We review the OCZ Fatal1ty 1000W PSU. The PSU itself is modular has good looks and something you can appreciate for those of you with a side panel window in their chassis. Being 1000W and with all the aforementioned features the PSU is priced in a 175 EUR range here in the Netherlands. To top it off, OCZ even gives this PSU a 5 year carry in warranty.
LD Cooling, the European company behind renowned LD PC-V8 HPTX watercooling chassis, has prepared a smaller watercooling chassis. The new LD PC-V7 is an EATX chassis with 100% aluminium construction and a sophisticated design. The main attractions of this case are its watercooling and cable management features. Its 620mm long, 220mm wide and 530mm high. It can contain up to a 480mm rad in the front and top. There are 11 front 5.25?? bays which are totally customizable according to one?fs needs. You can either have a radiator in front or some 5.25?? devices or dual bay reservoirs or multiple 120mm fans. LD Cooling also gives the option of a 5.25?? bay cover with front panel audio connectors and two USB 3.0 ports. Top of the case is exactly like front 5.25?? bay area; its fully customizable with several different options.
The LD PC-V7 weighs 7.95 KG including the plexi glass side panel. It terms of cable management options, it comes with a roomy interior and more than enough cable routing holes. This little monster can take all motherboards starting from mATX form factor all the way up to EATX boards. For storage options, it has space for eight 3.5?? drives and four 2.5?? drives.
LD Cooling will be offering the LD PC-V7 in black, black/red, black/white and white color options. It expected to be available soon with a hefty price tag of 310-330 Euro (without VAT). Another version of case will also be available which will have inverted motherboard tray like SilverStone TJ07 or LD Cooling?fs very own PC-V8.
Here we have a new WiFi-enabled external HDD enclosure from Patriot Memory, the Gauntlet Node. Powered by a built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (to operate without external power supply), the enclosure is equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface, built-in WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity and can house a single 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD. The Gauntlet Node has an MSRP of $99.99. [Patriot Memory]
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) today announces that it is the first hardware manufacturer to support the latest AMD Memory Profile (AMP) on its innovative platform: A85F2-A Deluxe motherboard. It has been ready to take full advantage of the performance, high end gaming, multi-tasking and energy efficiency with the most anticipating technology ?gAMP?h, allowing users to fully satisfy their growing demand with its unique operating designed.
With striving on Research and Development and also closely cooperation with AMD, ECS is honored to become the first AMD Memory Profile (AMP) certified motherboard vendor in the world. The upcoming AMD Memory Profile (AMP) not only breaks through the traditional design, it also enables the performance tuning of DDR3 memory modules beyond standard JEDEC (Joint Electron Devices Engineering Council) specification.
AMP features a wide range of enhancements, reliability and perfectly performance, which are certified DDR3 Plug & Play memory modules. The latest AMD Memory Profile (AMP) provides a new experience to users in order to unleash the maximum memory performance.
A innovation leading company ?| ECS, is the first company announce to import AMD Memory Profile (AMP) into product. ECS not only provides integrated solution for supporting, but also considers customers?f needs as the core consideration for the products design, and the customer-oriented design concept has been the power for its self-progression. Making a unique and glory prominent product is the only purpose for ECS.
ThermalTake presents two new Muse 5G series HDD enclosures; a 2.5" model and a 3.5" version. Thermaltake, being the industry pioneer brand with expertise in PC chassis, power supply and thermal solution, introduces the Muse 5G series, the next-generation external hard drive enclosure for authors, scientists and artists in the 21st century to unite their power and soul by collecting and protecting all precious inspiration.
Enlightenment
Fractal Design presents the Define R4, a new case that focuses on minimalistic design and maximum sound reduction, configurability and functionality. It's available in Black Pearl, Titanium Grey and Arctic White color variants. The MSRP is $109.99.
The Fractal Design Define R4 is the latest in the Define Series of computer cases offering minimalistic and stunning Scandinavian design fused with maximum sound reduction, configurability and functionality.
The Define R4 side and front door panels are fitted with dense, sound-absorbing material making it a benchmark for noise reduction. Moreover, the Define R4 accommodates up to 8 HDDs, all modern graphics card sizes, and multiple ventilation options - including two standard Silent Series R2 hydraulic bearing fans - to keep internal components at optimal temperatures.
For ultimate functionality, the Define R4 features a front interface with USB 3.0 and an integrated three-speed fan controller behind the front panel door.
Key Features
We review the ASUS Maximus V Extreme. There is a kind of people that feel enough is not enough, they want moar' and for exactly that kind of enthusiast end user ASUS creates ROG EXTREME products. This is a ROG (Republic of Gamers) motherboard, and that means extra enthusiast features alright, as for overclockers, here's where things start to get serious, the board is designed with a 12-phase Digi+ VRM, Subzero Sense, has voltage-measurement points and the ROG Connect technology (overclock the board via Bluetooth from their phone).
And yes there's still more, ASUS throws in the OC Key as well, which creates an overlay on the active DVI monitor to adjust overclock settings in real-time without using additional software or hardware (it connects to the graphics card DVI port). The ASUS Maximus V Extreme just breathes overclock potential.
Read the article right here.
EVGA just posted a teaser picture of their upcoming Intel Z77 based mini-ITX motherboard. Back in May, EVGA
Xilence Technology has released their newest mid-tower PC case for the European market. Called the Montclair, this steel case supports for both micro-ATX and ATX motherboards.
It is equipped with a front-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, three 5.25-inch external drive bays, five 5.25-inch internal drive bays, seven expansion slots and has one 120mm front fan. The Montclair sells for 49.90 Euro (about $61).
Logic3 today announces the availability of its headphones and earphones within the iconic Ferrari by Logic3 collection of world-leading audio products.
The extensive range of seven styles of earphones and headphones celebrate Ferrari's excellence and flair, both on the road and in motorsport, by delivering superior audio performance and beautiful design.
Unveiled to great acclaim at CES 2012, and winner of the iLounge Best of Show award for product design, Logic3's exclusive audio collaboration with Ferrari demonstrates the company's long-held passion and desire to produce the very best audio products on the market.
Ashvin Patel, Logic3 CEO, says: "We're delighted to launch the first earphones and headphones within the iconic Ferrari by Logic3 collection, which celebrate the style and technical excellence of Ferrari. Throughout the design and engineering process, we have worked meticulously with the Italian brand to ensure the Ferrari by Logic3 collection delivers the excellence that the legendary marque demands. We also look forward to announcing pricing and availability of our additional products in the coming weeks."
Andrea Perrone, Senior Vice President Brand at Ferrari, says "Performance and quality underpins everything Ferrari does. We design and create cars which reflect our customers' aspirations, those who strive for, and achieve, the best in life. We have long held a strong desire to move into the audio market and selected Logic3 as our partner based on the company's passion and enthusiasm for audio excellence. The Ferrari by Logic3 collection encapsulates the passion, flair and technical excellence that we pride ourselves on at Ferrari and we cannot wait to share this innovative collection with Ferrari owners, fans and audio fans alike."
The Ferrari by Logic3 range is comprised of two distinguished collections:
The Scuderia Ferrari Collection is inspired by the competition, speed, and technological innovation of the F1 team. Each product takes its design cues from the sleek racing Ferrari cars, so recognisable and globally adored. This collection carries the exclusive Scuderia Ferrari badge, demonstrating a shared vision of performance, technology, and power.
The Ferrari Cavallino Collection is influenced by the emotive driving experience of Ferrari's timeless GT road cars. Premium textures and materials combined with superior finishes create unparalleled luxury and beautiful aesthetics. A range that deservedly features the illustrious 'Cavallino Rampante' (Prancing Horse) marque, defines excellence, finesse, and is truly iconic.
The following headphones and earphones are available from today at www.Ferrari.com and Harrods Department Store, London. The collection will also be available through other leading premium retailers shortly.
Headphones and Earphones:
The Scuderia Ferrari Headphones and Earphones offer sleek design and high-quality audio, accompanied by superior comfort level in and on the ears. Mirroring Ferrari's F1 styling, the whole collection is available in the following formats:
The R200 Over-Ear Headphones are available in silver or white (
EVGA shows its SuperNOVA PSU software, a new piece of software that arrives with the company's 1500W PSU. The application enables user to see various details about the power supply, including output power, efficiency, output voltages, temperature, and fan speed. Additionally, overclockers will be able to use the software to send more current to particular parts.
Enthusiasts and hardcore overclockers will look forward towards the possibility to overclock your power supply. Should you venture into the extreme overclocking, be that liquid or sub-zero cooling you will have the capability to individually set overcurrent - for example, overclocking the graphics card and giving it extra current through the 6-pin and 8-pin connectors (12V Rail), splitting or unifying rails.
See, not that is a handy feature. ASRock created the first UEFI BIOS program that lets you update itself from within the BIOS setup program:
ASRock has developed an update to its UEFI BIOS program that lets it update itself from the web. All you have to do is point it to a working internet connection that uses the motherboard's onboard Ethernet controller. Once configured, the utility calls home to ASRock, checks if a newer version of the BIOS is available, downloads it, and updates itself, with minimal user-intervention. The feature cuts down time spent in finding the right BIOS ROM image online, and copying it to a USB flash drive. Unlike Intel's Express BIOS Update program, it does not need the motherboard to have any storage devices connected. Upcoming ASRock motherboards could ship with the feature, and select current ones could get this feature via a BIOS update.
MSI is prepping a liquid-cooled Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition card, to be launched under the company's Lightning brand.
This card is the likely embodiment of AMD
To boldly go ... Google revealed its Street View teams have been hard at work collecting 360-degree imagery of notable locations in Antarctica, you can check it out over here.
Back in September 2010, we launched the first Street View imagery of the Antarctic, enabling people from more habitable lands to see penguins in Antarctica for the first time. Today we
Sony has developed a prototype of a silicon and carbon-based thermal seet that promises to meet, if not exceed, the thermal conductivity of standard thermal grease.
Tech-On reports that a new product shown last week in Tokyo by Sony could solve these issues. The company revealed a prototype of a silicon and carbon-based thermal sheet currently known as "EX20000C" that measures 0.3-2.0mm thick with a thermal resistance of 0.4-0.2K cm2/W and a compressive load of about 1-3kgf/cm2 -- five or six times the effectiveness of Sony's previous solution.
EX20000C supposedly meets, if not exceeds the thermal conductivity of standard thermal grease. A show floor exhibit compared the sheet's effectiveness with a conventional setup and it managed to reduce the processor's temperatures by an additional three degrees Celsius. In addition to eliminating cleanup and preventing overapplication, the sheets last longer than paste because they don't degrade.
