AMD have released the specifications on their new 5 series graphics cards. Using the RV870, it’s not surprising that the middle card has been named the Radeon HD 5870. The chip works at 825MHz with 1600 shaders double that of the RV770 and perhaps indicating a speed of double the older chip.
Category Archives: Hardware
Xigmatek Release Pure Black Edition of the Asgard Chassis
September 9, 2009 – 8:48 am
„Asgard”-The Property of Æsir and castle of Odin. As the country of Gods, the inviolable Asgard is the world’s first black coating entry-level chassis – milestone. Furthermore this chassis is supplied with 1 x 120mm preinstalled black fan, and 3 more fans can be mounted in different areas for best possible airflow. 4 x 5.25” bays will be able to house all your optical drives, but also 5 trays for your 3.5” HDDs are available so you can feel free by ”DIY”. Tool free design and a ”gorgeous” outlook are only a few points why this chassis is a ”must” not only for enthusiast but also for pc beginners.
XFX to launch a PSU
September 8, 2009 – 8:45 pm
Joining the XFX Black Edition series tomorrow will hopefully be XFX’s first power supply. The XFX Black Edition PSU will come in a power wattage of 850. As you can see in the photo below, it certainly looks to mean business with its menacing but unique aesthetics. It’s main product highlights include: 135 mm fan, read more
GIGABYTE Unveils Latest P55 Series Motherboards
September 8, 2009 – 11:39 am
Supporting the latest Intel® Core™ i7 and Core™i5 processors featuring LGA 1156 socket (code named Lynnfield) GIGABYTE P55 series motherboards set a new standard in high performance computing.
GlacialTech Launches CPU Cooler F101 Silent and PWM
September 8, 2009 – 11:18 am
lacialTech Inc., a diverse provider of cooling, power supply, and PC enclosure solutions for consumer and industrial applications, and a world-class provider of cost effective cooling components and chassis launches the latest CPU Cooler F101 which can support for Intel Core i7/i5 Processors goes to LGA775/1156/1366 included and AMD AM2 & AM3 platforms.
Pricing Discovered for AMD Radeon 58XX Graphics Series
September 7, 2009 – 8:42 am
The new Radeon 5 series of graphics cards set to support Windows 7 D11 graphics and supposedly AMD’s ace up their sleeve has lost its secrecy in the pricing department with the price tag now all over the web.
AMD To Drop TDP of Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz
September 7, 2009 – 8:29 am
The arrival of the Phenom II X4 965 was heralded as a great success making it the fastest process on the market in terms of core speed coming in a 3.4GHz and replacing the 955 BE at 3.2GHz. However, with a Thermal Design Power of 140W, many users were less than pleased as cooling the CPU becomes that much harder; even the high performing core i7 range of CPUs have a lower TDP of 130W.
ATI Set to Release Five 40nm DX11 GPUs
September 4, 2009 – 9:30 am
Secrecy is always a big part of any launch with the manufacturer doing its utmost to prevent information being leaked; this is the case with ATI and allegedly Rick Bergman is the man behind keeping the media from finding out about all the details.
ASUS Lamborghini VX5 Notebook
September 3, 2009 – 8:07 pm
A must have for Lamborghini fans, the gorgeous ASUS notebook is built for those who love living in the fast lane, with lashings of style and always on the cutting-edge of technology.
MSI Launches New X600 Ultra-Slim Notebook in the UK
September 3, 2009 – 7:45 pm
MSI, the manufacturers of notebooks and components has today announced the UK launch of their slim, ultra stylish, powerful MSI X600 notebook. The MSI X600 is aimed at those who demand both style, functionality and power from a notebook. It comes with Intel’s latest CULV platform, a 500GB harddrive, 4GB of internal memory, a large 15.6 inch screen and a ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4330 3D graphics card for excellent gaming performance. All this from a super slimline notebook that measures in at just 9mm at it’s thinest and weighs a light 2.1kg – making the MSI X600 a true portable powerhouse.