Arctic Cooling Launched Accelero Xtreme 9800

Swiss cooling solutions provider ARCTIC COOLING today announced the launch ofthe Accelero XTREME 9800, a new exceptional cooler of the Accelero Xtreme seriesfor the latest nVIDIA GeForce 9800 series graphics cards.

33% cooler than stock cooler
Designed based on the acclaimed Accelero XTREME 8800, the Accelero XTREME 9800is an even more powerful cooling solution for enthusiasts. Five 6mm heat pipesand 107 fins dissipate heat from the GeForce 9800 GTX card. Together with three80mm PWM fans that transfer heat efficiently, the Accelero XTREME 9800 achieves240 Watt cooling capacity, resulting in a 29°C temperature reduction from thestock cooler. In addition to the outstanding cooling performance, using theAccelero XTREME 9800 will also bring gamers a better overclocking experience andan extended service life of the graphics card.

Quietness matters
Same as other ARCTIC COOLING products, the Accelero XTREME 9800 not only excelsin cooling, it also offers excellent noise management. Its three 80mm PWM fansare equipped with low noise impellers and installed in a unique fan holder inorder to eliminate any buzzing sounds. The efficient noise control designenables the Accelero XTREME 9800 to minimize the noise level to 0.7 sone. Enjoythe coolness and quietness brought by the Accelero XTREME 9800 today!

The Accelero XTREME 9800 offers a 6-year limited warranty. It will be availablein June 2008. The MSRP is US$ 53.95 and 34.95€ (excl. VAT).

ATi R560 amp; RV570 Info

Market SegmentQ1 '06Q2 '06Q3 '06EnthusiastR580(90nm)
X1900 XTX : 16PP/48PS/8VS, 650/775MHz
X1900 XT : 16PP/48PS/8VS, 625/725MHzR580(90nm)
X1900 XL : 16PP/48PS/8VS, 500+/600+MHz?
R520 (90nm)
X1800 GTO : 12PP/12PS/6VS, 500/500MHzPerformanceRV570(80nm)
RV570XT/XL : 12PP/36PS/6VS
RV560 (80nm)
8PP/24PS/4VSMainstreamRV535 - 80nmValueRV505 - 80nm

ATi will be releasing RV560 and RV570 in Q3 this year and be based on TSMC80nm process technology. It will employ R580 architecture 1 PS : 3ALU. RV570will have 12 pipelines with 36 Pixel Shader processor and 128-bit memoryinterface. RV570XT performance will surpass X1800XL and 7600GT. RV560 will have8 pipelines, 24 Pixel Shader processor and 128-bit memory interface. Itsperformance will surpass X1600XT and 7600GS. RV570 and RV560 will support ATiCrossfire including Gemini GPU (Quad Crossfire).

World of Warships s'illustre en images.

Après avoir envahi la terre avec World Of Tanks et les airs avec Word of Warplanes, Wargaming continue ses jeux de guerre free-to-play avec World of Warships. Comme son nom l'indique, le titre prendra cette fois-ci la direction des mers avec des batailles navales massives à plusieurs. Les premiers screenshots de la chose illustrent justement quelques cuirassés et navires de guerre du XXème siècle qu'on pourra contrôler, pour des batailles tactiques endiablées sur les mers. Au final les trois jeux de Wargaming devraient se réunir pour former un gigantesque MMO.

World of Warships est prévu exclusivement sur PC pour 2013.

· Forum World of Warships

ASUS Launches Ultra-portable P30A Business Notebook

Taipei, Taiwan, April 21, 2009 – ASUShas launched the P30A business notebook,designed for professionals who desire portability, dependability, data security and long battery life. Powered by an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, the P30A features a suite of technological innovations designed to provide effortless computing to business professionals everywhere.

Business users will also appreciate ASUS Xpress Charge, which allows them to charge their ASUS P30A to 90% of its battery life in 90 minutes. With ASUS Smart Assist, users can access troubleshooting resources through 'live' interactive chat or e-mail correspondences with ASUS technical support.

Sturdy and Robust Design with Data Protection for Secure and Reliable Computing
Measuring only 1-inch in profile and weighing just 1.49kg, the ASUS P30A is a portable business performer capable of all rounded data protection. Data is equally protected with ShockShield Data Protection, in which the scanning needle of the hard disk drive moves away from the disc in the event of an impact, thus preventing any scratching which would otherwise damage the data written within.

Users can also conduct their businesses on the ASUS P30A securely, with AI Pre-boot Finger Logon which enables users to authorize the system to boot up by scanning their fingers via the in-built fingerprint scanner. The ASUS P30A also incorporates Anti-theft technology whereby an embedded Intel® security chip tracks the stolen notebook and secures the data within even before the perpetrator can access it. With AI Secure Delete, users can securely delete any sensitive data completely with no opportunity for others to retrieve them.

A Feature-packed Companion for the Business User of Today
The ASUS P30A features the ASUS Xpress Charge, which lets users charge their notebooks up to 90% injust 90 minutes, bringing convenience to users especially when time is of the essence. A 1.3-megapixel webcam provides the ability to conduct video conferencing while on the move, while a full range of ports - including a HDMI port - allows for versatile connectivity to other multimedia devices at work or at home.

Source: ASUS

Model P30AProcessor and
Cache Memory Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
SU9400 : 1.4GHz
FSB: 800MHz, 3M L2 CacheOperating SystemGenuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Genuine Windows Vista® Home PremiumMain MemoryDDR2 800MHz SDRAM, 2x SO-DIMM sockets for expansion of up to 4GB SDRAMDisplay13.3" 16:9 HD (1366x768) LED-backlit, Anti-Glare Type, supported by ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence TechnologyHard Disk DriveSingle SATA HDD 2.5" 9.5mm

320GB, 5400rpm/7200rpm 250GB, 5400rpm/7200rpm Optical Drive Ultra Slim DVD Super Multi Double LayerVideo Camera 1.3 Megapixel web cameraFax/Modem/ LAN/WLAN Built-in Bluetooth® V2.1+EDR
3G/3.5G Antenna support (in selected territories)
Intel® WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5100 10/100/1000 bps
LAN PCIe controller Azalia Compliant MDMDimensions and Weight32.3cm x 23.2cm x 2.61cm (W x D x H); 1.5kg (with 4 cell battery)

AMD, Seagate Demonstrate 6-Gbit s SATA interface

Extremetech reports that AMD and Seagate will demonstrate a next-generation 6-Gbit/s SATA interface on Monday.

Here are some of the interesting features that the new interface will bring

Offering twice as much bandwidth as the existing SATA interface, the 6.0-Gbit/s also contains improved streaming characteristics that 3.0-Gbit/s drives with Native Command Queuing lacked.

In addition, a new power management specifcation allows the always-on SATA interface to power on and off, like older Parallel ATA drives.

Seagate has also mentioned that the new 6-Gbit/s interface is needed for flash-based solid-state drives (SSDs) which stream data instantly from flash memory.

The target markets will be gaming PCs and servers.