in Version 2.2

    * This update includes:

    * Windows SideShow support

    * monitor headers

    * optional title border

    * new monitor display style (19 in total now)

    * several new monitor icons

    * Copy settings from 1 monitor to another with control over what is pasted

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InnoDisk 2TB PCIe SSD Specifications

Taiwan-based InnoDisk, which in-house develops and produces flash storage devices for industrial applications and embedded systems, has launched a PCI Express-based solid state drive (SSD) with transfer speeds up to 800MB/sec and up to 2TB capacity.

InnoDisk expressed optimism about the growing demand for future PCIe SSDs targeting enterprise servers, gaming PCs and military computing applications. The company estimated pre-tax profits at NT$5-6 (US$0.15-0.18) per share in 2009, attributing the year's profitability to its high-margin industrial storage solutions.

InnoDisk said its latest SSD delivers speeds of up to 800MB/s read and 600MB/s write, compared to today's SSD products with transfer speeds up to 230MB/s.

Samsung Electronics contributes 90% to InnoDisk's overall NAND flash demand, according to industry sources. InnoDisk sources Samsung chips through distributor Supreme Electronics, the sources added.

Intel prepares Pentium dual-core E5500 (Specifications & price)

Intel prepares to announce yet another Pentium dual-core CPU and this time it plans to brand it E5500. This is an evolutionary step from Pentium dual-core E5400 clocked at 2.7GHz as this new E5500 works only 100MHz faster.
So it's clocked at 2.8GHz has an 800MHz FSB, 2MB of cache, naturally two cores and 65W TDP. Intel has one fairly similar product called E6300 and this CPU has the same 2.8GHz frequency and the only real difference is that E6300 supports FSB1066.

This CPU should probably show up in early Q2 to replace the E5400 and once it launches it should be selling for $74 wholesale price. 
 

ATI Radeon HD5770 VS HD5750 vs GTX260 Review & Benchmark test

ATI Radeon HD5770 VS HD5750 and with CrossFireX VS Geforce GTX 260 Review and Benchmark test

Lets begin with the features and specifications of each card :

ATI Radeon™ HD 5770

ATI Radeon™ HD 5770 Graphics Features and Specifications :

Features and Benefits:

• Get unrivalled visual quality and intense gaming performance and for today and tomorrow with support for Microsoft® DirectX® 11
• With ATI Eyefinity technology get the ultimate immersive gaming experience innovative ‘wrap around’ multi-display capabilities
• Tap into the massive parallel processing power of your GPU with ATI Stream technology and tackle demanding tasks like video transcoding with incredible speed
• Experience the speed, responsiveness and performance of ultra-high bandwidth GDDR5 memory
• ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual-mode offers advanced scalability

 ATI Radeon™ HD 5770 GPU reference graphics Specifications

    * 1.04 billion 40nm transistors
    * TeraScale 2 Unified Processing Architecture
          o 800 Stream Processing Units
          o 40 Texture Units
          o 64 Z/Stencil ROP Units
          o 16 Color ROP Units
    * GDDR5 memory interface
    * PCI Express 2.1 x16 bus interface
    * DirectX® 11 support
          o Shader Model 5.0
          o DirectCompute 11
          o Programmable hardware tessellation unit
          o Accelerated multi-threading
          o HDR texture compression
          o Order-independent transparency
    * OpenGL 3.2 support1
    * Image quality enhancement technology
          o Up to 24x multi-sample and super-sample anti-aliasing modes
          o Adaptive anti-aliasing
          o 16x angle independent anisotropic texture filtering
          o 128-bit floating point HDR rendering
    * ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology2,3
          o Three independent display controllers
                + Drive three displays simultaneously with independent resolutions, refresh rates, color controls, and video overlays
          o Display grouping
                + Combine multiple displays to behave like a single large display
    * ATI Stream acceleration technology
          o OpenCL 1.0 compliant
          o DirectCompute 11
          o Accelerated video encoding, transcoding, and upscaling4,5
                + Native support for common video encoding instructions
    * ATI CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology6
          o Dual GPU scaling
    * ATI Avivo HD Video & Display technology7

Speeds and Feeds

    * Engine clock speed: 850 MHz
    * Processing power (single precision): 1.36 TeraFLOPS
    * Polygon throughput: 850M polygons/sec
    * Data fetch rate (32-bit): 136 billion fetches/sec
    * Texel fill rate (bilinear filtered): 34 Gigatexels/sec
    * Pixel fill rate: 13.6 Gigapixels/sec
    * Anti-aliased pixel fill rate: 54.4 Gigasamples/sec
    * Memory clock speed: 1.2 GHz
    * Memory data rate: 4.8 Gbps
    * Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/sec
    * Maximum board power: 108 Watts
    * Idle board power: 18 Watts

ATI Radeon™ HD 5750

 

ATI Radeon HD 5750 Graphics  Features and Specifications :

ATI Radeon HD 5750 Features and Benefits

• Get unrivalled visual quality and intense gaming performance and for today and tomorrow with support for Microsoft® DirectX® 11
• With ATI Eyefinity technology get the ultimate immersive gaming experience innovative 'wrap around' multi-display capabilities
• Tap into the massive parallel processing power of your GPU with ATI Stream technology and tackle demanding tasks like video transcoding with incredible speed^2,5
• Experience the speed, responsiveness and performance of ultra-high bandwidth GDDR5 memory
• ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual-mode offers advanced scalability

ATI Radeon HD 5750 GPU reference graphics Specifications:

    * 1.04 billion 40nm transistors
    * TeraScale 2 Unified Processing Architecture
          o 720 Stream Processing Units
          o 36 Texture Units
          o 64 Z/Stencil ROP Units
          o 16 Color ROP Units
    * GDDR5 memory interface
    * PCI Express 2.1 x16 bus interface
    * DirectX® 11 support
          o Shader Model 5.0
          o DirectCompute 11
          o Programmable hardware tessellation unit
          o Accelerated multi-threading
          o HDR texture compression
          o Order-independent transparency
    * OpenGL 3.2 support1
    * Image quality enhancement technology
          o Up to 24x multi-sample and super-sample anti-aliasing modes
          o Adaptive anti-aliasing
          o 16x angle independent anisotropic texture filtering
          o 128-bit floating point HDR rendering
    * ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology2,3
          o Three independent display controllers
                + Drive three displays simultaneously with independent resolutions, refresh rates, color controls, and video overlays
          o Display grouping
                + Combine multiple displays to behave like a single large display
    * ATI Stream acceleration technology
          o OpenCL 1.0 compliant
          o DirectCompute 11
          o Accelerated video encoding, transcoding, and upscaling4,5
    * ATI CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology6
          o Dual GPU scaling
    * ATI Avivo™ HD Video & Display technology7

Speeds and Feeds

    * Engine clock speed: 700 MHz
    * Processing power (single precision): 1.008 TeraFLOPS
    * Polygon throughput: 700M polygons/sec
    * Data fetch rate (32-bit): 100.8 billion fetches/sec
    * Texel fill rate (bilinear filtered): 25.2 Gigatexels/sec
    * Pixel fill rate: 11.2 Gigapixels/sec
    * Anti-aliased pixel fill rate: 44.8 Gigasamples/sec
    * Memory clock speed: 1.15 GHz
    * Memory data rate: 4.6 Gbps
    * Memory bandwidth: 73.6 GB/sec
    * Maximum board power: 86 Watts
    * Idle board power: 16 Watts

GeForce GTX 260

GeForce GTX 260 Features and Specifications :

Get pulled deeper into the gaming experience and HD video than ever before with the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260 GPU. With this GPU, both performance and immersion are absolute.

 GeForce GTX 260 Features & Benefits

• 2nd Generation NVIDIA Unified Architecture: Second generation architecture delivers up to 50% more gaming performance over the first generation through 192 enhanced processing cores that provide incredible shading horsepower.
• NVIDIA PhysX™-Ready¹: GeForce GPU support for NVIDIA PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
• 3-way NVIDIA SLI® Technology²: Industry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing 3-way AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering) for the world’s fastest gaming solution under Windows Vista with solid, state-of-the-art drivers.
• NVIDIA CUDA™ Technology³: CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU’s processing cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks – such as video encoding – delivering up to 7x performance over traditional CPUs.
• NVIDIA PureVideo® HD Technology⁴ The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.
• NVIDIA HybridPower™ Technology⁵ Lets you switch from the GeForce GTX 260 graphics card to the motherboard GeForce GPU when running non graphically-intensive applications for a quiet, low power PC experience.

GeForce GTX 260 reference GPU Specifications:

GPU Engine Specs:

CUDA Cores	192
Graphics Clock (MHz)	576 MHz
Processor Clock (MHz)	1242 MHz
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec)	36.9

Memory Specs:

Memory Clock (MHz)	999
Standard Memory Config	896 MB
Memory Interface Width	448-bit
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec)	111.9

Performance test and Benchmark (with and without CrossFireX)

 

Now lest take a look at the benchs :

3DMark 2006 Test :

3DMark Vantage Test :

Resident evil 5 , Crysis warhead , Batman Test:

Relative performance Test:

 

Power consumption Test (tomshw):

MSI HD5770 non-reference 80mm Engine Fan & overvoltage specifications

The cooler looks pretty good and although the card works at reference 850MHz for the GPU and 4800MHz for 1GB of GDDR5 memory, we are positive that it will have a decent overclocking headroom, especially considering the fact that this one supports overvoltage adjustment to up to 1.3V via MSI's Afterburner overclocking software.

The 8cm Engine Fan cooler has a copper base and features PWM fan control function that has up to eight points based on different temperature values. The backplate features a dual slot design but comes without the second DVI port, so we are looking at an HDMI, Displayport and single DVI, while the second part of the backplate is reserved for the exhaust.

The is expected to sell for around €130 to €140 in Europe.

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Realtek High Definition HD Audio Driver sound R2.39 Download

This is the official driver package for Realtek HD Audio Solutions. It includes all driver files, and the control center for Realtek HD-Audio devices for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 . The package includes the 32 and the 64 Bit binaries. Realtek HD Audio Driver is supporting all of Realtek HD Audio Codec in Vista/Windows 7/WinXP/Win2000/Win2003 : ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, ALC889, ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC665, ALC260, ALC262,ALC267, ALC268, ALC269, ALC272, ALC273, ALC887.

Download :  
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver R2.39

Download CPU-Z 1.53 Update support Core i7 930 & 950 & 980X Gulftown

CPU-Z is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system.

CPU-Z is a diagnostic tool that provides information on your CPU, including: processor name and vendor, core stepping and process, processor package, internal and external clocks, clock multiplier, partial overclock detection, processor features, supported instructions sets, L1 and L2 cache information, location, size, speed, and technology.

CPU-Z is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system.

CPU

* Name and number.
* Core stepping and process.
* Package.
* Core voltage.
* Internal and external clocks, clock multiplier.
* Supported instructions sets.
* Cache information.
 

Mainboard

* Vendor, model and revision.
* BIOS model and date.
* Chipset (northbridge and southbridge) and sensor.
* Graphic interface.

Memory

* Frequency and timings.
* Module(s) specification using SPD (Serial Presence Detect) : vendor, serial number, timings table.

System

* Windows and DirectX version.

Changes in version 1.53 : - Intel Core i7 930 & 950, Core i7 980X "Gulftown", Xeon W3565.
- Intel Mobile Core i7/i5/i3 "Arrendale" (LV and ULV).
- Intel "Clarkdale" platform improved support.
- AMD Phenom FX-5000, Athlon II X2/X3/X4, Athlon L110.
- AMD AM3 socket detection improved.
- VIA VX800 and VX855 chipsets support.
- ATI Radeon 2100 and Radeon X1250 support.
- DirectX 11 detection fix.
- Hardware virtualization support now reported as instructions set.
- New HTML report with less information

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ICD Ultra 7-inch Tegra T20 Android tablet specifications

ICD’s 15-inch Android Vega tablet had us curious enough about the company, and now they’ve surprised us even more by unveiling a second Android-based device.  The ICD Ultra has a 7-inch touchscreen, integrated 3G, WiFi b/g and Bluetooth 2.1, and ike the Notion Ink smartpad we showed you yesterday, it uses an NVIDIA Tegra T20 chipset.
Where the Vega is intended for at-home use, serving up your internet browsing and media consumption, the Ultra has set its sights on being your mobile companion.  Measuring 186 x 158 x 18 mm it’s reasonably compact, and ICD will be offering both resistive and capacitive touchscreen options running at either 800 x 480 or 1024 x 600.
The company reckons you’ll see at least 4hrs use from a full charge, and there’s a mini-HDMI port for hooking up your HDTV."

AMD Radeon HD5800 Mobility laptop Series Revealed

AMD's Catalyst PC Vendor ID List has been updated to reflect their latest product updates, which surprisingly includes "ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5800" models. 

The models listed are "Broadway XT", "Broadway Pro/LT". While it is certain that Broadway XT will become the Mobility Radeon HD 5870, sources differ whether Broadway Pro/LT will be two distinct products initially: Mobility Radeon HD 5850 and Mobility Radeon HD 5830 or if there will be only a Mobility Radeon HD 5850 product first.

techpowerup.com

Bluetooth V4.0 Specifications & details out

The transfer rate offered by Bluetooth 4.0 will be around 1Mbps, and it will transmit data at 2.4Ghz frequency, also the new standard is more environment friendly than the precedent version with a lower power consumption and full AES-128 encryption using CCM for more secured data transfer with single mode chip and dual mode chip can be integrated into an old bluetooth controller.

Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of Bluetooth SIG said “With today’s announcement the race is on for product designers to be the first to market. Bluetooth low energy modules for all sorts of new products may now be qualified – this is an important step towards our goal of enabling new markets with Bluetooth wireless technology. For example, the Continua Health Alliance has already selected Bluetooth low energy technology as a transport for the next version of its guidelines.”

Bluetooth 4.0 will see the implementation of bluetooth technology in many fields which we have not even imagined until now like Medical, Healthcare, Sports and Fitness etc. 

“Today’s news from the Bluetooth SIG is an exciting step forward for technology in mobile health and wellness devices,” said Rick Cnossen, president and board chair, Continua Health Alliance. “Our selection ofBluetooth low energy for the Continua Version Two Design Guidelines extends exciting new capabilities to manufacturers and consumers alike, as well as enabling additional use cases within the Continua ecosystem.”

Currently the only smartphone that support Bluetooth 4.0 standard is the Apple Iphone 4S and many other devices that already use the Bluetooth 4.0 and more devices to come for different domains so we think this new standard will more and more spread into our markets.

The new technology may be used on different case such as wireless payment system and new active 3D glasses that require high data bandwidth line, also this will help for medical hardware such as heart rate straps (check out the World's first production-ready Bluetooth low energy heart-rate belt), and blood glucose monitors, and many low power devices and high performance hungry devices.

World's first production-ready Bluetooth low energy heart-rate belt

DELL Vostro 1015 wireless Windows XP Driver (laptop Problem &Solution)

Ive spent 2 Days searching for the Broadcom Wireless LAN card driver for my DELL Vostro 1015 but I cant find the compatible driver with my laptop.

From the DELL support website I can get all the windows xp drivers but somehow the Wireless card driver there doesn't seems to work with my laptop, strange heh, but finally I can get it to work after some researches using the driver device id, and so I want to share it with you guys, just share the good for the good ;) .

Some hardware info about the DELL Vostro 1015:
Processors
Up to Intel®  CoreTM 2 Duo Mobile or Celeron®
  Memory
DDR2, 800MHz, Two slots up to 4GB
  Chipset
Intel® 45 Express chipset
  Graphics
Mobile Intel®  Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD
  Display
15.6" HD with Anti-Glare, HD with TrueLifeTM
  Primary Storage
5400RPM up to 320GB
  Optical Drives
8X DVD+/-RW, Or no optical
  Multimedia
1 speaker
Integrated 2.0 MP camera with digital microphone (optional)
  Power
4-cell, 6-cell Lithium Ion
  Connectivity
Wireless LAN — 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth®
Integrated Wired — Gigabit Ethernet network standard; Internal Modem
  Ports, Slots & Chassis
Network connector (RJ45) RJ11
1394, VGA
(4) USB 2.0
AC adapter connector
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Audio jack
5-in-1 card reader
34 mm ExpressCard slot
Dimensions & Weight:
Width: 14.8" / 376mm
Height: 1.0-1.5" / 26.5-36.8mm
Depth: 9.8" / 247.9
Starting weight: 2.16 kg with 4-cell battery and no optical drive.

How to install Wireless driver:

1. Just download and extract the .zip file (1042383891.zip). 
2. Don't forget to activate the wifi first.(if you have problems please leave a comment).
3. Then manually install the driver from the device manager (right click on my computer -> manage -> task manager) and right click on the yellow unknown device, update the driver from the extracted folder, thats it.

Downlad the Driver Now

driver source:devid.info 

For Windows 7 driver :

Download

Gigabyte GA-H57-USB3 motherboards specifications & photo

This is a new LGA1156 micro-ATX motherboard based on the Intel H57 chipset, it features a NEC controller to provide two USB 3.0 ports but lacks SATA 6Gbps support. The motherboard will be available in Q1 2010.  This micro-ATX motherboard builds on the slightly expanded feature-set of the H57 PCH, which includes Intel Rapid Storage, Remote PC Assist, and a higher number of USB 2.0 ports and PCI-Express x1 lanes. It uses complete Ultra Durable 3 construction, which includes full solid-state capacitor design, 2 oz copper PCB, low RDS (on) MOSFET, and ferrite-core chokes. The processor is powered by an 8-phase VRM, it is wired to four DDR3 DIMM slots supporting dual-channel memory. Expansion slots include PCI-Express 2.0 x16, PCI-E x16 (x4), and two PCI slots. Five out of six SATA 3 Gbps ports from the PCH are assigned as internal ports, while an additional Gigabyte GSATA2 controller provides two SATA 3 Gbps ports and an IDE connector. An additional NEC controller provides two USB 3.0 ports. The rear-panel consists of 8-channel audio with optical SPDIF (supporting Dolby Home Theater), gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 ports (color-coded blue), four USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA, keyboard/mouse combo port, and display connectivity which includes DVI, D-Sub, DisplayPort, and HDMI. Click on the thumbnail."

Downlaod ATI Catalyst 9.12 Driver for windows Vista / 7 performance impproved for HD 5xxx Series

The official 9.12 release is out , From what I can see, the performance boost is significant for the HD 58xx Series .




Asus HD5800 x3 Test Benchmarks 3Dmark ventage :

Catalyst V9.10:

Catalyst V9.12:

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Amazing Meet the WarMouse with 18 buttons specifications

WarMouse today announced that its revolutionary 18-button joystick mouse, rechristened the Meta, will ship with a high-resolution laser sensor instead of an optical sensor. With a patented design featuring 18 buttons, an analog joystick, and a 5600-cpi laser sensor, the Meta provides a radically efficient user interface that has been shown to increase mouse input speeds by an average of 30 percent in comparison with conventional two-button mice utilizing toolbar icons and pull-down menus. Formerly known as the OpenOfficeMouse, the WarMouse Meta will be black with dark gray buttons.
The Meta is one of the first computer mice to incorporate an analog joystick and is the first mouse to permit the use of the joystick as a digital keyboard interface. In the three digital joystick modes, the user can assign up to sixteen different keys or macros to the joystick, which provides faster user input regardless of whether the user is flying through the cells of a large spreadsheet in Calc or on the back of an epic flying mount in World of Warcraft. In analog joystick mode, the player can select between having up to seven joystick buttons available or using all 18 buttons as keyboard and mouse commands instead.
The features of the WarMouse Meta include:
* 18 programmable mouse buttons with double-click functionality
* High-resolution laser sensor with adjustable resolution from 100 to 5,600 DPI/CPI.
* Five assignable button modes: Key, Keypress, Macro, Mouse, and Mouse-Key Combo
* Analog Xbox 360-style joystick with five analog and digital modes
* Clickable scroll wheel
* 512k of flash memory
* 63 on-mouse application modes with hardware, software, and autoswitching capability
* 1024-character macro support.
* Meta Modeware for creating, managing, and customizing game and application modes
* Import and export of custom modes in XML format
* Taskbar notification of active application mode
* Optional audio notification of mode switching with customizable wave files
* PDF export of application mode button assignments
* Graphical pop-up map of application mode button assignments
* 25 default modes for popular games and applications, including Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, OpenOffice.org Writer, Calc, and Impress, 3D Studio Max, Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, the Gnu Image Manipulation Program, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and the Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator.
Chris Park, the lead designer of the popular independent strategy game AI War: Fleet Command, remarked: "I've been using a 5-button mouse for many years now, and there was once a time when I thought I\'d never need more than two buttons -- I shudder at the thought, now. So I\'m interested to see how the Meta handles in practice when I actually get my hands on one. The thing that most interests me is the analog stick on the side of it. For AI War, I imagine that this would make panning much simpler, and it could be really handy for panning in other applications, as well. It is a feature that seems to fit tidily on the side of the mouse and which I could see eventually becoming as indispensable as the fourth and fifth buttons on my current mouse." 

The Meta has been alternately described as "the most insane mouse ever", "a Photoshop gag", and "too much of a good thing".The Meta is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Macintosh operating systems and will retail for $74.99 in the first quarter of 2010.

Medal of Honor 2010 in Afghanistan ingame Graphics video trailer

This first trailer sets the tone for the renewal of Medal of Honor. The series will make its comeback in Afghanistan, in a modern conflict.

Download Intel Turbo Boost monitoring OC gadget tool & Supported CPU

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Monitor is a Windows Sidebar gadget which provides simple display of increase in processor frequency when applications request and Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers more performance.

Supported Processors
Intel® Core™ i7 processor

Intel® Core™ i7 processor extreme edition
Intel® Core™i7 mobile processor
Intel® Core™i7 mobile processor extreme edition
Intel® Core™ i5 processor

Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Vista* 32bit & 64-bit editions with Service Pack 1 & 2.
Microsoft Windows 7* 32bit & 64bit editions.

As you'd expect, the Turbo Boost Technology Monitor will show up in the sidebar if you're running Vista and on the desktop with Windows 7.

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GeForce GTX360 & GTX380 vs HD5970 &HD5870 vs GTX295/285 Benchmarks Test

GeForce GTX360 & GTX380 VS HD5970 VS HD5870 VS GTX295 and GTX285 Benchmark Review

The Source of these benchmarks is this thread and the originate is unknown.

"However, a user in our forums posted screenshots of benchmarks from what seems to be a NVIDIA Slide Deck presentation. I can confirm that the layout and style is exactly what NVIDIA uses for it's presentations.

The slides reveal internal NVIDIA benchmarks of Far Cry 2, Resident Evil 5 and STALKER Clear Sky. Now this remains speculation, but if the numbers are right, then the future is looking bright and sunny for NVIDIA -- well if they get their pricing and TDP right that is."

Geforce GTX360 and GTX380 Specifications :

Benchmark Test GTX3xx vs HD5970 HD5870 vs GTX295/285

STALKER Clear Sky Benchmark test GTX300 GPUs:

Farcry 2 Benchmark test GTX300 GPUs:

Resident evil 5 Benchmark test GTX300 GPUs:

UPDATE : Nvidia say that these slides are false. we have to wait , to be continue...

How to Install Windows 7 from USB flash/stick Download tool

 Official Microsoft Win7 USB/DVD Download Tool

When you purchase Windows7 from Microsoft Store, you have the option to download an ISO file or compressed files. The Windows7 USB/DVD Download tool allows you to create a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file on a USB flash drive or a DVD. To create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive, download the ISO file and then run the Windows7 USB/DVD Download tool. Once this is done, you can install Windows 7 directly from the USB flash drive or DVD.

Installation

For Windows XP Users:
The following applications must be installed prior to installing the tool:

• Microsoft .NET Framework v2 must be installed. It can be downloaded here.
  
• Microsoft Image Mastering API v2 must be installed. It can be downloaded here.

To install the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool:

   1. Click here to download the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool installation file.
   2. When you are prompted to either save the file to disk or run it, choose Run.
   3. Follow the steps in the setup dialogs. You'll have the option to specify where to install the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool and whether to create shortcuts on your Start Menu or Windows Desktop.

You need to be an administrator on the computer you are installing the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool on.


System Requirements

    * Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
    * Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended)
    * 50MB of free space on your hard drive
    * DVD-R drive or 4GB removable USB flash drive


Using the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

Before you run the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool, make sure that you have already purchased Windows 7 ISO download from Microsoft Store and have downloaded the Windows 7 ISO file to your hard drive. If you have purchased Windows 7 but have not yet downloaded the ISO file, you can download the file from your Microsoft Store Account.

To make a copy of your Windows 7 ISO file:


   1. Click the Windows Start button, and click Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool in the All Programs list to open the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool.
   2. In the Source File box, type the name and path of your Windows 7 ISO file, or click Browse and select the file in the Open dialog box.
   3. Select USB to create a copy on a USB flash drive or DVD to create a copy on a DVD disk, then click Next.
   4. If you are copying the file to a USB flash drive, select your USB device in the dropdown list and click Begin copying. If you are copying the file up to a DVD, click Begin burning.


When your Windows 7 ISO file is copied onto your chosen media, you can install Windows 7 by navigating to the root of your DVD or USB flash drive and double-clicking Setup.exe.

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Scythe Setsugen VGA heatpipe Cooler Review & Test (Specifications & compatibility)

Scythe announced the second High-End VGA Cooler by the name "Setsugen" (English: Snow field). Setsugen VGA Cooler is equipped with a genuine Slip Stream 120 mm Slim fan which comes with a fan controller that can be mounted in a free PCI Slot. Fan speed can be individually adjusted between 800 (± 30%) to 2,000 rpm (± 10%) which creates an airflow of 19.40 to 45,47 CFM respectively 32 to 76 m³/h. This allows the custom adjustment airflow and noise level (19.53 - 33.67 dBA) according to everyone's requirements and system specific ambient.

Specification

Model Name:
Setsugen VGA Cooler
Model No.:
SCVSG - 1000


Compatible with Cards:
nVIDIA®: Geforce Fx5900 /6600 /6800 /7300 /7600 /7800 / 7900 /8500 /8600 /8800GTS (G92) /8800 GT (G92) 8800 (G80) /9600 GT /9600 GSO /9800 GT /9800 GTX / 9800 GTX+ / GTS 250 / GTX 260 / GTX 275 / GTX 280 / GTX 285

ATI®: 9*** /X*** /X1300 /X1600 /X1650 /X1800 /X1900 / X1950 /HD2600 /HD2900XT /HD3650 /HD3850 /HD3870 / HD4770 /HD4830 /HD4850 /HD4870 /HD4890 /HD 5850 / HD 5870
Fan Dimensions:
120 x 120 x 12 mm / 4.72 x 4.72 x 0.47 in
Fan Speed:
800 (± 30%) ~ 2.000 rpm (± 10%)
Noise Level:
19.53 ~ 33.67 dBA
Air Flow:
19.40 ~ 45.47 CFM
Supplied Fan:
Scythe Slip Stream 120 mm SLIM (with fan controller)
Overall Dimensions:
180x33.5x139 mm / 7.09x1.32x5.47 in
Weight:
375 g (13.22 oz)

Features

M.A.P.S. (Multiple Airflow Pass-Through Structure)
By introducing the newly developed M.A.P.S. (Multiple Airflow Pass-Through Structure), the heatsink has been optimized to fully utilize the ability of the included Scythe original “Slip Stream Slim” high airflow 120 mm case fan.
Slip Stream 120 mm Slim with Fan Controller
The new Slip Stream 120 mm Slim is a consistent further development with all the improvements of the original Slip Stream 120 mm fans. Equipped with the fan controller, you can control the fan speed to meet your cooling requirements.
Flexibility
Scythe Setsugen VGA Cooler improves the cooling performance for graphic cards for faster graphic processing and more performance for your PC!

Review & Test (by fudzilla)

MSI Radeon HD4850 stock cooler 3DMark2006:

MSI Radeon HD4850 Setsugen 3DMark2006: