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Company GELID Solutions officially unveiled the CPU cooler GX-7. The product was first demonstrated as early as during the CeBIT 2011, which took place in early spring, but only now is ready to go to the retail network around the world. To remove heat from the copper base GX-7 uses the once seven heat pipes, which, according to representatives of GELID, arranged so as to achieve maximum impact. Typically, heat pipes are arranged in one plane, which prevents efficient heat transfer. Engineers GELID placed tubes in two rows, the effectiveness of such solutions is proved illustration:

In addition to the original array of heat pipes, the radiator fan has a V-shaped fins that channel the air flow to places that are usually overlooked. The product is supplemented with a 120-mm fan on magnetic bearings Nanoflux. Magnetic mechanism virtually eliminates friction and the emergence of excess noise, in addition, the expected time between failures of the fan is 100 000 hours (11.5 years). The fan is easy to disassemble for cleaning of dirt, do not forget to GELID and lovers of spectacular things, providing a blue LED light blades. Construction GX-7 allows you to install a second fan of similar size, such a modification, according to official figures, will compete in the efficiency of the cooler with liquid cooling systems.

System Diary site is in the range of trusted resources that directly supplies fresh Corsair’s press release, so always report colleague of updates to this manufacturer was among the first. This week it was announced that Corsair has expanded the line of solid state drives with SATA-600 interface at the expense of two models of 90 GB.

Drives of this size would be the perfect choice for those little 60 GB, but a lot of 120 GB. In a series of Force 3 introduces a 90 GB storage capacity, provides high-speed data transmission on read operations up to 550 MB / s for write operations – up to 500 MB / sec. It will be offered at a price of $ 159.

The second drive is identical to part of a series of Force GT, and features optimized for intensive work with streaming data. Sequential read speed up to 555 MB / s write – 505 MB / sec. The cost of this drive would be $ 199. Both are equipped with SSD adapter for mounting a 3.5 “drive bay system unit.

Much later, other major players in the market of SSDs Samsung officially presented their model SSD, capable of transmitting data via SATA 6 Gb/sec. It seems that the South Korean company wants to catch up, and ready to begin deliveries of SSD series drives 830. According to a press release, OEM-manufacturers will have the appropriate data storage device in October.

Drives based on MLC NAND memory 20-nm-class, integrated circuits used capacity of 32 Gbps. Samsung preference for proprietary controllers that can provide speeds up to 500 MB / s in sequential read operations, and up to 350 MB / s sequential write operations. In addition to the availability of standard features, these controllers are allocated support symmetric block encryption algorithm (AES) with 256-bit key, which will protect user data from unauthorized access.

Drives will be equipped with the necessary cables, mounting bracket, which will facilitate the installation procedure 2.5-inch SSD into a 3.5-inch, instruction and special software Norton Ghost, which will transfer data from your old drive to new. 830 Series SSD will be modifications of a capacity of 64, 128, 256 and 512 GB, the exact specification will be published in October.

Recent revelations Singaporean counterparts from the site System Diary Technology News blog on the configuration of Intel processors in LGA in 2011 contained a controversial statement that a family of Sandy Bridge-E may have the TDP up to 180W, inclusive, and efficient cooling even in their normal operation will difficult. We are alarmed by this information, but because we did not mention it in the original article.

Indeed, as the resource technology news blog referring to comments from representatives of Intel, the values ​​of TDP processors LGA 2011 will remain stable compared to its predecessors. As is known, all existing models of LGA 1366, intended for use in desktop systems, are limited by TDP level not more than 130W. Consequently, the unrestrained growth of heat out of the question, however, it does not mean there is no need to supply the processors Sandy Bridge-E efficient cooling system.

Acquaintance with the fresh press release was accompanied by a persistent feeling of “deja vu”, and search the news archive allowed us to determine the note, largely repeating the content of this document. Back in June, the company promised to present PNY GeForce GTX 580 graphics card, equipped with liquid cooling Asetek, at the same time prices have been named and even equipment of the first hundred copies, but the release of products in the series producer on record as saying yesterday.

Graphics Card PNY XLR8 Liquid Cooled GeForce GTX 580 has liquid cooling system maintenance-free, which works to reduce the temperature of video chip by up to 30% directly proportional to the noise reduction. Graphics performance is expected to grow by 10% for the nominal frequencies are increased from 772/1544/4008 to 857/1714/4212 MHz. This video is in the company’s online store $ 579.99.

Both cards are equipped with a standard three-year warranty, which can be extended for two years after registering on the site PNY within 90 days of purchase. The first 100 customers get a gift HDMI-cable, SSD 8 GB with USB, as well as T-shirt.

With the implementation of the concept of Fusion, which in “iron” is embodied as a platform for AMD Brazos, a company out of Sunnyvale has found a new niche in PCs. Thanks to the authors of the Turkish site Donanim Haber, we can get acquainted with the platform Deccan, which is a logical continuation of the Brazos and would replace it in 2012.

As you know, Brazos involves the use of 40-nm APU Zacate and Ontario, computing cores which are built in accordance with the micro-Bobcat. Deccan platform will offer a 28-nm processor, codenamed Wichita and Krishna. In addition to doubling the number of cores in comparison to its predecessors (Wichita will receive four, Krishna two), the new chips will be based on “new architecture of Bobcat” with some important technological advances.

The platform will get the support of Deccan RAM DDR3-1600 with low operating voltage. Also, improved technology will dynamically change the processor speed Turbo Core: index rate will adjust to the current needs of the system, thereby conserving energy while working in conditions with minimal overhead. Thanks to the “reduced” process, support the advanced features and improved power optimization unit hardware decoding video processor SAMU Wichita and Krishna will spend about 20% less energy to play DVD or Blu-Ray. If we talk numbers, then the maximum power consumption of Wichita, and Krishna will remain at Zacate and Ontario (20 watts for a model with four cores, and 8 for the two nuclei, while the idle power consumption is 1 watt, while watching video from Blu-Ray media consumption is at 3.5 watts), the same performance of new generation processors, on average grew by 30% to 25% in multithreaded applications, and 15% in DirectX 11.

Summarizing, we can say that the platform Deccan will include a new processor built on 28 nm architecture, an updated graphics engine, details of which were not disclosed, as well as the chipset Hudson D2. The platform will find their way into netbooks, mobile PCs and entry-level tablets. According to available data, expect the Deccan to the end of the second quarter of 2012.

Company EVGA (finally) announced several motherboards built on the chipset Z68. In the series of new products enrolled: Z68 FTW (EATX), Z68 SLI (ATX) and Z68 SLI Micro (micro-ATX).

All models use black and red color scheme, and working with processors LGA1155. Available are four slots for RAM DDR3-2133, two SATA 6.0 Gbps ports and four SATA 3.0 Gbps, support for SLI, and ligament CrossFireX, Gigabit Ethernet adapter (models with Z68 FTW Z68 SLI and they provide just two), 7.1 audio, eSATA, ports USB 3.0 (two in the model Z68 SLI Micro), as well as the Power button, Reset and reset the BIOS.

The flagship Z68 FTW motherboard boasts a 24-pin power connector, two 8-pin connectors for CPU, 12-phase Power Design, jumpers for lock slot PCIe, triple (!) BIOS, the port for flash cards and six slots PCI-Express x16 lines (model Z68 SLI has three PCIe x16, and the model Z68 SLI Micro – two).

Suggested retail price of the motherboard Z68 FTW is 264.99 dollars, and for a set in which there is also special software EVGauge (shows the frequency of the processor in real time) and ECP V4 (allows you to adjust the voltage and monitor the temperature) and you will be asked to 299.99 dollars.

Models Z68 SLI and Z68 SLI Micro prompted 209.99 dollars and 159.99 dollars respectively. At the time of writing this news the market could be found only model Z68 SLI.

AMD processors in the architecture, code-named Interlagos for high-performance servers and midrange models, which replaced the Opteron 6100 series, will go on sale in August.

Vice president, AMD Products Group, Rick Bergman (Rick Bergman) at a meeting with financial analysts said the company is about to begin shipping server on the architecture of the AMD Bulldozer.

We are talking about AMD’s code-named Interlagos for high-performance servers and midrange. Processors that have received up to 16 cores, will replace the model series Opteron 6100. In the production of Interlagos will apply a 32-nanometer technique.

For processors AMD Interlagos provides an improved technology Turbo Core, whose mission – the dynamic increase in speed of individual cores depending on the current load. In addition, the chips will appear specialized controls the maximum value of thermal energy dissipation (TDP). Thanks to the TDP Power Cap corporate users will be able to lower TDP to achieve maximum energy efficiency of servers.

Shipments of processors AMD Interlagos will begin in August. Systems based on them are expected to hit the market later this year.

Processors AMD Komodo, numbering up to ten cores, designed for desktop computers will be made on 32-nanometer technology in the performance of Socket FM2, and in 2012 will see the light hybrid processors AMD (APU), called Trinity, and Wichita, produced by 32 nanometer and 28 nanometer process, respectively.

Processors AMD Komodo will be the first desktop chip AMD, numbering up to ten cores. They will be made on 32-nanometer technology in the performance of Socket FM2. Processors will have DDR3 memory controller and system support Turbo Core 3.0, which will allow them to automatically increase speed as a function of current load.

Processors AMD Komodo will be part of the hardware platform Corona, makes use of the chipset Hudson D4 (supported by four USB 3.0 ports and eight – SATA 3.0). Processors will be used primarily in high-power gaming machines and the “systems for the enthusiast.”

It also notes that in 2012 will see the light hybrid processors AMD (APU), called Trinity, and Wichita. They will be made on 32-nanometer and 28 nanometer technology, respectively. Referred to four processing cores and an integrated graphics controller with support for DirectX 11 API.

The second half of 2013 AMD has set a transition to 20-nanometer production technology. But in 2015 the company expects to master the production of microprocessors on how the rules 14 nanometers.

The company Pioneer Computers Australia has released a new 21.5-inch one-piece computer class “all in one” based on the Intel Core Second Generation (up to chip Core i7-2920XM Extreme Edition quad-core and clock speed of 2.5GHz).

The company Pioneer Computers Australia introduces a new desktop-class “all in one» DreamVision C21 with 21.5-inch display.

Hardware-based computer monoblock DreamVision C21 – CPU Intel Core Second Generation (up to chip Core i7-2920XM Extreme Edition quad-core and clock speed of 2.5GHz). RAM – 2 to 8 GB, it is possible to install a hard drive up to 1TB of SSD or 256 GB.

The screen has a resolution of 1366 × 768 or 1920 × 1080 pixels, offers optional touch panel. In the arsenal of candy bar – the optical drive (DVD or Blu-ray), 1,3-megapixel webcam, a card reader “4 in 1″, Wi-Fi adapter, and stereo speakers.

Upon customer request the manufacturer can equip the computer controller, Bluetooth and TV tuner, and include with your remote control. Dimensions candy bar – 533 × 39 × 345 mm.

One-piece computer DreamVision C21 is now available for order at an estimated price of 1200 dollars.