13 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Spire Archer II Ergonomic Mouse Introduced

Did you know that one in six workers are suffering from some form of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, mostly related to intensive use of a traditional computer mouse? As part of our new ergonomic computing product line, Spire is rolling out products which will make your long hours of computing more comfortable and better for your well being. The Archer II is shaped in a way that the position of your arm, elbow and wrist are slightly turned and under less stress then with traditional mice on the market. The Archer II supports your hand and allows for your hand palm to rest on the mouse. Finger button placement and location are designed to the fullest […]

11 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Linksys WRT1900AC Wireless-AC Router Launched

Best-in-class Wireless-AC router now available for purchase with even more features and OpenWrt support Linksys® today announced that it has started shipping the new WRT1900AC, which will be available for sale at Best Buy stores throughout the US or at the Linksys.com store. The new WRT features four external antennas for optimal wireless coverage throughout the home and has been certified for the new 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard. The new wireless standard delivers best-in-class performance and includes intelligent technologies such as beamforming to further improve the wireless signal range. The design of the new Linksys WRT1900AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Router is inspired by the iconic WRT54G that was introduced 11 years ago. The new WRT has been equipped with powerful hardware […]

11 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

HyperX FURY’ Memory Line Released

HyperX FURY Memory Offers Automatic Overclocking New Aggressive, Asymmetrical Heatspreader Design FURY Entry-Level Family to Include SSD HyperX, a division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of HyperX FURY memory for entry-level gamers and enthusiasts. HyperX FURY replaces the HyperX blu memory line. The new, next-generation high-performance memory offers automatic overclocking with an asymmetric, aggressive heatspreader design for the ultimate cost-efficient enthusiast computer experience. HyperX FURY memory is fully Plug and Play (PnP) so it automatically overclocks within the system speed allowance without any manual BIOS tuning. The new heatspreader design comes in four colors (blue, black, red, and white) and features black PCB to enable gamers, modders and system […]

10 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GIGABYTE GA-AM1M-S2P and GA-AM1M-S2H Motherboards Announced

Supporting the Latest AMD Athlon and Sempron ‘Kabini’ SOC APUs GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced official support for next generation AMD Athlon™ and Sempron APUs based on the highly anticipated ‘Kabini’ SOC architecture. GIGABYTE ‘Kabini’ support includes the all new GA-AM1M-S2P and GA-AM1M-S2H motherboards based on the AM1 motherboard platform. GIGABYTE AM1 Series Motherboards GIGABYTE AM1 Series motherboards showcase a number of features and technologies that separate them from the competition, including GIGABYTE RTC Clock IC and Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus. GIGABYTE RTC Clock IC The all new ‘Kabini’ APU’s CMOS functions have been integrated into the APU; this means that when the user removes the APU, all CMOS settings revert […]

10 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS ESC4000 G2S Series HPC GPU Servers Introduced

GPU server with optimized thermal design for extreme computing power, 8+1 expansion slots and support for diverse range of graphics cards and accelerators ASUS today announced ESC4000 G2S, a new 2U-sized server series based on the dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 processor platform and designed for use in environments that demand high-density GPU/coprocessor servers. The new ESC4000 G2S series servers feature a highly optimized thermal design, six hot-swappable 2.5-inch SATA drive bays and nine PCI Express 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) x16 expansion slots. The innovative and thoughtful design delivers high-density computing power, easy scalability and exceptional energy efficiency, making ESC4000 G2S series servers the ideal choice for applications in the high-performance computing (HPC) fields of life and medical sciences, engineering science, […]

10 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS R9 295X2 Graphics Card Announced

Dual GPU card with highly-efficient hybrid liquid and air-cooling design and real-time tuning with exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak for maximum gaming performance ASUS today announcedR9 295X2, a brand-new high-performance graphics card powered by dual AMD Radeon™ R9 series graphics-processing units (GPUs) and equipped with a highly-efficient, hybrid liquid / air cooling system. Fitted with 8GB of super-fast GDDR5 video memory, R9 295X2 exclusively benefits from GPU Tweak — the real-time tuning tool that’s available only to ASUS customers. Exclusive real-time tuning for maximum performance and live sharing R9 295X2 delivers fantastically high performance straight from the box but only ASUS customers are able to push the dual GPUs to the very limits with GPU Tweak, our exclusive real-time tweaking utility. […]

10 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Graphics Card Launched

AMD Radeon R9 295X2 graphics card, engineered for ultimate speed and performance, enables 4K gaming at max settings for extreme PC gaming. AMD (NYSE: AMD) today launched the world’s fastest and most powerful graphics card1, AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2, designed for ultra-enthusiasts at the apex of PC gaming. Joining two AMD Radeon™ R9 Series GPUs in one card design, AMD Radeon R9 295X2 manhandles today’s and tomorrow’s games in maximum settings at 4K resolution2. “AMD is thrilled to launch the AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2 graphics card, built on the same award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture that powers the gaming industry,” said Matt Skynner, corporate vice president and general manager, Graphics Business Unit, AMD. “This record-shattering dual-GPU card will enable […]

9 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Logitech K830 Illuminated Keyboard Debuts

Logitech’s First Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 Lets You View and Control Your TV-Connected PC Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the Logitech® Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 to brighten your connected-TV experience. The rechargeable keyboard features backlit keys, an integrated touchpad, and advanced wireless connectivity, so you can type and click from your couch or bed – even in the dark. “More and more consumers want an easy way to access movies, TV programs, music and photos with their PC connected to a TV,” said Charlotte Johs, global vice president of brand development for PC accessories at Logitech. “Our new Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 is designed with this setup in mind. Backlit keys and a premium aesthetic that blends into […]

9 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

PowerColor R9 295X2 Video Card Announced

Dual-core power with factory-fitted liquid cooling system TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphic cards, today brings the most powerful weapon to amaze all gamers, the PowerColor R9 295X2. Packed with two top-notch AMD R9 290X GPUs, the R9 295X2 is not only combined the liquid cooling, also the active fan cooling which is for ram and regulators in one card, making it a total solution for gamers. The PowerColor R9 295X2 is equipped with 8GB of GDDR5 memory, and run the clock speeds up to 1018MHz for the core and 1250MHz for the memory, totally built for ultimate performance. The R9 295X2 ships with an advanced closed-loop liquid cooling system, without paying any effort on preassemble and maintain. […]

9 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Amped Wireless PCI20E High Power AC1200 Wi-Fi PCI-E Adapter Released

Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of award-winning high power, long-range wireless solutions for the home and office, announced today the availability of its PCI20E High Power AC1200 Wi-Fi PCI-E Adapter. The PCI20E is a high performance Wi-Fi adapter designed to add long-range Wi-Fi connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer speeds to Windows desktop computers. The PCI20E uses the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology to provide maximum wireless speeds for demanding applications such as streaming HD video and online gaming. It features two high gain dual band antennas and four total amplifiers for up to 500mW of wireless output power to provide maximum range and performance. In contrast, standard Wi-Fi adapters provide up to 100mW of power and are not capable of providing […]

8 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse Introduced

Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), a leading innovator of gaming peripherals, today introduced its newest Logitech G mouse, the Logitech® G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse. This extremely customizable mouse combines the world’s first 12,000 DPI sensor with advanced surface and weight tuning to help you maximize your victory potential. “I’ve been super excited to use this mouse in public, I got to test it and it felt great! Was super comfortable and just fit perfectly to my hand” “I’ve been super excited to use this mouse in public, I got to test it and it felt great! Was super comfortable and just fit perfectly to my hand,” said Hai Lam, team captain for Cloud 9. “Adjusting the DPI is […]

8 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 v4. 6TB HDD Released

New Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4 Delivers Industry-leading Performance, Ultra-High Capacity and Eighth-Generation Enterprise Reliability Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX), a world leader in storage solutions, today announced it is now shipping the world’s fastest 6TB hard disk drive (HDD) — the Seagate® Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4. Boasting industry-leading performance, the Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4 is an important step forward in scale-out data infrastructures delivering supersize storage and enterprise reliability to meet the explosive growth of corporate and cloud-based data centers. “Unstructured data growth is doubling exponentially and will propel the digital universe to reach 16 Zettabytes of data by as early as 20171. This will cause cloud service providers to look for innovative ways to store more within […]

8 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Noctua NH-D15 Dual Tower CPU Cooler Introduced

Noctua today introduced its new flagship-model NH-D15. Built on the basis of the legendary NH-D14 and carrying on its quest for ultimate quiet cooling performance, the NH-D15 is an elite-class dual tower cooler for the highest demands. “Having convinced tens of thousands of quiet cooling enthusiasts around the globe, our NH-D14 has become a reference for top-tier dual tower heatsinks”, explains Mag. Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO. “In the end, it took us more than three years of continuous development, countless thermal simulations and over hundred samples to come up with a substantial improvement in efficiency. Staying true to our policy of not releasing anything we’re not 100% satisfied with, we had to accept some delays in order to squeeze out […]

7 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

EA SPORTS UFC Video Game Launching June 17, 2014

“The Father of Mixed Martial Arts,” Bruce Lee, is Playable as an Unlockable Fighter or Fans can Pre-order* Today to Get Instant Day-One Access Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC®) announced today that Bruce Lee, “The Father of Mixed Martial Arts”, will make his historic first step into the Octagon® in EA SPORTS™ UFC, launching June 17, 2014. Fans can pre-order today to get instant day-one access to Bruce, or they can complete the game’s career mode at Pro difficulty to unlock him. Players can fight with the legend across four different weight classes and test his legacy against the best of the best in the UFC. To see Bruce Lee realized in game, watch […]

7 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LaCie 8big Rack, 5big, and 2big Thunderbolt 2 Storage Solutions Introduced

LaCie, the premium brand from Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX), announced at the 2014 NAB Show three new storage solutions featuring Thunderbolt™ 2 technology. The LaCie 8big Rack, 5big and 2big feature industry-leading speeds and the latest 6TB hard drives from Seagate. This combination of speed and capacity make these products ideal for 4K workflows. Built-in hardware RAID keeps data safe, while cutting-edge industrial design delivers user efficiency and stunning appearance. LACIE 8BIG RACK The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is the company’s first Thunderbolt 2 rackmount storage solution. Compact and stylish, the LaCie 8big Rack features up to eight 6TB 7200RPM hard drives from Seagate, for an impressive 48TB in a mere 1U size. Delivering speeds of up to 1330MB/s*, […]

5 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Nokia 630, 635, and 930 Lumia Smartphones for Windows Phone 8.1 Announced

Nokia announces Windows Phone 8.1 will come to all Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8 Today at Microsoft’s Build 2014, Nokia announced three Lumia smartphones based on Windows Phone 8.1 and a series of exclusive Nokia features. Nokia confirmed that Windows Phone 8.1 is scheduled to be available across the entire Lumia Windows Phone 8 portfolio as an over-the-air update this summer following testing and partner approvals. News at-a-glance: – The Nokia Lumia 930 is a flagship smartphone which delivers the best of Microsoft and Lumia for the ultimate video and imaging experience. – The Nokia Lumia 635 and Nokia Lumia 630 offer an uncompromised Windows Phone 8.1 experience and bring Microsoft and Lumia innovations to more affordable prices. – […]

5 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GIGABYTE TEGRA NOTE 7 Gaming Tablet Introduced

The fastest 7-inch tablet in the world! Do more, hear more and play more! GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of premium hardware, is pleased to announce a new gaming grade tablet – GIGABYTE TEGRA NOTE 7, the world’s fastest 7-inch tablet. Powered by an NVIDIA® Tegra® 4 processor and a 72-core NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU, TEGRA NOTE 7 gives you a blazing graphics and great battery life. Gaming, video, and web browsing performance all come to life 50% faster with the lightning-fast GIGABYTE TEGRA Note 7. Chisel-tip stylus provides an incredible writing experience. 5 megapixel always-on HDR camera captures exactly what your eye sees. Front facing stereo speakers with a bass reflex port deliver 380-12000 Hz frequency response. The 16GB memory and […]

5 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ECS A78F2P-M2, A58F2P-M4, and A55F2P-M2 AMD FM2+ Platform Motherboards Announced

Improved External Graphic Support and Native 4K Resolution Display ECS (Elitegroup Computer Systems) today announced the whole new AMD FM2+ Platform motherboards—A78F2P-M2, A58F2P-M4, and A55F2P-M2 , featuring the new AMD FM2+ APU socket, transcending the already strong performance FM2 motherboards by adding a host of powerful new features from the Kaveri Technology platform. ECS AMD FM2+ motherboards offer native support for PCI Express Gen 3.0 as well as DirectX 11.1 support integrating the high performance “Steamroller” core. In addition, ECS AMD FM2+ motherboards provide native 4K resolution for ultimate visual experience. ECS FM2+ Motherboards with AMD Radeon™ Graphics AMD A-Series APUs with AMD Radeon™ R7 graphics are designed with game-changing new features that deliver superior computing and heart-pounding gaming performance. […]

4 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SAPPHIRE R5 Series Video Cards Released

New low profile cards include support for AMD Eyefinity SAPPHIRE Technology has just introduced three new mainstream models to its highly successful R-Series of graphics cards based on AMD Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture. The new SAPPHIRE R5 230 series includes three low profile PCI-Express graphics cards that require no additional power connector, making them ideal for entry level systems or for upgrading existing PC systems and providing additional monitor support. Two basic models have 160 Stream processors and core clocks of 625MHz, and offer a choice of 1GB or 2GB of DDR3 memory to deliver excellent performance and great value. Outputs are Dual-link DVI, VGA and HDMI, supporting a choice of monitor types and the cards ship with optional […]

4 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SAPPHIRE R9 290 Vapor-X OC Graphics Card Launched

Combines Vapor-Chamber Cooler with Tri-X fans and new features for optimum performance SAPPHIRE technology, the leading manufacturer and global supplier of AMD-based graphics products, has just announced an exciting new model in the successful R9 series of graphics cards. The SAPPHIRE R9 290 Vapor-X OC features several of the company’s industry-leading technologies and a factory overclock to deliver best in class performance with very low noise. Based on the award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture from AMD with 2560 Stream Processors, the SAPPHIRE R9 290 Vapor-X is an Overclocked edition which boasts 4GB of the latest GDDR5 memory running at 1400MHz (5.6GB/s effective) and high speed engine clocks of 1050MHz. Together these clocks deliver industry leading performance – but to […]

3 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

NEC E232WMT 23-inch Multi-Touch LED-backlit LCD Monitor Announced

E232WMT Display with AH-IPS Panel Brings Multi-Touch Control and Video Conferencing Capabilities to Business Professionals NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the multi-touch, LED-backlit MultiSync® E232WMT display with full-HD AH-IPS panel designed for environmentally conscious business professionals. With 10-point multi-touch control, the E232WMT display comes with full-HD camera, speakers and adjustable stand, and the 23-inch model also possesses wide viewing angles and ergonomic adjustability. A comprehensive input panel, including HDMI, DVI-D, VGA and USB 3.0 hub, connects users to the latest peripherals and protects their investments as new technologies and interfaces emerge. “The E232WMT touch display builds upon NEC’s leadership in environmentally friendly displays,” said Kevin Christopherson, Director of […]

3 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Digital Storm Javelin, Lance, Krypton, and Behemoth Gaming Laptops Unveiled

Digital Storm is excited to unveil four new gaming notebooks – the 15.6 inch Javelin and Lance and the 17.3 inch Krypton and Behemoth. The four laptops provide a variety of sizes, configurations and features to meet the needs of almost any mobile PC gamer. All four models in Digital Storm’s new line feature the new NVIDIA GTX 800M series of graphics cards. The new generation of graphics cards offers improved performance and advanced technology like Battery Boost, to maximize battery life during gaming, and ShadowPlay for recording gameplay streams. “We’ve wanted to refresh our notebook line for a while and the NVIDIA GTX 800M series launch provided the perfect timing,” said Rajeev Kuruppu, Digital Storm’s Director of Product Development. […]

3 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

NZXT Sentry 3 Touchscreen Fan Controller Introduced

Take your build to new heights with the Sentry 3’s perfect blend of precision and power. The Sentry 3 combines five powerful fan channels with an extraordinarily intuitive UI, giving you complete control over your entire rig’s cooling with the swipe of a finger. The Sentry 3’s huge 5.4 inch color touchscreen is 33% larger than any other single bay fan controller screen on the market. The newly introduced PowerSlide Bar gives you ultimate control over your fan channels, letting you adjust speed on the fly. Channel linking allows you to join any of the five fan channels together and control the link group simultaneously. The Sentry 3’s 15 watts of power per channel is enough to push even the […]

3 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

AOC G2460PQU 24-inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor Debuts

High-performance G2460PQU display brings a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time to your gaming PC and console AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces the 24-inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor (G2460PQU). Designed for high-performance gaming, the AOC G2460PQU delivers a refresh rate of 144Hz and response time of 1ms for ultra smooth, crystal clear visuals that give gamers decisive advantages including reduced input lag and more frames per second. The AOC G2460PQU is the ultimate gaming monitor with ample connectivity options and a sleek design to meet your competitive gaming needs. The wall-mountable monitor has a black hairline textured design with a sleek red bar at the bottom bezel, and comes with Display Port, HDMI, DVI-Dual Link, […]

2 April 2014Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ADATA SP920 Solid State Drive Launched

SATA 6Gb/sec Premier Pro SP920 series SSD utilizes Marvell controller ADATA™ Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, today announced the launch of the Premier Pro series SP920 solid state drive (SSD). Designed to meet the high-performance requirements of multimedia file transfers, the SP920 comes in a 2.5” form factor, and is equipped with the latest generation Marvell controller implementing the SATA III 6Gb/sec specification. SSD continue to become mainstream storage selections for a cross-section of user types, largely due to the higher demands placed on primary system disks by operating systems, games, and high definition media. The SP920 is designed for high performance across a wide range of demanding applications, but it is […]