After all the buzz surrounding the low-cost Classmate PC laptop it designed for school kids in other countries, Intel is talking to computer manufacturers about offering an updated retail version in this country within months Continue reading “Intel to offer low-cost laptop – Classmate for under $500”.
AMD is planning to launch a Radeon HD 3830 graphics chip for the mid-range/entry-level market, according to sources at graphics card makers. Cards are expected to launch in April or May. The 3830 will have Continue reading “AMD to add another member to its Radeon HD 3000 family – Radeon HD 3830”.
Kingston has just launched a family of 800MHz FB-DIMM memory modules, ranging in capacity from 512MB to 4GB, that are ideal for servers and high-performance workstations. Kingston is first rolling out industry standard ValueRAM FB-DIMMs, Continue reading “Kingston Technology Releases 800MHz FB-DIMMs”.
The Rosewill R6XR8-BK ATX mid tower computer case is one of the latest cases from Rosewell and features a screw-less design with dual 120mm fans for good airflow. Legit Reviews takes a look at this black case to see if the beauty is only skin deep. Read on as we crack this case open to see if no tools are really required and to see what we think about the case after we install a system into it.
North American-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted about $1.23 billion in orders in February 2008, according to a report by trade organization SEMI. The San Jose, Calif.-based group reported late Tuesday that manufacturers also had Continue reading “Semiconductor toolmakers had $1.23B in orders in Feb., 12% below year ago”.
S3 Graphics today announced the S3 Graphics Chrome 430 GT desktop cards are now available at online retail affiliate stores. The first of the S3 Graphics Chrome 400 Series to market, the Chrome 430 GT Continue reading “S3 Graphics Launches Chrome 430 GT in the U.S. Market”.
Advanced Micro Devices is getting set to launch updated Phenom processors amid rumors that the chipmaker is reducing its workforce by 5 percent. AMD is slated to begin shipping quad-core Phenom 9850, 9750, 9650, 9550, Continue reading “AMD planning layoffs after releasing the B3 Phenom steppings”.
The controversial 700MHz spectrum auction has closed, raising $19.59 billion, a record for a spectrum auction in the U.S., the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday. The FCC, however, failed to sell off a swath Continue reading “700MHz spectrum auction ends”.
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has unveiled its G10IL netbook (mini-notebook) available with either a 10.2- or 8.9-inch glossy display. Not much more is known about this notebook, but they do have a picture! The netbook Continue reading “ECS unveils Diamondville-based netbook”.
ASUS just announced that the Xonar DX soundcard is going to available soon on the retail market. Engineered for pristine, clean audio quality with a 116 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), the Xonar DX is equipped Continue reading “ASUS Announces The Xonar DX Soundcard”.
Western Digital announced today that it is now shipping in volume its WD Caviar SE16 640 GB 3.5-inch hard drives based on 320 GB-per-platter technology — a platform that it has been shipping since January Continue reading “WD Now Shipping WD Caviar SE16 640GB 3.5-inch hard drives”.
Kingston Technology just sent us work that the Kingston family of HyperX DDR3 memory modules have been SLI-certified by NVIDIA Corporation, as part if its program to offer gaming enthusiasts solid platform/memory compatibility, stability and Continue reading “Kingston Technology HyperX DDR3 Memory Achieves NVIDIA SLI Certification”.
ASUS today released the ROG Striker II Extreme series of motherboards. Supporting NVIDIAs nForce 790i Ultra SLI chipset the Striker II Extreme is the motherboard for overclockers and power users. This powerful series of motherboards Continue reading “ASUS Announces The Striker II Extreme motherboard”.
Palit Microsystems announced the release of the GeForce 9800 GX2 graphics card this morning for those looking for the best money can buy when it comes to gaming performance. With the power of two GeForce Continue reading “Palit Microsystems Announces The Palit GeForce 9800 GX2 Graphics Card”.
Albatron has sent out the press release on the GeForce 9800 GX2 a bit early and claims to be the first to announce the dual GPU 9800GX2. Two heads are better than one as SLI Continue reading “Albatron Announces The GeForce 9800GX2 1GB Video Card”.
