Noctua today presented a new revision of its much acclaimed NH-U12DX and NH-U9DX quiet CPU coolers for Intel Xeon workstations and servers. The new NH-U12DX i4 and NH-U9DX i4 models support LGA2011 (both Square and Continue reading “Noctua Releases NH-U12DX i4 and NH-U9DX i4 Intel Xeon CPU coolers”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 15, 2013 at 7:22am
AMD today launched the AMD Radeon HD 8970M, the world’s fastest notebook graphics card. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M graphics processing unit (GPU) delivers the best mobile gaming experience imaginable to gamers, powered by AMD’s Continue reading “AMD Introduces the World’s Fastest Notebook Graphics Card – Radeon HD 8970M”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 15, 2013 at 7:03am
TRENDnet announced the availability of the N150 Nano Easy-N-Range Extender, model TEW-713RE, which extends an existing wireless network at the touch of a button and has an MSRP of $44.99. To maximize extension range, plug Continue reading “TRENDnet Announces Nano Wireless Network Extender Under $45”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 15, 2013 at 6:34am
Cooler Master today announced three new additions to the N series, N200/N400/N600. This new series of compact and fully featured cases are said to improve upon traditional mainstream chassis by offering future proof value. All Continue reading “Cooler Master Announces N-series Cases Starting At $50”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 14, 2013 at 8:53pm
Asetek today announced that HP has expanded the availability of Asetek liquid cooling to include single processor Z820 workstations. Previously only available in dual CPU configurations, the more affordable single CPU Z820 with Asetek’s integrated Continue reading “HP Expands Liquid Cooling Availability In Z820 Workstations”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 14, 2013 at 8:43pm
D-Link today announced it is now shipping a new line of AC Routers with the availability of the Wireless AC1750 Router (DIR-868L), Wireless AC1200 Router (DIR-860L), Wireless AC1000 Router (DIR-820L) and Wireless AC750 Router (DIR-810L). Continue reading “D-Link Now Shipping Four New 802.11AC Wireless Routers”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 14, 2013 at 8:38pm
AVADirect recently added Quiet Workstation Configurations as an option listed on their website. Each configuration has specific, hand-picked components that create a system unheard to end-users seeking a powerfully silent system. This gives all customers Continue reading “AVADirect Now Offers Quiet Custom Workstation Configurations”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 14, 2013 at 8:32pm
Microsoft announced Tuesday an update to its Windows 8.1 OS known previously by the code name “Windows Blue.” Windows 8.1 will be a free update for Windows 8 users when it debuts later this year, Continue reading “Microsoft Windows 8.1 Will Be Free – Downloads Start June 26th!”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 14, 2013 at 7:48pm
NVIDIA Project SHIELD is now known as NVIDIA SHIELD. This is because the hand-held gaming device is now available to pre-order for $349 for those who signed up for the newsletter at shield.nvidia.com. If you Continue reading “NVIDIA SHIELD Goes On Pre-Order For $349”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 14, 2013 at 9:36am
The French government is considering creating a new tax on smartphones and tablets in a bid to raise millions to support the creation of digital cultural content inside France. The proposal, handed to President Francois Continue reading “France Wants a 1 Percent Tax on Smartphone and Tablet Sales”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 13, 2013 at 9:17pm
Samsung announced in a company blog today that the company has successfully developed millimeter-wave Ka band transceiver technology that will allow them to roll out a 5G cellular band in Europe around 2020. The new Continue reading “Samsung Says Real-Time Streaming of Games & Movies Possible w/ 5G Mobile Broadband”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 13, 2013 at 9:08pm
The EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G2 power supply has arrived! This 80 Plus Gold Rated power supply offers 1000W of continuous power, exceptional efficiency and is fully modular. It is also backed by an impressive 10-year Continue reading “EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G2 Power Supply Now Available”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 13, 2013 at 4:40pm
The Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available for purchase online and in Verizon Wireless Stores starting May 23rd, 2013. The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone is now available for pre-order online for $199.99 after Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 Coming To Verzion On May 23rd”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 13, 2013 at 3:57pm
NVIDIA today released GeForce 320.14 beta video card drivers that were specifically optimized for Metro: Last Light. The GeForce 320.14 drivers are said to improve single-GPU and SLI performance in the eagerly anticipated sequel by Continue reading “GeForce 320.14 Metro: Last Light Beta Drivers Released”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 13, 2013 at 3:37pm
Are you worried about overage fees on your wireless data plan when you watch online videos? It appears that ESPN doesn’t want its 45+ million digital users to stop watching their content on mobile devices Continue reading “ESPN Ponders Subsidizing Wireless Data Plans”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 10, 2013 at 2:47pm