Kingston SSDNow V+200 SSD launched

Kingston announced the SSDNow V+200, a new solid state disk aimed at cost-conscious business or home users.

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the latest addition to its SSDNow family, the SSDNow V+200. The new Kingston SSDNow V+200 solid-state drives are the ideal high-performance upgrade solution for the performance minded yet cost-conscious business or home user.

The SSDNow V+200 features the second-generation high-speed SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) SandForce� SF-2281 Processor and outstanding sequential read and write speeds of up to 535MB/s and 480MB/s. The SSDNow V+200 enables fast system start-up, rapid data access and speedy copying of large files such as videos, presentations and graphics illustrations.

�Kingston constantly strives to offer the perfect upgrade solution to cover each market segment. The SSDNow V+200 drive has been specifically designed to meet the needs of both business and home users looking for an inexpensive yet powerful upgrade,� said Ariel Perez, SSD business manager, Kingston. �The SSDNow V+200 is equipped with all essential tools needed to extend the lifecycle and boost a system�s performance to the maximum. The balance between performance and price makes this SSD deliver the best ROI as an upgrade for a fleet of corporate notebooks or desktops or the home PC.�

The SSDNow V+200 is available in 60GB, 90GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities as either a stand-alone drive or as an upgrade kit to make installation easy and quick. Upgrade kits include cables, brackets, cloning software and HDD enclosure � everything the business or home user needs to get started.

Kingston SSDs are backed by a three-year warranty and 24/7 live technical support. For more information visit www.kingston.com

Kingston SSDNow V+200 Features & Specifications:
� Dramatic performance for any system upgrade
� Multiple Capacities: the right capacity to meet your storage standards
� Endurance: Data Integrity Protection featuring DuraClass� Technology
� Dependable: RAISE� for advanced data reliability
� Secure: Self-encrypting drive technology
� Durable: DuraWrite� optimizes writes to extend endurance
� Form Factor: 2.5�
� Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s), SATA Rev. 2.0 (3Gb/s), SATA Rev. 1.0 (1.5Gb/s)s
� Capacities1: 60GB, 90GB, 120GB, 240GB, 480GB
� Sequential reads: SATA Rev. 3.0: 535MB/s
SATA Rev. 2.0: 280MB/s
� Sequential writes: SATA Rev. 3.0: 60GB � 460MB/s; All Others � 480MB/s
SATA Rev. 2.0: 260MB/s
� Sustained Random 4k Read/Write2
60GB � 12,000/47,000 IOPS
90GB � 20,000/47,000 IOPS
120GB � 20,000/44,000 IOPS
240GB � 36,000/43,000 IOPS
480GB � 43,000/30,000 IOPS
Max Random 4k Read/Write2
60GB � 85,000/60,000 IOPS
90GB � 85,000/57,000 IOPS
120GB � 85,000/55,000 IOPS
240GB � 85,000/43,000 IOPS
480GB � 75,000/34,000 IOPS
� Power Consumption: 0.565 W (TYP) Idle / 1.795 W (TYP) Read / 2.065 W (TYP) Write
� Storage Temperatures: -40� C to 85� C
� Operating Temperatures: 0� C to 70� C
� Weight: 115g
� Vibration Operating: 2.17G
� Vibration Non-operating: 20G
� MTBF: 1,000,000 Hrs
� Warranty/Support: three-year warranty with 24/7 support

1 Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston�s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

2 Based on �out-of-box performance� with IOMeter 2008. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, and usage.

Kingston SSDNow V+200 Solid-State Drives:60GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (stand-alone drive): $ 140.00
90GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (stand-alone drive): $ 196.00
120GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (stand-alone drive): $ 245.00
240GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (stand-alone drive): $ 479.00
480GB 2.5″ SATA SSD (stand-alone drive): $ 970.00

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Scythe Kaze Master Pro Ace fan controller launched

Scythe introduced the Kaze Master Pro Ace, a new fan controller that will be sold in the EU for 34.90EUR (excl. VAT).

Japanese cooling expert Scythe is expanding its product portfolio by the new Kaze Master Pro Ace fan controller. The built-in technology is based on the already announced Kaze Master Pro 5.25 fan controller, which now comes with classy aluminum front panel design. Hence allows it to match more pc chassis on the market, especially pc chassis with an aluminum front panel.

New Kaze Master Pro Ace fan controller allows users to adjust fan speed of up to fans separately as well as monitoring up to 6 temperature sensors. Adjustments of fan speeds are being made using the 6 potentiometers located in the lower part of the aluminum front panel. Using the other two potentiometers located on the sides, it is possible to choose 2 of the 6 channels to be displayed on the built-in VF-Display (Vacuum Fluorescent Display).

Connected fans speed is controlled by altering of the output voltage. Each fan channel can be separately regulated in a voltage regulation range between 3,7 and 12 Volts. Users are able to monitor the actual fan speed on the VF-Display in 30 rpm steps up to the maximum fans peed of 9990 rpm. Temperature values can be displayed both in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. Kaze Master Pro Ace is able to measure temperatures in the range between 0 and 100�C or 32 and 199,9�F.

Furthermore Kaze Master Pro Ace fan controller is equipped with various safety mechanisms. Hence alarms users visually and audibly when safe values are exceeded. Audio alarm signals can be turned off using a jumper on the rear side of the fan controller. All relevant information in regards to safety mechanisms is explained in detailed in the supplied multilingual user manual.

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NZXT Havik 120 HSF launched

NZXT introduced the HAVIK 120, a more compact version of the HAVIK 140. The new cooler has a nickel-plated copper base, four 8mm heatpipes and aluminium fins that are cooled by twp 120mm FZ-series PWM fans that deliver up to 75.8CFM at a noise level of 22dBA.

The cooler measures 125mm x 160mm x 112mm (W x H x D) and weighs 920g. Intel's LGA 2011, 1366, 1155, 1156, 775 and AMD's Socket AM3, AM2+, AM2 are all supported. the NZXT HAVIK 120 will soon ship for $54.99.

In continuation of the award-winning HAVIK series, NZXT�s latest CPU cooler, HAVIK 120 has arrived. This dual 120mm fan CPU cooler comes with four 8mm heat pipes, fan speeds up to 1500 RPM, and 22 dBA silent cooling with airflow of 75.8 CFM. Achieve the possibility of harmonizing performance and silence with HAVIK 120.

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AMD Radeon HD 7000 Mobility GPUs to be launched on December 5?

TPU picked up a rumor that AMD's first Radeon HD 7000 series cards may be introduced next week. The mobile parts are expected to be launched first, or perhaps the company will show off its GCN architecture.

It is indicated that products launched on that day will be based on GPUs built on the 28 nanometer fabrication process. The new products will be unveiled in London. It's likely that these are mobile parts based on the "Thames" and "Seymour" silicons. An alternate theory is that AMD could unveil some of its next-generation GPUs based on the GCN architecture, AMD's biggest leap in GPU architecture since Radeon HD 2000 series.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores launched

NVIDIA introduced the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores, a new 40nm GF110 based card with 448 CUDA cores, 1280MB GDDR5 and a 320-bit memory bus.

The card features a 732MHz core, 1464MHz shaders and 3800MHz GDDR5 memory. The reference design draws power from two 6-pin PCI Express power connectors and includes two DVI outputs and one Mini-HDMI output.

Pricing is $289 but it's a limited edition release that will only be sold in North America, Germany, France, Scandinavia and Russia.

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Scythe Big Shuriken 2 processor cooler launched

Scythe presents the Big Shuriken 2, a new low-profile cooler with a nickel-plated copper base, five copper heatpipes, aluminium fins and a 120mm Slip Stream Slim PWM fan that delivers 12.13 - 45.47CFM at a noise level of 9.32 - 33.67dBA. The cooler measures 125 x 135 x 58 mm, it weighs 410g and is compatible with Intel LGA775/1155/1156/1366 and AMD Socket AM2/AM3/FM1 processors. The Scythe Shuriken 2 cooler will retail for around 30EUR (excl. VAT).

Japanese cooling expert Scythe announces the successor of Big Shuriken CPU Cooler. Big Shuriken 2 had to undergo further development on the heatsink and axial-fan side to provide better even performance and compatibility.

Applied improvements of heatsink are not obvious at first sight because main heatsink structure was inherited from Big Shuriken (1) CPU Cooler. Total amount of copper-heatpipes was increases from four to five pieces. Curved heatpipes are connecting the nickel-plated copper-base with the two upper layers of aluminum fins. Big Shuriken (1) was equipped with a solid heatsink on top of the copper-base which has been removed in the new version.

Consequently socket mounting is no longer achieved by using VTMS mounting mechanism but the F.M.S.B. 4 (Flip Mount Super Back-Plate 4) using screws and backlpate. Socket compatibility list has been kept long as usual, including latest Intel socket LGA1155, LGA1156, T / LGA775 and LGA1366 as well as AMD socket AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+ and FM1.

New Version is furthermore equipped with a Slip Stream Slim 120 PWM axial-fan with a thickness of only 12 mm allowing the total height of Big Shuriken 2 being only 58 mm. Supplied 120 mm fan supports the PWM feature offering variable fan control between 500 and 2.000 rpm. Depending on fan speed and requirements the supplied fan is able to create airflow from 21 to 78 m�/h respectively from 12,13 to 45,47 CFM.

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Arctic Accelero Twin Turbo 6990 launched

Arctic Cooling also presents the Accelero Twin Turbo 6990, a new cooler designed for AMD's Radeon HD 6990. The company claims this product is the most powerful VGA cooler ever, it offers copper bases, ten 6mm heatpipes and 86 aluminium fin. Airflow is provided by two 120mm PWM fans with a spinrate of 400 to 1500RPM. The cooler measures 300mm x 138mm x 50mm (L x W x H) and weighs 820g. The price tag of $149.95 seems a little high though.

The Accelero Twin Turbo 6990 is the most powerful VGA cooler ever. There is no reason to suffer from the stock cooler's enormous noise level any longer since the Accelero Twin Turbo 6990 offers superior cooling performance at a fraction of the loudness � a perfect solution for overclockers as well as silent enthusiast.

Outstanding Cooling Performance
Accelero Twin Turbo 6990 features two 120 mm PWM fans with a cooling capacity of 400 Watts. It has a built-in 86 aluminum fins heatsink with 10 copper heatpipes to deliver excellent cooling performance. This cooler ensures an enhanced overclocking performance and extended service life of this VGA graphic card.

Virtually Silent
Accelero Twin Turbo 6990 operates with its maximum capacity at a minimum noise level of 0.4 Sone due to its two 120 mm PWM fans, low-noise impeller and patented fan holder. With the PWM control, the fan operates according to the temperature of the GPU whereby the fan stays at minimum speed unless otherwise necessary to increase the cooling performance. PWM settings can be modified according to your preference for cooling performance and noise level. Click here to see how the PWM settings work.

Special Design for AMD Radeon HD 6990
Accelero Twin Turbo 6990 is unique solution for the AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphic card which provides an unmatched cooling performance for enthusiasts.

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Gigabyte LAN Optimizer tool launched

Gigabyte presents LAN Optimizer, a new free tool for some of the company's Z68, P67, H67 and H61 motherboards. Full details over here.

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd.. a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced the launch of LAN Optimizer, a free software application that offers user-friendly, intelligent network management. Prioritizing network-sensitive applications such as streaming media content, communications and online gaming, LAN Optimizer intelligently manages your network to deliver an optimized online experience.

"LAN Optimizer is a unique and exclusive GIGABYTE application that allows our customers to get the very best online experience by taking charge of their internet bandwidth in a way that was only available to very high-end solutions in the past," commented Henry Kao, Vice President of Motherboard Business Unit at GIGABYTE. �GIGABYTE motherboard users can now intelligently manage different types of network traffic at the touch of a button, dynamically optimizing their home network according to their needs."

GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer
LAN Optimizer offers intelligent and adaptive network analysis and management for all network traffic types. Automatic prioritization of data streams from online games, streaming media content and web browsing helps to prevent your network from being strangled by network-intensive traffic such as large data downloads. This means users can now enjoy optimized gaming, communications and entertainment connectivity, while performing multiple online tasks. In cases where an internet connection is shared, LAN Optimizer ensures that the whole family will enjoy sufficient network bandwidth, on all connected devices.

Key Features
LAN Optimizer is a free software application that works in conjunction with the Realtek 8111E Network LAN Controller to monitor and manage your PC�s network behavior. It�s simple user interface allows you to select the types of network traffic you want to prioritize, including gaming, media streaming, communications or web browsing data traffic. You can also target specific applications, choosing to prioritize or block accordingly. LAN Optimizer also features automatic management options that use adaptive networking intelligence to ensure that you are getting the best online experience possible.

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Genius SlimStar 8000 keyboard/mouse combo launched

Genius introduced the SlimStar 8000 Combo, a $24.90 wireless keyboard and mouse combo that uses a small 2.4GHz RF USB receiver.

Genius, a leading manufacturer of computer peripherals, is releasing the SlimStar 8000, a wireless keyboard and mouse combo, in the United States and Canada today. The Genius SlimStar 8000 offers convenience, compactness and mobility to consumers, especially travelers on the road.

The Genius new SlimStar 8000 combo uses anti-interference and long-range 2.4GHz wireless frequency and with the USB receiver, you can connect the ultra-slim keyboard and the 1200 dpi optical mouse to a desktop or notebook. With innovative keycaps, this comfortable full-size keyboard provides excellent tactile feedback. Small liquid drain holes beneath the keys prevent any damage to the keyboard from accidental spills. Two volume-control hot keys are included as well. The sensitive and high-tracking mouse provides steady, fluid and effortless control. With right and left control buttons, along with the patented �Magic Roller� scroll-wheel this wireless mouse is perfect for any type of work. The ultra-slim SlimStar 8000 wireless keyboard and mouse combo is the ideal tool that is comfortable and smooth for long time usage.

Both the keyboard and mouse are black. Three AAA alkaline batteries are included so that both the keyboard and mouse can be used right out of the box.

Windows� 7/Vista/XP and one USB port are required.

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MSI Radeon HD 6990 launched

MSI introduces its Radeon HD 6990. This card offers two Radeon HD 6870 GPUs with a core clockspeed of 830MHz and 4GB GDDR5 memory clocked at 5000MHz. The power consumption is a massive 375W.

After successfully launching its all-new R6900 and R6800 series of graphics cards, MSI today announces its top model AMD Radeon R6990-4PD4GD5 graphics card. This graphics card is equipped with two AMD Radeon HD6900-series graphics processors and is the world�s first desktop card with 4GB GDDR5 memory. This places the R6990-4PD4GD5 as the highest performance graphics card in existence today! The R6990-4PD4GD5 supports up to 5 display outputs from a single graphics card thank to AMD�s exclusive Eyefinity multi-display technology. In addition, R6990-4PD4GD5 also supports the legendary graphics card overclocking utility � MSI�s Afterburner. Enthusiasts can adjust GPU and memory clock speeds, and monitor information like voltage, temperature and usage of memory. Power users can also measure the stability of overclocked graphic card with the MSI graphics card testing utility Kombustor V2.0. The MSI R6990-4PD4GD5 supports the latest DirectX11 and OpenGL 4.1 graphical standards, features found on the most demanding performance applications and games.

Number One Performance
An advanced 40nm graphics architecture design on the dual-GPU R6990-4PD4GD5 allows superior visual computing power with improved process efficiency, maximizing performance when compared to a single core graphics card. The revolutionary 4GB GDDR5 memory on the MSI R6990-4PD4GD5 not only raises the smoothness of high resolution gaming, but also the efficiency of multi-display image processing. The MSI R6990-4PD4GD5 has powerful specifications that exceed the demand of gamers and power users have, achieving No. 1 performance on the planet

MSI�s R6990-4PD4GD5 supports AMD�s exclusive Eyefinity multi-display technology, with 4 mini DisplayPort 1.2 outputs that offers attaching a maximum of 5 displays to this single graphics card. Each output supports display resolution up to 2560x1600, greatly raising the visual real estate available to professional users and gamers. Also, DisplayPort 1.2 enables the transmission of Stereoscopic 3D and 7.1 channel sound combining TrueHD and DTS-HD sound formats for the best audio-visual experience. MSI's R6990-4PD4GD5 graphics card carries the latest DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1 graphical standards, allowing users enjoy the best gaming experience.

MSI Afterburner overclock utility with Predator and Kombuster
The newest Afterburner 2.1.0 supports adjustment of GPU/memory/PLL voltages, advanced fan-speed control, information monitoring, and 5 customized profile setting. Afterburner 2.1 also introduces the new Predator ingame video capture function, allowing all gaming moments to be recorded. The popular graphics card testing utility Kombustor V2.0 provides graphics card stability test, and the new KMark mode measures a graphic card's true performance using several different display effects

All-Solid Caps for High Stability and Performance
The MSI R6990-4PD4GD5 graphics cards implements an all-solid capacitor design. Under high load environments over an extended period of time, the aluminum core can still maintain extremely high stability, reducing the uncertainty due to system instability or hardware component failure. This ensures the optimal user experience under critical performance scenarios!

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