Archive for October, 2009
Magnetic-based HDDs still cheapest in 2020
Share According to a new study, if HDDs continue to progress at their current pace, then in 2020 a two-disk, 2.5-inch disk drive will be capable of storing more than 14 TB and will cost about $40 (today, a typical 500 GB hard drive costs about $100).
NZXT Intros Gamma Classic Series Case
Share NZXT expanded its Classic Series of PC cases with the Gamma. This all-black ATX mid-tower intends to provide the essentials of casing the PC of today, while attempting to be creative with its bezel design to the extant possible. It measures 190 X 449 X 508 mm (W x H x D), and weighs [...]
Samsung invest millions into Fusion-io SSD specialists
Share Samsung have invested “millions” of dollars into SSD storage firm Fusion-io, with the two companies looking to work more closely on solid-state memory applications in future. Fusion-io are responsible for a range of SSDs that slot into a desktop PCI slot rather than using a SATA channel.
Active Media Predator SSD with Jmicron JMF612 Controller
Share Active Media will release their Predator SSD with all new Jmicron JMF612 Controller. The new Jmicron JMF612 delivers what it’s predecessor could not, and that is to have compatibility for large data caches.
Thecus Unveils N7700PRO, 10 GbE SMB NAS
Share Need some storage ? Thecus is launching the N7700PRO, the follow up to the award winning N7700. While the original N7700 made its mark by being the world’s first seven-bay NAS device, the N7700PRO raises the stakes with breathtaking performance, unmatched reliability, and maximum flexibility.
ATI Catalyst 9.10 WHQL Released
Share ATI Catalyst 9.10 drivers are now out! The Catalyst 9.10 drivers support Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit and 32-bit and Windows XP 64-bit and 32-bit.
AMD Reports Third Quarter Results
Share AMD has reported its Q3 results and there’s room for optimism, as it incurred a narrower net loss than the market expected.
Intel to release Core i5 on January 3rd
Share Intel is set to release the first 32nm desktop CPUs on 3rd January 2010. Releasing first are the Clarkdale CPUs – part of the Westmere, or 32nm Nehalem die shrinks. A total of four models are expected, Core i5 650, 660 and 670, clocking in at 3.2, 3.33 and 3.46 GHz respectively. They will [...]