The Khronos Group today announced the ratification and public release of the OpenCL 1.2 specification, the latest update to the open, royalty-free standard for cross-platform, parallel programming of modern processors. Released eighteen months after OpenCL Continue reading “Khronos Releases OpenCL 1.2 Specification”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 15, 2011 at 8:20am
Antec today announced the P280, the newest member of the Performance One Series. The P280 reflects the sophisticated appearance and Quiet Computing engineering of its Performance One predecessors, while offering a new set of features Continue reading “Antec Announces P280 Enclosure for $139.95”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 15, 2011 at 8:14am
Today Thermaltake, an industry leader in thermal solutions, announced a new global partnership with MSI one of the leading international mainboard and graphics card makers. Enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of this new Continue reading “Thermaltake and MSI Form Partnership and Collaborate on LGA 2011”. …more
By Ken Brown •
Nov. 15, 2011 at 2:52am
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is now 4G LTE-enabled with AT&T. This tablet is just the second 4G LTE-enabled tablet available to AT&T customers. For a limited time, customers who select a Samsung Galaxy Tab Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G LTE Tablet Now Available on AT&T for $479”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 3:33pm
Kingston Technology today announced a range of HyperX Genesis memory in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB kits to support the new Intel Sandy Bridge-E X79 quad-channel processors and X79 Express-based motherboards. Kingston HyperX Genesis is the Continue reading “Kingston Launches HyperX Genesis Quad-Channel DDR3 Memory Kits”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 2:26pm
CyberpowerPC today announced a new series of enthusiast gaming PCs based on Intel’s 2nd Generation Core i7-3000 Series CPUs (code named Sandy Bridge-E) and X79 chipset motherboards. CyberpowerPC gaming systems receiving the new CPU makeover Continue reading “CyberpowerPC’s new Gamer Xtreme PCs Run Intel Core i7-3000 Series CPUs”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 1:44pm
We just saw that Newegg has the Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E 3.2GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) six-core desktop processor in-stock and for sale at $599.99 shipped. The suggested retail price is $555, but they often sell Continue reading “Intel Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E CPU Arrives At Newegg For $599.99”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 9:25am
Futuremark today announced development of a new version of 3DMark, the company’s flagship benchmark for gamers. 3DMark for Windows 8 (working title) is designed for gaming performance measurement and comparison across all Windows 8 devices Continue reading “Futuremark Announces 3DMark for Windows 8 Coming in 2012”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 7:44am
G.Skill has announced the development of its brand new RipjawsZ series quad-channel memory modules, designed specifically for Intel LGA2011 Sandy Bridge-E processors and X79 systems. The new RipjawsZ builds on a history of Ripjaws world Continue reading “G.Skill launches its new RipjawsZ Quad-Channel Memory Kits”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 7:40am
Puget Systems today announced availability of Intel Sandy Bridge-E to its line of PCs and workstations. Sandy Bridge-E incorporates improved memory bandwidth, more PCI-E lanes, and uses Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, providing even more Continue reading “Puget Systems Launches Sandy Bridge-E PCs”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 7:22am
Corsair today announced several new quad channel DDR3 memory kits optimized for motherboards using the Intel Core i7 processor family for Socket LGA-2011. After announcing the world’s first high-performance quad channel 32GB memory kit in Continue reading “Corsair Announces Full Line of Quad Channel DRAM Kits For Intel X79 Boards”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 7:18am
AMD today announced immediate launch and availability of its AMD Opteron 6200 and 4200 Series processors (formerly code-named Interlagos and Valencia). AMD also announced the expansion of its 2012 roadmap with the addition of the Continue reading “AMD 16-core CPUs Arrive With Opteron 6200 and 4200 Series Processors”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 7:10am
MAINGEAR has announced that they have updated their SHIFT, F131, and Quantum SHIFT desktops with the new 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition processors and MAINGEARs exclusive EPIC Audio Engine. MAINGEAR has partnered Continue reading “Maingear Launches Sandy Bridge-E Systems & The EPIC Audio Engine Solution”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 14, 2011 at 2:07am
Iomega today announced the completion of its new Mac-oriented hard drive line with the launch of the new Iomega eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive, an on-the-go stylish drive with plenty of storage that can Continue reading “Iomega Launches eGo Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive Series”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 11, 2011 at 10:40am
Egypt’s antiquities authority closed the largest of the Giza pyramids Friday following rumors that groups would try to hold spiritual ceremonies on the site at 11:11 A.M. on Nov. 11, 2011. That makes us wonder Continue reading “Egypt Closes Great Pyramid After Rumors of Rituals Today Due to 11/11/11”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Nov. 11, 2011 at 8:45am