Source: CPU World
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Fake Core i7-990X Surfaces on Forums
A scamster has managed to pull off a fake "Intel Core i7-990X"
processor. An unsuspecting buyer paid hundreds of dollars for a Core
i7-990X six-core LGA1366 processor, only to end up with a badly-done
fake. The fake chip is a worthless LGA775 Pentium, on which the IHS
markings of a Core i7-990X have been etched. Intel and AMD put tiny
windows on their retail processor boxes so buyers could see these
markings before breaking open the company seal. At least in the case of
Intel's product boxes, the windows aren't big enough to let you see the
entire CPU package. In case of this chip, the buyer couldn't have
spotted that the chip was an LGA775 (and not LGA1366), and couldn't spot
the 3D hologram and serial number sticker that's found on the obverse
side of the package, under the IHS. The thread where this fake was
reported can be read here.
Source: CPU World
Source: CPU World
Kingston To Cut Prices of NAND Flash-Based Products
Memory industry major Kingston is working towards reducing prices of its
products that are based on NAND flash memory. This includes a large
chunk of Kingston's product portfolio, as the only products excluded
would be DRAM. NAND flash-based products include memory cards, USB flash
drives, and SSDs. Kingston will reportedly cut prices by as much as 15
percent. Responding to a DigiTimes report, Kingston said that it is
adjusting its NAND flash product pricing to coordinate with the rest of
the industry to shift towards more advanced processes, and that it wants
to enhance its presence in the NAND flash market. In other words,
Kingston is clearing its inventory to make way for newer, more advanced
technology.
Source: DigiTimes
Source: DigiTimes
PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) Open to Hands-On Demos at 3,300 US GameStop Locations
PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) hits shelves this month and GameStop (NYSE:
GME) is giving consumers a first glimpse at the highly anticipated new
handheld system. More than 3,300 U.S. GameStop stores now have playable
demo units that provide a first-hand look at PS Vita's exciting new
technology. In addition to the five-inch OLED multi-touch screen, front
and rear touch pads, dual analog sticks, dual cameras and six-axis
motion sensing system, players can experience a variety of games,
including:
To help consumers trade up to the PS Vita, GameStop is offering an extra $25 on the trade-in of a Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS or Sony PSP system toward the purchase of the new system. To learn more about the trade up offer or to find a GameStop store with a playable PS Vita demo unit, visit www.GameStop.com/PSVitaDemos.
The PS Vita launches in the U.S. on Feb. 22, 2012, but eager gamers can get their hands on it a week early by pre-ordering the First Edition Bundle. The bundle, available on Feb. 15, includes:
On Feb. 22, three additional PS Vita options will be available: a Wi-Fi model for $249.99, a 3G/Wi-Fi model for $299.99 and a limited edition PS Vita Launch Bundle that will include:
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- UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
- Little Deviants
- Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
- EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer
- ModNation Racers: Road Trip
- Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition
- Escape Plan
- WipEout 2048
To help consumers trade up to the PS Vita, GameStop is offering an extra $25 on the trade-in of a Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS or Sony PSP system toward the purchase of the new system. To learn more about the trade up offer or to find a GameStop store with a playable PS Vita demo unit, visit www.GameStop.com/PSVitaDemos.
The PS Vita launches in the U.S. on Feb. 22, 2012, but eager gamers can get their hands on it a week early by pre-ordering the First Edition Bundle. The bundle, available on Feb. 15, includes:
- PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi system
- PS Vita case
- Little Deviants game
- 4GB memory card
- AT&T DataConnect Pass good for one free 250MB data session ($14.99 value) upon purchase of one 250 MB data session
- PlayStation Network game voucher provided upon 3G activation on the AT&T mobile broadband network.
On Feb. 22, three additional PS Vita options will be available: a Wi-Fi model for $249.99, a 3G/Wi-Fi model for $299.99 and a limited edition PS Vita Launch Bundle that will include:
- PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi system
- 8GB memory card
- AT&T DataConnect Pass good for one free 250MB data session ($14.99 value) upon purchase of one 250MB data session
- PlayStation Network game voucher provided upon 3G activation for $299.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
10-core Ivy Bridge-EP Sample Tested
The Ivy Bridge LGA1155 processors inbound for April are mom and pop PC
chips in front of the monstrosities Intel has planned for the enterprise
(and possibly high-end desktop/HEDT) markets, based on the
architecture. An 10-core Ivy Bridge-EP engineering sample, made it to
the right hands in Taiwan (wrong hands for Intel), that wasted no time
in putting them through some tests.
The 10-core Ivy Bridge-EP/EX chip features 10 next-generation cores clocked at 2.80 GHz, with 256 KB L2 cache per core, 30 MB shared L3 cache, and HyperThreading technology that enables 20 logical CPUs. This chip crunched WPrime 1024M in 158.5 seconds, and scores 41.78X relative speed in Fritz chess when just 8 of its 20 threads are put to use. You can also find some pretty screen shots of CPU-Z with its long processor selection list and Windows 8 task manager.
Sources: Coolaler, ComputerBase.de
The 10-core Ivy Bridge-EP/EX chip features 10 next-generation cores clocked at 2.80 GHz, with 256 KB L2 cache per core, 30 MB shared L3 cache, and HyperThreading technology that enables 20 logical CPUs. This chip crunched WPrime 1024M in 158.5 seconds, and scores 41.78X relative speed in Fritz chess when just 8 of its 20 threads are put to use. You can also find some pretty screen shots of CPU-Z with its long processor selection list and Windows 8 task manager.
Sources: Coolaler, ComputerBase.de
AMD Outlines Its 2012-2013 Client Roadmap, Big Focus is on APUs
At its annual Financial Analyst Day, AMD has presented an updated
roadmap detailing the hardware it plans to bring to the table during
2012 and 2013. For this year, the Sunnyvale-based company is preparing a
processor quarter which includes the Trinity, Brazos 2.0 and Hondo APUs
(accelerated processing units) and the Vishera CPU.
Set to be the main weapon in AMD's x86 arsenal, the Trinity APU (aka the 2nd gen A Series) is made on 32 nm process technology, and features DirectX 11 graphics, two/four Piledriver cores (Piledrive is said to deliver 25% better performance than the Stars cores found in Llano APUs), and a TDP that can go as low as 17 W on mobile parts. Trinity is expected to debut in Q2 and already has close to 100 design wins (more than Llano had before its release).
The Brazos 2.0 (C and E Series) and Hondo (Z Series) APUs are 40 nm parts and feature up to two Bobcat cores, DirectX 11 graphics, and a TDP going from 4.5 W to 18 W. These are designed for low-power/low-cost mobile and desktop devices.
On the CPU front 2012 will see to the arrival of the 32 nm Vishera parts (2nd gen FX Series) which will feature 4, 6 or 8 Piledriver cores. Interestingly-enough, Vishera is listed as the sole CPU for 2013 desktops too so it seems AMD won't be doing much in this segment, apart from maybe releasing higher-clocked models.
For 2013 AMD is readying a LOT of 28 nm chips, including the Sea Islands GPUs - said to have a 'new architecture' and HSA (Heterogeneous Systems Architecture) features, and the Kaveri, Kabini and Temash APUs.
Kaveri is Trinity's successor and it will feature a DirectX 11.1-supporting (GCN-based) GPU, 2 to 4 Steamroller x86 cores, and HSA application support. Kaveri will cover the mainstream mobile and desktop segment so Kabini and Temash will focus on lower-cost/lower-power hardware.
Both Kabini and Tamesh will have GCN graphics and will make use of Jaguar x86 cores. Kabini will have up to four x86 cores while Tamesh will feature two. No ARM in sight here, maybe we'll have to wait a bit more.
Source: PC Perspective
Set to be the main weapon in AMD's x86 arsenal, the Trinity APU (aka the 2nd gen A Series) is made on 32 nm process technology, and features DirectX 11 graphics, two/four Piledriver cores (Piledrive is said to deliver 25% better performance than the Stars cores found in Llano APUs), and a TDP that can go as low as 17 W on mobile parts. Trinity is expected to debut in Q2 and already has close to 100 design wins (more than Llano had before its release).
The Brazos 2.0 (C and E Series) and Hondo (Z Series) APUs are 40 nm parts and feature up to two Bobcat cores, DirectX 11 graphics, and a TDP going from 4.5 W to 18 W. These are designed for low-power/low-cost mobile and desktop devices.
On the CPU front 2012 will see to the arrival of the 32 nm Vishera parts (2nd gen FX Series) which will feature 4, 6 or 8 Piledriver cores. Interestingly-enough, Vishera is listed as the sole CPU for 2013 desktops too so it seems AMD won't be doing much in this segment, apart from maybe releasing higher-clocked models.
For 2013 AMD is readying a LOT of 28 nm chips, including the Sea Islands GPUs - said to have a 'new architecture' and HSA (Heterogeneous Systems Architecture) features, and the Kaveri, Kabini and Temash APUs.
Kaveri is Trinity's successor and it will feature a DirectX 11.1-supporting (GCN-based) GPU, 2 to 4 Steamroller x86 cores, and HSA application support. Kaveri will cover the mainstream mobile and desktop segment so Kabini and Temash will focus on lower-cost/lower-power hardware.
Both Kabini and Tamesh will have GCN graphics and will make use of Jaguar x86 cores. Kabini will have up to four x86 cores while Tamesh will feature two. No ARM in sight here, maybe we'll have to wait a bit more.
Source: PC Perspective
ViewSonic Launches the VX2336s-LED IPS Monitor
ViewSonic has today released the VX2336s-LED, a 23-inch monitor which
features LED backlighting and utilizes the SuperClear IPS technology
enabling 'brilliant image quality' and viewing angles of up to 178/178
degrees (vertical/horizontal).
This new display also has a curved frame with piano-black mirrored surface, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a contrast ratio of 1,000:1 (20,000,000:1 DCR), a 14 ms response time, 250 cd/m2 typical brightness, D-Sub and DVI connectors, and the Eco-mode function for lower power consumption.
The VX2336s-LED is backed by a three-year warranty and costs £159 / $299.99.
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This new display also has a curved frame with piano-black mirrored surface, a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a contrast ratio of 1,000:1 (20,000,000:1 DCR), a 14 ms response time, 250 cd/m2 typical brightness, D-Sub and DVI connectors, and the Eco-mode function for lower power consumption.
The VX2336s-LED is backed by a three-year warranty and costs £159 / $299.99.
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Production-Grade MSI Z77A-GD65 Motherboard Pictured
At CES, TechPowerUp got to check out MSI's Z77A-GD65
motherboard in its baby-suit, with just basic heatsinks, as the
production ones were getting finalized. At the IT Partners show, we got
to see the production model of this board, complete with its final VRM
and PCH heatsink design.
The Z77A-GD65 uses a 9-phase VRM to power the CPU. Expansion slots include two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 (x16/NC or x8/x8, depending on the second slot being populated), one PCI-Express 2.0 x16 (electrical x4, wired to the PCH), and four PCIe x1. Storage connectivity include four SATA 6 Gb/s (two from the PCH, two from a third-party controller), and four SATA 3 Gb/s ports. Display connectivity includes D-Sub, DVI, and HDMI. Other features include a number of USB 3.0, USB 2.0 ports, 8-channel HD audio, and features for overclockers such as consolidated voltage measurement points, redundant UEFI BIOS, and OC Genie. It is slated for April.
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The Z77A-GD65 uses a 9-phase VRM to power the CPU. Expansion slots include two PCI-Express 3.0 x16 (x16/NC or x8/x8, depending on the second slot being populated), one PCI-Express 2.0 x16 (electrical x4, wired to the PCH), and four PCIe x1. Storage connectivity include four SATA 6 Gb/s (two from the PCH, two from a third-party controller), and four SATA 3 Gb/s ports. Display connectivity includes D-Sub, DVI, and HDMI. Other features include a number of USB 3.0, USB 2.0 ports, 8-channel HD audio, and features for overclockers such as consolidated voltage measurement points, redundant UEFI BIOS, and OC Genie. It is slated for April.
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Zalman Launches the Z11 and Z11 Plus Mid-Tower Cases
South Korean company Zalman has now introduced two new 'high
performance' PC cases, the Z11 and Z11 Plus mid-towers. These models
measure 260 (W) x 498 (H) x 525 (D) mm, they weight 7.3 kg, and have a
steel structure, a black paint job, and support for ATX and micro ATX
motherboards, as well as for graphics cards up to 290 mm long.
Zalman's cases feature four exposed 5.25-inch bays, one 2.5-inch bay, five 3.5-inch drive trays with tool-free mounting, an acrylic side window, an anti-vibration rubber stand for the PSU, two pre-drilled holes for watercooling tubes, and four fans - one 120 mm spinner with blue LEDs in front, another one on top, a LED-less 120 mm model at the back, and two 80 mm fans on the side.
The Zalman Z11 includes an I/O panel with four USB 2.0 ports and has a recommended price tag of 69.90 Euro, while the Z11 Plus offers two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports, and costs 79.90 Euro. Both are expected to become available in about two weeks.
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Zalman's cases feature four exposed 5.25-inch bays, one 2.5-inch bay, five 3.5-inch drive trays with tool-free mounting, an acrylic side window, an anti-vibration rubber stand for the PSU, two pre-drilled holes for watercooling tubes, and four fans - one 120 mm spinner with blue LEDs in front, another one on top, a LED-less 120 mm model at the back, and two 80 mm fans on the side.
The Zalman Z11 includes an I/O panel with four USB 2.0 ports and has a recommended price tag of 69.90 Euro, while the Z11 Plus offers two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports, and costs 79.90 Euro. Both are expected to become available in about two weeks.
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AMD A8-3870K Cracks 6 GHz with All Cores Enabled
Overclocker "Christian Ney" of the HWBOT community claims to have
cracked the 6 GHz clock speed mark with an AMD A8-3870K APU, with all
four of its cores enabled. The feat consisted of a clock speed of 6067.7
MHz achieved using a base clock of 258.2 MHz and multiplier of 47.0x.
The memory was clocked at 3505 MHz, just 95 MHz short of a world-record.
The chip was put through a scorching core voltage of 2V. Supporting
components included GIGABYTE A75-UD4H motherboard, and GeIL EVO Corsa
DDR3 memory. The setup was cooled sub-zero. CPU-Z Validator rejected
this submission, probably because like us, it finds 2V vCore and 258.2
MHz base clock unreal for Llano, since it uses a common 100 MHz clock
domain for BClk and PCIe.
Source: MyDrivers.com
Source: MyDrivers.com
Facebook Files $5 Billion IPO, Values it at Nearly $100 Billion
Facebook Inc., has finally filed to go public with its IPO, with plans
to raise US $5 billion, according to a figure used to calculate the
registration fee. The company seeks to trade under the ticker symbol
"FB", although it did not list an exchange. It is speculated by those
close to the company that Facebook is aiming at a far greater offering
that will value to the company close to $100 billion. Facebook also
provided some interesting stats about its operations in its filing. The
EDGAR filing documents can be accessed here.
Source: Engadget
Source: Engadget
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