Gainward recently released their Gainward Optimized Own Design (GOOD) for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 video card. Gainward says that the custom design card received an optimized circuit layout on a longer PCB (10.5 inches Continue reading “Gainward GeForce GTX 470 GOOD Edition Video Card Launched”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 29, 2010 at 10:15am
Palit Microsystems announced the first custom design Palit GTX 470 this morning. The custom NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 card features Dual Fans and 4 Video outputs which support HDMI, DisplayPort, and two Dual-Link DVI display Continue reading “Palit launches non-reference GeForce GTX 470 Video Card Series”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 29, 2010 at 10:06am
The time-consuming scientific research behind drug discovery can now be accelerated with the launch of AMBER 11, a software tool that enables bio-scientists to harness the power of supercomputing on their desktop PC. AMBER 11, Continue reading “GPU-Powered AMBER 11 Unleashes Desktop Supercomputing for Bio-Scientists”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 29, 2010 at 9:57am
HIS announced their HIS 5550 Silence 1GB DDR2 low-profile video card this morning. They claim that it is the world’s first Silent 5500 series low-profile graphics card to hit the market. The brand-new designed double-slot Continue reading “HIS introduces Radeon HD 5550 Silence 1GB Video Card”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 29, 2010 at 9:52am
After all the controversy surrounding the “lost” next generation iPhone prototype, it appears that Apple may be unveiling the real deal at the WWC just announced as being June 7 – 11. Apple on Wednesday Continue reading “Apple expected to unveil new iPhone in June”. …more
By Joe Evans •
Apr. 29, 2010 at 8:56am
Kingwin DockMaster USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station Review @ Tweaknews and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums! “This handy offering from Kingwin showcases one of the easiest Continue reading “April 29 News from Around the Web”. …more
By amy •
Apr. 29, 2010 at 5:33am
The ASRock 890GX Extreme3 motherboard features the AMD 890GX chipset paired with all new SB850 south bridge. The board offers the latest SATA3 6.0Gb/s offerings thanks to the AMD chipset, but also has SuperSpeed USB 3.0 support thanks to an onboard NEC controller. Read on to see how this Phenom II X6 supporting $129 motherboard performs and overclocks!
By Dan Stoltz •
Apr. 29, 2010 at 12:00am
Hewlett-Packard plans to buy struggling phone maker Palm for $1.2 billion. The purchase of Palm would give HP assets that include the Palm webOS mobile operating system, both the Pre and Pixi phones, and significant Continue reading “HP to Buy Palm for $1.2 Billion”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 28, 2010 at 4:35pm
MSI Computer announced the availability of the stylish new GE600 gaming notebook. Weighing in at just 5.9 lbs, the GE600 is MSIs lightest 16-inch gaming notebook to date, but still packs quite a punch with Continue reading “MSI Announces GE600 16-inch Gaming Notebook at $899”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 28, 2010 at 4:05pm
Have you ever seen the warning sticker that is on the static bag of an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 video card? Take a look at this sticker that was on an EVGA branded card that Continue reading “NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 Video Card Warning Sticker”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 28, 2010 at 2:35pm
If you think that the Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Editions cards are extreme, with their six mini DisplayPorts, then think again as PowerColor is working on a Radeon HD 5970 card with 12 (twelve) Continue reading “PowerColor Shows Radeon HD 5970 with 12 DisplayPorts for Eyefinity!”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 28, 2010 at 2:21pm
AMD has released the ATI Catalyst 10.4 WHQL video card drivers to the public for download. This release of ATI Catalyst brings performance improvements in one game title along with numerous resolved issues and new Continue reading “ATI Releases Catalyst 10.4 Video Card Drivers for Download”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 28, 2010 at 1:36pm
Activision Blizzard has confirmed that Activision Publishing CEO and President Mike Griffith has resigned from both of his roles, effective April 23, 2010. Griffith will remain with Activision Blizzard in a new role as vice Continue reading “Activision Publishing CEO Resigns, Becomes Vice Chairman of Activision Blizzard”. …more
By Ken Brown •
Apr. 28, 2010 at 10:07am
Apple confirmed the acquisition of Texas-based chipmaker, Intrinsity. Intrinsity is the company that assisted Samsung in building the iPad processor. Though details of the purchase were not disclosed, it is believed that that the acquisition Continue reading “Apple Buys Start-Up Behind the iPad’s Chip”. …more
By Ken Brown •
Apr. 28, 2010 at 9:55am
Motherboard makers are seeing tight supply of AMD’s new SB850 southbridge, according to industry sources, adding that one of the main reasons is limited capacity of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC’s) 55nm process. The earliest Continue reading “AMD SB850 Southbridge Shortage Impacting Motherboard Makers”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Apr. 28, 2010 at 9:19am