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Friday, February 24, 2012
Battle-Ready MSI GT685 Gaming Laptop Comes to Thailand
MSI is rolling out its new generation GT685—the ultimate gaming machine.
In addition to featuring the Intel second generation Core™i7 quad core
processor, it is the first laptop to sport the nVidia GeForce GTX 580M,
the world’s fastest discrete graphics card, 32G DDR3 of memory, and
accelerated dual hard disk architecture. It comes with Dynaudio and THX
TruStudio Pro smart wrap around sound as well as a full HD screen. The
MSI GT685 was awarded Editor's Choice by Thai IT mag Notebook4game.com
and to ensure that it remains the top-selling gaming NB brand in
Thailand, MSI is holding activities on university campuses to give
gaming enthusiasts the opportunity to experience its gaming laptops.
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Intel Core i7-3820 Overclocked to 5.666 GHz
GUN'G'STAR of TeamRussia successfully achieved an overclocking record of
5.666 GHz for the quad-core Intel Core i7-3820 processor; a feat that
validates the LGA2011 i7-3820 of being a generally good chip for
overclocking, despite being "Limited Unlocked" (BClk multiplier being
unlocked only to a few notches above its stock setting). GUN'G'STAR
achieved a clock speed of 5,665.99 MHz using a BClk speed of 131.74 MHz,
a multiplier value of 43x, and core voltage of 1.6V. The chip was
assisted with GeIL-made DDR3-1600 memory sitting on all four channels,
and ASUS Rampage IV Extreme motherboard. Only 2 out of 4 cores of the
i7-3820 were enabled for the feat, HyperThreading was disabled. Extreme
cooling was used. The CPU-Z validation can be accessed here.
Source: Expreview
Source: Expreview
ASUS Z9PE-D8-WS Motherboard Up For Pre-Order
ASUS' dual-LGA2011 workstation motherboard, the Z9PE-D8-WS, has been listed
by Canadian retailer NCIX for pre-order. It is priced at CA $632.98 (US
$634.56). The store page does not go on to mention availability, except
that orders will be shipped whenever there are inventories. Given its
pre-order listing, we expect the product-launch of the Z9PE-D8-WS not to
be too far, considering Intel's launch of a large number of "Sandy
Bridge-EP" Xeon processors is just around the corner
(within Q1, 2012). The Z9PE-D8-WS is designed to support 2P
configurations based on Xeon "Sandy Bridge-EP" processors. The
motherboard is further detailed here. To PC enthusiasts, it presents a potential alternative to EVGA's SR-X.
Image Courtesy: VR-Zone
Image Courtesy: VR-Zone
Lumus OE-31 Turns You Into a Cyborg
Display technology vendor Lumus showed off its newest optical engine,
the OE-31. Taking advantage of the very latest tech., the OE-31 is a
compact transparent HUD that you can stick into motorcycle helmets,
prescription glasses, sunglasses, fashion eye-wear to even skiing (and
we'd imagine diving) glasses. The optical engine is a little more than
just a small display, it is backed by a small sensor that sees things
from your perspective (in a mechanical sense), and overlays information
accordingly (such as a GPS overlay for bike helmets, or finding your way
around The Pentagon), in other words, it's an augmented reality engine
that's a lot more compact.
The new sensor design allows for a 19-degree field of view and a full-color, 640x360 picture display, which Lumus believes will be sufficient for reading a lot of text, its viewing experience should be comparable to watching a 40-inch screen from 10 feet away.
Source: Engadget
The new sensor design allows for a 19-degree field of view and a full-color, 640x360 picture display, which Lumus believes will be sufficient for reading a lot of text, its viewing experience should be comparable to watching a 40-inch screen from 10 feet away.
Source: Engadget
Friday, February 17, 2012
Mass Shipments of Ivy Bridge Delayed to June
In what could come as a disappointment to some, Intel has reportedly put
off mass-shipments of its third-generation Core processors (codenamed
"Ivy Bridge") to June. The company, however, will go ahead with its
April launch schedule, and will issue small shipments of these chips.
This information comes from sources among notebook manufacturers.
This delay, however, doesn't appear to be linked to Intel's ability to ship the new 22 nm chips. Sources say that most notebooks vendors are having a very hard time digesting inventories of current-generation "Sandy Bridge" Core processors, and so the delay is merely to help them ship the last of their notebooks running current-generation chips, and to minimize the impact of the onset of new chips. Notebook vendors are currently seeing lukewarm demand.
Source: DigiTimes, Image Courtesy: LegitReviews
This delay, however, doesn't appear to be linked to Intel's ability to ship the new 22 nm chips. Sources say that most notebooks vendors are having a very hard time digesting inventories of current-generation "Sandy Bridge" Core processors, and so the delay is merely to help them ship the last of their notebooks running current-generation chips, and to minimize the impact of the onset of new chips. Notebook vendors are currently seeing lukewarm demand.
Source: DigiTimes, Image Courtesy: LegitReviews
Radeon HD 7800 Series Inbound for March, NVIDIA Kepler in April: Report
AMD's Radeon HD 7800 series performance GPUs that target cost-benefit
sweet-spots will be launched in the first half of March. The launch will
include Radeon HD 7870 and Radeon HD 7850. The two SKUs are based on a
new 28 nm ASIC codenamed "Pitcairn". Little is known about its
specifications at this point, from reliable sources at least.
In April, AMD's rival NVIDIA will get its GeForce Kepler family of GPUs, all guns blazing. In April alone, NVIDIA is expected to launch a high-end part, the GeForce GTX 690, a performance part, the GeForce GTX 660, and mainstream part GeForce GTX 640. The three will be based on three new ASICs built on the 28 nm process, the GK110, GK104, and GK106, respectively.
April will be the most interesting month for PC enthusiasts as Intel will launch its third-generation Core processor family, codename "Ivy Bridge". Little is known about AMD's high-end Radeon HD 7990 "New Zealand".
Source: DigiTimes
In April, AMD's rival NVIDIA will get its GeForce Kepler family of GPUs, all guns blazing. In April alone, NVIDIA is expected to launch a high-end part, the GeForce GTX 690, a performance part, the GeForce GTX 660, and mainstream part GeForce GTX 640. The three will be based on three new ASICs built on the 28 nm process, the GK110, GK104, and GK106, respectively.
April will be the most interesting month for PC enthusiasts as Intel will launch its third-generation Core processor family, codename "Ivy Bridge". Little is known about AMD's high-end Radeon HD 7990 "New Zealand".
Source: DigiTimes
NVIDIA Prepares GeForce GTX 560 SE to Thwart Radeon HD 7770
For an immediate relief from the market-threat looming in the sub-$200
segment with the introduction of AMD's Radeon HD 7770, NVIDIA is
planning to carve out a new SKU based on the 40 nm GF114 GPU, the
GeForce GTX 560 SE. The new SKU will be positioned below the GeForce GTX
560 (non-Ti), and target price-points well within $200. The new SKU is
identical to the OEM-only model GeForce GTX 555. Its specifications
follow:
- Based on 40 nm GF114 ASIC
- 288 CUDA cores
- 48 TMUs, 24 ROPs
- 192-bit wide GDDR5 memory interface
- 1 GB standard memory amount (asymmetric memory chip arrangement à la GTX 550 Ti)
- Clock speeds: 776 MHz core; 1553 MHz CUDA cores; 952 MHz (3.828 GHz effective) memory, 92 GB/s memory bandwidth
Far Cry 3 Coming September 4, 2012; New Trailer Packs Incredible Visuals
For all of you PC gamers who didn't play the Uncharted series, and are
starved of the visually-intense tropical-island setting that Dead Island
miserably failed in, Far Cry 3 promises to be a bomb! Ubisoft released
the latest "Stranded" trailer on the 15th, with a fuller trailer slated
for later today, that shows incredibly detailed visuals, that are a
throw-back to the original Crytek-made Far Cry. The trailer follows a
possible protagonist touring a tropical island with his explorer
friends, most of it is shown in found-footage style, leading up to one
of the explorers' encounter with the game's antagonist. The trailer also
gives out the release-date, September 4, 2012.
The trailer video can be watched here.
Caution: The trailer contains strong-language, violence, and dubstep.
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The trailer video can be watched here.
Caution: The trailer contains strong-language, violence, and dubstep.
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BioWare and Razer Unveil Mass Effect 3 Product Line
Award-winning developer BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. along
with Razer, the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, reveal
today peripherals and gear created for the highly anticipated Action
RPG Mass Effect 3.
Fans of the Mass Effect series can arm themselves for the all-out galactic war with the Razer Mass Effect 3 Edition peripheral line which includes a Razer Imperator gaming mouse, Razer Vespula dual-sided gaming mouse mat, Razer BlackWidow Ultimate gaming keyboard, Razer Onza Tournament Edition Xbox 360 controller, and Razer Chimaera Xbox 360 gaming headset. The cutting-edge peripherals will give fans of the series a competitive advantage in the epic battle to save the galaxy from the ancient alien race known only as the Reapers.
"BioWare is pulling out all of the stops for Mass Effect 3 to ensure it's the best and boldest game in the series," said Robert 'RazerGuy' Krakoff, President, Razer USA. "With our official line of peripherals and gear for Mass Effect 3, we're giving fans the best gaming weaponry and hardware to meet the challenge head on – and come out victorious."
"With Mass Effect 3 we're delivering a truly epic experience for both the existing fans and newcomers into the series," said David Silverman, Marketing Director for BioWare. "Mass Effect 3 is an all-out Galactic war and partnering with Razer gives us an opportunity to raise the stakes even higher and provide gamers with a product line that will certainly help them take Earth back on March 6."
Fans can also receive gear to protect and safeguard peripherals and gadgets from the intensity of the intergalactic warfare in Mass Effect 3. The Razer Mass Effect 3 Edition gear line includes a sleek, hard protection case customized for the iPhone 4/4S, and a sleek N7 messenger bag for ample storage. Both the Mass Effect 3 peripherals and gear line are emblazoned with Mass Effect iconic N7 design, bestowed only to the highest-ranking soldiers of the Systems Alliance military, worn by Commander Shepard on his armor. Mass Effect 3 peripherals are available now for pre-order from Razerzone.
For more information, head to www.razerzone.com/me3.
Mass Effect 3 arrives on the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC in North America on March 6, 2012 and in Europe on March 9, 2012 and is available for pre-order now at participating retailers. Fans who pre-order have the opportunity to arm themselves with cutting-edge in-game weapons and armor to prepare for the all-out galactic war. For more information on Mass Effect 3, please visit www.masseffect.com, follow the game on Twitter at www.twitter.com/masseffect or "like" the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/masseffect.
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer Imperator Ergonomic Gaming Mouse
Mass Effect 3 drops players into an all-out galactic war where the Reapers have taken Earth, and only you as Commander Shepard can take back Earth and prevent the entire galaxy from complete annihilation. Use the Razer Imperator Mass Effect 3 Edition gaming mouse as your tech-blade, an extension of your arm and with its 6400 dpi 4G Dual Sensor System dispatch the ruthless enemies before they end humanity's existence.
Price: US $79.99 / EU euro 79.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Pre-Order Now
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- 6400 dpi 4G Dual Sensor System
- Rubberized contoured thumb grip for added control
- Ergonomic right-handed design
- Adjustable side buttons
- Razer Synapse Onboard Memory
- Up to 200 inches per second /50g acceleration
- Seven independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
- On-the-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
- Zero-acoustic Ultraslick mouse feet
- Approx. size in mm: 123 (Length) x 71 (Width) x 42 (Height)
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
The Razer BlackWidow Mass Effect 3 Edition gaming keyboard is a state-of-the-art weapon with its full-fledged heavy-duty mechanical key infrastructure. When it delivers crisp, tactile feedback and faster keystroke actuation, this revolutionary, fully backlit gaming keyboard helps Commander Shepard get the mission done with razor-sharp efficiency.
Price: US $139.99 / EU euro 139.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Pre-Order Now
Worldwide - March 2012
Product Features:
- Full mechanical keys with 50g actuation force
- Individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting
- 1000 Hz Ultrapolling / 1 ms response time
- Programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
- Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
- 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching
- 5 additional macro keys
- Gaming optimized key matrix for minimized ghosting
- Multi-media controls
- Braided cable
- Audio-out / Mic-in jacks
- USB-passthrough
- Approx. size in mm: 475 (Length) x 171 (Width) x 30 (Height)
- Weight: 1.5 kg
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Mat
In Mass Effect 3, Commander Shepard and his team will face their greatest challenge yet - the Reapers. The Razer Vespula dual-sided gaming mouse mat is the perfect way to ensure that you're prepared for each battle. Get neck-breaking acceleration under your mouse with the SPEED side to hit the enemies before they can react, or deliver precise headshots with the measured movement of the CONTROL side. Exclusively designed in pitch-black finish with the iconic N7 logo and stripes displayed on Shepard's Armor, the Razer Vespula Mass Effect 3 Edition readies both you and your mouse for the war to take Earth back.
Price: US $34.99 / EU euro 34.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Pre-Order Now
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- Non-slip, anti-reflective, abrasion-resistant hard coat
- SPEED surface for faster mouse movements
- CONTROL surface for precise mouse movements
- Comes with a gel-filled wrist rest
- Approximate Size : 320 mm / 12.61" (Length) x 260 mm / 10.24" (Width) x 20 mm / 0.79" (Height)
- Approximate Weight: 332 g / 0.73 lbs
About the Mass Effect 3 Onza Tournament Edition Xbox 360 Gaming Controller
The Onza TE Mass Effect 3 Edition provides enhanced combat effectiveness through adjustable resistance on both analog sticks and the addition of two fully -programmable multi-function buttons. Quickly fire biotics from the extra shoulder buttons to disable enemies, and use analog sticks calibrated to your preferred tension. An improved D-pad, Hyperesponse buttons, and a 15-foot lightweight braided cable, round-off this perfect weapon for Mass Effect 3 on the Xbox 360 and PC.
Price: US $59.99 / EU euro 59.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Pre-Order Now
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- 2 Adjustable resistance analog sticks
- 2 Multi-Function Buttons (MFB)
- 4 backlit Hyperesponse action buttons
- Precision D-Pad
- Non-slip rubber surface
- Quick release USB connector
- 15 foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
- Approx. size in mm: 109 (Length) x 154 (Width) x 60.5 (Height)
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer Chimaera Xbox 360 5.1 Wireless Gaming Headset
Whether tuning into the immersive sounds of the various exotic in-game locales featured in Mass Effect 3, or to get the one-up on enemies through audio cues and pinpoint positional audio – The Razer Chimaera 5.1 Mass Effect 3 Edition gaming headset takes you into the game full throttle by way of your ears. As you hear the Reapers closing in all around you, be ready to take the fight to them.
Price: US $209.99 / EU euro 209.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - March 2012
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- Wireless Headset
- Circumaural Design with 50 mm Driver Units
- Volume & Mic Control Buttons on the Headset
- 3 Preset EQ
- Detachable 2.5 mm Microphone Cable
- Dimensions: 200 mm (Width) x 204 mm (Height) x 88 mm (Depth)
- Inner Ear Cup Diameter: 55 mm / 2.16"
- Approximate Weight (including batteries): 369 g / 0.81 lbs
Headphones
- Radio Frequency: 5.8 GHz
- Dolby Headphone / Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Digital
- Wireless Range: 33 ft / 10 m
- Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Impedance: 32O at 1 kHz
- Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): 105 dB +/- 2 dB
- Drivers: 50 mm, with Neodymium Magnets
- Batteries: 2 AAA Batteries (Up to 8 Hours Battery Life)
- Charging Time: 3 Hours
Microphone
- Frequency Response: 130 - 10,000 Hz
- Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): -42 +/- 2 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >55 dB
- Pick-up Pattern: Uni-directional
Hardware Requirements
Xbox 360
- Available Optical Port
PC
- RCA to 3.5 mm Cable
- Available 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
- Available 3.5mm Microphone Jack
About the Mass Effect 3 iPhone 4 Protection Case by Razer
With a hard-shell design inspired by Commander Shepard's iconic N7 Onyx Armor, and complete with segmented protection plates, your iPhone 4 is getting the best protection to take on every intense firefight, battle, and hard knock Mass Effect 3 and your life can throw at it.
Price: US $24.99 / EU euro 24.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - March 2012
Worldwide - March 2012
[B]Product features:
- Heavy duty silicone protection for your iPhone 4 from the elements
- Rubberized finish for better grip
- Mass Effect 3 inspired design
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer Messenger Bag
Constructed with tear-resistant, weather-proof heavy-duty 1680D ballistic nylon, the Mass Effect 3 Razer Messenger bag gives your gaming laptop and gear total protection from intergalactic warfare.
Price: US $79.99 / EU euro 79.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - March 2012
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- Armored with a tear-resistant, weather-proof heavy duty 1680D ballistic nylon outer shell
- Water-resistant TPU inner lining for added durability
- Single shoulder sling design for added mobility
- Built in compartments for up to 15" laptops, gaming peripherals and portable gaming devices.
- Durable inner lining protects electronic devices and provides ample shock absorbency while on the road
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Fans of the Mass Effect series can arm themselves for the all-out galactic war with the Razer Mass Effect 3 Edition peripheral line which includes a Razer Imperator gaming mouse, Razer Vespula dual-sided gaming mouse mat, Razer BlackWidow Ultimate gaming keyboard, Razer Onza Tournament Edition Xbox 360 controller, and Razer Chimaera Xbox 360 gaming headset. The cutting-edge peripherals will give fans of the series a competitive advantage in the epic battle to save the galaxy from the ancient alien race known only as the Reapers.
"BioWare is pulling out all of the stops for Mass Effect 3 to ensure it's the best and boldest game in the series," said Robert 'RazerGuy' Krakoff, President, Razer USA. "With our official line of peripherals and gear for Mass Effect 3, we're giving fans the best gaming weaponry and hardware to meet the challenge head on – and come out victorious."
"With Mass Effect 3 we're delivering a truly epic experience for both the existing fans and newcomers into the series," said David Silverman, Marketing Director for BioWare. "Mass Effect 3 is an all-out Galactic war and partnering with Razer gives us an opportunity to raise the stakes even higher and provide gamers with a product line that will certainly help them take Earth back on March 6."
Fans can also receive gear to protect and safeguard peripherals and gadgets from the intensity of the intergalactic warfare in Mass Effect 3. The Razer Mass Effect 3 Edition gear line includes a sleek, hard protection case customized for the iPhone 4/4S, and a sleek N7 messenger bag for ample storage. Both the Mass Effect 3 peripherals and gear line are emblazoned with Mass Effect iconic N7 design, bestowed only to the highest-ranking soldiers of the Systems Alliance military, worn by Commander Shepard on his armor. Mass Effect 3 peripherals are available now for pre-order from Razerzone.
For more information, head to www.razerzone.com/me3.
Mass Effect 3 arrives on the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC in North America on March 6, 2012 and in Europe on March 9, 2012 and is available for pre-order now at participating retailers. Fans who pre-order have the opportunity to arm themselves with cutting-edge in-game weapons and armor to prepare for the all-out galactic war. For more information on Mass Effect 3, please visit www.masseffect.com, follow the game on Twitter at www.twitter.com/masseffect or "like" the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/masseffect.
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer Imperator Ergonomic Gaming Mouse
Mass Effect 3 drops players into an all-out galactic war where the Reapers have taken Earth, and only you as Commander Shepard can take back Earth and prevent the entire galaxy from complete annihilation. Use the Razer Imperator Mass Effect 3 Edition gaming mouse as your tech-blade, an extension of your arm and with its 6400 dpi 4G Dual Sensor System dispatch the ruthless enemies before they end humanity's existence.
Price: US $79.99 / EU euro 79.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Pre-Order Now
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- 6400 dpi 4G Dual Sensor System
- Rubberized contoured thumb grip for added control
- Ergonomic right-handed design
- Adjustable side buttons
- Razer Synapse Onboard Memory
- Up to 200 inches per second /50g acceleration
- Seven independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
- On-the-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
- Zero-acoustic Ultraslick mouse feet
- Approx. size in mm: 123 (Length) x 71 (Width) x 42 (Height)
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
The Razer BlackWidow Mass Effect 3 Edition gaming keyboard is a state-of-the-art weapon with its full-fledged heavy-duty mechanical key infrastructure. When it delivers crisp, tactile feedback and faster keystroke actuation, this revolutionary, fully backlit gaming keyboard helps Commander Shepard get the mission done with razor-sharp efficiency.
Price: US $139.99 / EU euro 139.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Pre-Order Now
Worldwide - March 2012
Product Features:
- Full mechanical keys with 50g actuation force
- Individually backlit keys with 5 levels of lighting
- 1000 Hz Ultrapolling / 1 ms response time
- Programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
- Gaming mode option for deactivation of the Windows key
- 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-fly switching
- 5 additional macro keys
- Gaming optimized key matrix for minimized ghosting
- Multi-media controls
- Braided cable
- Audio-out / Mic-in jacks
- USB-passthrough
- Approx. size in mm: 475 (Length) x 171 (Width) x 30 (Height)
- Weight: 1.5 kg
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Mat
In Mass Effect 3, Commander Shepard and his team will face their greatest challenge yet - the Reapers. The Razer Vespula dual-sided gaming mouse mat is the perfect way to ensure that you're prepared for each battle. Get neck-breaking acceleration under your mouse with the SPEED side to hit the enemies before they can react, or deliver precise headshots with the measured movement of the CONTROL side. Exclusively designed in pitch-black finish with the iconic N7 logo and stripes displayed on Shepard's Armor, the Razer Vespula Mass Effect 3 Edition readies both you and your mouse for the war to take Earth back.
Price: US $34.99 / EU euro 34.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Pre-Order Now
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- Non-slip, anti-reflective, abrasion-resistant hard coat
- SPEED surface for faster mouse movements
- CONTROL surface for precise mouse movements
- Comes with a gel-filled wrist rest
- Approximate Size : 320 mm / 12.61" (Length) x 260 mm / 10.24" (Width) x 20 mm / 0.79" (Height)
- Approximate Weight: 332 g / 0.73 lbs
About the Mass Effect 3 Onza Tournament Edition Xbox 360 Gaming Controller
The Onza TE Mass Effect 3 Edition provides enhanced combat effectiveness through adjustable resistance on both analog sticks and the addition of two fully -programmable multi-function buttons. Quickly fire biotics from the extra shoulder buttons to disable enemies, and use analog sticks calibrated to your preferred tension. An improved D-pad, Hyperesponse buttons, and a 15-foot lightweight braided cable, round-off this perfect weapon for Mass Effect 3 on the Xbox 360 and PC.
Price: US $59.99 / EU euro 59.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Pre-Order Now
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- 2 Adjustable resistance analog sticks
- 2 Multi-Function Buttons (MFB)
- 4 backlit Hyperesponse action buttons
- Precision D-Pad
- Non-slip rubber surface
- Quick release USB connector
- 15 foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
- Approx. size in mm: 109 (Length) x 154 (Width) x 60.5 (Height)
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer Chimaera Xbox 360 5.1 Wireless Gaming Headset
Whether tuning into the immersive sounds of the various exotic in-game locales featured in Mass Effect 3, or to get the one-up on enemies through audio cues and pinpoint positional audio – The Razer Chimaera 5.1 Mass Effect 3 Edition gaming headset takes you into the game full throttle by way of your ears. As you hear the Reapers closing in all around you, be ready to take the fight to them.
Price: US $209.99 / EU euro 209.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - March 2012
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- Wireless Headset
- Circumaural Design with 50 mm Driver Units
- Volume & Mic Control Buttons on the Headset
- 3 Preset EQ
- Detachable 2.5 mm Microphone Cable
- Dimensions: 200 mm (Width) x 204 mm (Height) x 88 mm (Depth)
- Inner Ear Cup Diameter: 55 mm / 2.16"
- Approximate Weight (including batteries): 369 g / 0.81 lbs
Headphones
- Radio Frequency: 5.8 GHz
- Dolby Headphone / Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Digital
- Wireless Range: 33 ft / 10 m
- Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Impedance: 32O at 1 kHz
- Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): 105 dB +/- 2 dB
- Drivers: 50 mm, with Neodymium Magnets
- Batteries: 2 AAA Batteries (Up to 8 Hours Battery Life)
- Charging Time: 3 Hours
Microphone
- Frequency Response: 130 - 10,000 Hz
- Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): -42 +/- 2 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >55 dB
- Pick-up Pattern: Uni-directional
Hardware Requirements
Xbox 360
- Available Optical Port
PC
- RCA to 3.5 mm Cable
- Available 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
- Available 3.5mm Microphone Jack
About the Mass Effect 3 iPhone 4 Protection Case by Razer
With a hard-shell design inspired by Commander Shepard's iconic N7 Onyx Armor, and complete with segmented protection plates, your iPhone 4 is getting the best protection to take on every intense firefight, battle, and hard knock Mass Effect 3 and your life can throw at it.
Price: US $24.99 / EU euro 24.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - March 2012
Worldwide - March 2012
[B]Product features:
- Heavy duty silicone protection for your iPhone 4 from the elements
- Rubberized finish for better grip
- Mass Effect 3 inspired design
About the Mass Effect 3 Razer Messenger Bag
Constructed with tear-resistant, weather-proof heavy-duty 1680D ballistic nylon, the Mass Effect 3 Razer Messenger bag gives your gaming laptop and gear total protection from intergalactic warfare.
Price: US $79.99 / EU euro 79.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - March 2012
Worldwide - March 2012
Product features:
- Armored with a tear-resistant, weather-proof heavy duty 1680D ballistic nylon outer shell
- Water-resistant TPU inner lining for added durability
- Single shoulder sling design for added mobility
- Built in compartments for up to 15" laptops, gaming peripherals and portable gaming devices.
- Durable inner lining protects electronic devices and provides ample shock absorbency while on the road
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
D-Link launches industry's first Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router
D-Link announced the launch of its Wireless N PowerLine
Gigabit Router (DHP-1565) designed to offer consumers enhanced
coverage, high-speed connectivity and protection against Internet dead
spots. .
By combining the functions of a high-speed Wireless N Router and PowerLine technology within a single, versatile device, the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router enables consumers to enjoy networking speeds of up to 300 Mbps wirelessly and up to 500 Mbps through their existing electrical wiring. No longer is there the need to buy multiple separate network devices or to trail wires throughout the house to resolve coverage dead spots or areas of poor wireless connectivity. This router, with both wireless and PowerLine built-in, allows consumers to easily expand their network to every corner of their home.
Reinforcing D-Link's "green" credentials, the Gigabit Router also supports various features to ensure that it is both energy-efficient and cost-effective. A built-in WLAN Scheduler allows users to configure specific time periods when the wireless network can be turned off to save energy and enhance security. PowerLine stand-by shuts down the PowerLine connection when activity is not detected. Green Ethernet provides additional savings by putting the Ethernet ports in sleep mode and by automatically detecting the length of the Ethernet cables connected to its ports, to supply only the right amount of power.
Adrian Edwards, Consumer Solutions Manager at D-Link UK & Ireland, said: "As consumer electronics get smarter and the Digital Home develops, consumers' home networks are also evolving. Increases in online gaming and HD streaming in particular require a more robust, far-reaching and interference free home network. This router is the perfect solution, combining two complementary technologies to provide connectivity wherever you are, whatever you are doing, throughout the house. With consumers downloading more, demanding better coverage and faster speed, the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router is a great addition to our PowerLine range".
The D-Link DHP-1565 is available through the company's broad network of reseller partners, priced from the suggested retail price (SRP) of £129.99 including VAT.
Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565):
- Wireless N Gigabit Router and PowerLine AV 500 Adapter built-in
- Up to 300 Mbps wireless speeds
- Gigabit ports for the fastest wired speeds
- 500 Mbps data transfer rates over existing electrical wiring
- D-Link Green: energy-saving design
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By combining the functions of a high-speed Wireless N Router and PowerLine technology within a single, versatile device, the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router enables consumers to enjoy networking speeds of up to 300 Mbps wirelessly and up to 500 Mbps through their existing electrical wiring. No longer is there the need to buy multiple separate network devices or to trail wires throughout the house to resolve coverage dead spots or areas of poor wireless connectivity. This router, with both wireless and PowerLine built-in, allows consumers to easily expand their network to every corner of their home.
Reinforcing D-Link's "green" credentials, the Gigabit Router also supports various features to ensure that it is both energy-efficient and cost-effective. A built-in WLAN Scheduler allows users to configure specific time periods when the wireless network can be turned off to save energy and enhance security. PowerLine stand-by shuts down the PowerLine connection when activity is not detected. Green Ethernet provides additional savings by putting the Ethernet ports in sleep mode and by automatically detecting the length of the Ethernet cables connected to its ports, to supply only the right amount of power.
Adrian Edwards, Consumer Solutions Manager at D-Link UK & Ireland, said: "As consumer electronics get smarter and the Digital Home develops, consumers' home networks are also evolving. Increases in online gaming and HD streaming in particular require a more robust, far-reaching and interference free home network. This router is the perfect solution, combining two complementary technologies to provide connectivity wherever you are, whatever you are doing, throughout the house. With consumers downloading more, demanding better coverage and faster speed, the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router is a great addition to our PowerLine range".
The D-Link DHP-1565 is available through the company's broad network of reseller partners, priced from the suggested retail price (SRP) of £129.99 including VAT.
Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565):
- Wireless N Gigabit Router and PowerLine AV 500 Adapter built-in
- Up to 300 Mbps wireless speeds
- Gigabit ports for the fastest wired speeds
- 500 Mbps data transfer rates over existing electrical wiring
- D-Link Green: energy-saving design
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Ivy Bridge Desktop Core i3 Processor Lineup Detailed, Lack PCIe Gen. 3.0
Details of desktop Core i7 and Core i5 "Ivy Bridge" processors in the LGA1155 package have been detailed
at lengths, in the past. Core i3 parts based on the same 22 nm Ivy
Bridge silicon, however, were relatively known. Tables listing out
updated information about the lineup points out that Intel has as many
as five Core i3 "Ivy Bridge" desktop processors in the works, all
dual-core, and among which two are low-power parts.
The table also suggests that these Core i3 chips will have reduced features, importantly, the lack of PCI-Express 3.0 bus. When connected to these chips, PCI-E 3.0 add-on cards (such as graphics cards) will function in PCI-Express 2.0 mode. Further, these chips will lack support for AES-NI (accelerates encryption), VT-d (enhanced virtualization), and TXT (security). Certain models in the lineup have faster integrated graphics, denoted by a "5" in the end of the model number. These chips also lack Turbo Boost for the x86 cores, but feature HyperThreading.
Leading the pack is Core i3-3240, clocked at 3.40 GHz, with integrated graphics clocked at 650 MHz / 1020 MHz Dynamic. This is followed by the Core i3-3225, which is clocked at 3.30 GHz, packing faster Intel HD 4000 graphics. The Core i3-3220 is likely the cheapest of the lot, also clocked at 3.30 GHz, but with slower HD 2500 graphics. These three chips have rated TDP of 55W. Moving on to the low-power models, which have 35W TDP, we have the Core i3-3240T, with 3.00 GHz clock speed, and Core i3-3220T, with 2.80 GHz clock speed.
Sources: Zol.com.cn, VR-Zone
The table also suggests that these Core i3 chips will have reduced features, importantly, the lack of PCI-Express 3.0 bus. When connected to these chips, PCI-E 3.0 add-on cards (such as graphics cards) will function in PCI-Express 2.0 mode. Further, these chips will lack support for AES-NI (accelerates encryption), VT-d (enhanced virtualization), and TXT (security). Certain models in the lineup have faster integrated graphics, denoted by a "5" in the end of the model number. These chips also lack Turbo Boost for the x86 cores, but feature HyperThreading.
Leading the pack is Core i3-3240, clocked at 3.40 GHz, with integrated graphics clocked at 650 MHz / 1020 MHz Dynamic. This is followed by the Core i3-3225, which is clocked at 3.30 GHz, packing faster Intel HD 4000 graphics. The Core i3-3220 is likely the cheapest of the lot, also clocked at 3.30 GHz, but with slower HD 2500 graphics. These three chips have rated TDP of 55W. Moving on to the low-power models, which have 35W TDP, we have the Core i3-3240T, with 3.00 GHz clock speed, and Core i3-3220T, with 2.80 GHz clock speed.
Sources: Zol.com.cn, VR-Zone
Intel’s Next-Generation Communications Platform Key to Accelerated Network Services
Intel Corporation today disclosed several significant features for the
company's next-generation communications platform, codenamed "Crystal
Forest." Building upon Intel's strong presence in communications
infrastructure, the platform will handle data processing across the
network more efficiently and securely, while addressing the specialized
needs for handling cloud connectivity and content processing.
Each minute of the day, 30 hours of video are uploaded across the network, and by 2015 it is estimated to take 5 years to watch all the video crossing IP networks each second. As these numbers continue to climb, the burden will be on equipment manufacturers and service providers to deliver platform solutions that can cost-effectively manage rapidly increasing traffic without compromising performance and security.
Currently, equipment manufacturers must combine a variety of highly specialized silicon co-processors with different software programming models to handle multiple communications workloads when building platforms for a scalable network - a very complex and expensive endeavor. With Crystal Forest, equipment manufacturers will be able to consolidate three communications workloads - application, control and packet processing - on multi-core Intel architecture processors to deliver better performance and accelerate time to market. They can also develop a scalable product line based on multiple Intel processor options to plan for future performance increases.
"The demand for increased network performance will continue to grow as more smart devices connect to the Internet every day," said Rose Schooler, general manager of Intel's Communications Infrastructure Division. "And with the popularity of social networking and other high-bandwidth services, such as video and photo uploads/downloads, interactive video, crowdcasting and online gaming, service providers will be challenged to efficiently provision sufficient upstream capacity and manage the spike in network traffic."
Intel's next-generation communications platform, Crystal Forest, is expected to deliver up to 160 million packets per second performance for Layer 3 packet forwarding, making it possible to send thousands of high-definition videos across each network node. Previously, only ASIC or specialized processors were capable of sending more than 100 million packets per second. The Intel Data Plane Development Kit, a set of software libraries and algorithms, improves the performance and throughput of packets on Intel architecture platforms to yield more than five times the performance over previous generations of Intel platforms.
Crystal Forest will also utilize Intel QuickAssist technology, which processes and accelerates specialized packet workloads - cryptography, compression and deep packet inspection included – on standard Intel platforms. Using this technology, secure Internet transactions can be accelerated up to 100 Gbps on the platform to give service providers the ability to handle many more secure transactions and without the cost of specialized solutions. The network will also be able to evolve to provide "always-on" secure Internet connections, as opposed to the opt-in connections currently used on select applications or for financial transactions online.
Designed to Grow with the Network
The Crystal Forest platform will enable equipment manufacturers to design more flexible platforms, from small- to medium-sized business firewalls to high-end routers. Service providers, too, can save money by deploying fewer complex platforms, making their network easier to manage and maintain. The Intel platform roadmap plans to deliver annual performance refreshes for several years, so equipment manufacturers and service providers will be able to scale and refresh their designs to meet future network needs. Additionally, Crystal Forest will use a common application programming interface and common drivers so that multiple designs can be implemented in much less time and at much lower development costs.
Full System Simulation of the Crystal Forest Platform
Developers can accelerate software development, testing and integration by utilizing a simulation model of the Crystal Forest platform provided by Wind River Simics. With Simics, users can model any Crystal Forest target configuration and then run unmodified target software on that model. Wind River Simics enables developers to do BIOS bring-up, operating-system optimization and application development more efficiently.
The new platform is scheduled to be available later in 2012.
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Each minute of the day, 30 hours of video are uploaded across the network, and by 2015 it is estimated to take 5 years to watch all the video crossing IP networks each second. As these numbers continue to climb, the burden will be on equipment manufacturers and service providers to deliver platform solutions that can cost-effectively manage rapidly increasing traffic without compromising performance and security.
Currently, equipment manufacturers must combine a variety of highly specialized silicon co-processors with different software programming models to handle multiple communications workloads when building platforms for a scalable network - a very complex and expensive endeavor. With Crystal Forest, equipment manufacturers will be able to consolidate three communications workloads - application, control and packet processing - on multi-core Intel architecture processors to deliver better performance and accelerate time to market. They can also develop a scalable product line based on multiple Intel processor options to plan for future performance increases.
"The demand for increased network performance will continue to grow as more smart devices connect to the Internet every day," said Rose Schooler, general manager of Intel's Communications Infrastructure Division. "And with the popularity of social networking and other high-bandwidth services, such as video and photo uploads/downloads, interactive video, crowdcasting and online gaming, service providers will be challenged to efficiently provision sufficient upstream capacity and manage the spike in network traffic."
Intel's next-generation communications platform, Crystal Forest, is expected to deliver up to 160 million packets per second performance for Layer 3 packet forwarding, making it possible to send thousands of high-definition videos across each network node. Previously, only ASIC or specialized processors were capable of sending more than 100 million packets per second. The Intel Data Plane Development Kit, a set of software libraries and algorithms, improves the performance and throughput of packets on Intel architecture platforms to yield more than five times the performance over previous generations of Intel platforms.
Crystal Forest will also utilize Intel QuickAssist technology, which processes and accelerates specialized packet workloads - cryptography, compression and deep packet inspection included – on standard Intel platforms. Using this technology, secure Internet transactions can be accelerated up to 100 Gbps on the platform to give service providers the ability to handle many more secure transactions and without the cost of specialized solutions. The network will also be able to evolve to provide "always-on" secure Internet connections, as opposed to the opt-in connections currently used on select applications or for financial transactions online.
Designed to Grow with the Network
The Crystal Forest platform will enable equipment manufacturers to design more flexible platforms, from small- to medium-sized business firewalls to high-end routers. Service providers, too, can save money by deploying fewer complex platforms, making their network easier to manage and maintain. The Intel platform roadmap plans to deliver annual performance refreshes for several years, so equipment manufacturers and service providers will be able to scale and refresh their designs to meet future network needs. Additionally, Crystal Forest will use a common application programming interface and common drivers so that multiple designs can be implemented in much less time and at much lower development costs.
Full System Simulation of the Crystal Forest Platform
Developers can accelerate software development, testing and integration by utilizing a simulation model of the Crystal Forest platform provided by Wind River Simics. With Simics, users can model any Crystal Forest target configuration and then run unmodified target software on that model. Wind River Simics enables developers to do BIOS bring-up, operating-system optimization and application development more efficiently.
The new platform is scheduled to be available later in 2012.
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ASUS Launches HD 7770 DirectCu and Non-Reference HD 7750
ASUS launched its Radeon HD 7700 series with two cards, both
non-reference design, which take advantage of proven cooler designs ASUS
used in previously-launched models. The Radeon HD 7770 card is based on
its DirectCU cooler that has been used on a number of upper-mid range
graphics cards. Its cooler consists of a heat-pipe fed aluminum fin
array, in which the heat-pipes make direct contact with the GPU die.
This card bears slightly overclocked speeds, with the core clocked at
1020 MHz (vs. 1000 MHz reference), and 1150 MHz / 4.60 GHz memory (vs.
1125 / 4.50 GHz reference) memory.
The Radeon HD 7750 card from ASUS uses a non-reference PCB and a cooler design which has been implemented on several mid-range graphics cards by the company in the past it is a fan-heatsink with spirally-projecting aluminum fins, with a copper core at the center. The heatsink is ventilated by a large fan, which is known to be very quiet. Like its bigger brother, this card too features slightly overclocked speeds, with the core clocked at 820 MHz (vs. 800 MHz reference), and 1150 MHz / 4.60 GHz memory (vs. 1125 / 4.50 GHz reference) memory. Expect these cards to stick to common prices of US $159 for the HD 7770 and $109 for the HD 7750.
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The Radeon HD 7750 card from ASUS uses a non-reference PCB and a cooler design which has been implemented on several mid-range graphics cards by the company in the past it is a fan-heatsink with spirally-projecting aluminum fins, with a copper core at the center. The heatsink is ventilated by a large fan, which is known to be very quiet. Like its bigger brother, this card too features slightly overclocked speeds, with the core clocked at 820 MHz (vs. 800 MHz reference), and 1150 MHz / 4.60 GHz memory (vs. 1125 / 4.50 GHz reference) memory. Expect these cards to stick to common prices of US $159 for the HD 7770 and $109 for the HD 7750.
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GIGABYTE Unveils its Radeon HD 7700 Series
GIGABYTE kicked off its Radeon HD 7700 series with a trio of graphics
cards, the Radeon HD 7770 GV-R777D5-1GD (AMD reference speeds), the
Radeon HD 7770 GV-R777OC-1GD (factory overclocked speeds of 1100 MHz
core, 4.50 GHz memory), and the Radeon HD 7750 GV-R775OC-1GI (factory
overclocked speeds of 880 MHz core, 4.50 GHz memory). The company didn't
release a reference-speed Radeon HD 7750. All three cards are based on
non-reference board designs by Gigabyte, consisting of Ulra Durable VGA+
PCBs and optimized large-fan (translates to lower RPM, lower noise)
fan-heatsinks.
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XFX Launches its Radeon HD 7700 Series
XFX launched a plethora of Radeon HD 7700 series graphics cards, 9
models to be precise. These are essentially based on two designs by the
company, a single-fan Ghost Thermal Technology board, and a dual-fan
Double Dissipation board, spread across both the HD 7770 and HD 7750
SKUs, and in a variety of factory-overclock bins such as Core Edition
(AMD reference speeds), Black Edition (1095 MHz core for the HD 7770,
TBD for HD 7750), and SuperOverclock Edition (1120 MHz core for the HD
7770, TBD for the HD 7750).
Other specifications and a video presentation by XFX follow.
Video presentation by XFX:
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Other specifications and a video presentation by XFX follow.
Video presentation by XFX:
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