Motherboards.org forums. Free tech support, motherboard ID, and more. http://www.motherboards.org/forums/smartfeed.php?feed_type=RSS2.0&limit=7%20DAY&sort_by=standard&forum=50&max_word_size=All Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:24:40 -0800 SmartFeed phpBB Modification 1.12 (mhamill@computer.org) http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/mobologo.png http://www.motherboards.org/forums/smartfeed.php?feed_type=RSS2.0&limit=7%20DAY&sort_by=standard&forum=50&max_word_size=All Motherboards.org forums. Free tech support, motherboard ID, and more. en-US 60 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726819#726819
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We managed to have a chat with one of the top men in AMD, John Byrne - Vice President of Worldwide GPU and CPU sales. We brought up the point that many enthusiasts can still not get a hold of one of their new mid to high end 5 series cards.

"Yes, we are impacted by TSMC's continued problems with production at the 40 nm process, however we feel we are tracking reasonably well to where we expected to be at this point, thanks in large part to our early start with 40 nm process technology with the ATI Radeon HD 4770. Yields for the ATI Radeon HD 5800 series, our most complex ASIC to date, are only slightly off from the aggressive targets we set. At the same time, we are actually tracking above target for the production of the ATI Radeon HD 5700 series.

In the very near future, as we overcome supply constraints, we will be increasing shipments of 5800 series graphics processors by roughly an order of magnitude, moving from thousands of units shipped per week to tens of thousands. This should alleviate some of the pent-up demand.


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With nVidia sliding by the way side, ATI is setting about monopolising the market rolling out numerous members of its 5 series cards, each of which offers a different price/performance ratio, following the main launch of the 5870 – a card which packed some serious performance and certainly turned heads at the beginning of the DirectX 11 era.

However, with DirectX 11 games still very much on the horizon and price of the 5870 way over budget for many enthusiasts, the inevitable introduction of the 5850 followed shortly. Based on the same RV870 core, codenamed Cypress, but located inside the $250 price bracket, the 5850 should consolidate the performance achieved by its bigger brother placing it in the upper mid-range section so as to push all the buttons for DX11 enthusiasts."


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The newest MSI C-Series notebook features a widescreen LCD 16:9 aspect ratio high resolution 1366 x 768 display. This allows users to view DVDs in full widescreen with no black lines. The CR600 also features the NVIDIA GeForce 8200M GPU and an additional HDMI port for outstanding display capabilities and an enhanced visual experience.

The new notebooks also deliver superior connectivity with an 802.11 b/g/n high speed WLAN. MSI also includes a 1.3 megapixel webcam, making it easy for users to create and share video content from anywhere to anyone in the world.

FULL SPECIFICATIONS BELOW

The new CR600 is available now at Future Shop and is starting at $549.99 CAD. MSI offers a 2-year global warranty and extended customer services hours at 1-888-614-6674.

For images or additional information please contact MSI media representative Greg Mondshein at 305-576-1171 x22 or gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com.]]> noreply@www.motherboards.org (THRASHER2) The Mother Board http://www.motherboards.org/forums/posting.php?mode=reply&t=113979 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:33:55 -0800 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726808#726808 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726806#726806
"There is one huge thing that sucks about Eyefinity though, and that is getting you, yes you, to understand its impact on your gaming experience without actually using it. The great authors of our time could hammer the technology with adjectives for days, and until you sit down and game on it, you likely are not going to "get it." We laid it out in our Eyefinity review, "If you get chance, don't take our word for it, please go experience it..." But just how the hell are you supposed to do that?"


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a lot of superfluous extras that may or may not be used, and the build
quality should allow it to run for years in even the most sweltering of
cases imagined. MSI essentially has the high end AMD/SLI market to itself
with this product."

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Today we've got a full deep-dive look at Fusion-io's ioXtreme PCI Express Solid State Drive. Weighing in at a pricey $899 for 80GB (standard card), it's definitely still a high ticket item but it's at least approachable now, for those of you that have the need for speed as they say. Just how much speed? And what about RAIDing a couple of these bad boys together?

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Intel has since distilled the architecture and released the slightly trimmed-down Lynnfield core in September 2009.

The chip giant has done a 'marvellous' job in confusing customers with Core i7 branding that spans both architectures, but separating them is simple if you know the socket on which they're based.

All full-fat Core i7 chips ship with an LGA1366 socket, but the newer Core i7 860 and 870 CPUs use the LGA1156 form factor.

One advantage that the older LGA1366 chips enjoy is the ability of their memory-controller to interface with three DDR3 memory channels at once. The triple-channel design means that many of the high-end supporting motherboards, run on the X58 chipset, have six DIMM slots as standard.

This preamble sets the scene for Kingston's latest DDR3 kit, aimed at users who have a Core i7 LGA1366 system and want to maximise on the system memory footprint when using a 64-bit operating system.

Officially released today, the 12GB HyperX kit is designed for the X58 platform and is comprised of six 2GB modules that are guaranteed to run in tandem at 1,600MHz CL9.

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[url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/product-reviews/blackberry-storm-2-review/ ]link[/url]]]> noreply@www.motherboards.org (THRASHER2) The Mother Board http://www.motherboards.org/forums/posting.php?mode=reply&t=113958 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:01:19 -0800 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726784#726784 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726783#726783
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A little later, moving the core business outside of graphics and motherboards, the company stated intentions of creating a power-supply unit (PSU) designed to cater to the enthusiast.

That PSU is the XFX Black Edition 850W, shipping with a tasty specification and, subjectively speaking, good looks.

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Give your home or office a stylish look with the 2494SW 24-inch Widescreen LCD Display from Samsung. It features 1080p Full HD resolution for sharp, smooth motion video and also includes MagicBright technology which automatically optimizes brightness, contrast and gamma correction, based on the mode you choose. Additionally, with an amazing dynamic contrast ratio of 50,000:1 you'll enjoy sharper image quality that's sure to catch your eye. Besides, a fast 5 ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring, making this monitor perfect for enjoying video games and all of your digital entertainment. Furthermore, this LCD comes with a DVI / D-Sub connections that allows you to connect digital cameras, Blu-ray players, gaming devices and more. While the 16:9 widescreen gives you plenty of room for open applications, tool palettes and desktop widgets, to make every job easier. It also comes with an Eco-friendly Off Timer function that allows the monitor to be turned off automatically at any specified time. Moreover, with simple styling that includes an acrylic, crystal-like lower bezel edge, the 2494SW will certainly add taste to your desktop.

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link]]> noreply@www.motherboards.org (THRASHER2) The Mother Board http://www.motherboards.org/forums/posting.php?mode=reply&t=113947 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:44:18 -0800 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726773#726773 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726772#726772 Chimera Inferno II Chassis

El Monte, CA – November 18, 2009 – iBUYPOWER, a leading innovator in gaming PCs, is excited to announce a new evolution in gaming, introducing the Chimera 2 Gaming System, built in the company’s completely redesigned signature Chimera Inferno II Chassis.

The systems are the second generation of fiery gaming rigs named after the legendary beast, and are designed inside-and-out for an epic gaming experience. The Chimera 2 is a true evolution of system design, featuring visual, thermal, acoustic, and performance improvements over its predecessor.

The new Chimera systems feature a complete wraparound color scheme, with the chimera flame design covering 4 exterior surfaces (front, right, left, and top panels), and a charcoal black interior, rear, and bottom. The systems also feature the latest gaming technology, including Intel’s Core i7 and Core i5 and AMD’s Phenom II processors, DirectX 11 capable graphics, and SSDs for blazing fast boot times. The fiery Chimera 2 rigs are kept cool with up to 4 chassis fans and an available 120 mm liquid cooling solution for maximum performance potential.

The Chimera 2 redesign is in time for iBUYPOWER’s ten year anniversary celebration. The company will be giving away one of these molten hot systems with a Killer Xeno Pro Gaming Network Card via a Twitter and facebook giveaway, along with 11 copies of the critically acclaimed game Aion.

“We are excited to be celebrating our tenth anniversary and wanted to thank all our customers that helped make it happen with a giveaway and hot new system,” said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER. “The Chimera 2 gaming systems are fully loaded and feature a new aggressive design sure to impress.”

Gamers looking to get the most out of their new systems can take advantage of the iBUYPOWER Labs’ new Power Drive Overclocking Service. Power Drive overclocking service is one of the many iBUYPOWER Lab’s Technologies available to customers. Other innovative iBUYPOWER exclusive products and services developed in the iBUYPOWER Lab include the Harmony sound reduction system and the Internal USB Expansion System, both of which are available in new Chimera 2 systems. iBUYPOWER also offers its Specialized Advanced Packaging System with expanding foam inserts to prevent damage during shipping.

FULL SPECS BELOW

The Chimera 2 Systems start at just $999 MSRP and are available now at exclusively www.iBUYPOWER.com. iBUYPOWER systems come standard with 1 year limited warranty and lifetime technical support.

For additional information about iBUYPOWER please visit www.iBUYPOWER.com, or contact PR representative Mark Olson at 305.576.1171 x17 or markolson@maxborgesagency.com.]]> noreply@www.motherboards.org (THRASHER2) The Mother Board http://www.motherboards.org/forums/posting.php?mode=reply&t=113946 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:43:28 -0800 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726772#726772 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726771#726771


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single PCB, 2GB of GDDR5 memory and plenty of headroom for overclocking.
For a single card system, the performance that the HD 5970 provides is
simply unmatched but that does not mean the card is without its slight
misgivings."

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A week later, the company released the trimmed-down Radeon HD 5850, ostensibly the same GPU but with reduced clock-speeds and a slight snip of the architecture. Move forward again by a couple of weeks and the mid-range Radeon HD 5770 and 5750 filled out the £100-£150 space.

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It began with the RV670, which powered the single-GPU based Radeon HD 3870 and dual-GPU Radeon HD 3870 X2--hence the X2. Then came the RV770, which powered the Radeon HD 4870 and eventually the Radeon HD 4870 X2. The strategy has obviously paid off, as AMD is once again a price/performance leader in the GPU space, after some not-so-great performances like the R600, better known as the Radeon HD 2900 XT. Knowing their strategy, it should almost come as no surprise that the graphics card we'll be showing you today, the Radeon HD 5970, has come to fruition. Although it doesn't follow the same naming convention as AMD's previous dual-GPU powered cards, the Radeon HD 5970 is nonetheless powered by a pair of ATI "Cypress" Radeon HD 5800 series GPUs, linked together on a single PCB by a PCI Express bridge, very much like previous X2 iterations. Come on by and check it out...

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Union, New Jersey – November 18, 2009 – MAINGEAR Computers, award-winning builders of custom computers for PC gamers and enthusiasts, is proud to announce the immediate availability of AMD’s highly touted ATI Radeon™ HD 5970 graphics cards. The award winning Shift everyday supercomputer is now available with two ATI Radeon HD 5970 graphics cards employing Crossfire™ X configuration for a stunning 10 teraflops of screaming visual compute power when enhanced with MAINGEAR Redline technology.

“The MAINGEAR SHIFT was designed specifically to harness the incredible amount of GPU power that is on the horizon.” said Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of MAINGEAR. “The ATI Radeon HD 5970 truly ushers in a new era of everyday supercomputing for the consumer. Besides having a total of 3200 stream processors each for an incredible gaming experience, with Windows 7 and DirectCompute, these cards can be used to accelerate everything from video editing and transcoding to advanced photo manipulation.”

"The ATI Radeon HD 5970 is the world's fastest graphics card, and it's only fitting that it has a place of honor in the MAINGEAR SHIFT,” said Matt Skynner, vice president and general manager, graphics products, AMD. "MAINGEAR is bringing everyday supercomputing to the consumer with the SHIFT, and we're proud to be a part of that with the world's first and fastest DirectX® 11 capable solutions."

MAINGEAR’s SHIFT provides consumers with the ultimate high performance computing experience with an elegant, sophisticated design that is backed by the best support team in the world. For more information, visit
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But what if that's not enough? How about hooking two of them up for perverse performance. We've done just that and compared them the creme de la creme of the graphics world.

Get ready for mind-numbing numbers as we take a look at the very best PC graphics hardware has to offer.

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"The first thing noticable is that netbooks are about 20% less reliable than entry-level laptops. Those laptops are 10% more unreliable than more expensive models.

The diagram compares several manufacturers to one another. At a 25,6% failure rate, the test does not favor HP notebooks, whereas ASUS and Toshiba appear to produce the most reliable laptops."]]> noreply@www.motherboards.org (evasive) The Mother Board http://www.motherboards.org/forums/posting.php?mode=reply&t=113896 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:40:03 -0800 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726571#726571 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726532#726532
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Although its specifications aren't terribly high-end in light of NVIDIA's more powerful GeForces, the GT 240 is actually more advanced than its counterparts in a number of respects. Come on by and check it out...

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As anyone who has missed that vital head shot can tell you, the surface on which you use your mouse can have a huge difference with your game play, as well as many other areas of your computing. With 6 variations of mouse mat here, there is bound to be an option to suit everybody, so let's get on with it and have a look at the offerings."

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The Airflow King is reborn with advanced cooling performance, maximum expandability, and superior cable management

El Monte, CA – November 17, 2009 – NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce the Tempest EVO, a sleek, all black, steel mid tower gaming chassis. Building off of the original Tempest’s award winning design, the EVO brings advanced cooling power, expandability, and cable management. The Tempest EVO maximizes airflow circulation with Dual 120mm intake, side 120mm, and a rear 120mm fan. NZXT even redesigned the fan blades so they effectively deliver more air at lower noise levels. Additionally, the bottom mounted PSU provides better airflow and separation of heat from the CPU.

The Tempest EVO puts a premium on expandability with E-ATX support allowing for compatibility with higher end graphics cards, power supplies and server boards while the server-like HDD space holds up to 8 HDDs ensuring that enthusiasts can make significant upgrades to their system without having to replace the chassis. Installation and upgrades are a breeze with pre-drilled cable routing on the motherboard allowing for a cleaner look and improved airflow. The case also features added space behind the motherboard panel from a punched side panel design that allows for easy heatsink removal. Tempest EVO is well equipped for overclocking and watercooling enthusiasts with predrilled watercooling tube access and support for a dual 120mm radiator at the top panel.

“The original Tempest is one of our most successful designs due to its optimal airflow capabilities” said Johnny Hou, Chief Designer at NZXT. “With the additional improvements the Tempest EVO brings to the equation, it’s destined to be a top performer in its class.”

The Tempest EVO is available now at an MSRP of $99.99. For more information visit www.nzxt.com/products/tempest_evo/.]]> noreply@www.motherboards.org (THRASHER2) The Mother Board http://www.motherboards.org/forums/posting.php?mode=reply&t=113872 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:45:12 -0800 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726453#726453 http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=726452#726452 reasonably low cost. That said, the 40GB capacity requires a bit of a
mentality shift as far as how you organize your files. Such a small
capacity means your videos and other media will need to be located
elsewhere. If running Vista or Windows 7, you may run out of space before
you get Office and a couple of games installed. If you can deal with
putting some of your stuff on a separate (spinning) drive, and place only
those things you want to run snappy on the SSD, you will likely be happy
with your purchase."

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