ASRock Game Blaster audio card unveiled

ASRock cooperated with Creative to introduce the Game Blaster, a new audio card with Broadcom Gigabit LAN. It's a proprietary product though, it's only supported by ASRock's X79 based motherboards. Pricing and availability is unknown.

World's top 3 motherboard manufacturer, ASRock Inc., specially partners with Creative Technology Ltd, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer, to introduce the most trusted sound card in mobo industry - Game Blaster!

Gamers need so much more from their rigs. ASRock Game Blaster was designed to exceed the expectations of even the most dedicated gamer. It is the first sound card coming with both Creative 7.1 CH HD Sound Core3D Audio and Broadcom Gigabit LAN in the world.

Creative Sound Core3D 7.1 CH HD Audio
Powered by Sound Core3D� quad-core audio and voice processor, the revolutionary Game Blaster delivers the first-class sound experience to extreme gamers! This breakthrough audio chip even brings some exciting features, allowing gamers to enjoy pure gaming audio, such as THX TruStudio PRO� sound technologies, CrystalVoice� and EAX 1.0 to 5.0 solid sound technologies.

Scout Mode�
Designed for performance gaming, ASRock Game Blaster also supports the state-of-the-art Scout Mode� technology. It is a proprietary technology that allows you to hear your enemies from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat. With Scout Mode�, ASRock Game Blaster facilitates faster access in the heart of battle and allows gamers to get precise control to elevate their games. Can't wait to enjoy this exciting technology? Simply download the latest driver from ASRock website, and experience this amazing tool right now.(http://asrock.com/mb/spec/card.asp?Model=Game Blaster&cat=Beta)

Broadcom Gigabit LAN
ASRock Game Blaster was unprecedentedly equipped with a Broadcom Gigabit LAN. Broadcom Gigabit LAN not only focuses on high performance, but also ensures extremely low power consumption to enhance eco-friendly environment. Coupled with Game Blaster and ASRock motherboard, serious gamers will get benefits of 2 LAN supports. Connected 2 LANs together, users can enjoy Dual PCIE Gigabit LAN feature with teaming function effortlessly.

ASRock Game Blaster is setting a whole new standard for gaming audio. It's been designed for incredible sound experience and precise accuracy. The ASRock Game Blaster has lots intelligent features including Creative Sound Core3D single audio chip with Scout Mode� and Broadcom Gigabit LAN. It's aimed to unleash the maximum gaming performance.

For more product information, please visit: http://www.asrock.com/mb/spec/Card.asp?Model=Game%20Blaster

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Arctic Accelero S1 Plus passive GPU cooler unveiled

Arctic Cooling presents the Accelero S1 Plus, a passive graphics card cooling solution with a copper base with pre-applied G-1 thermal paste, four 6mm copper heatpipes, and 32 aluminium fins. The cooler has a MSRP of $49.95 (37.65EUR).

The Accelero S1 PLUS may be the best performing passive VGA cooler on the planet. It is a must-have cooler for all silence enthusiasts. The versatile RAM and VR cooling set and optional S1 PLUS Turbo Module further extends its compatibilities all the way to high-end VGA cards.

Absolute Silence
As a passive cooler, the Accelero S1 PLUS is noise-free while keeping the graphic card working at normal temperature! It helps to cool your graphic card without any disturbance to your work or entertainment.

Wide Compatibility
Due to its RAM and VR heatsink set and flexible mounting plate design, the Accelero S1 PLUS is compatible with over 80 different models of midrange to high-end graphic cards.

* The compatibility list is based on AMD Radeon and NVIDIA's reference board layout only. ARCTIC holds no responsibility for incompatibility on non standard cards. Please check the height restriction drawing before purchase.

Efficient Passive Cooling
Thanks to patent DE 20200600, the Accelero S1 PLUS allows more air to pass through the fins than any other passive coolers. The heat from the VGA card can be efficiently dispersed. A further enhanced cooling performance for the Accelero S1 PLUS is made possible with its optional accessory (S1 PLUS Turbo Module).

Enhanced VR Heat Dissipation
Compared to thermal tapes, the thermal glue G-1 included with this cooler significantly improves the efficiency of heat conduction from the RAM and VR to the heatsinks. It secures the heatsinks while enabling subsequent removal residue-free.

AMD Radeon:
HD 6870*, 6850*, 6790*, 6770, 6750, 6670(LP), 6670, 6570, 5850*, 5830*, 5770, 5550(OEM), 4870*, 4850*, 4830*, 4770, 4730, 4670, 4650, 4550, 4350(LP), 3870, 3850, 3690, 3650, 3470, 3450, 2600XT, 2600Pro, 2400XT, 2400Pro, 1950XTX, 1950XT, 1950Pro, 1950GT, 1900XTX*, 1900XT, 1900GT, 1800XT*, 1800XL, 1800GTO, 1650XT, 1650Pro, 1600XT, 1600Pro, 1550, 1300XT, 1300Pro, 1300

NVIDIA GeForce:
GTS 450, 250*, 240(OEM)*, 150(OEM)*, GT 440, 340, 330, 320, 240, 220(not LP), 130(OEM), 9800GTX+*, 9800GTX*, 9800GT*, 9600GT*, 9600GSO, 9500GT(not LP), 9400GT(not LP), 8800GTS 512(G92)*, 8800GTS(G92), 8800GT, 8800GS(9600GSO), 8600GTS, 8600GT, 8500GT(not LP), 7950GT*, 7900GTX, 7900GT, 7900GS, 7800GTX 512, 7800GTX, 7800GT, 7600GT, 7600GS, 7200GS(TC)

* S1 PLUS Turbo Module is required for sufficient cooling capacity. It will be available in early November 2011.

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Club3D Radeon HD 6990 unveiled

Club3D shows off its Radeon HD 6990, this card is based on the refernece model. It offers a 830MHz core and 4GB GDDR5 clocked at 5000MHz.

Club 3D B.V. is pleased to announce the introduction of the next generation video card based on the Antilles chipset, AMD� second generation DirectX 11.

The new Club 3D Radeon HD 6990 4GB GDDR5 comes with a Dual Bios Overdrive with a default speed from factory at 830 Mhz. It can be switched into Overdrive mode at a flick of a switch. The Overdrive mode is set at 880 Mhz. Do things faster with AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) technology on the most demanding applications and take advantage of the Dolby True HD support for a theatre-quality experience.

The Club 3D Radeon HD 6990 graphics harnesses the power of dual GPUs to unleash unrivaled performance and flawless imagag quality, making it the definite solution for those who refuse to compromise

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