SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd. unveiled the SPARKLE GeForce GTS 250 Graphics Cards. Taking mainstream consumer computing platforms to a new level of graphics performance, the new graphics cards feature: Advanced Rendering Architecture - Based on NVIDIA’s next generation G92 architecture, the SPARKLE GeForce GTS 250 Graphics Cards adopt innovative unified architecture, dynamically allocating processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, improving on the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs. The new graphics cards also feature NVIDIA
Lumenex Engine, DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 support, NVIDIA Quantum Effects, and GigaThread Technology for extreme processing efficiency on advanced, next generation shader programs.
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SPARKLE Unveils GeForce GTS 250 Graphics Cards
A-DATA Demonstrates XPG DDR3-2133X At CeBIT
A-DATA Technology Co., Ltd., showcased its leading triple channel module in the industry at CeBIT 2009 in Hannover, Germany, the XPG X series DDR3-2133X v2.0 2GB x3 triple channel module, by adopting 1.6V to demonstrate its 2133MHz killer speed and CAS latency at 7. Since the XPG X series DDR3-2133X v2.0 triple channel module has been adopted by the overclokcer Andre Yang, and has break the SuperPi 32m world record to demonstrate its killer speed, the XPG X series DDR3-2133X v2.0 triple channel module performed its killer speed again at CeBIT 2009 in Hannover, Germany. By adopting 1.56V, the XPG X series DDR3-2133X v2.0 triple channel module was able to demonstrate its high speed at 2000MHz CL7. At 1.6V, it was able to deliver its killer speed at 21330MHz CL8.
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CeBIT 2009: Super Talent
Super Talent is showing off a few new products as well. The Luxio flash drive is a luxury unit and comes in black, silver or wood-grain. Capacity wise, it tops out at 64 GB and features both hardware and software encryption. Super Talent ships the unit with a stylish leather case. Then there is the new Godfather stick in a rubber chasing. We have seen the first of this series at CES and, while the rubber version is not on display at CeBIT, it should be available in retail. Super Talent is also displaying FB DIMMs. These are intended for the server market and while a lot of companies are showing of DDR2 versions, this is the DDR3 version. Then you will also find triple-channel kits at their booth, with golden heatspreaders.
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CEBIT 2009: Corsair
Corsair is showing off their first case design, a full tower unit with an aluminum front and steel structure. It has a unique layout as well as a lot of one of a kind features. The case allowes for perfect cable management, will be able to fit a triple radiator, has four hot-swap SATA bays including the drive trays and a unique cooling layout. The case should be availble in Q2 for around 300 €. Corsair is also planning a smaller version of the case. Then there is a small new product, which is basically a USB dock, which comes with a backup button and the appropriate software. It can be used with any flash drive, but Corsair has designed it specifically for their own units.
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Crossfire Vs. SLI
On every presentation of new GPU generation that we attended in past few years, systems with more than one graphics card were presented as ultimate performance setup. Problem with those configurations was their price in a real world environment. Even now there are more users that have only one graphics card in their rig but the times has changed and now even low-budget users can have Crossfire of SLI system thanks to price drops.
First of all, motherboards that support Crossfire or SLI are not too expensive anymore as they were a year ago. Secondly, graphics cards have become also cheaper so users now face a dilemma: if they already have a graphics card from mid or high-range class with motherboard that supports CrossFire/SLI, is it better to sell that one and buy new one, or to buy same graphics card and make CrossFire/SLI system? Also new users face same dilemma: when buying new configuration should you plan future upgrade that includes upgrade of existing graphics card or purchase of second graphics card when it becomes much cheaper?
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Oppo Real T9 Touchscreen Phone
Oppo introduces the new Real T9 music mobile phone with a touchscreen. The T9 is the second model of Oppo’s Real series, after the T5. It features a 3.2-inch 240×432 26k color LCD touchscreen, a 2 Megapixel camera with video recording ability and a microSD card slot. The Real T9 comes with the OPlayer for music playback supporting MP3, AAC, AAC+, OGG, WMA, APE, and FLAC. It can also play RM, RMVB, DAT, MP4, H.263 3GP video files. The T9 supports tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800 network. It includes the G-sensor.
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Samsung S7220 Ultra B
The Samsung S7220 Ultra b is a 3.5G handset with a 5MP shooter and GPS support. It weighs in at just 88 grams and comes equipped with a standard 2.2-inch 240 x 320 pixel OLED panel, and WiFi. Its 5MP camera also adopts flash and autofocus, panoramic capture function, smile detection, macro capabilities, image stabilization, and red-eye reduction. The Samsung Ultra b / S7220 will also handle MP3, AAC and MPEG4 file formats and can be synchronized with Windows Media Player on a PC or laptop. Some other features include an FM radio, stereo Bluetooth, microSD expandable memory, USB 2.0 connectivity, flight mode and Java support.
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HTC Dream - Of Androids And Electric Sheep Review
There has been a lot of talk about the HTC Dream. And we do mean quite a bit. Introduced as the T-Mobile G1 in the second half of 2008, the first Google Android phone did create quite a stir in geek circles. The delicious open-source Android platform kept budding and experienced developers busy and hard at work in delivering new applications to the Android Market. With so much riding on the freedom to download apps to enhance your user experience, it’s irrefutable that the stage is set for an app store war. Unlike the creamy white T-Mobile G1, what we got here in Singapore is the matte black version. This is fine by us, though we did inquire on the possible availability of the white version from SingTel. There has been no word yet on this, but we do think that having the color option could raise the consumer interest. We love the Dream’s 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen. Period. Generous on the screen real estate and friendly to the thumb, the Dream didn’t give us problems when we were navigating through its unfamiliar (at first) user interface.
Galaxy Has A Low Profile, Low Power 9600GT For HTPC
Something interesting for HTPC enthusiasts that we missed out. Galaxy has a special 9600GT Low Profile Low Power 9600GT card that consumes less than 60W and doesn’t requires external 6-pin power connector. It is based on the 9600 GT Green Edition GPU where we have been talking about lately. This card has 8-layer PCB which is 203.2mm in length and 69.5mm in height, single slot custom copper cooling so it can be fitted into a mini HTPC case. the card is clocked at 600MHz core with 512 MB of GDDR3 memory clocked at 900 (1800) MHz on a 256-bit wide memory bus. Outputs include DVI, HDMI.
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Radeon HD 4890 X2 A Possibility
Based on conversations between ATI and PCGH, it seems that ATI might be thinking about a Radeon HD 4890 X2 to compete with the GTX 285. The Radeon HD 4890 is expected to be between 8%-20% faster than the 4870. This will leave the 4890 competing with the GTX 260 instead of the GTX 285 as predicted. As such, if ATI wants to compete with the fastest card on the market, it will have to implemnt the RV790 chip in a dual-GPU card.
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Remixing The G92 - NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Review
They say an elephant never forgets and a leopard never changes its spots. So it should come as no surprise then that NVIDIA, so fond of renaming, rehashing and rebranding their products, has gone back to its old ways. And we are disappointed. Before CeBIT, rumors were rife about a new NVIDIA SKU and many speculated that the graphics giant has finally managed to scale its high-end GTX 200 down a notch to create mainstream, entry-level variants of GTX 200 cards. On the other hand, there were also rumors that they were going to rehash one of the older SKUs so that, you know, it’ll appear to be new? Unfortunately, NVIDIA has once again decided to opt for the easy way out. The latter rumor proved to be true and the brand ‘new’ GeForce GTS 250 that you see here has a GeForce 9800 GTX+ GPU core at its heart. If you’ve already forgotten, the GeForce 9800 GTX+ was launched last year in June and it was itself a quick fix solution to ATI’s Radeon HD 4850. In fact, the GeForce 9800 GTX+ is a refresh of the even older GeForce 9800 GTX based on the G92 and only differs from the latter in that it is manufactured using a 55nm process and is therefore able to accommodate higher clock speeds.
MSI Unveils DDR2+DDR3 Combo Motherboard
MSI is reaching out to touch the memory lover in every gamer with two very unique motherboards: the 790GX-8D and the P45-8D. What’s so special about these boards? Dual support for DDR2 and DDR3, on the same board. MSI showcased two amazing motherboards at CeBIT: its AM3 board 790GX-8D featuring the 790GX chipset, and its socket 775 board P45-8D using Intel’s P45 +ICH10/ICH10R chipset. What makes these two boards so extremely hot is their huge memory capacity, both offering four DDR2 slots and four DDR3 memory slots. Nicknamed as the “Memory Lover,” both utilize MSI’s power saving technology APS as well as its “DrMOS” high quality voltage converters.
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Dell SX2210 Full HD LCD Display With 2MP Webcam
Dell is going to launch its new 22-inch SX2210 widescreen LCD monitor. The SX2210 comes with an integrated 2 Megapixel webcam and microphone. It features 1920×1080p Full HD resolution, 16.7 million colors, 300cd/m3 brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time and 170/160-degre viewing angle. Other than VGA and DVI-D inputs, Dell SX2210 has an HDMI port and a USB 2.0 port.
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