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OCZ will showcase various products target toward the enterprise market at CeBIT 2013. Among the product is the the next generation ZD-XL SQL Accelerator, a hardware and software combination solution target toward enterprise market. The ZD-XL Accelerator “addresses SQL Server database applications to not only ensure that the data for this implementation is right, relevant, and readily available on SSD flash when the SQL Server needs it, but also that the data is accessed with the highest possible I/O performance.“ In addition, OCZ will also demonstrate the upcoming VXL 1.3 Virtualization Software and LXL Acceleration Software with OCZ’s Direct Pass Caching technology.
Even more exciting is the next generation PCI Express based SSD will also on display. The upcoming PCIe SSD will use the same Indilinx Barefoot 3 controller found on the Vector series SSD that offers excellent performance across different workloads based on our tests. It is the fastest controller that is available on the market and we are excited to see it being used on PCIe interface so it won’t be bottlenecked by the 6 Gbps SATA interface. The new drive will support four second generation PCIe 2.0 for lower latency to data, faster file transfer, and greater storage option availability.
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QNAP has launched new business-class 12-drive rackmount Turbo NAS TS-1269U-RP. The NAS is equipped with Intel dual-core Atom 2.13 GHz processor, 2GB DDR3 RAM, dual Gigabit LAN ports, and 512MB DOM with dual system OS. With 12 bay available for up to 48TB of storage capacity where according to QNAP’s own test that the system can achieve up to 220 MB/s of read and write in network trunking mode. The unit is certified with Windows Server 2012 and VMware ready for ESXi 5. It is already available but the PR has no pricing.
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Gigabyte is getting into the mini-ITX motherboard with not one but two new Intel board, the H77TN and the B75TN. Both motherboards feature low profile design that is 43% thinner than traditional mini-ITX motherboards or just 2.5cm in height. The boards will also feature flexible power input and IO expansion specification. This means that it can be powered externally as oppose to using a standard 24-pin ATX power connector. The boards are designed for the growing market of of All-In-One (AIO) PC.
The H77TN and B75TN use Intel H77 and B75 chipset respectively and will support 2nd generation and 3rd generation Intel Core processors. They will have PCI Express x4 slot for expansion, mSATA and mini PCIe are also found on the boards. The boards will also come with three display outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort, LVDS ribbon connector. Since it is designed for AIO PC, it uses SODIMM as oppose to traditional DIMM for memory. Two slots are available on the boards. In addition to the mSATA, there are four more SATA ports for storage. Two of them on are SATA 6Gbps on the H77TN but only one of the four ports on the B75TN is SATA 6Gbps. Of course, the board will also comes with array of typical ports like USB 2.0, USB 3.0, audio port, and Gigabit ethernet.
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OCZ has launched a new Vertex 3 20 SSD that pairs the LSI SandForce SF-2200 controller with 20 nm flash. The Vertex 3 was launched back in 2011 that paired the SandForce SF-2281 controller with 25nm Micro NAND. Despite the fact that the drive is a bit old, it is still one of the fast drive even in today’s market thanks to the SATA 6 Gbps support and the excellent SandForce controller with its DuraWrite and RAISE technology.
The new drive will come in storage capacity of 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB. It will have a rated maximum read up to 550MB/s, write up to 520MB/s, random write up to 65K IOPS, and random read up to 35K IOPS. Compare this to the 25 nm NAND, we can see that while the sequential read and write speed is comparable, the random write is upped from 60K IOPS but the random read is down from the 85K that is on the 25 nm drive.
No pricing information is available but we expect it to be comparable to other drive with similar spec. The drive is backed by the same 3 year warranty as the original Vertex 3.
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It’s that time again for a new crop of smartphones. HTC has once again delivered a new flagship device called the “HTC One”. The new high-end smartphone packed with quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor clocked at 1.7GHz, 2GB RAM, 32GB or 64GB onboard storage, and a 4.7 inch display using S-LCD3 technology at 1080p resolution. Constructed with the zero-gap aluminum unibody design, the smartphone will come with Android Jelly Bean operating system, LTE network technology, and NFC. It is packed with 2300 mA battery but lacks wireless charging and microSD for expansion.
The new phone is packed with a new UltraPixel camera with HTC Zeo. Despite the rated 4.0 MegaPixel, the new UltraPixel camera continues with the same f/2.0 aperture lense but has enhanced sensitivity in low light and better dynamic range. The new camera also has improved image stabilization for both video and image. It supports HDR video capture and the Zoe mode that supports simultaneous video and image capture at 1080p resolution that can be shared across various social network.
In addition, a new Sense 5 is introduced with a new homescreen called HTC BlinkFeed. It is essentially an aggregated page that features live stream of various information such as social updates, news, photos, videos, etc. Additionally, it will also feature HTC BoomSound that brings front-facing stereo speaker with a dedicated amplifier to the phone.
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Valve has released Steam for Linux client. The Linux client includes Big Picture mode so you can play games with a TV and a game controller.
In conjunction with the release, Steam also has a sales of over 50 Linux titles with 50~75% off that expires on Wednesday, February 21st at 10AM PST. Some nice titles are available such as Portal 2, Counter Strike Source, Half-life, and Serious Sam 3. So grab your copies quickly this weekend.
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It is time to refresh our benchmark tools! With the anticipation of the next generation of GPUs around the corner, we are starting to see updates from popular benchmarks like 3DMark. Today, Unigine, the folks that bring us the popular Heaven Benchmark, has released Vally Benchmark 1.0 for Windows.
The new GPU stress-tool is packed with tons of details down to the leaves and flower petel as it renders a forest-covered valley surrounded by vast mountains. The new benchmark also includes extreme hardware stability testing, GPU temperature and clock monitoring, advanced visuals (dynamic sky, volumetric cloud, sun shafts, DFO, and ambient occlusion), and stereo 3D and multi-monitor support. See the video below:
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According to an interview with a Japanese gaming site, 4Gamer, AMD graphics product manager Devon Nekechuk has revealed that “AMD’s desktop GPU will continue to 7000 Series Radeon HD.” This means that we are going to continue to see the current Radeon 7900 GHz Edition to be the flagship from AMD, at least until Q4 of 2014 according to a slide shown on the site showing current gen of GPUs to be stable throughout 2013. There will be a new HD 8000 released sometimes this year but the card is just a re-branding of HD 7000 Series designed for OEM market like Dell or HP.
During CES 2013, AMD has revealed its roadmap for 2013 that includes the next generation desktop GPU, the Sea Islands, and mobile GPU, the Solar System. It is unclear now if the roadmap has been changed or pushed back till the last quarter of 2013 or till 2014.
While we may not expect new desktop GPU from AMD soon, AMD is not going to be completely silent. There are reports that indicating the next generation PlayStation and Xbox 720 console will be powered by AMD GPU.
Stay tuned as we bring you more detail on the development.
Source: 4gamer.net
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NAS are getting more popular as a centralized media and file storage. Many NAS devices now are equipped with Intel Atom processor and HDMI port. The addition of HDMI port has turned the NAS into more than just a simple file server as it is now able to output multimedia to HDTV via HDMI port. We have seen Thecus provides such feature with their latest NAS and today QNAP has also announced the addition to the popular open source XMBC to their TS-x69 line of Turbo NAS.
If you already got one of the compatible models, all you have to do is update the firmware to the latest version (3.8.1 or later) and download the HD Station from QNAP. The HD Station also adds USB wireless keyboard and mouse and MCE compatible remote support. Click on the source for more detail as well as how to set it up.
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We just finished our review of the OCZ Vector and were quite impressed with the drive’s performance. In fact, we think it is arguably the fastest SSD available on the market today. Well if you are are looking to purchase one or already got a drive in your PC, we got good news for you. For a limited time, OCZ is offering a free Far Cry 3 download if you get one of the 256GB or 512GB Vector drive.
There is a limit of two downloads per customer with the download code expires July 14th, 2013. The promotion is available for North Amerca, South America, EMEA, and Asia region except Africa and China. Looks like to get your copy of the game, you would need to register your product with OCZ where it asks your typical name, address, and email. In addition, you would need to provide the serial number of the drive along with the Acronis Key that is bundled with the drive. Hit the source for more detail.
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G.Skill has launched the fastest DDR3 memory clocked at 2800MHz with timings of C11-13-13-35 at 1.65V. The Trident X Series is packed with four sticks of 8GB for a total of 32GB (F3-2800C11Q-32GTXD) designed for Intel Z77 chipset and Ivy Bridge CPU. The Trident X comes with G.Skill’s own heatsink as shown on the image above. It supports Intel XMP Profile and will come with limited lifetime warranty.
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Silicon Power adds a new SSD to its Slim line of product. The new Slim S50 comes with the same 7mm slim design like its older brother, the Slim S70, that we have reviewed. The SSD is designed to accommodate the Ultrabooks with its 63 gram weight and slim profile. The drive has a rated maximum read of 530 MB/s and maximum read of 200 MB/s. Compare to S70, the maximum read speed is comparable but the maximum write speed has been halved. As expected, the drive will support TRIM command, garbage collection, NCQ, SMART, and ECC technology. Available in storage capacity of 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB and carries 3 year warranty, the drive can potentially be a good budget option if it is priced competitively.
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Arctic is partnering with XBMC, an open source software media and entertainment hub, with their latest Media Center PC. The MC001-XBMC come with XBMC 12 (OpenELEC 3.0) and is powered by Intel dual-core Atom D525 processor clocked at 1.8GHz, 2GB of RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5430 with 512MB onboard GDDR3 memory, and 1TB of 2.5” HDD. The system is completely passive cooled, making it absolutely quiet while you are enjoying the HD movies. The system is also packed with a 24x DVD-RW so you can watch DVD but sadly no Blu-ray drive is included.
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