XFX First To Use Premium Reference Cooler For 4770

Up until now, all of the Radeon HD 4770's have utilized ATI's cheaper reference cooler for the Radeon HD 4770. XFX will now be the first to shoot for the more expensive premium cooler.

For those that aren't aware, ATI offered partners two different designs for the cooler. All but XFX have chosen the cheaper design, probably to make the card more cost-effective for a card that doesn't make much money to begin with.

XFX has decided to splurge however and not only will they be using the premium cooler, they've chosen the black PCB. It really does seem that once you go black, you never go back.

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N285GTX HydroGen OC

MSI, manufacturer of computer parts, has released another NVIDIA graphics card. Before were the lightning GTX 260’s and the N285GTX Superpipe 2G OC, MSI have now revealed a water cooled beast called the N285GTX HydroGen OC. What’s nice about this is that it comes with a single-slot copper water block, with G ¼ fittings instead of the usual dual-slot design. The specifications are overclocked, with 1024MB of RAM, 512-Bit memory interface and 240 processing cores, 702 MHz GPU shader and the memory at 1476 (2600) MHz. This beast will be available soon for a whopping £400.

Source : OverclockersClub

Pioneer NavGate AVIC-F9110BT Multimedia Navigator

Pioneer launches in the UK is new NavGate AVIC-F9110BT GPS navigator/media center, which is compitable with a range VW, Skoda and Seat cars. The AVIC-F9110BT has a 5.8-inch touchscreen display and a 50W x 4W MOSFET amplifier. Pioneer’s new in-car navigator includes TeleAtlas maps of 44 European countries and offers voice guidance, 1.7 million points of interest.

The NavGate AVIC-F9110BT supports playback of MP3, WAV, AAC audio and video from SD, USB device and DVD discs. It has three RCA outputs and optional iPod cable. Bluetooth connectivity is also available for handsfree callings.

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Samsung Omnia HD i8910 reviewed in the glow of the AMOLED screen

Whether you call it OmniaHD, i8910 HD, or even "Timmy Tim" (hey, it could happen), Samsung's AMOLED--infused smartphone is a winner, if the fine lads at Phone Arena are to be believed. Points go to its HD video recording and playback, a surprisingly good battery life, and a form factor that's not too hard on the pocket, measuring in at just a wee bit taller and thicker than the HTC Touch HD. Not everything's sunshine and rainbows, though, as trying to use it in direct sunlight's a lost cause and the phone is a magnet for fingerprints. Still, those are pretty minor in comparison, and this is sounding more and more like a solid smartphone. Hit up the read link for a more thorough review, or after the break for the moving pictures version.

Source : Engadget

Samsung Intros 1.5TB STORY External Hard Drive

Generally speaking, we look to companies such as LaCie when scouting a fashion-friendly external hard drive. Evidently Samsung's tired of being left out of the mix, as it has today introduced a 1.5TB solution that has quite a bit of style. The STORY Station is a desktop storage solution "designed to meet the explosive demand for external, secure and eco-friendly desktop PC storage."

The 3.5" external hard drive comes wrapped in a solid aluminum casing and features a trifecta of new safety features to guard against data loss: Samsung Auto Backup, SecretZone and SafetyKey. Samsung Auto Backup backs up data in real time or through a prearranged schedule, while the backed-up data can also be securely saved by setting a password with Samsung’s SafetyKey. In order to protect confidential files and folders, Samsung’s SecretZone creates a virtual drive which provides encryption for data security.

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Crossfire vs SLI Performance Comparison Review

As single GPU video cards continue to get faster and deliver even more performance, are dual video card setups still a viable option for those looking for more performance? If one is good, two or more have to be better, right? In most cases two is better than one, and four is better than two; in most cases, not all. It would be nice to slap in another video card and see double the performance, but again that's not always the case. The cards will scale, and in some games you will see tremendous scaling, but in others you will wonder why you even bothered with the additional purchase.

• Introduction & Closer Look
• Closer Look (The Video Cards)
• Testing (Setup)
• Testing: Far Cry 2
• Testing: Crysis
• Testing: Crysis Warhead
• Testing: PT Boats: Knights of the Sea
• Testing: BioShock
• Testing: World in Conflict
• Testing: Cryostasis: The Sleep of Reason
• Testing: IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
• Testing: Call of Duty 4
• Testing: Call of Duty: World at War
• Testing: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
• Testing: F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
• Testing: Lost Planet: Extreme Conditions Colonies Edition
• Testing: Mirror's Edge
• Testing: Fallout 3
• Testing: Dead Space
• Testing: Left 4 Dead
• Testing: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
• Testing: 3DMark06 Professional
• Testing: 3DMark Vantage
• Power Consumption & Cost
• Conclusion

Podio speakered PMP for cyclists sure to cause accidents, impromptu dance parties

We've seen plenty of speaker / PMP combos around these part, but the Podio -- which looks kind of like a hairdryer to us -- is designed for the cyclist on-the-go who just can't bike without jamming to Green Day at a semi-loud volume. The Podio comes with a harness to attach it to the bike's handlebars, and boasts a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that gets somewhere between nine and twenty hours of use per charge. The whole thing weighs 139 grams, boasts 2GB of onboard storage, and has a 1.5 watt speaker to get the party started. There are no details on pricing or availabiity as of now, but we'll let you know when they come around -- err... are on the market. One more photo after the break.

Source : Engadget

Samsung SPF-87H and SPF-107H Photo Frames Now Heading Toward Japan

Samsung's latest photo frames, the SPF-87H and SPF-107H, are heading toward Japan with a possible launch in late May and beginning of June.

The SPF-87H features a nice 8” LCD with a resolution of 800x400 LCD with a 500:1 contrast ratio and 200cd/m2 brightness while the SPF-107H feature a 10” LCD with 1024x600 resolution, a 500:1 contrast ratio and a 250cd/m2.

Both can also be used as a secondary display.

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Crucial Ballistix 1333 Review

Ever since the introduction of Tri-Channel DDR3 memory, we have been seeing a whole slew of different memory types and speeds. But not all memory is created equally. What makes one memory better than another is the ability to overclock and maintain that speed better than the other types of memory. Crucial has proven to be one of these memory manufacturers.

Today I bring forth the Crucial Ballistix 1333MHz memory. Let's go see how much abuse these sticks of memory can take before they start turning different colors.

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ASUS Launches Graphics Cards with Super ML Caps

ASUS, world-leading producer of top quality graphic solutions, has today introduced the world’s first graphics cards to utilize Multilayer Polymer Capacitors (Super ML Caps) with the self-designed ENGTX285 and EAH4890 Series. Both equipped with the Super ML Cap, the ASUS designed ENGTX285 Series allows users to enjoy up to 3.3 times GPU overclocking margins and up to 15°C cooler GPU temperatures when compared to reference designed boards; while the ASUS designed EAH4890 is equipped with the Super ML Cap, Voltage Tweak Technology and a specially designed fansink to offer up to 3 times GPU overclocking margins and 10°C cooler GPU temperatures. Additionally, with the inclusion of the EMI Shield, covered chokes, low RDS(on) MOSFETs, and solid capacitors, users can achieve extreme performances while enjoying total peace of mind.

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