http://www.hardware.info/ Hardware.Info give you the most information about the newest hardware Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:02 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwp2aaJY/DFI_launches_hybrid_P45_IONT2A2_motherboard/ DFI has officially launched its Hybrid P45 ION-T2A2 motherboard, first shown about two months ago. The board houses both an energy efficient platform as one that is more aimed towards performance by incorporating both an nVidia Ion chipset, and an Intel P45 chipset on a single PCB. According to DFI, the hybrid solution not only requires less space, but the combination also fuses efficiency with pe ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwp2aaJY/DFI_launches_hybrid_P45_IONT2A2_motherboard/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:32:39 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyacZY/nVidia_partners_present_GT240_cards/ While AMD's partners are displaying the new Radeon HD5970 topmodel, competitor nVidia has launched a new 40nm DirectX 10.1 graphics card, branded GeForce GT 240. In terms of features, the new card is equal to the earlier launched G210/GT220 models, while the increased shader amount makes this card more potent in 3D games. Though its 96 active shader units still don't make the card extremely fast, ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyacZY/nVidia_partners_present_GT240_cards/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:29:06 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyacJY/HP_replaces_incorrectlyfilled_ink_cartridges/ As result of a production error, several Hewlett Packard ink cartridges, produced in a period between May 1st 2009 and August 31st 2009 are incorrectly filled. In Europe, the problem affects two Tri-colour inkjet cartridges, leading to the entire cartridge being filled improperly, some too empty, others too filled. Though the production issue has been resolved and the wrong filling does not affect ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyacJY/HP_replaces_incorrectlyfilled_ink_cartridges/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:18:43 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyab5Y/Arctic_Cooling_shows_Accelero_Xtreme_GTX_Pro/ Shortly after the introduction of the Accelero Twin Turbo Pro graphics card cooler, Arctic Cooling has announced yet another GPU-cooler, branded Accelero Xtreme GTX Pro. Like all existing models in the Xtreme series, the new version features three 92 mm PWM-fans to cool the components beneath the heatsink. As the name suggests, this model has been specially designed for use with nVidia's high-end ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyab5Y/Arctic_Cooling_shows_Accelero_Xtreme_GTX_Pro/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:09:50 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyabpY/Patriot_presents_PS100_line_of_SSDs/ Patriot has launched four new SATA 3Gbps SSD's, branded PS-100. The drives come in a 2,5" form and feature capacities of 32, 64, 128 and 256 GB. Patriot's SSD's feature 64MB of cache memory. Reading- and writing speeds are specified at respectively 210 MB/s and 150 MB/s. Patriot claims that its new PS-100 solid state drives feature an exceptionally long lifetime of 2,5 million hours MTBF, while c ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyabpY/Patriot_presents_PS100_line_of_SSDs/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:54:04 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyabZY/European_LG_W2220_IPS_monitor_after_all/ A while back, LG announced the LG W2220P monitor. The monitor was to feature a 22" e-IPS panel with a 1920x1200 pixel resolution. Though the panel remained unreleased in Europe for reasons unknown, Computerbase now reports that the monitor will be launched in Europe too. Contrary to the earlier model, this screen is likely to feature a 1680x1050 pixel resolution. The e-IPS does sport the same 100 ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyabZY/European_LG_W2220_IPS_monitor_after_all/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:44:40 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyabJY/Eminent_introduces_twistable_cables/ To organize television and computer cables, Eminent has introduced the so-called twistabled cables. Though they can be warped, these cables retain their shape when bent around other cables to keep them bundled. This makes tie-wraps unrequired for cable management and also prevents tangled wires. The cable is enclosed ina so-called Memory Technology Material (MTM), which does not affect the electr ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyabJY/Eminent_introduces_twistable_cables/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:35:42 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyaa5Y/AMD_partners_announce_HD5970_cards/ Yesterday AMD launched its new topmodel Direct X 11 graphics card, the Radeon HD5970. This new card is best compared with a Crossfire setup of two HD5850 cards, only then on a single PCB. THe HD5970 will initially suffer from feebled availability, partially due to the 40nm production issues at TSMC. Despite the fact that only few AMD partners are capable of selling the card in decent quantities, ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyaa5Y/AMD_partners_announce_HD5970_cards/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:26:15 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyaaJY/OCZ_launches_1_TB_Colossus_SSD/ Affter not having heard from OCZ's Colossus SSD since August, the manufacturer has now officially launched the drive and added several models to its line-up. The Colossus SSD has a 3,5" form factor, and is to be used in desktop PC's. The drive consists of two OCZ Vertex SSD's that have been configured in an internal RAID-0. The SSD's use MLC flashmemory chips, combined with two Indilinx Barefoot c ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpyaaJY/OCZ_launches_1_TB_Colossus_SSD/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:42:23 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuabZY/AMD_releases_ATI_Catalyst_911_software/ Simultaneous with the introduction of the Radeon HD5970, AMD has launched its monthly driver update. The Catalyst 9.11 driver is compatible with all graphics cards from the Radeon HD2000 series up to the most recent Radeon HD5000 series, also supported are IGP-chipsets from the HD4200 and HD3000 series. This version has also added some new features, such as GPU acceleration of H.264 video files u ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuabZY/AMD_releases_ATI_Catalyst_911_software/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:59 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuabJY/Zalman_MFC1_Combo_now_available/ Zalman has introduced an improved version of its MFC1 Plus fan controller. The MFC1 Combo features four voltage-controlled channels, as well as one PWM-controlled fanconnector. LED-lighting has been incorporated into the black front panel to display the individual fanspeeds. Properties: Five-channel Fan Controller (PWM x 1, voltage x 4) User Defined PWM Fan Control (3 x Auto Mode and a Manual ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuabJY/Zalman_MFC1_Combo_now_available/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:42:24 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuaa5Y/USB_30_expansion_card_and_dock_by_Sharkoon/ Sharkoon has introduced two new USB 3.0 products, a PCIe x1 expansion card and a QuickPort harddisk dock. The expansion card is to cost about 40 euro and features an NEC controller, used to power the two USB 3.0 ports that are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 as well. The dock is USB 3.0-compatible and works with 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard disks. This SATA QuickPort USB 3.0 will be released ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuaa5Y/USB_30_expansion_card_and_dock_by_Sharkoon/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:38:34 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuaapY/nVidia_shows_Fermibased_graphics_card/ nVidia has released an image of an operational Fermi graphics card on its Facebook page. In terms of appearance, the card bears a striking resemblance to the current GeForce GTX models. After the Fermi architecture was announced in late September, Jen-Hsun Huang reported that a working model was to be showed 'soon'. It's no coincedence that nVidia has chosen exactly this date to reveal the card, ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuaapY/nVidia_shows_Fermibased_graphics_card/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:35:42 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuaaZY/Thermaltake_Level_10_Gaming_Station/ Thermaltake has launched the Level 10 Gaming Station VL30001N1Z. The chassis is created in cooperating with the BMW Group Designworks USA. The Open Compartment Architecture (O.C.A.) is to result in both a fancy look as well as excellent cooling capacity. Thermaltake's new Level 10 features three external 5,25" and six internal 3,5" bays, while the hard disk tray is created in such a way that 2,5" ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuaaZY/Thermaltake_Level_10_Gaming_Station/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:29:37 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuaaJY/New_Hercules_powerline_adaptors/ With the 200 Pass Thru Duo and Solo, Herculas has introduced two new powerline adaptors to its ePlug PLC-line of products. These new ePlug 200 Pass Thru with filter-adaptors are equipped with an additional socket on the front, to allow another device to be connected. The filters are to prevent interference between the ethernet signal and the connected devices. Herculus' new plugs with filter-adap ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpuaaJY/New_Hercules_powerline_adaptors/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:22:28 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpqacZY/SquareTrade_measures_laptop_reliability/ Provider of warranty extensions SquareTrade, has extensively analysed the three-year service history of over 30.000 notebooks and summarized the results in comparing diagrams, as can be seen below. 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 manufact ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpqacZY/SquareTrade_measures_laptop_reliability/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:17 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpqaaJY/Intel_Core_i7_960_surfaces/ Since the launch of Intel's high-end Core i7 9xx line of processors, not much has changed to the LGA 1366 platform. The 940 and 965XE models were succeeded by slightly faster models, and samples of the first 32nm hexacore Gulftown chips are also surfacing. To keep the platform interesting in comparison to the fastest LGA1156 Lynnfield processors, Intel introduced the Core i7 960 last summer, which ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpqaaJY/Intel_Core_i7_960_surfaces/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:56:08 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpmacZY/nVidia_announces_Tesla_lineup_with_Fermi/ nVidia has announced its new series of Fermi-based Tesla graphics cards. These Tesla products are designed for use in professional applications and are capable of rapidly processing certain tasks. The Fermi's 512 stream processors are capable of executing calculations much faster and more efficiently than a cluster of conventional processors. To live up to the demand in this market, nVidia had it ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpmacZY/nVidia_announces_Tesla_lineup_with_Fermi/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:50:27 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpmacJY/Two_new_3DMark_records_with_four_HD5870_cards/ The Greek overclocker, known as 'hipro5' on the XtremeSystems forum, has recently broken new records in both 3DMark 2003 and 3DMark Vantage. The configuration consisted of an Intel Core i7 Extreme 975 processor, an EVGA X58 Classified 4-Way SLI motherboard with 4 GB of DDR3-memory, and four MSI Radeon HD 5870 graphics cards. To significantly overclock both the processor and GPU, the components wer ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpmacJY/Two_new_3DMark_records_with_four_HD5870_cards/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:41:40 +0100 http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpmabpY/ASUS_Maximus_III_Extreme_P55_motherboard_pictured/ During the Dreamhack event in Sweden later this month, ASUS is launching a new high-end motherboard, the Maximus III Extreme P55. This motherboard is designed for socket LGA1156 Core i5/i7 processors and is part of the company's 'Republic of Gamers' line of products. Because a high-end motherboard also needs to be pleasing aesthetically, ASUS has provided the board with a black-red colour scheme. ... http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqWwpmabpY/ASUS_Maximus_III_Extreme_P55_motherboard_pictured/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:29:26 +0100