The FX series name will be used in AMD Bulldozer CPUs

AMD will use again the "FX" brand on its upcoming Bulldozer processors reported  a Turkish tech site :

AMD planning to use "FX brand" again for Bulldozer based processors. According to Donanimhaber.com,
 

8 Core Zambezi CPU will be launched as Vision Black FX Series,

6 Core and 4 core Zambezi CPU will be launched as Vision Ultimate FX Series.

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A 1.000 core processor created by researchers

Team of researchers at the University of Glasgow managed to create a processor with 1.000 core , yes that's lot of cores , thanx to their new concept and with that number of cores this processor can be twenty times faster than "modern computers" reported engadget:

We've already seen field programmable gate arrays (or FPGAs) used to create energy efficient supercomputers, but a team of researchers at the University of Glasgow led by Dr. Wim Vanderbauwhede now say that they have "effectively" created a 1,000 core processor based on the technology. To do that, the researchers divvied up the millions of transistors in the FPGA into 1,000 mini-circuits that are each able to process their own instructions -- which, while still a proof of concept, has already proven to be about twenty times faster than "modern computers" in some early tests.

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First HD 6970 with liquid cooling from PowerColor specifications and details

TUL Corporation, announces the world's first liquid cooling solution for the HD6970 series. The PowerColor Liquid Cooling Solution (LCS) HD6970 2GB GDDR5 is once again working with renowned cooling manufacturer EKwaterblocks to bring the ultimate cooling solution to the HD6970. The offering aims to provide extraordinary thermal performance to enhance overclocking ability while allowing optimum system stability.

The PowerColor LCS HD6970 has a full water block mounted on the card, fully covering the key components which can be dissipate the heat from the copper base design. This allows the reduction of GPU temperatures under 50°C even under full load. PowerColor packages a high-flow 3/8" and 1/2" fittings (barbs) to maximize water flow with captured o-rings to prevent leakage. Gamers can customize their own liquid cooling system using these two fittings. 

"The coolest temperatures and the fastest performance is what we guarantee to add into the LCS HD6970 features," said Ted Chen, CEO of TUL Corporation. "With all the key features come with this latest solution, we believe all these benefits can make it the best solution ever for hardcore gamers and benchmark ethusiasts."

Compatible with all the latest features, the PowerColor LCS HD6970 has a factory overclocked setting at 925 MHz core and 1425 MHz memory, easily pushing the overclocking ability to maximize its performance. The card also comes equipped with Volterra's digital power solution, maximizes its transforming efficiency and delivers the best output quality through its high frequency feature, enabling the most efficient way to boost up gaming experience.

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AMD HD 7000 series 28nm mobile GPU , first specification leaked and performance revealed

The new AMD HD 7000 series 28nm mobile GPU specification appeared and primary performance revealed.

The fist information about the next AMD 28nm mobile GPU linup is out , donanimhaber guys managed to get unofficial AMD The high-end GPU information which code named "Wimbledon" , this chip is for sure will be used in Mobility Radeon HD 7000 series, the chip is expected be ready for production in Q2 2012. 

The new mobile aimed GPU will use MXM 3.0 form factorand expected to be 1.4 times faster than fastest moble GPU available , the Blackcomb HD 6000 GPU series, the Wimbledon is interconnected with 2GB of GDDR5 via 256bit memory interfaceand having a TDP set at 65 Watt+.

Update : Donanimhaber.com posted more details for the lineup and the new four 28nm mobile GPUs performance compared , the Wimbledon ultra high-end GPU will be followed by Heathrow, Chelsea and Thames.
Heathrow GPU will most likely have two versions, with either 128 or 192-bit memory interface and its 1.3 times faster than the performance class Chelsea GPU with TDP between 35 to 45W.
The Chelsea use a 128-bit memory interface and include 1GB GDDR5 or 2GB of GDDR3 memory , the TDP is betwen 20 to 30W and should be 1.3 times faster than 40nm GPU Whistler GPU.

The last one is the Thames 28nm GPU, which use 128-bit memory interface and TDP here is between 15 and 20W , the Thames is 2 times faster than the Seymour,  a 40nm GPU also scheduled for early 2011.

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Intel SSD 310 with Full SSD Performance in 1/8th the Size

Intel unviel Ultra-Small Intel SSD 310 which Enables Dual-Drive Notebooks, Innovative Tablets or Rugged Embedded Applications Offers Full SSD Performance in 1/8th the Size.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 29, 2010 - Intel Corporation announced today the Intel® Solid-State Drive (Intel® SSD) 310 Series, an ultra-small solid-state drive (SSD) that delivers Intel® X25-class award-winning SSD performance, but in one-eighth the size. Measuring 51mm-by-30mm and only 5mm thick, the Intel SSD 310 is a fast, ultra-compact SSD that brings flexibility, ruggedness and scalability to innovative form factors and devices. It can enable highly responsive dual-drive notebooks, innovative single-drive tablets and low-power, rugged embedded industrial or military applications. When paired with a high-capacity hard disk drive (HDD) in a dual-drive system, the Intel SSD 310 can improve overall PC system performance by up to 60 percent.1

 

A solid-state drive uses no moving parts, and thus is more durable and reliable than a mechanical HDD, while using less power and providing better system responsiveness. The Intel SSD 310 Series contains 34 nanometer (nm) Intel NAND flash memory and is available in an m-SATA form factor in 40 gigabyte (GB) and 80GB capacities.

 

The Intel SSD 310 supports SATA signals over a PCI Express (PCIe) mini-connector for on-board, compact storage in single-drive netbooks, tablets or handheld devices. Weighing just 10 grams, the compact size also enables dual drive all-in-ones, notebooks or small-form-factor (SFF) desktops to help accelerate boot time and access to frequently used applications or files.

 

"The Intel SSD 310 series will allow us to provide the advantages of a full-performance Intel SSD paired with the storage of a hard disk drive in a small, dual-drive system," said Tom Butler, director of ThinkPad product marketing, Lenovo. "We've offered Intel SSD solutions for our highly innovative Lenovo ThinkPad laptops for some time, and now we're looking forward to incorporating this new solution across our ThinkPad line." 

HIGHLIGHTS  

• New Intel SSD 310 Series delivers Intel X25-class performance, but in 1/8th the size.
• Ultra-compact SSD enables the accelerated performance of an SSD with higher-capacity HDDs for dual-drive notebooks.
• Intel SSD 310 is ideal for tablets, rugged, low-power military or industrial embedded apps, and was selected by DRS Technologies for its upcoming ARMOR™ tablet PC.

This is a Video show off the lenovo ThinkPads which use Intel® 310 SSD Series for its Next-Generation laptops.

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Colorful iGame460-2GB Anniversary Limited Edition

Colorful Announces iGame460-2GB for the iGame series 2 Years Anniversary Limited Edition.

Colorful, announces a limited edition GTX460, to commemorate iGame series have been founded for 2 years. iGame460 is one of the successful graphics cards in 2010, the cooler is used the Shark-inspired Bionic Design, both noise level and thermal performance are controlled pretty well, and the design won the KAPOK prize which is an weighty industry design award in China. 

The GPUs of iGame460 limited edition have been chosen, and only 50 pieces are provided in total, each of them has exclusive serial number. It has 8 pieces Hynix DDR5 memory, which is the world's first 256MB (2Gb) capacity of each module and 6Gbps of the speed. On the PCB, there are 2 BIOS chips are installed so that it has two different clock modes (Normal/Turbo). In Normal mode, the clock keeps as the same as the reference edition and runs at 675/1350/3608MHz; but in Turbo mode, the clock is boosted to set 890/1780/4000MHz, users can select the mode they like by press the button on the bracket near by the mini HDMI port.

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New Patriot Viper Xtreme, Division 2 and G2 Series DDR3 memory for next intel sandy bridge

Patriot Memory, announces two new memory series' designed for the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor platforms - Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 Edition and the G2 Series high-speed DDR3 memory kits. 

The Patriot Memory Viper Xtreme, Division 2 memory kits are designed for the extreme enthusiast looking to push the limits of DDR3 memory technology and is the perfect companion for lightning-fast 2nd Generation Intel Core processor platforms. G2 Series memory kits are also created for the 2nd Generation Intel Core processor platform but are intended for the serious PC gamer looking for increased system performance for the gaming edge at a cost conscious price. 

Rated at speeds up to 2133 MHz, the Patriot Memory Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 Edition memory kits are Intel certified and enable demanding enthusiasts to extract every ounce of performance from 2nd generation Intel Core processor platforms effortlessly while leaving plenty of headroom for adventurous overclockers. Patriot Memory Viper Xtreme Series, Division 2 Edition memory kits deliver instant memory access at high-speeds for a lag-free computing experience with 2nd Generation Intel Core processor platforms.

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MSI N580GTX and R6970 Lightning spoted

MSI is well known for its overclocked lighting edition , after the success of its N480GTX Lightning, today pictures appeared on the web sowing us the first images of the next high end lighting edition cards , the R6970 Lightning and N580GTX Lightning based on the AMD Radeon HD 6970 and Nvidia GTX 580 GPU respectively .

The two cards come up with a new cooling solution called Twin Frozr IIIand with a large PCBs compared to the standard PCBs .

The N580GTX Lightning require 16 phase PWM and overclockers can adjust the Voltage for the GPU, Memory and PLL via MSI’s Afterburner software , you can notice a switch on the back which is for sure a BIOS switch , and this is new feature in its series .

The R6970 Lightning is identical to the N580GTX Lightning, the only difference is the port layout including a pair of DVI-I ports and a 18 phase PWM required here as the N580GTX Lightning voltage control can be done via MSI’s Afterburner software and this one also has a BIOS switch.

The launch is expected to happen at CES.

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PowerColor custom Radeon HD 6970 and 6950 details

PowerColor /TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, today announces its own design HD6900 series solution. Featuring all the latest technology, the PowerColor HD6900 series includes the HD6970 and HD6950. The HD6970 clocks at 880MHz core speed and 1375MHz memory speed, easily accelerating your PC with up to 2.7 teraFLOPs of computing power. The HD6950 clocks at 800MHz core speed and 1250MHz memory speed, enabling the demanding gamers to be flawlessly presented.
The PowerColor HD6900 series has equipped with unique dual fan cooling solution; built with two ultra big 9.2cm cooling fans and 8ø heat pipes, it can easily dissipate heat produced from the GPU, easily cools down the temperature in a low-noise working environment. The latest series also takes advantage of power efficient features, consuming only 190W at load, enabling immersive HD gaming experience in the minimal power consumed.
“To provide a better gaming experience to all gamers, PowerColor announces its own design version right after the reference card launch.” says Ted Chen, CEO of TUL Corporation. “Taking advantage of its unique cooling design, PowerColor HD6900 series can boost up the gaming performance in a cool and quiet environment, fulfilled the hungry gamers’ demands.”
The PowerColor HD6900 series supports AMD Eyefinity Technology, enabling expandable view across up to 4 displays to deliver the lifelike gaming experience and enhance the productivity. Also, with the support of DirectX® 11 technology, the HD6900 series allows ultra-realistic effects and lightning fast frame rates for the ultimate HD gaming experience.

Specifications table:
                                   HD6970                         HD6950

Core Speed	880MHz	800MHz
Memory Speed	1375MHz(5.5Gbps)	1250MHz(5.0Gbps)
Memory	2GB GDDR5	2GB GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256bit	256bit
Eyefinity	Yes	Yes
DirectX®	11	11
CrossFireX™	Yes	Yes
Output	DL-DVI-I/SL-DVI-D/HDMI/2x mini DisplayPort	DL-DVI-I/SL-DVI-D/HDMI/2x mini DisplayPort

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X-Ray picture captured for the first time in history

This is like a bomb news for Scientists, for the first time on the history of human kind , the human eyes can now see the X-Ray .

Thanx to a camera that able to works at one-sixth the speed of light and captured a lightning strike X-Ray radiation with the help of a rockets and wires During a recent thunderstorms in Camp Blanding, Florida.

"Something moving this fast would go from the Earth to the moon in less than ten seconds," said Joseph Dwyer National Geographic News quoted , a lightning researcher at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne.

The camera cost 1,500-pound (680-kilogram) , with the size and shape of a refrigerator  and capable of taking ten million images per second ,really fast ! the X-rays enter the box through a small hole that in turn focuses them, like an old-fashioned pinhole camera.

"Almost all the x-rays are from the tip," Dwyer said.

"We see the x-ray source descending with the lightning at up to one-sixth the speed of light."

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GPU-Z v0.5.0 with HD 6950 and HD 6970 support

A new version of well known Graphic information tool GPU-Z is out the GTU-Z v0.5.0 come with lot of new features , check it out .

What is new :

• Added full support for Radeon HD 6950 and HD 6970
• Fixed TMU/Texture Fillrate rounding error on NVIDIA cards
• Improved voltage monitoring support for GTX 570
• Workaround for ATI OpenCL driver crashing GPU-Z on systems with NVIDIA cards
• Fixed crash when driver version could not be read
• Fixed crash when splash screen interrupted by message box

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Core i7-2630QM Sandy Bridge spoted on the HP dv6-4103TX

The sandy bridge Intel Core i7-2630QM spoted inside a HP Pavilion dv6-4103TX laptop at a mall in Singapore .

The Sandy Bridge quad-core i7-2630QM is already available and running at a speed of 2.0Ghz with dynamic overclocking can reach 2.8GHz mark , and the HP DV6 specs are 15.6-inch LED-backlit screen , 4GB of RAM with an AMD's Radeon HD 6570M GPU and for HD6500 series it supporte GDDR3 or GDDR5 memory ,all that for 1,899 Singapore dollars (about $1,460).

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Transform your HD 6950 to HD 6970 with a bios flash tools

This is the present of the day from Santa , if you have a AMD Radeon HD 6950 , this is a nice news for you cause now you can unlock the HD 6950 to reach the power of the flagship HD 6970 with a simple BIOS update according to a Wizzard from Techpowerup.

Look like AMD leave The Radeon HD 6950 unlocked because it can switch from 1408 to 1536 shaders and even reching the HD 6970 clocks speed , this BIOS upgrade can be applied on all available HD 6950 on the market until now , also AMD made it easier and safer with the dual-BIOS feature on its HD 6900 series cards and if something goes wrong you can always go for the factory protected BIOS.

The Download & instructions via TechPowerup!

1. Grab ATI Winflash from here (32 & 64-bit).
2. Download HD 6970 BIOS. The Sapphire one I linked to will work on all reference design cards from any vendor.
3. Make sure the BIOS switch on the card is set to the 1 position (pictured further down if you don't know where it is).
4. Run ATI Winflash, click Save to save your BIOS, so you have a backup in case something goes wrong.
5. Load the HD 6970 BIOS into Winflash by clicking Load Image, followed by Program.
6. Let the flashing process complete and reboot your system.
7. Check the shader count using GPU-Z, it should show 1536. Make sure you use the linked version of GPU-Z, the official 0.4.9 version does not support HD 6900 Series properly. If you see a shader count of 1600, your GPU-Z version is outdated and you should get the one from the link here.
8. To ensure maximized performance open Catalyst Control Center, go to the Overdrive tab and set the PowerTune slider to the +20% setting. The "Testing" section of this article has more data on that.
9. Check stability in Windows desktop applications and games.

If you get an error like ID mismatch or Could not erase ROM, then you'll have to do some extra work in a Windows command prompt (or DOS): Run atiwinflash -unlockrom 0 followed by atiwinflash -f -p 0 bios.bin where bios.bin is the path and filename of the HD 6970 BIOS you downloaded.

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Dead Space 2 system requirement for PC gamers

Isceral Games has indeed released the system requirements for you your PC to run Dead Space 2 , Dead Space 2 will be available from January 27 2011 .

Minimum system requirement to run Dead Space 2 :
    * - Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista, Windows 7
    * - Processor 2.8 GHz or equivalent (Pentium 4 2.8 GHz, AMD Athlon64 3000 +)
    * - 1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB (Vista or Win7)
    * - 256 MB Video Card and Shader Model 3.0 required. NVIDIA GeForce 6800 (7300, 7600 GS and 8500 do not qualify) ATI X1600 Pro (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 does not qualify)
    * - 10 GB of free space 

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MSI R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition details , review and benchmarks

MSI today officially launches the R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition graphic card equipped with the latest AMD Radeon HD 6850 GPU. Apart from being the first Radeon HD 6850-based graphic card supporting triple over-voltage functions, the R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition is equipped with the 6+1 power system to improve power supply quality and stability. Also the critically acclaimed Cyclone thermal solution can reduce the GPU temperature by up to 14°C and lower noise by 4dB versus the reference design under full-speed operations. MSI also introduces the exclusively developed P/S Switch for users to adjust fan speed between the Performance Mode and Silent Mode. The former emphasizes an enhanced cooling power; while the latter stresses on quiet operations.

Triple Over-voltage and 6+1 phase power system

The R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition is the first Radeon HD6850-based graphic card supporting triple over-voltage function. With the MSI-exclusive OC software, Afterburner, users can easily adjust the voltage of the GPU, RAM and VDDCI. When compared with other graphic cards of the same level, the R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition has more OC potential. Additionally, the R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition is equipped with a more robust power system compared to other graphic cards of the same level. When compared with the reference design, the 6+1 power system can enhance OC stability and unleash the full potential of the graphic card. 

Review and Benchmarks

For the benchmarks , I picked up for you a well done review from the bro's at guru3d , here is a snapshots of a Directx 11 benchmark using 3DMark 11 , check it out :

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AMD 2011 roadmaps with Zambezi CPU on the road

A Swedish forum leaked AMD 2011 roadmap snapshots of the desktop version of CPUs, chipsets and platforms, with the appear of the Bulldozer which will be available by April , and Engineering samples of Zambezi AM3+ CPU are expected in December 2010.

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First DDR3 memory running at 2400MHz without heatsink from KINGMAX

KINGMAX unveils the first DDR3 memory on the market running @ 2400MHz without the need of a heasink to cool it down .

The KINGMAX DDR3 Nano Gaming RAM is the unique and the only one DRAM module can be operated at 2400MHz without conventional heat sink. Instead of adding conventional heat sink, Nano Gaming RAM adopts the nano thermal dissipation technology（NTD Tech）to improve thermal performance by 10%. Its bandwidth can reach up to 19.2GB/sec under low voltage which means the performance will be more conspicuously improved in 3D shooting games that involve more rigorous requirements for speed.


Features of KINGMAX DDR3 2400MHz Nano Gaming Ram:
* Support Intel P55 Chipset
* Adopting Nano Thermal Dissipation Technology
* ASIC chip embedded for anti-counterfeiting purpose
* Lead-free production process
* TinyBGATM technology adopted: with advantages as compact size, well heat dissipation and low EM interference
* 100% product compatibility and stability
* High data transfer performance for overclocking enthusiasts and hardcore gamers

Specification of KINGMAX DDR3 2400MHz Nano Gaming Ram:
* 240-pin DDR3 2200MHz
* CAS Latency: 10
* Bandwidth: 17.6GB/sec
* Voltage: 1.5~1.8v
* Capacity: 4GB (2GB*2)
* Worldwide lifetime warranty

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Transcend mSATA half-slim SSD details

Transcend Information, today announced the addition of low-profile mSATA and half-slim solid state drives (SSD) to its industrial product line. The new small footprint SSDs are designed especially for applications where a small form factor is desired, such as thin and light notebooks, netbooks, tablets, GPS, and mobile internet devices (MID).

 

No bigger than a business card, Transcend's two new SSD modules offer greater design flexibility and cost savings compared to most SSDs which typically use the larger 2.5" form factor. Despite their compact size, the mSATA and half-slim SSDs feature a high-bandwidth SATA 3Gb/s interface that helps to bring the performance advantages of SSDs to notebooks, mobile devices and other embedded storage applications. 

Transcend's mSATA SSDs are offered in 32GB and 64GB capacities, while the half-slim SATA SSDs are available in capacities ranging from 4GB to 64GB.

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SPARKLE GTX 460 Sabrina Edition details and specification

SPARKLE today announced the SPARKLE GeForce GTX 460 Sabrina Edition, using the "Sabrina" who is the chief actress in the cognominal movie in the shaping of life and love with full of dreams as the prototype, providing the best Christmas gift for users. 

The SPARKLE GeForce GTX 460 Sabrina Edition is designed from the ground up to deliver potent gaming performance at a new price point for mainstream users to enjoy the latest cutting-edge titles at full HD, 1080p resolutions and latest DirectX 11 games.The SPARKLE GeForce GTX460 Sabrina Edition expanding your real estate across 3 panels for the ultimate "inside the game" feeling. the SPARKLE GeForce GTX 460 Sabrina Edition provides the incredible graphics horsepower to run your game in 3D stereo, across 3 panels, at HD resolutions up to 5760x1080. The SPARKLE GeForce GTX 460 Sabrina Edition aslo supports gaming across three non-3D displays with resolutions up to 2560x1600,it's the best in Class 2D Surround Gaming.  

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Toughpower 1350W PSU from Thermaltake

Thermaltake, leading PC power supply and computer components brand, launch their all new 80 Plus Silver certified Toughpower 1350W power supply with up to 91% efficiency. Offering 8 PCI-E connectors, the Toughpower 1350W is ready for all current multi-GPU setups ranging from NVIDIA 3-Way/4-Way SLI to AMD CrossFireX configurations. The additional double-forward switching circuitry provides highest reliability by reducing power loss considerably, while the DC-DC converter further increases highest efficiency levels. The Toughpower 1350W maintains an ultra tight DC regulation thereby supporting the C6 CPU mode and hybrid graphics card power saving mode through its ZERO LOAD (0W) design.

The dual+12V rail design allows excellent performance under all types of system loading, in combination with 100% 105 ? / 212 ? Japanese electrolytic and solid state capacitors allow for decisively improved over-clocking performance, longer life time and increased reliability as well as stability even under higher operating temperatures, frequencies and currents. An 8pin CPU and a 4+4pin CPU connectors enable support for dual CPU gaming and mission-critical server applications. Cool performance and quiet operation is provided for by the ultra silent 14 cm fan with an automatic intelligent fan speed control.

Built-in industrial grade protection circuitries to protect the power supply from over current, over voltage, under voltage, over power, over temperature as well as short circuitry, make the Toughpower 1350W the safest choice of its kind.

In short, the Toughpower 1350W is guaranteed to deliver 1350W continuous power 24/7 @ 50 ? with up to 91% efficiency under real world load conditions in a multi-GPU setup. The Toughpower 1350 is designed for professional gamers with high demand of efficiency, stability and reliability. 

Specifications:

	P/N	TP-1350M
GENERAL INFO	Model	TP-1350AH3CCS
	Type	Intel ATX 12V 2.3 & EPS 12V 2.91
	Max. Output Capacity	1350W
	Color	Black
	Dimension ( W / H / D )	150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 200mm(L)
	PFC (Power Factor Correction)	Active PFC
	Power Good Signal	100-500 msec
	Hold Up Time	16msec (minimum) 80% of full load at 230Vac input
AC INPUT	Input Current	115Vac / 15A max
	Input Frequency Range	50Hz ~ 60Hz
	Input Voltage	115 VAC- 230VAC
ENVIRONMENTAL	Operation Temperature	0℃ to +50℃
	Operating Humidity	20% to 90%,non-condensing
	Storage Temperature	-20 ℃ to +70 ℃
	Storage Humidity	5% to 95%, non-condensing
	Cooling System	14cm dual ball bearing Fan:1900 RPM ± 10%
MISCELLANEOUS	Efficiency	85%~88% efficiency @ 115VAC input 87%~91% efficiency @ 230VAC input
	MTBF	120,000 hrs minimum
	Safety Approval	CE, TUV, FCC, UL, CUL, GOST, BSMI
	PCI-E Connector	6+2pin PCI-E x 6, Molex to PCI-E 6pin adapter x 1, Molex to PCI-E 8pin adapter x 1

 

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Fusion-based netbook from ACER ,Specifications and pictures

ACER preparing a Fusion-based netbook soon , the ACER Aspire one 522 netbook use an 1GHz dual-core C-50 Ontario inside with a TDP of 9W (the Battery life is expected to be rated at six hours ) packing two Bobcat x86 cores and using a classic Aspire One design  , the graphic is powred by a DirectX 11 based Radeon HD 6250 graphics with a 1280x720 screen also the Aspire one include a HDMI output .

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AMD to gain market share in 2011 Vs Intel and Nvidia

According to Taiwanese markets AMD will get increase by 15% for notebooks and 25% for all platforms in 2011 reported digitimes.

Thanks to the upcoming Fusion processors , "The sources believe that strong performance/cost ratio as well as low power consumption will give AMD an advantage in the netbook segment and boost its overall processor market share."

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Improve your graphic card overclocking stability problems with a Power Boost Gadget from EVGA

This is a real genius idea from EVGA ! 

EVGA outs a little accessory which can do big things , it can increase PCI-Express slot power improving overclocking stability problems and ability of the PCIE graphics cards installed , yes you read it right , this little gadget can do it for you without changing your PSU or motherboard, you ask how it work ? it as simple as it looks , the little PCB draws in directly an auxiliary 12V line from the power supply unit to the PCIE connector from a standard Molex power connector .

Power Boost Gadget

EVGA also gave out a detailed HD video showing users exactly how to install the device cause if its installed wrong , you can say good bye my mobo .

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Microsoft to support the ARM architecture in Windows 8

The future is promising to the ARM CPUs , the Microsoft Windows 8 will support the fast growing platforms using ARM processors architecture , fudzilla guys reported.

With this step Microsoft is targeting the future market of Tablet PC and also the smart phones , the ARM Cortex 9 is already available in dual-core , but the problem is that Windows 8 is not available until 2012 and by that time we must see quad-core based 28nm processors .

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Auzentech X-Meridean 7.1 2G Sound Card available

Auzentech, Inc., announced the immediate availability of the Auzen X-Meridian 7.1 2G, the second generation of the Auzen X-Meridian 7.1. The original Auzen X-Meridian 7.1 was a game-changing high-performance audio card which marked the dividing line between audio that sounds great, and audio that sounds perfect. It was the world's first custom-designed audio card based on C-Media CMI 8788 chipset, and received rave reviews for its audio quality. Now, the award winning Auzentech audio development team and chipset manufacturer C-Media have teamed up again. 

The X-Meridian 7.1 2G key features are:

• CMI8788 - High quality PCI 32-bit multi-channel audio processor
• Pure electrical connections via gold plated PCB, jacks and metal bracket
• 24bit/192kHz high definition 7.1 channel analog playback
• Signal-to-noise ratio greater than 115dB
• 120dB dynamic range
• Do-it-yourself upgrade for ultimate analog sound quality and color (all channels have swappable OPAMPs)
• Complete Dolby Home Theater technologies: Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone
• DTS Connect, DTS Interactive, and DTS Neo:PC
• Shift between Coaxial and Optical Output and Input, with combo adaptor
• Proprietary Auzentech Pointing Ground Design shares one point for the DAC, OPAMP, Power Supply and Output Jack, cutting noise and distortion
• 7.1 Virtual speaker shifter supporting virtual surround over two channel speaker and headphone
• C-Media FlexBass: Advanced bass management allowing a variety of speaker types and combinations. Large, small speaker setting available for all channels. LFE channel crossover frequency configurable in small speaker mode (from 50Hz to 250Hz).
• Support for the Auzen X-Tension DIN connection

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30nm Process 4-Gigabyte DDR3 SO-DIMM from Elpida

Elpida Memory, Inc., Japan's leading global supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), today announced it has begun sample shipments of its newly developed 30nm process 4-gigabyte DDR3 SO-DIMM. The new memory module was built using currently available advanced 30nm process DRAM manufacturing technology and is composed of sixteen 2-gigabit DDR3 SDRAMs. It achieves a high density of 4 gigabytes.

Compared with Elpida's 40nm DRAM module, the new product uses 20% less operating current and 30% less standby current consumed by PC systems, and as a DRAM module it achieves one of the lowest levels of current consumption in the industry. The new eco-friendly DRAM product provide an effective power-saving response to today's need for a longer battery life for notebook PCs, netbooks, tablet PCs and other handheld electronic devices. 

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Gainward GeForce GTX 570 1280MB Phantom

Gainward proudly introducing powerful, brand new revolutionary own design edition, "Phantom". Stylish and eye-catching industrial design, "Phantom" represents the low-temperature gaming performance and low-acoustic-noise character, providing the most quiet sustainability and all-mighty performance capability. 

"Phantom" interprets Gainward innovative R&D ability and adopts the best-in-class materials for enthusiastic users. Gainward GeForce GTX 570 "Phantom" innovates brand new thermal solution, unveiling it mask, you are fascinated to find the heat conducted away by remarkable 6 pcs of Gainward Grand-Prix Heat-Pipes Hybrid Cooler designed in 6 mm heat-pipes on a copper base and dissipation reinforced efficiently from the interior GPU core by three excellent, extreme silent GR8(Great 8cm) PWM fans; furthermore, 44 heat sink fins are embraced to make the best of optimized dissipation. Gainward GeForce GTX 570 "Phantom" comprises three dynamic thermal masterpieces, creates the best cooling performance, and provides silent performance and sustainability under the hard loading.

Gainward GeForce GTX 570 "Phantom" is built from Nvidia Fermi 2.0, presents the newest technology and has gone through a series of harshest trials. Every Gainward GeForce GTX 570 "Phantom" has to survive from most critical burn-in test, operating in the aggressive clock rate in extreme temperature. It is factory over-clocked for all 480 CUDA Cores at 750MHz and whopping 1950MHz for 1280MB GDDR5 320 bits memory (bandwidth up to 156 GB/sec).It is also smartly and thoughtfully integrated "QuattroPorts", (Display Port, Dual-DVI, HDMI), fulfills universal connectivity for diverse display in Extreme High-Definition resolution(1920x1200/1080p).

 

Extreme silent in routine computer processing work

According to statistics, even hardcore gamers spend 70% of a day time on routine computer processing work, such as word editing, internet surfing, email checking and so on. Gainward "Phantom" is proudly to present its extreme silent character under 2D mode, totally inaudible running only 4.9dB higher than the environment, nearly undistinguishable. Comparing with GTX 570 reference board, Gainward GeForce GTX 570 "Phantom" performs amazingly in low acoustic noise scale, which is 6.7dB quieter, 58% lower than reference board. Thanks to the great advantage, the silent "Phantom" gives gamers a chance to immerse in the most tranquil environment and enjoy the most high-quality experience.

Extreme cool in 3D hard loading

Gainward GeForce GTX 570 "Phantom" has 15 PolyMorph Engines and 480 CUDA cores, nearly achieving an astounding 2 billion triangles per second, easily seen in Hollywood blockbuster movies with the tremendous amounts of polygons rendered in real-time. While in 3D hard loading, Gainward "Phantom" illustrates its excellent cooling design by operating extreme low-temperature, which is 15°C lower than GTX 570 reference board, literally 30% amazingly cooler. Contributed by the revolutionary cooling solution and optimized circuit design, Gainward GeForce GTX 570 "Phantom" delivers low-temperature performance, implying more over-clocking margin, meaning that enthusiasts can enjoy more of over-clocking from it.

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Geforce GTX 560 Specifications leaked and the release date

A recent GPU-Z screenshot appeared on the Chinese expreview forum pages , the Nvidia GF114 GPU based graphic card will be available sometime in January .

The specifications which we can gather from the GPU-Z screen-shot are 384 CUDA cores and 820MHz for the GPU, 1640MHz for shaders and 4000MHz for the 1024MB GDDR5 memory paired up with a 256-bit memory interface, we can guess that these specs are 80% accurate , unfortunately the release date is about a month from now , lets just wait to confirm that .

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First 450Mbps Wireless Access Point from TRENDnet

TRENDnet, today announces the launch of the first to market 450Mbps Wireless N Access Point, model TEW-690AP, which supports Access Point, Wireless Distribution System (WDS), and Repeater mode functionality.

Advanced Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology with three spatial streams per antenna, generates a maximum theoretical wireless throughput of 450Mbps and exceptional wireless coverage. 

A Gigabit Ethernet port maintains high performance wired connections. Advanced features include 4 SSIDs per wireless band, unique encryption for each SSID, WMM Quality of Service (QoS) data prioritization, WPA2-RADIUS encryption, and a convenient on/off power switch.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) integrates other WPS supported wireless adapters at the touch of a button. Gone are the days of entering complicated encryption codes; simply press the WPS button on the TEW-690AP, and then press the WPS button on a compatible wireless adapter-the devices automatically exchange information and connect.

"TRENDnet will be the first brand to bring a full portfolio of 450Mbps solutions to market," stated Zak Wood, Director of Global Marketing for TRENDnet. "Expect more first to market announcements in the coming New Year at CES." 

The MSRP for the TEW-690AP is U.S. $ 199.99.

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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 570 AMP! Edition

ZOTAC today amplifies your gaming experience with stunning visual realism and clarity with the GeForce GTX 570 AMP! Edition.

Supercharged for extreme gamers, the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 570 AMP! Edition delivers outstanding performance in the latest Microsoft DirectX 11 powered titles with hardware tessellation enabled for a flawless gaming experience. 

"ZOTAC is always pushing the performance limits with our AMP! Editions. The latest GeForce GTX 570 AMP! Edition is tweaked and tuned to deliver the absolute best performance in Microsoft DirectX 11 titles without sacrificing stability or reliability," says Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.

Bundled with a full copy of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands and the ZOTAC exclusive Boost Premium application bundle, the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 570 AMP! Edition comes with everything necessary to instantly take advantage of the available graphics power. 

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Sandy Bridge memory controller Support 8 GB DDR3 DIMMs

A user get his hands on an Intel sandy bridge CPU which will be available soon , the guy managed to install 32GB of DDR3 memory on an MSI P67A-GD65 motherboard using a high density 8BG DDR3 Module , this confirm that the sandy bridge memory controller is able to support twice the amount of memory as the previous generation and can detect it properly using Windows 64-bit OS .

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Sandy bridge onboard H67 GPU Vs H55 Vs 890 GX / HD 4290 Vs Radeon HD 5450 Benchmark Review

The Intel sandy bridge motherboard are out and in the hands of testers and the Sandy Bridge core processor will be available January next year, inpai guys managed to test the on board graphic performance:

In addition,HD Graphic 2000 rivals also will include the integrated GPU of AMD 890GX:Radeon HD 4290,after all, it once represents the highest level of integrated GPU.In addition, We also will add an entry-level Radeon HD 5450 graphics card.

As HD Graphic 2000 GPU core will be in most Sandy Bridge processor(except for Core i7-2600K/2600), So this test will has good reference value.

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Kinect firmware update with finger detection and hand rotation

After its massive launch , rumors say that Microsoft Kinect will get a firmware update soon with a According to Eurogamer , the new update would make it possible to detect the player finger movement and hand rotation :

Microsoft is working to improve the accuracy of Xbox 360 motion-sensing add-on Kinect so that it could detect finger movement and hand rotation, Eurogamer understands.

Microsoft's Kinect team is said to be working "very hard" on a switching or compression technology that will allow a greater amount of data to pass through Kinect to the Xbox 360 console.

Kinect features are dictated by firmware so that they can be added and upgraded over time. 

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Fab 16 450mm wafer coming to TSMC soon

After Intel reveals that it will use the new R&D wafer fab in Hillsboro 450mm today TSMC reveals it may make its yet-to-be-built Fab 16 compatible with 450mm production gear.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has said it remains flexible on its yet-to-be-built "Fab 16" supporting equipment used to make chips on 18-inch wafers. The foundry also indicated that it would consider constructing later phases of expansion at Fab 15 compatible with production equipment for 18-inch wafers.

TSMC admitted its transition to the next wafer size will come behind schedule, as some of the tools needed are not yet ready, as well as the market's unreadiness.

About the wafer technology:

A wafer is a thin slice of semiconductor material, such as a silicon crystal, used in the fabrication of integrated circuits and other microdevices. The wafer serves as the substrate for microelectronicmicrofabrication process steps such as doping or ion implantation, etching, deposition of various materials, and photolithographic devices built in and over the wafer and undergoes many patterning. "wiki"

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GTX 480 “BEAST” The Fastest NVIDIA Fermi from POINT of VIEW / TGT

Point of View the leading European manufacturer of an exclusive range NVIDIA based 3D processor boards, advanced netbooks as well as fancy 7” and 10” Tegra tablet computers and additional enthusiast PC products, announces today the fastest 810 MHz NVIDIA Fermi 3D processor board around: The POV/TGT GeForce GTX 480 “Beast”TM JetStreamTM water cooled.

Specifications: Hand-selected by TGT, the POV/TGT GeForce GTX 480 “Beast”TM JetStreamTM water cooled is running at an unprecedented 810 MHz core clock “out of the box”, 1620 MHz shader clock and 3800 MHz DDR-5 memory clock honoring TGT’s efforts to optimize and balance both, enhanced core clock settings and rock solid stability.

The POV/TGT GeForce GTX 480 “Beast”TM JetStreamTM water cooled is raising the bar of the so far fastest competitive Fermi products from TGT (POV/TGT Geforce GTX 480 Ultra Charged) by another 50 MHz plus “individual headroom”. This means, that the POV/TGT GeForce GTX 480 “Beast”TM JetStreamTM water cooled is the world’s first GeForce GTX 480 based 3D processor card running stable north of 800 MHz core clock. But this is not all. Depending on the local thermal cooling environment and ventilation, the “480 BEAST TM” may run stable at even higher core clock rates. Frankly speaking, as TGT seriously cares about the 3D gaming enthusiasts, TGT is not only raising the core clock rate, but also significantly raising the over clocking headroom in general.      

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