iBUYPOWER Incorporates New Intel Core i7 3820 Into Award Winning Gaming Desktops

El Monte, CA – February 13, 2012 – iBUYPOWER, a leading innovator in gaming PCs, is excited to announce the availability of new Intel Core i7 3820 3.6 GHz processor. New processors are available in new iBUYPOWER systems, including the Chimera 4, Paladin XLC (extreme liquid cooling) and Erebus Custom Liquid Cooling systems.

iBUYPOWER systems running Intel 3820 are faster not only in clock speed compared to the x58-based CPUs they replace, but they're also faster clock-for-clock, and more efficient with power. This translates into a smoother gaming experience and faster load times to get gamers back into the action quicker. Additional advantages include quad channel memory, more PCIE lanes for improved multi-GPU performance and faster hard drive transfer speeds.

"We are excited to offer these speedy new CPUs that are faster than the previous generation but more efficient," said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER. "Best of all the Intel Core i7 3820 is priced similarly to the slower previous generation, allowing us to pass that savings on to our customers."

Gamers looking to get the most out of their new Intel Core i7 3820 powered rig can choose from exclusive iBUYPOWER products and services like Advanced Pro Wiring, the Harmony Sound Reduction System, Internal USB Expansion System and iBUYPOWER's Specialized Advanced Packaging System with expanding foam inserts to prevent damage during shipping.

Customers with more specific gaming needs can configure a fully customizable gaming PC at iBUYPOWER.com. All iBUYPOWER systems come standard with 1 year limited warranty and lifetime technical support.

Antec One Introduced

 

Femont, Calif. – February 8, 2012 –Antec, Inc., the global leader in high-performance computer components, announces the One, the latest addition to their Gaming Series. The One is an excellent option for mainstream gamers, new PC builders and seasoned system integrators alike, as it provides user-friendly cooling and convenient features at an affordable price.

Performance Cooling Advantages –
The One’s cooling system includes top & rear 120 mm exhaust fans with four additional 120 mm fan mounts. Perforated mesh construction yields additional airflow through the front of the chassis.

Extensive Compatibility and Expandability –
The One is equipped with three 5.25” and five 3.5” tool-less drive bays, a bottom-mounted PSU intake with a removable air filter and a large CPU cutout. The enclosure makes it easy for users to install all the necessary parts and upgrade their PC component by component.

“The One is for anyone who has thought about building a PC or for anyone looking for a wallet-friendly, long-lasting case,” said Mafalda Cogliani, Global Marketing Director at Antec. “It’s a great option for system integrators because it has tool-less drive bays and blends well in a home.”

For more information on the Antec One, please visit the product page.

Availability


The One is available on Newegg, Provantage, J&R, Canada Computers and NCIX with an MSRP of $59.95. Antec will also bring two special versions, the One S (MSRP $49.95) and the One S3 (MSRP $54.95), to the market.

Detailed Specifications:

  • 10 drive bays:
    • 3 x 5.25” tool-less drive bays
    • 2 x 2.5” drive bays (dedicated)
    • 5 x 3.5” tool-less drive bays
  • Motherboards: Standard ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX
  • 7 expansion slots
  • Maximum graphics card size: 10.5” (266 mm)
  • Maximum CPU cooler height: 6.1” (155 mm)
  • Cooling System:
    • 1 x 120 mm top exhaust fan
    • 1 x 120 mm rear exhaust fan
    • 1 x 120 mm side intake fan (optional) 
    • 1 x 120 mm front intake fan (optional)
    • 1 x 120 mm / 140 mm bottom fan (optional)
  • Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake
  • Water cooling support: rear water cooling grommets (support ½-inch tubes)
  • Maximum-sized CPU cutout
  • Bottom-mounted power supply with intake filter
  • Front I/O ports:
    • 2 x USB 3.0 with included USB 2.0 adapter
    • Audio In/Out
  • No power supply included
  • Unit Dimensions:
    • 17.2” (H) x 8.2” (W) x 19.2” (D)
    • [438 mm (H) x 208 mm (W) x 488 mm (D)]
  • Package Dimensions:
    • 18.2” (H) x 9.5” (W) x 20.9” (D)
    • [463 mm (H) x 241 mm (W) x  530 mm (D)]
  • Net Weight: 12.5 lbs (5.6 kg)


About Antec, Inc.
For 26 years, Antec, Inc. has been the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets. Antec remains an industry pioneer and market leader for quiet, efficient and innovative products such as the P280 and SOLO II enclosures, and it has been independently recognized as the power supply manufacturer with the lowest return rate.

Antec continues to push the industry to its limits with many state-of-the art products like the Mini-ITX ISK Series and the functional, efficiently cooled Eleven Hundred gaming enclosure. Antec has also furthered the PSU market with the environmentally-friendly EarthWatts Series, the office-friendly VP Series for efficient, quiet power, and the gamer-specialized HCG and HCP Series for hours of reliable, continuous power. soundscience, a subsidiary of Antec, Inc., was created to manufacture audio and video-enabled lifestyle products, such as the soundscience rockus™ 3D | 2.1 speaker system, for the PC and home entertainment markets.

Founded in 1986, Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with international marketing headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Antec has additional offices in The Netherlands, China and Taiwan. Please visit Antec online for more information.

Follow the official Antec Facebook page www.facebook.com/AntecInc for event updates or visit the Antec blog at http://blog.antec.com/.

Cooler Master unveils the Elite 361 rotatable chassis

 

282012cChino, CA – February 7th, 2012 - Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer today unveils the Elite 361 rotatable chassis. A formidable Mini-Tower contender, Elite 361 focuses on versatility and expandability within a compact enclosure.

Maximizing Space

Touting a modern minimalist design, Elite 361 is engineered to be accommodating in space restricted work zones. Given its unique structure and airflow design, Elite 361 can be placed either horizontally or vertically within a space. A rotatable Cooler Master logo and four user attachable rubber feet assist in making these transitions. Front panel ports are positioned to be easily accessible in either orientation.

Viewing the interior reveals that Elite 361 supports up to a full-sized ATX motherboard, six 3.5” hard drives while being potentially expandable to a multiple graphics card configuration with its seven expansion slots. Benefiting from innovate enthusiast-grade features, Elite 361 incorporates a removable hard drive cage that, when removed, offers a maximum space of 12.3” or 312mm for graphics card length. A large 120mm top fan and several optional 80mm to 120mm fan ports provides superior ventilation potential.

Elite 361 will be available in February, 2012. Click here for more details.

AVADirect First To Offer X79 Gaming Notebook, The Future of Desktop Replacements

 

282012bTwinsburg, OH – February 6th, 2012 AVADirect, a leading provider of custom notebooks, is the first to offer Clevo's P270WM mobile gaming notebook.

The future is here, and AVADirect is readily expanding its offerings with hardware to prepare for it. For those who need ultimate performance on the go, AVADirect can feed your need for mobile speed with the Clevo P270WM. Based off of the Intel X79 chipset and Sandy Bridge-E processors, end-users can expect performance increases as much as 35-50 percent while keeping current and ahead of the curve for their much needed productivity, efficiency, and entertainment. Promising new features give the Clevo P270WM a name and reputation that is surely to leave a lasting impression for those who have it at their fingertips. The industry rookie, relative to age rather than experience, has no limits to its depth of functionality.

The P270WM's design shapes the ground we stand on by creating new standards for mobile desktop replacements. The revolutionary X79-fueled P270WM, being the successor of the world renowned Clevo X7200, supports all of the functionality provided by its older brother. Three 9.5 inch hard drives, with optional RAID, two USB 3.0 ports, SLI support, HD LED screen, HDMI 1.4a support, and the recently re-designed express card slot for third-party expansion are still key features of the newly offered Clevo P270WM Gaming Notebook.

The Nvidia GTX 580M 2GB comes standard in the Clevo P270WM and offers SLI support for gaming duality. The GPU offers 384 CUDA cores, or 768 when in SLI. Furthermore, the victor of desktop replacements offers the Quadro 5010M 4GB for the elitist AutoCAD or developing engineer. Combined with the support of Quad-channel DDR3 SODIMM RAM and speeds up to 1866Mhz, creating a configuration suitable for your tasks is as simple as a few clicks on AVADirect's website. The board features a total of four SODIMM slots expandable up to 32GB. The P270WM includes full 3D support, which has never been provided in a desktop replacement until now. End-users will more importantly be interested in the first-ever backlit keyboard integrated in the P270WM notebook. Clevo has not received outstanding remarks in the past for their lack of aesthetically pleasing designs, but a backlit keyboard changes everything enthusiasts have grown to know about Clevo's design.

AVADirect will begin to accept pre-orders for the X79 high-end gaming notebook as of today. The base price starts at around $3000.00 and will feature the Intel core i7 3930K, GTX 580M 2B, 4GB of DDR3 RAM at 1333Mhz, 750GB 7200RPM hard disk, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

About Us
AVADirect is a privately owned custom computer manufacturer based in Twinsburg, Ohio, (within close proximity to Cleveland) specializing in the design, engineering and manufacturing of personalized high performance computer systems. The systems span the spectrum from Windows or Linux manageable and highly-reliable servers, to high-end workstations and gaming systems, to business PC’s, notebooks and barebones systems and parts, focused on the commitment to meet the everyday demands of the marketplace, while creating a footprint within the industry. 

Antec announces the High Current Gamer M series PSU's

 

282012Fremont, Calif. – February 1, 2012 – Antec, Inc., the global leader in high-performance computer components, announces the High Current Gamer M series, a mid-range wattage class of hybrid modular power supplies. The High Current Gamer M series is an extension of the HCG PSU line issued in late 2010 but features hybrid modularity, allowing for cleaner systems by reducing cable clutter behind the motherboard.

Antec‘s new desktop PSU series provides quiet, efficient power in 400W, 520W, and 620W models, accommodating casual gamers, home office and corporate consumers. The High Current Gamer M Series is the perfect combination of power and cabling that supply extreme levels of power and superb efficiency.

Maximum Efficiency
– As one of industry’s mainstream 80 PLUS® Bronze certified PSU, the High Current Gamer M series offers an ideal combination of industry-leading reliability, guaranteed Continuous Power and up to 87% energy efficiency to help reduce electric bills.

Whisper Quiet – A simple 135mm two ball-bearing fan controlled by Antec’s renowned Thermal Manager and CircuitShield™ operates with minimal noise even at full load.

Premium Components – High Current Gamer M employs 4 fully-protected High Current +12V rails with high load capabilities to ensure maximum CPU and GPU compatibility. It’s designed with 100% Japanese capacitors, ensuring maximum DC stability and regulation. It also offers stealth wires for minimal visibility inside the chassis and a 10-pin modular socket for High Current Flexibility.

Black mesh cable sleeves – All wires darkened for minimal visibility in chassis

Safety Precautions
– Patented Circuitshield™ includes voltage, current, power, under voltage, and short circuit protection which automatically shuts down the PSU to prevent further system damage.

All HCG-M power supplies are covered by an Antec five-year parts & labor warranty.

“Antec has succeeded with providing consumers with quiet and efficient power supplies to choose from,” said Mafalda Cogliani, Global Marketing Director at Antec. “And now we want to provide the same type of power and convenience via hybrid modularity power supply that will help with energy reduction.”

Availability
The HCG-M PSU series will be available in the US on Newegg, ASI, Ma Labs, Amazon, J&R and Buy.com and in Canada on NCIX and Canada Computers in early February.

High Current Gamer M

MSRP

HCG-400M

USD $89.95

HCG-520M

USD $99.95

HCG-620M

USD $119.95


Detailed Specifications:


•    620W Continuous Power
•    80 PLUS® BRONZE certified - Up to 87% efficient
•    10-pin modular sockets
•    135mm double ball bearing fan with long lifetime
•    All-black wires for minimal visibility in chassis
•    All Japanese Heavy-Duty Capacitors
•    Advanced low voltage fan control for optimal heat & noise management
•    92.9% +12V - Output for maximum CPU & GPU support
•    2 PCI-E connectors for multiple GPU support
•    AQ5 - Antec Quality 5 year warranty and global online support 24/7
•    Industrial grade protections:
          o Over Current Protection (OCP)
          o Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
          o Under Voltage Protection (UVP)
          o Short Circuit Protection (SCP)
          o Over Power Protection (OPP)
          o Surge & Inrush Protection (SIP)
   
**taken from HCG-620

Power Supply Connectors:


Fixed cables:

1 x 24(20+4)-pin main connector
1 x 8(4+4)-pin ATX12V/EPS12V

Modular cables:
2 x 8(6+2)-pin PCI-E
1 x FDD + 3 x Molex
3 x Molex (1 each)
2 x SATA (3 each)

**taken from HCG-620

About Antec, Inc.

For 26 years, Antec, Inc has been the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets. Antec remains an industry pioneer and market leader for quiet, efficient and innovative products such as the P280 and SOLO II enclosures, and it has been independently recognized as the power supply manufacturer with the lowest return rate.

Antec continues to push the industry to its limits with many state-of-the art products like the Mini-ITX-made enclosures, the ISK Series, and the functional, efficiently cooled Eleven Hundred gaming enclosure. Antec has also furthered the PSU market with the environmentally-safe EarthWatts Series, the office-friendly VP Series for efficient, quiet power, and the gamer-specialized HCG and HCP Series for hours of reliable, continuous power. soundscience, a subsidiary of Antec, Inc, was created to manufacture audio and video-enabled lifestyle products, such as the soundscience rockus™ 3D | 2.1 speaker system, for the PC and home entertaining markets.

Founded in 1986, Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with international marketing headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Antec has additional offices in The Netherlands, China and Taiwan. Please visit Antec online for more information.

Follow the official Antec Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AntecInc for event updates or visit the Antec blog at http://blog.antec.com/.

Genius announces DeathTaker

827213fcf9February 1, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan – Genius, a leading maker of computer peripherals, today announces DeathTaker, a professional laser gaming mouse designed for MMO and RTS gamers. The DeathTaker is the debut product of the GX Gaming Series which will be unveiling throughout the coming months.

With nine buttons DeathTaker gives gamers the ability to customize their gaming experience. Genius' included “Scorpion” UI lets gamers manage macros for up to 55 keys in 5 profiles, as well as a selection of up to 16 million backlight colors. The on-board memory design prevents game block and stores preferred macro settings for ready-to-play action on any computer.

Continuing to show flexibility, the GX Gaming Series DeathTaker has a built-in over-clocking SCGii engine designed for MMO and RTS gamers. Gamers can independently adjust the X and Y axis from 100 to 5700 dpi, and use the removable weight system including 6 metal weights -each 4.5 grams- to get the right heft and balance for any game or hand speed.

DeathTaker is not only completely customizable, but also provides a smooth, stable connection with a comfortable ergonomic design. Incorporated in DeathTaker is the full speed CPU giving gamers 8x faster response time. The high-quality braided cable with a resilient gold-plated USB connector means gamers don't have to worry about interrupted gameplay.

With a reliable 8 million clicks, DeathTaker gives MMO and RTS gamers the flexibility, stability, and comfort they desire for the MSRP of $79.90.

Package Contents:

  • DeathTaker gaming mouse
  • DeathTaker user interface driver
  • Metal weight 4.5g x6
  • Weight adjuster manual
  • Multi-language quick installation pack

 

About Genius

Genius is a leading international brand in computer peripherals. Established by KYE Systems Corp. in 1983, Genius offers PC products including computer mice, keyboards, web and security cameras, speakers, gaming peripherals, remote controls, headphones, digital cameras, digital camcorders and digital photo frames. The Genius consumer electronics range includes mobile phone accessories, Bluetooth headsets and iPod speakers. For six consecutive years, beginning in 2005, Genius was recognized as one of Taiwan's Top 20 Global Brands. For more information, you can visit the Genius website at www.geniusnet.com.

Solid State vs Hybrid Infograph from Seagate

Hoping to show off the differences between their Momentus Hybrid drives Vs. SSD's, Seagate sent over this Infograph. I thought it had a few good points. As you guys know I have been saying that Hybrid drives will be the most popular drive in the future for mainstream PC's and Laptops. 

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Toddy Gear Unveiled New Collections and Designs of Renowned Toddy Cloth at CES 2012

Chicago, IL (December 27, 2011) – Toddy Gear, creator of the stylish, unparalleled Toddy Smart Cloth, announces today that this innovative cloth, that has been all-the-rage, will be displayed at CES 2012 in over fifty colorful and eye-catching designs.  The Toddy Smart Cloth has created quite the buzz over the past year because its an undeniable necessity for those looking to keep their electronics dirt and smudge free. This must-have can be used for your touchscreen devices, sunglasses, household items, automobiles, and more. It is a handcrafted, microfiber cloth that features an AEGIS Microbe Shield® technology to protect the cloth, and your favorite products, against microorganisms that contribute to mold and mildew.

toddy

The Toddy Smart Cloth has also generated an immense amount of interest from the corporate industry who seek simple and effective items to use as promotional collateral and/or company gifts. With Toddy Gear's convenient option to customize the smart cloth with your own logo or tagline, companies worldwide are creating their own unique Toddy Cloths. This year the Toddy Cloth also became available at Target retail stores around the country. Consumers can now purchase their smart cloths conveniently at a location nearest them. Sales of the Toddy Cloth in 2011 have been exceedingly high, further proving the phenomenon of this pocket-sized cleaning solution.

"Over the past year the Toddy Cloth has been growing as a household name worldwide with its impeccable ability to provide a fashionable, simple and effective means of keeping virtually all of your devices dirt and smudge free," said Todd Gabel, President and Founder, Toddy Gear. "We are now thrilled to release a number of additional prints and designs for our loyal customers who demand a variety of fashionable options to personally match them, which can all be spotted at CES 2012."

The Toddy Cloth is available for $9.99 (5x7) or $19.99 for a three pack, at www.toddygear.com, www.amazon.com, www.bestbuy.com, and Target retail stores. For more information on the Toddy Cloth and its newest collections being unveiled at CES

Antec Unveils the Three Hundred Two Enclosure

Fremont, Calif – January 24, 2012 – Antec Inc., the global leader in high-performance computer components, announces the Three Hundred Two enclosure, the latest addition to their Gaming Series. This sleek, black chassis is designed to handle today's and tomorrow's high-performance systems that are custom built for gamers from the inside-out.

The Three Hundred Two enclosure is perfect for gamers, system integrators and casual builders alike because of its extensive cooling advantages and expandability.

High Performance Cooling Advantages- The Three Hundred Two is built for maximum cooling thanks to its perforated front bezel, included dual TwoCool™ fans, and four optional fans, including a 120 mm CPU exhaust fan behind the motherboard, to ensure gamers can play beyond the long hours of the night

Extensive Compatibility and Expandability- The Three Hundred Two utilizes eight expansion slots for up to three 12.5" (318 mm) graphics cards for compatibility with the largest GPUs.

Intelligent Design –This enclosure has removable, washable PSU and front intake air filters, along with a cable management system that features four strategically placed holes and 3 cm of space behind the motherboard tray. It's even easier for builders to start using their new PC right away thanks to the Three Hundred Two's three 5.25" and five 3.5" tool-less drive bays.

"The Three Hundred Two is an excellent enclosure for those who want to build a reliable, long-lasting PC," said Mafalda Cogliani, Global Marketing Director for Antec. "The enclosure has great cooling and expandability options, making it the perfect choice for anyone looking to build a new and affordable gaming PC with high functionality and design."

Availability

The Three Hundred Two is available in the United States on Newegg.com, Frys and other retailers and in Canada on NCIX and Canada Computers with a MSRP of $79.95.

Detailed Specifications:

• 11 drive bays:

o 3 x 5.25" tool-less drive bays

o 2 x 2.5" drive bays (dedicated)

o 6 x 3.5" tool-less drive bays

• Motherboards: Standard ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX

• 8 expansion slots

• Maximum graphics card size: 12.5" (318 mm)

• Maximum CPU cooler height: 6.7" (170 mm)

• Cooling System:

o 1 x 120 mm rear TwoCool™ fan

o 1 x 140 mm top TwoCool™ fan

o 2 x 120 mm front intake fans (optional)

o 1 x 120 mm side intake fan (optional)

o 1 x 120 mm side exhaust fan behind motherboard (optional)

• Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake

• Water cooling support: top water cooling grommets

• Enlarged CPU cutout

• Front I/O ports:

o 2 x USB 3.0 with internal motherboard connector

o Audio In/Out

• No power supply included

• Unit Dimensions

o 513 mm (H) x 229 mm (W) x 471 mm (D)

o 20.2" (H) x 9" (W) x 18.5" (D)

• Package Dimensions

o 565 mm (H) x 290 mm (W) x 525 mm (D)

o 22.2" (H) x 11.4" (W) x 20.7" (D)

• Net Weight: 15.3 lb (6.9 kg)

About Antec, Inc.

For 26 years, Antec, Inc has been the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets. Antec remains an industry pioneer and market leader for quiet, efficient and innovative products such as the P280 and SOLO II enclosures, and it has been independently recognized as the most reliable power supply manufacturer.

Antec continues to push the industry to its limits with many state-of-the art products like the Mini-ITX-made enclosures, the ISK Series, and the functional, efficiently cooled Eleven Hundred gaming enclosure. Antec also paves the path for in the PSU market with the environmentally-safe EarthWatts Series, the office-friendly VP Series for efficient, quiet power, and the gamer-specialized HCG and HCP Series for hours of reliable, continuous power. soundscience, a subsidiary of Antec, Inc, was created to manufacture products audio and video-enabled lifestyle products for the PC and home entertaining markets, such as the rockus speaker system.

Founded in 1986, Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with international marketing headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Antec has additional offices in The Netherlands, China and Taiwan. Please visit Antec online for more information.

Follow the official Antec Facebook page www.facebook.com/AntecInc for event updates or visit the Antec blog at http://www.blog.antec.com/.

Shuttle Launches 3-Liter Slim PC for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 Processors

Shuttle Launches 3-Liter Slim PC for 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 Processors

City of Industry, California – JANUARY 16, 2012 – Shuttle Computer, an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance small form factor (SFF) PC solutions and creator of the XPC, today announced the launch of the Shuttle XH61, a new 3-liter slim PC for Intel's Sandy Bridge processors.

Shuttle XH61 features class-leading power in a compact size, delivering the performance of bigger desktops in a package that is less than 3-inches tall. The new slim PC desktop platform is based on the Intel® H61 Express Chipset, supporting 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors for socket LGA 1155 with a TDP of 65W max., and two slots of memory for up to 16GB of DDR3.

Media HTPC

A media HTPC in a small footprint, the Shuttle XH61 features 7.1 sound, both an HDMI and D-Sub port, and smooth HD playback with improved graphics integrated in the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors. Though compact in size, XH61 still has space for a slim optical drive for Blu-ray or DVD playback.

Digital Signage

Powerful and flexible, the Shuttle XH61 is well-suited as a digital signage media player. The Shuttle XH61 is capable of delivering more demanding digital signage content, with the latest Intel® processors and up to an impressive 16GB of memory inside. Compact in size (2.9"H x 7.9"W x 9.5"D), XH61 can be fitted almost anywhere, including behind a screen with the optional PV02 VESA monitor mount.

Shuttle Unveils New Small Form Factor PCs and Business Solutions at CES 2012

Shuttle Unveils New Small Form Factor PCs and Business Solutions at CES 2012

Las Vegas, Nevada – JANUARY 10, 2012 – Shuttle Computer, an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance small form factor (SFF) PC solutions and creator of the XPC, today unveiled at CES 2012 its new and upcoming line of small form factor models for gaming and media, plus cost-efficient business solution designs for digital signage, point-of-sale (POS), kiosk and cloud computing, among other applications.

Gaming and Media

Shuttle's new full-fledged XPC product line for gamers and enthusiasts takes high-performance to another level with six-core extreme performance in a pint-sized form factor. From value gaming to mainstream and high-end gaming, Shuttle XPC SA76R4, SZ68R5 and SX79R5 delivers performance and stability in the smallest footprint. For media, the 3-liter Shuttle XH61 is ideal as a media HTPC in an ultra small footprint.

Digital Signage

Shuttle's slim and all-in-one series provides a powerful, flexible digital signage solution, well-suited as a media player or content creator. Current and upcoming Shuttle slim series PC models, XS35GT V2 and its new powerful and ultra-slim addition, XS35GTA V2 and XS36, will be presented as a media player at the show. The current Shuttle X50 V2 Plus will be showcased as an interactive content creator.

POS and Kiosk

Energy-saving Shuttle solutions based on the latest Intel® Atom™ processor and a fanless design ensures a quiet and reliable POS and kiosk hardware solution for small and medium businesses. The new version of Shuttle's 15.6-inch all-in-one PC, X50 V3, and the new 18.5-inch all-in-one PC, X70, will be shown as a basic and performance POS solution, as well as a basic kiosk solution.

Private Cloud

Cloud computing is the new stage in the industry's evolution. With strong R&D experience and proven manufacturing excellence, Shuttle now delivers solutions for private cloud computing solutions for the home and business sectors. Shuttle's new line of cloud computing solutions will be unveiled for the first time at the show.

Intel announced support for overclockers

Intel announced support for overclockers this week in a new pilot plan.

Intel is pleased to announce the introduction of a new pilot plan targeted at the enthusiast community. The enthusiast community is a critical market segment for Intel and we are looking at more opportunities to serve that community.  In this spirit, Intel is announcing a new pilot service plan for “K”, “X”, and LGA2011-socketed boxed processors called the Performance Tuning Protection Plan. This Plan will provide certain out-of-warranty service offerings in the event of damage caused by over-clocking or over-voltaging by the user. By purchasing this Plan and meeting the Plan’s criteria, the user can receive a one-time replacement processor if the user’s over-voltaging or over-clocking causes the original processor to fail. This pilot Plan in no way expands, changes or extends the original three year standard warranty and is simply a Plan the user may want to purchase for over-clocking or over-voltaging. 
 
This pilot Plan will be launched on January 18, 2012, at 12:01AM PST and last for six months. The first phase of the Plan will include 4 resellers: CyberPower*, Canada Computers and Electronics*, Scan Computers*, and Altech Computers*.  On February 13, 2012, Intel plans to add additional resellers to the Plan. Intel will also be providing the Plan directly to customers at the following website: http://www.intel.com/go/tuningplan for the duration of the Plan. Intel will evaluate the Plan throughout the six months and decide whether or not to proceed past the pilot phase.
For more information please visit http://www.intel.com/go/tuningplan.

AMD's 7970 Blog post

764 days as graphics performance champion and counting

In November 2009, we unleashed the world’s fastest graphics card and then followed that up by launching the AMD Radeon™ HD 6990, taking the crown from…ourselves. Fast forward to today and we’ve outdone ourselves yet again. Refusing to settle on having the fastest graphics card, period, we also wanted to title of the fastest single GPU graphics card, bar none. After all, it is important to have goals. Today, we unveiled to the world a new player in the graphics card market – the AMD Radeon™ HD 7970, the fastest single- GPU graphics card on the planet.

 

http://blogs.amd.com/play/2011/12/21/764-days-as-graphics-performance-champion-%E2%80%93-and-counting/

What do you guys think? 

Corsair announced the winner of their Vengeance® Cup Call of Duty® 4 tournament

Yesterday Corsair announced the winner of their Vengeance® Cup Call of Duty® 4 tournament. In an exciting final match, the Anexis eSports team beat LowLandLions to take the top prize of $6,000. LowLandLions received $3,000, and third-place finishers Team-Dignitas received $1,000.

 

"We are very excited to announce the winner of the first Corsair Vengeance Cup, and congratulate Anexis ESports on their victory. Our thanks go to everyone who took part." Said Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager for Components at Corsair. "The Vengeance Cup was a great way to celebrate the launch of our new FPS-optimized Vengeance K60 gaming keyboard and Vengeance M60 laser gaming mouse. They're an ideal match for the intense action of Call of Duty 4."

 

Click below to read the full release

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Sub $200 tablet from ARCHOS

12202011Today ARCHOS introduced the availability of their newest internet tablet the 70b. Whats special about this tablet is this is their first Honeycomb tablet available for less then $200. 

Very slim and light, the newest version of the ARCHOS 70 internet tablet Gen 8, offers the best performances in terms of portability, immediate internet access, multimedia, apps and affordability. This new version has a higher resolution capacitive screen (1024 x 600) for vibrant colors and crisp clarity and has doubled the RAM to 512 MB for a smoother web experience and more efficient multi-tasking.

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Lian Li Introduces PC-100

12152011cLian Li introduced today what they are calling a radical rethink of the PC case with their new PC-100. Here are a couple highlights from the new case.

Truly innovative design for optimal cooling performance

All cables accessible at the front for unprecedented ease of use

Supports E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX and Micro ATX motherboards

Accepts video cards up to 400mm, CPU coolers up to 165mm

Up to 8 drives, including 2 external

Multiple noise reduction and vibration damping features

Product will be available in the market by end of December

MSRP: US$199

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iBUYPOWER Launches Gamer Power 595D3 Exclusively at Tiger Direct

12152011bEl Monte, CA – December 14, 2011 – iBUYPOWER, a leading innovator in gaming PCs, is excited to announce the availability of the Gamer Power 595D3 system exclusively at Tiger Direct. Powered by an AMD FX 4100 processor clocked at 3.6GHz, the powerful Gamer Power is ready to do battle right out of the box. An AMD Radeon HD 6770 graphics cards provides gamers with amazing visuals and detail rich environments.

 

"Were always excited to partner with Tiger Direct and build systems for their knowledgeable customer base," said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER. "The Gamer Power 595D3 meets the high performance and value expectations they have come to expect and demand."

Housed in the spacious NZXT Source 210 mid tower case, the Gamer Power 595D3 packs 8GBs DDR3 memory, 1 TB hard drive, 600 Watt power supply, DVDRW Dual Layer optical drive, 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front and 4 back) and Genuine Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit operating system all for just $699.99.

Customers with more specific gaming needs can configure a fully customizable gaming PC at iBUYPOWER.com. All iBUYPOWER systems come standard with 1 year limited warranty and lifetime technical support.

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