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AcBel E2-400, a newcomer

2009-10-28T17:37:00.002+07:00

(writing and writing again ^^)

a new AcBel PSU has arrived

this unit is targeted for value market

cheap but not cheapo, still offering a great performance

welcome to AcBel "new" E2-400

(still the same green PSU ^^)

=enjoy=

G-SKILL DDR2-1200, ONLY 1.8v

2009-07-05T13:07:00.003+07:00

new product from g-skill, F2-9600CL5D-4GBTD.

still focusing on DDR2 enthusiast, this memory module only need 1.8v for normal operation.

no need to increase the vdimm, this memory has the capability to run at DDR2-1200 with

5-5-5-15 latencies.

GEIL GREEN MEMORY

2009-06-07T21:35:00.002+07:00

Fig.1. GEIL GREEN memory, triple channel.

Funtastico...

This GEIL GREEN DDR3-1333 works with only 1.2v Vdimm.

SEASONIC NEW PSU SERIES

2009-06-07T21:15:00.003+07:00

Fig.1. Seasonic's new X series.

While still offering a modularized cable management feature,

it comes with 80PLUS GOLD certification.

Also comes with DC-DC conversion module for excellent voltage regulation.

Seasonic also upgrades its S12 series PSU to the S12B series.

The all new S12B PSU series will offer DC-DC conversion module,

alongside with its 80PLUS BRONZE certification.

Fig.2. The all new Seasonic S12B PSU series.

AcBel M88 @ COMPUTEX 2009

2009-06-07T20:44:00.004+07:00

Fig.1. AcBel flagship, the R88 unit.

Here comes a modular version of AcBel R88 series.

Offers the same features as the R88 series,

I think it will be the same unit with modular cable management.

Should be interesting enough for the enthusiast.

Fig.2. AcBel M88 unit, a modularized R88?

XIGMATEK "Midgard" CHASSIS

2009-05-22T06:44:00.002+07:00

Fig.1. "Midgard", the ancient black?

„Midgard” - home of mankind and protected by Thor, God of thunder, and his hammer. Signalizing the strength of diviness and mercy, but at the same time proprietaring the hardware you built in. Combined design and features such as black coated SECC and steel mesh are spotlighting your chassis when your system is built. Furthermore this chassis is supplied with 2 x 120mm pre installed fans (orange blade and black, transparent housings), but another 5 fans can be mounted in different areas for best possible airflow. 5 x 5.25" bays will be able to house all your optical drives, but also 5 trays for your 3.5" and 2.5" 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.

The first PC chassis from XIGMATEK.

Hope will arrive soon.

Fig.2. Inside "Midgard", it looks like CoolerMaster 690 chassis.

[OFFER] AcBel E2 PC PSU PROMO

2009-05-13T08:20:00.006+07:00

Fig.1. AcBel E2-470, value budget PSU.

looking for a cheap (but no cheapo) PSU your beloved PC?

AcBel is the one.

we have a solution for those of you who need a value PSU with a decent quality.

we offer AcBel E2-470 PSU with the best price.

AcBel E2-470 is very suitable for middle/low-end pc,

units with a capacity of 1pcs pci-e power for mainstream gamer VGA card.

for more information, you can contact our dealer at BEC/BEMALL.

Bandung Electronic Center:

J2-Comp., I-Comp., Aurora, Compumax, Maxindo, Tetra.

IBCC:

Cahaya, Swastika.

BeMall:

Genesis, TerraMedia.

[NEWS] PCIE SSD

2009-05-13T07:48:00.003+07:00

Fig.1. Monster! the same size as hi-end graphic card.

introducing PhotoFast MONSTER PROMISE PCIE SSD.

using the MLC chip array inside, this card is available from 128GB.

need two 4-pin auxilary power.

Fig.2. Benchmarked under CrystalDiskMark, it's very fast.

for its high performance, you have to pay high also.

[OFFER] TELKOMSEL MOBILE INTERNET

2009-05-13T01:52:00.004+07:00

fig.1. SIM card with retail pack.

nead a reliable internet connection for your daily activities?

yes, then join our internet service.

only IDR 175rb/month,

you can chat, browse, or download anywhere.

(as long as you are in telkomsel 3g/hsdpa coverage)

fig.2. speedtest benchmark, ~240kbps download rate.

for more info, please contact us.

[NEWS] A-DATA XPG Gaming DDR2-1066

2009-05-08T01:24:00.003+07:00

Fig.1. A-DATA GAMING DDR2-1066 CL6

Manila, Philippines -- A-DATA Technology Co., Ltd. introduced its newly speed of XPG Gaming Series DRAM module in DDR2-1066, as dual channel 2GBx2/1GBx2 and single channel kits up to 2GB. Designed for consumers who want to enhance their gaming ability, the XPG Gaming Series DDR2-1066G DRAM module provide CL6-6-6-18 timing at 2.0V±0.1V to delivering outstanding performance, speed, and gamer experience.

Optimized for the latest gaming platform, the XPG Gaming Series DDR2-1066G DRAM module delivers the perfect blend of performance, durability, and stability with low power consumption. It is an affordable midrange offering for gamer of all levels and the professionals demanding the latest DDR2 technology.

The XPG Gaming Series DRAM module line is customized to fulfill gamers’ need of performance, speed, and stability. A-DATA invests not only in quality-checking but also in cooperation with online gaming companies to ensure its XPG Gaming Series DRAM module meets the performance and reliability standards.

The XPG Gaming Series DRAM module is guaranteed to satisfy the needs of the most demanding multiple online gamers and professionals.

Features

1. All memory chips are verified using rigorous criteria for better quality.

2. High quality 6 layers PCB (Printed Circuit Board)

3. Optimized for 64-bit OS (operating system)*

4. Backward compatible with DDR2-800/667/ 533MHz

5. Lifetime limited warranty

* 32-bit OS environment has 4GB memory addressing barrier which results in 2.5~3GB memory accessibility.

Specification

1. 1GB/2GB single channel and 2GB/4GB dual channel module kits are tested at 1066MHz

2. Test at latency settings 6-6-6-18 at 1.9V-2.1V

3. SPD (Serial Presence Detect) programmed at JEDEC standard DDR2-800 with latency settings at 5-5-5-15 for basic system booting

(from HWZ.com)

[NEWS] NIKON D5000 RETAIL PRICE

2009-05-04T12:53:00.004+07:00

Fig.1. Nikon D5000 DSLR with a new tilt LCD.

finally announced at May 1st

you can found this DSLR at USD 850.00 - USD 900.00

many improvement from previuous model (NIKON D60):

12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
2.7" tilt and swivel LCD monitor (230,000 dots)
Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection and subject tracking
Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
11 AF points (with 3D tracking)
IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
4 frames per second continuous shooting (buffer: 7 RAW, 25 JPEG fine, 100 JPEG rmal)
Expeed image processing engine
Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening
Connector for optional GPS unit (fits on hot shoe)
New battery with increased capacity
72 thumbnail and calendar view in playback

[NEWS] BARRELED HEATSINK: T-SHOOTER

2009-05-02T08:23:00.006+07:00

Fig.1. All new concept from T-Shooter.

(from www.ocforums.com)

A new, and unique CPU cooler from Japan.

Using a strange unique barreled design.

Its name is T-Shooter.

There are four main barrels to create an unique airflow (maybe a mini vortex).

The air will wipe off the heat through the barrel's tiny fin.

This heatsink itself is created by a computerized model, which is based on heat and fluid dynamic principles.

Fig.2. T-Shooter heatsink attached with a 120mm fan.

(from www.ocforums.com)

T-Shooter Heatsink Specifications:

Body: extruded aluminum

Dim: 80x80x97 (WxDxH)

Fan: 120x120x25, 750-2000RPM, 36 dBA, 81 CFM (PWM / 0.23A)

Weight: 715 grams

Overall height: 170mm

Compatible with Intel socket 775/1366, (& eventually AMD AM2)

[NEWS] RADEON HD4770 LINE-UP

2009-05-01T01:59:00.006+07:00

Fig.1. Sapphire RADEON HD4770.

Fig.2. HIS RADEON HD4770.

RADEON HD4770? Should i pick which one?

its performance is equivalent to the HD4830, but with more lower power consumption.

its fps/watt ratio just got better.

[NEWS] ACBEL i8 SERIES

2009-05-01T01:25:00.004+07:00

Fig.1. AcBel i8-490 unit.

Fig.2. AcBel i8-490 running a RADEON HD4870.

Announcement for AcBel i8 power series!

The latest arrival (after March 2009)

i8 Series:

i8-490 changed its name to: i8-390 (390W)

i8-570 changed its name to: i8-470 (470W)

[NEWS] AMD RADEON HD5870 SPECULATED

2009-05-01T01:13:00.000+07:00

"Nordic Hardware - If we move on to the actual graphics processor there are some substantial improvements over the RV770/790 chips. AMD hasn't just expanded the number of shaders from 800 to 1200, it also increased the number of texture units to 48 and doubled the number of ROPs from 16 with RV770 to 32 with RV870. Not to forget the support for DirectX 11."

The RV870 will be a 40nm chip, can compute upto 2.1 TFLOPs.

[NEWS] AMD Launches the ATI Radeon HD4770

2009-04-30T12:41:00.004+07:00

Fig.1. Comparison table, HD4670 vs. HD4770 vs. HD4850

World’s First Desktop Graphics Card Utilizing Industry-Leading 40nm Process Technology

AMD sets new levels of performance-per-dollar and performance-per-watt attained with the move to the world’s most advanced manufacturing process

AMD today launched the ATI Radeon HD 4770 graphics processor, a groundbreaking product that harnesses the state-of-the-art 40 nanometer manufacturing process for the desktop PC market, delivering best-in-class performance and energy efficiency at anticipated launch prices as low as $109. The ATI Radeon HD 4770 graphics card is the newest addition to the award-winning ATI RadeonTM HD 4000 series.

“As a leading source of cutting-edge game development tools, Emergent has a passion for delivering realistic, visually stunning game play as well as improved performance,” said Doug Kubel, vice president, Product Development, Emergent. “By supporting DirectX 10.1 in the Gamebryo LightSpeed development system, we are able to deliver improvements in both image quality and frame rates. DirectX 10.1 graphics hardware like the ATI Radeon HD 4770 makes it possible to fully unlock the experience delivered by the combined power of DirectX10.1 and Gamebryo LightSpeed.”

[NEWS] ACBEL R88 PSU HITS THE MARKET

2008-11-22T02:53:00.005+07:00

fig.1. The R88 series, 500, 600, 700, 900, and 1100watt units.

AcBel latest offering, the R88 series has already hit the market.

Available from a 500watt unit upto the kill-a-watt unit.

Each R88 unit is 80plus certified at SILVER level.

So, this means that each unit can achieve at least 85% efficiency

factor.

fig.2. The kill-a-watt unit, really takes a lot of space, 19cm long.

fig.3. The 500watt unit, comes with dual PCIE power.

[NEWS] AMD 45nm OPTERON HITS THE MARKET

2008-11-22T02:41:00.007+07:00

fig.1. OPTERON 2380 for socket F server platform.

AMD latest 45nm quad-core OPTERON has already hit the market.

With its new improvement on its FPU, this processor also comes

with larger capacity of L3 cache memory.

fig.2. Comes without fansink? Have to search for an aftermarket ones.

[NEWS] MSI MOA: INDONESIA @ THE TOP

2008-11-19T01:41:00.003+07:00

Master Overclocking Arena (MOA), is the first international

overclocking contest organized by MSI. Was held at Huashan

Cultural-Creative park Taipei Taiwan.

The day of the competition, November 9th 2008. At early morning,

all contestant gathered for a final briefing about rules etc. There are

13 OC teams from 11 different countries.

fig.1. There are thirteen OC teams participated.

(hardwarezone.com)

Enough explation, let's talk about the overclocking time.

These components are given to the contestants:

- Intel Core 2 Duo E8600

- MSI P45D3 Platinum MOA Special Edition

- OCZ DDR3 PC3-16000 Platinum Edition

- MSI N9800GTX+ MOA Special Edition

- CHIMEI 22GH LCD monitor

- Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB

- Genius keyboard

- MSI gaming mouse

- Enermax MODU82+ 625W SLI

fig.2. France OC team preparing some mobo modifications.

(hardwarezone.com)

fig.3. Each team uses the provided LN for cooling the processor.

(hardwarezone.com)

Differ from the previous regional OC contest, this is pure

overclocking contest, only benchmarking is needed here,

SuperPI MOD 1.5 8M and 3DMark01 SE.

The first round, SuperPI MOD 1.5 8M benchmarking.

50 minutes time limit are given for achieve the best result.

final result: 1st Indonesia - 2nd China - 3rd Greece

fig.4. Alva & Rekky at the top of the 1st round, result: 7.5s.

(hardwarezone.com)

2nd round, 3DMark 2001 benchmarking.

50 minutes time limit are given. But at the middle of this

session, the judge decided to give another 50 minutes.

final result: 1st Greece - 2nd South Africa - 3rd Taiwan

fig.5. Greece OC team at the top with 101711 points.

FINAL RESULT

Thanks to the great result at the 1st round, Indonesia team leads

and placed at the 1st place, Greece at 2nd place, and Taiwan at 3rd

place.

fig.6. Indonesia OC Team at the first place, congrats.

(hardwarezone.com)

fig.7. Greece OC team at 2nd place.

fig.8. 3rd place, Taiwan OC team also achieve a good result.

That's all folks, see you next year for another MSI OC contest.

If we're lucky enough, we'll meet again.

fig.9. All contestant, win or lose, don't give up, cheers.

(hardwarezone.com)

[PREVIEW] RANAISSANCE, FOXCONN X58 MOBO

2008-11-17T10:18:00.006+07:00

RENAISSANCE, it's the latest FOXCONN mobo solution for intel CORE-i7 processor.

DIGITAL LIFE, it's the theme of this mobo.

Focusing on digital multi-media enjoyment for end-user.

fig.1. FOXCONN RENAISSANCE retail box.

Digital multi-media, include gaming needs, but why only providing single LAN interface?

fig.2. RENAISSANCE I/O side panel, nothing special here.

This mobo provides three PCIE 2.0 16x expansion slots.

Two of them capable of running at real 16x mode, while the third only works at 8x mode.

[PREVIEW] intel CORE-i7 RETAIL VERSION

2008-11-08T18:15:00.003+07:00

Intel new processor finally hits the ratail market.

For now, only intel X58 series mobo has supported this processor.

fig.1. Core i7-920 RETAIL BOX

fig.2. Wow, first batch, made in Costa Rica

fig.3. BX8060920 = BOX CODE for i7-920

For initial release, there are three SKU released:

[1] the cheapest one starting at U$350-U$375

CORE i7-920 - 2.66GHz QUAD CORE, 8 thread, 8MB shared L3-cache

[2] the middle one, starting at U$700-U$725

CORE i7-940 - 2.93GHz QUAD CORE, 8 thread, 8MB shared L3-cache

[3] the flagship, starting at U$1200-U$1250

CORE i7 Extreme 965 - 3.20GHz QUAD CORE, 8 thread, 8MB shared L3-cache

[PREVIEW] Again, another intel X58

2008-11-02T15:24:00.004+07:00

Intel X58 original board, it's intel version board.

fig.1. Intel X58 board, pretty unusual layout.

This mobo only provide 4 DIMM slots.

The three blue DIMM slots provided for triple-channel mode.

Its CPU PWM circuit just like the old ones, not so efficient compared to others.

fig.2. Foxconn intel X58, it's really Foxconn.

The X58 chip cooled by a strange heatsink.

Its just like a speaker driver unit.

[PREVIEW] Another intel X58 motherboards

2008-11-02T14:37:00.004+07:00

Another intel X58 based motherboards

fig.1. ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME

This mobo provide a unique "onboard" OC feature

Take a look at the panel below DIMM slot.

Low level OC, can it replace "clockgen" function?

fig.2. OC panel for extremist.

Other features are mostly the same as the previous RAMPAGE.

[PREVIEW] MSI ECLIPSE - RETAIL VERSION

2008-10-30T23:39:00.009+07:00

Here are some photos of ECLIPSE RETAIL VERSION

fig.1. The RETAIL-BOX (coolaler.com)

fig.2. The BOX contents (coolaler.com)

fig.3. BOOT screen, another eclipse (coolaler.com)

Some new features:

MSI Dr.MOS (digital PWM) is also applied for ICH.

MSI GreenPower Genie, monitor & manage M/B power consumption

HI-c CAP is now applied for CPU's power circuit

2-phase switching power circuit for powering DIMM

It seems that this M/B is being targeted for extreme use.

And, for gamers, don't worry, there is an X-Fi sound module included.

[CONTEST] RESULT: HWZ IRONTECH 2008 GRANDFINAL

2008-10-18T08:37:00.005+07:00

Choosing VGA, RADEON or GEFORCE??? (hardwarezone.com)

Pretty challanging OC contest, each contestant must not only

setup/install his PC. But, he has to deal with the component choosing,

to achieve best price per performance ratio. And in the end, each

contestant must run some power consumption test, to test his PC's

performance per watt ratio.

Here is the result

The 1st position: Jeremiah (Singapore)

The 2nd position: Alva (Indonesia)

The 3rd position: Rangsee Traiwongyoi (Thailand)

Top three contestants for SEA region (hardwarezone.com)