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COMPUTEX 2010 - GIGABYTE Unveils Docking Ultra Think M1405 Notebook
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlThpfQTenc

COMPUTEX 2010 - CoolerMaster Shows Off new PSUs and Coolers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSP03Qe4dOs

COMPUTEX 2010 - ZOTAC ZBOX Round Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EssbPLIYn2o

COMPUTEX 2010 - ANTEC Shows Off New High Current Pro Series Power Supplies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLdbpf82d8M

 

“Say what! Another processor?” Well, yeah, what else are they going to do over at Intel. Someone is always actively looking for good ways of making current generation processors better. Of course, these are just the ones we know about. When they’re not busy launching a processor, they’re busy working on other projects like fine tuning their DP55KG, or DP55WG motherboards. Today, we get to see a tweak in their processors which include a new Core i5-655K and Core i7-875K “K Series” processors. Trickling down some tech from their top end chips (and aiming straight at AMD Black Edition parts) the new processors offer some multiplier unlocking goodness at a more affordable price. Let’s see how they perform!

Intel Core i5-655K Clarkdale and Core i7-875K Lynnfield Processors Reviewed

Thermaltake isn't new to the market. They have a full line of different cases and cooling systems. Today Benchmark reviews will be testing the Thermaltake Element-Q, model VL52021N2U. This chassis belongs to the "Small Form Factor" Line and it's targeted at the Mini-ITX industry. Apart from being the typical mini-case with 220 watts PSU included, what makes this product special against other Mini ITX cases? It supports full 5.25" optical drives and two 3.5" full sized HDDs. Compared to many other Mini-ITX cases; this can be an advantage over other products making your new purchase a lot cheaper. It also supports a full-height PCI card, which means you can install your Audio or Video card and enhance your HTPC experience. Read our full review to verify if the Element-Q suits to your needs

Thermaltake Element-Q mITX HTPC Case @ Benchmark Reviews

When laptop coolers first came out the only purpose of the unit was cooling. There werent really any designs to make life easier or more comphortable. No one even thought of these things untill the first unit was designed to offer adjustable heights. We all want the best out of the item we are about to purchase. When it comes to notebook coolers I know I want the ease of use, compfort and cooling for my notebook. Today we are going to take a look at the new generation of notebook coolers, NotePal ErgoStand by Cooler Master.

Cooler Master NotePal ErgoStand - Review

Techwarelabs was given a personal invite to the NZXT’s suite at the Grand Hyatt in Taipei to go over their new products which include a several unique power supplies,and their line of computer cases.

Computex 2010 – Spotlight NZXT @ TechwareLabs

It is odd to see an OCZ power supply unit priced as if it's a bottom of the barrel type power supply, but here we have it, the ModXStream Pro 500W available for about $60 dollars holds quite well against the bigger, more expensive players out there.  The unit stayed well within defined ATX specifications and given the price, the ModXStream Pro is definitely an attractive unit worth considering.

News - OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W Power Supply Review at Overclockers Online

Computex 2010 is in full swing and here are some highlights from my day 2 excursion.

Computex 2010 - Second Day Wanderings @ Ninjalane

OCZ invited us up to their private suite at the Grand Hyatt in Taipei during Computex 2010 to show off their 2010 product line and new developments. The products included the line of very popular SSD drives and a few new items like a portable USB 3.0 drive and a PCI-e card with flash memory onboard which provides users with I/O speeds unmatched by standard SATA II, or SCSI.

Computex 2010 OCZ Technology Suite @ TechwareLabs

"The new AMD 880G chipset is based on Radeon HD 4250 graphics engine, which is a slower version of the graphics engine used on AMD 890GX (Radeon HD 4290). This way 880G-based motherboards are cheaper than 890GX-based ones. AMD 880G chipset is normally paired with AMD SB710 south bridge chip, but on A88GM Deluxe the manufacturer decided to use SB850, which is the south bridge chip from AMD 890GX, providing native support for SATA-600 ports. This way A88GM Deluxe is one step above other motherboards based on the same chipset."

Foxconn A88GM Deluxe Motherboard Review @ Hardware Secrets

"Today we are reviewing Prolimatech Armageddon CPU cooler, which has a slim tower heatsink with six U-shaped heatpipes and room for two 140-mm fans. Will it perform well in our tests? Let's see."

Prolimatech Armageddon CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

Fremont, CA, and Glasgow, UK, 2 June, 2010 -- Lexar Media, a leading global provider of memory products for digital media, today announced Crucial Ballistix high-performance memory modules with thermal sensor and temperature-monitoring utility, encased in a radically redesigned and more effective heat spreader. The thermal sensor and monitoring utility allow PC enthusiasts to view memory module temperature in real time, a major benefit for overclockers and enthusiast users constantly battling against excessive system heat. Additionally, the new Crucial Ballistix modules feature a redesigned “finned” heat spreader design that reduces memory module temperature by up to 30% more than the current Crucial Ballistix design. The new Crucial Ballistix modules are initially available exclusively at popular online retailer Newegg.com.

 

Lifestyle Keyboards Provide Unique Touch-Screen and Programmable LCD Media Panel

San Diego, June 02. 2010

 

Mad Catz® Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz” or “the Company”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider today announced that it has begun shipping across North America the long-awaited new lifestyle-oriented Wireless ‘litetouch’ Keyboard, being released under the Company’s Eclipse brand.

 

Announced to strong critical and consumer interest at the 2010 CES show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the new range of litetouch Keyboards feature the industry’s first backlit, re-configurable, touch-sensitive LCD 3-in-1 touch panel which allow consumers to access media shortcuts, favorite websites and open applications at the touch of a button.

 

Products which are now shipping are as follows:

 

• Eclipse Wireless litetouch Keyboard

Partnership Makes OCZ Solid State Solutions More Available to Value Added Resellers in the Region

SAN JOSE, CA—June 3, 2010—OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) and memory modules for computing devices and systems, has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Distribution GmbH to increase the availability of OCZ’s SSDs, memory, and power supplies for business and enterprise clients in Germany.

Are you interested in equipping yourself with one of the fastest SSD's on the planet? If so, then OCZ's Vertex 2 is the one you want to keep an eye on. Thanks to its tweaked SandForce SF-1200 controller, the Vertex 2 is the fastest SSD we've ever tested, dominating almost every single one of our tests.

OCZ Vertex 2 100GB @ Techgage.com

Thermalright addresses a key issue of picking a cooler for an HTPC by taking their expertise in heatsink design and developing an enthusiast grade CPU cooler that can fit in to an HTPC case. The AXP-140 heatpipe CPU cooler would make a great cooler for just about any system, but because it is only 70.2mm high it is just the thing for keeping an HTPC running cool and quiet.

Thermalright AXP-140 Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review @ Bigbruin.com

Hitachi has a nice looking product line-up of external 2.5 inch drives, we take a look at their 500Gb Portable Drive which comes with a fancy Carbon Fibre finish. Is it up to the task of backing up our vital data? Let us find out

Hitachi 500Gb Portable Drive External USB 2.0 HDD Review @ Madshrimps

"What better way to start off Computex than by visiting one of Taiwan's own, TITAN Technology, better known as TITAN Cooler. The main product TITAN is showing off at the show is an update to its critically-acclaimed Fenrir heat pipe CPU coolers, the Fenrir EVO. The Fenrir EVO, or TTC-NK85TZ/CS2(RB), is similar to earlier versions, featuring four 8mm direct-contact heat pipes, but contains a new 12cm fan that sports nine kukri-shaped blades, operating at a mere 15dBA at 800RPM."

Computex 2010 Coverage @ OCC

The opening ceremony for Computex 2010 was very exciting with the lineup of the who’s who of the Computex VIPs and one very special guess, the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Dr. Ying-Jeuou Ma. Several of the speeches included the success of Computex Taipei very successful history which has reached its now 30th anniversary.

Computex 2010 Opening Ceremony @ TechwareLabs

SSDs are both PC and Mac friendly, which is great news since Apple Computers have made significant progress taking up market share over the past decade. Although Mac computers can be expensive, Other World Computing offers hardware upgrades at prices that compete with the PC market. One such product, the OWC Mercury Extreme Pro-RE, is one of the most affordable SandForce-based SSD's available. SandForce-based SSDs are getting tremendous attention from the industry, and products based on the SF-1222 controller have demonstrated exceptional operational performance and speed. In this article Benchmark Reviews tests the 100GB OWC Mercury Extreme Pro-RE, model SSDMXRE100, against some of the fastest storage solutions on the market.

OWC Mercury Extreme Pro-RE SSD @ Benchmark Reviews

"The Cooler Master Elite 430 Black Computer Case is a new addition to the Cooler Master lineup. The Elite 430 also does it’s own take on the all black scheme, finished in high quality matte black inside and out. Adding to the appearance of the case is a blue LED fan that sits behind black venting, adding a glow to the front that can also be seen inside through the side window."

The Cooler Master Elite 430 Black Computer Case Review @ Hi Tech Legion