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- LOTR-style epic battle in Skyrim (video)
With the help of some mods and console commands, Tyrannicon created The Great Battle of Skyrim. This epic battle features 500 Draugr, 200 skeletons, 500 Dwemer Warriors and a dragon. Hopefully, someone will turn this idea into a mod.
LOTR-style epic battle in Skyrim (video) - More news at DV Hardware
- Intel Haswell expected in March-April 2013
A leaked Intel roadmap reveals Intel's Haswell architecture is slated for March-April 2013:
According to the conventional idea of Intel's tick-tock CPU development strategy, it will be built on the 22 nm fab process, which will have gained some maturity by then. Intel follows a "tick-tock" product development model. Every year, Intel's product lineup sees either of the two. A "tock" brings in a new x86 architecture, a "tick" miniaturizes it to a newer silicon fabrication process. Earlier reports indicated that Haswell Core processors will be based on a newer socket, the LGA1150, and hence it will not be compatible with LGA1155 platforms.
Source: TPU
Intel Haswell expected in March-April 2013 - More news at DV Hardware
- Intel Haswell to introduce transactional memory
FUD Zilla reports Intel's Haswell architecture will introduce Transactional Synchronisation Extensions(TSX):Transactional memory makes the creation of reliable multithreaded programs easier by using a system where complex operations can be performed at the same time and in isolation from each other. The system has been seen in database management but making a chip work using it is new.
Intel calls it Transactional Synchronisation Extensions(TSX). There is the Hardware Lock Elision (HLE) allows easy conversion of lock-based programs into transactional programs in a way that's backwards compatible with current processors. Then there is the Restricted Transactional Memory (RTM) is a more complete transactional memory implementation.
Intel Haswell to introduce transactional memory - More news at DV Hardware
- AMD sends Verdetrol 1GHz pills to journalists
Legit Reviews reports AMD pulled a new marketing stunt by sending journalists a package with a prescription bottle from AMD with 28 "Verdetrol" 1GHz pills. It seems to be a marketing campaign for the upcoming Radeon HD 7770 "Cape Verde", which is said to run at 1GHz. Interestingly, AMD even went through the trouble of creating a Verdetrol mini-site.
The bottle says that the pills are for natural performance enhancement and that we are to give our video card 1 tablet by the fan intake four times a day. This is obviously a marketing promotion for an upcoming product release of a video card that is clocked at 1GHz. The AMD Radeon HD 7770 (Cape Verde) is said to run at 1GHz, so this could mean that the Radeon HD 7770 is very close to launching. The label on the bottle was well done with 28 doses (28nm manufacturing process), a prescription number of 1337-2012 (if you don't know what 1337 means hit alt+f4) and that the tablets are 1GHz (the core clock speed of an upcoming product). We'll let you guys guess the meaning of Verdetrol, but NVIDIA's colors are green.
AMD sends Verdetrol 1GHz pills to journalists - More news at DV Hardware
- Prolimatech reveals two new LGA2011 cooler designs
TPU reports Prolimatech is toying with two new cooling designs for Intel's LGA2011 platform. Revealed below is a slimmer version of the Prolimatech Genesis that stacks both heatsinks parallel to the plane rather than perpendicular. The company also shared CGI-renderings of a new design in which the heatpipe takes three sharp U-turns, with an aluminium fin stack in each of these U-turns.
The second cooler (last two images above), has a slightly more exotic shape, in which the heat pipe take three sharp U-turns, in the long-arms of each of these U-turns is an aluminum fin stack, and the CPU base is in the center. Unlike the other cooler design, this cooler has a side-flow ventilation. The aluminum fin stacks don't propagate all the way down, to make room for the memory areas below. As for the ventilation, a single 120 mm fan can be attached in the central portion, more fans can be attached to the aluminum fin stacks at convenient locations. There is no word on when (or if) this design will materialize.
Prolimatech reveals two new LGA2011 cooler designs - More news at DV Hardware
- VIA reveals its fastest dual-core EPIA-M910 Mini-ITX motherboard
VIA introduced the EPIA-M910, the company's fastest dual-core Mini-ITX motherboard to date.
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the VIA EPIA-M910 Mini-ITX board, the latest dual core Mini-ITX board featuring one of the richest I/O sets available for a wide range of embedded applications including ATM, kiosks, POS, digital signage, healthcare and digital media applications.
The VIA EPIA-M910 is available in both active and passive cooling configurations with the choice of either a performance oriented 1.6GHz VIA Nano X2 dual core processor or a fanless 1.0GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor and is paired with the VIA VX900 media system processor, which provides the ideal platform for today's HD-intensive applications.
The rich I/O set of the VIA EPIA-M910 features HDMI and VGA display connectivity ports with pin headers for two 24-bit LVDS (one single channel and one dual channel), eight USB 2.0 ports, dual Gigabit LAN networking, eight COM ports (which can be expanded to twelve with the VIA LPC-01/02 add-on card) and is available in SKU's with either DC-in or ATX power supply support, providing the utmost flexibility to match a wide range of embedded computing needs.
“The VIA EPIA-M910 Mini-ITX board delivers a highly optimized platform that boasts comprehensive HD video performance, HD audio and HDMI support in a compact, power-efficient package" said Epan Wu, Head of the VIA Embedded Platform Division, VIA Technologies, Inc. “The rich I/O provides the connectivity and flexibility demanded by today's ever diversifying embedded applications.”
VIA EPIA-M910 Mini-ITX Board
The VIA EPIA-M910 is available with the choice of a 1.6GHz VIA Nano X2 dual core processor or a fanless 1.0GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor. Supporting up to 8GB of DDR3 system memory, the VIA EPIA-M910 is paired with the VIA VX900 media system processor, featuring the latest ChromotionHD 2.0 video engine which boasts comprehensive hardware acceleration for the latest VC1, H.264, MPEG-2 and WMV9 HD formats at screen resolutions of up to 1080p without incurring a heavy CPU load.
Rear panel I/O includes dual Gigabit LAN ports, PS/2 support, one HDMI port, a VGA port, two RS-232 5v/12v selectable COM ports, four USB 2.0 ports and audio jacks. On board pin headers provide 2 x 24-bit LVDS support (including backlight control), two SATA ports, an additional six COM ports, a further four USB ports, Digital I/O, and a PCIe x4 slot. The VIA EPIA-M910 is available with support for either ATX or DC-in power supplies.
VIA reveals its fastest dual-core EPIA-M910 Mini-ITX motherboard - More news at DV Hardware
- Micron reveals low-standby-power DDR3Lm
Micron introduced DDR3Lm, a new type of low-power memory that focuses on reduced standby power consumption to increase the battery life of mobile devices.Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU) is extending its legacy of memory leadership by introducing a new product category of low-power DDR3 solutions targeted at the tablet and ultrathin markets. These 2-gigabit (Gb) and 4Gb "DDR3Lm" solutions focus on low self-refresh power (IDD6) for longer battery life, while maintaining the high performance and cost effectiveness of PC DRAM.
The first 2Gb DDR3Lm will provide up to 50 percent self-refresh power savings versus standard 2Gb DDR3L while driving performance up to -1600 MT/s when needed. Micron's 4Gb DDR3Lm product delivers the same optimized power efficiency as the 2Gb part, with a reduced chip count that is ideally suited for ultrathin and tablet customers. Both 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3Lm will be adopted into Micron's 30-nanometer (nm) class to further optimize the power and performance features, with the 4Gb device hitting a 3.7mA IDD6 target in standby mode, yet still supporting speeds up to -1866 MT/s.
"Power reduction is becoming ever more critical in the fast growing ultrathin markets. Micron's expertise with traditional PC memory requirements enables these markets to enjoy high performance targets and optimal cost efficiencies," said Robert Feurle, vice president for Micron's DRAM marketing. "The combination of our commitment to customer collaboration and dedication to leading the way in DRAM technologies has proven highly successful, and this new class of 30nm DRAM continues to deliver on that promise."
"As computing becomes more and more mobile, longer battery life is increasingly valuable to end users," said Geof Findley, Intel's senior memory enabling manager. "The reduced standby power consumption of low-power memory is a move in the right direction."
Sampling of Micron's new DDR3Lm low-power product line begins now, with volume production on 30nm class devices expected to begin in 2Q'12. For more information about DDR3Lm, visit http://www.micron.com/products/dram/ddr3-sdram.
Micron reveals low-standby-power DDR3Lm - More news at DV Hardware
- Google said to be working on cloud storage service
Word is going around that Google will release a Dropbox-like cloud storage service. Anticipated to be released in the coming weeks or months, the service will be free or charge for most users, although storing large quantities of data will require a fee.
The Google service, called Drive, is "expected to launch in the coming weeks or months." It will be free of charge for most users, although the Wall Street Journal says large quantities of online storage will be available for a fee. (That fee, incidentally, is said to be less than what Dropbox currently charges.) Google Drive should behave in much the same way as Dropbox, allowing users to upload large files into the cloud from PCs and mobile devices, and to then share those files with a link.
Rumors about a Google cloud storage service have been around for years, but so far it hasn't been released yet.
Source: The Tech Report
Google said to be working on cloud storage service - More news at DV Hardware
- IBM alliance to reveal 20nm and 14nm details
X-bit Labs reports the IBM chip alliance (which includes IBM, Globalfoundries and Samsung Electronics) will share details about the future of chip production at the 2012 Common Platform technology forum to be held at the Santa Clara, California, on March 14, 2012. The firms will discuss 28nm production, as well as 20nm, 14nm, and 450mm wafer production.
"The Common Platform alliance is built upon an legacy of invention and deep commitment to research and development from IBM. The combined expertise of the companies involved is driving truly breakthrough technology innovations for semiconductor manufacturing. Our focus on building the most extensive and open ecosystem around our core manufacturing capabilities delivers customers a flexible and risk-free way to bring a wide range of semiconductor products to market," said Michael Cadigan, general manager of IBM Microelectronics, on behalf of the common platform alliance.
IBM alliance to reveal 20nm and 14nm details - More news at DV Hardware
- HTC to use more NVIDIA Tegra chips
DigiTimes heard HTC is planning to increase its purchases of NVIDIA's Tegra 3 SoCs:
As High Tech Computer (HTC) has adjusted its product strategy and is expected to increase it purchasing of Nvidia Tegra series processors, Nvidia is expected to see its quad-core Tegra 3 processor shipments increase obviously in the first half of 2012.
Currently, HTC still mainly adopts solutions from Qualcomm, but as the company is adjusting its strategy, while graphics output of smartphones is becoming important, HTC's increasing cooperation with Nvidia will allow Nvidia to gain the ability to compete against Qualcomm.
HTC to use more NVIDIA Tegra chips - More news at DV Hardware
- Intel DX79SI motherboard gets PCI Express 3.0 support with BIOS update
Legit Reviews noticed Intel released a BIOS update for its DX79SI "Siler" motherboard that activates PCI Express 3.0 support.
You can download the BIOS update over here.
Intel just sent us word that they have released BIOS Version 0424 (SIX7910J.86A.0424.2012.0127.1620) for their DX79SI motherboard! This BIOS update includes 20 fixes, updates or new features! We've been asking Intel why their flagship Sandy Bridge-E motherboard doesn't support PCI Express 3.0 for weeks and it appears that with this BIOS update the board now supports the PCI Express 3.0 specification. This is good news for AMD Radeon HD 7900 video card owners as they can run their card at its full potential. Sure, the gains of PCI Express 3.0 are hardly noticeable, but at least the board now supports it!
Intel DX79SI motherboard gets PCI Express 3.0 support with BIOS update - More news at DV Hardware
- Skyrim developer team shows off game ideas (video)
After the completion of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Bethesda's developer team was given one week to build whatever they wished to see in the game. A video of some of these ideas was shown off at D.I.C.E. 2012 and it contains many things that would be pretty awesome if they ever made it into the game. It includes seasonal foliage, new weapons like spears and ice and fire arrows, mounted combat, dragon mounting, Kinect-enabled shouts, new creatures like werebears and enormous mud crabs, a Lycantrophy skill tree, flying vampires, and much more.
Howard made no promises that anything seen in the demo reel would ever make it into the game, whether as a title update or downloadable content down the line. But it did showcase the depth of what the Bethesda team built and a creative instinct within the team that matches the mod community's enthusiasm, stoked recently by the release of the official Creation Kit.
Source: Kotaku
Skyrim developer team shows off game ideas (video) - More news at DV Hardware
- Trends Audio reveals expensive CQ-500 audiophile speaker cable
Trends Audio introduces the CQ-500, a new 2.5m long audiophile speaker cable with a price tag of $109 (with banana plug) and $119 (with crab plug).
ITOK Media Limited's innovative Hi-Fi brand "Trends Audio" (www.TrendsAudio.com)launched its new Hi-Fi product - Trends CQ-500 Audiophile Speaker Cable. Applied Single Crystallized Copper (OCC) conductor materials and Trends CQ-500 Audiophile Speaker Cable is a breakthrough technology and an inevitable trend. Single Crystallized Copper (OCC) is actually a special type of high purity Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) in which the whole copper rope is a composite of single copper crystal. There is no "Crystal Boundary" ("Crystal Boundary" reflects and refracts the signal to produce distortion & signal decline) exists between crystals and provides the extremely high signal transmission capability.
Trends CQ-500 Audiophile Speaker Cable is protected by insulation layer and the core conductor is twisted by multiple OCC copper ropes. Also, the Trends 24K gold-plated plugs are connected into both ends and it is the prefect combination between Trends TA-10 Class-T amplifier and Trends SA-10/10R speakers for setting up a cost effective audiophile stereo and home theatre systems.
The specification of Trends CQ-500 Audiophile Speaker Cable is as follows:
Conductor: Single Crystallized Copper (OCC)
Braiding Shield: Sliver-Plated Pure Copper
Plug: 2 x Banana Plug ~ 2xBanana Plug or 2 X Crab Plug ~ X Crab Plug
Plug Material: 24k Gold-Plated Pure Copper
Overall Diameter: 16mm
Length: 2.5M
Piece: 2
Snack-Skin Sleeve: Yes
Ferrite Ring Noise Filter: Yes
Color: Black
Trends CQ-500 Audiophile Speaker Cable is available now and the suggested retail is US$109(with Banana Plug) and US$119 (with Crab Plug).
Trends Audio reveals expensive CQ-500 audiophile speaker cable - More news at DV Hardware
- Windows 8 beta confirmed for February 29th?
KitGuru reports Windows 8 beta is slated for February 29th, you can read it over here.
In sunny Monte Carlo, the haute couture revelations are matched only by the inside info unleashed by the major corporation’s executives. While Microsoft themselves were tight-lipped, we managed to discover the Windows 8 mega-beta-launch date.
Windows 8 beta confirmed for February 29th? - More news at DV Hardware
- Genius to reveal GX gaming series at CeBIT 2012
Genius announced it will show off new products at CeBIT 2012, including a full lineup of GX gaming peripherals.
Genius, a leading maker of computer peripherals and consumer electronics accessories, will once again be attending the digital industry's biggest, most international event - CeBIT 2012 - to be held at the Deutsche Messe, in Hannover, Germany from March 6 to March 10, 2012. Genius is extending an invitation to all CeBIT attendees to visit their booth (#E37 in Hall 17) and get hands-on experience with their top quality product offerings.
Genius will be demonstrating their entire product lines including smart phone and tablet PC accessories, some of the lightest AndroidTM and Apple Bluetooth keyboards on the market, professional-grade graphic design tablets, audio devices like gaming and iPad / iPhone speakers, imaging devices such as digital cameras and camcorders, and gaming accessories like headsets and ultra-responsive computer mice.
The GX Gaming Series and two star products - BV-200 Pico Projector and Ring Presenter - will be highlighted:
GX Gaming Series
This brand new GX gaming series encompasses a full range of professional PC gaming peripherals. Designed for MMO, RTS, and FPS gamers, the GX Gaming Series features 7.1 channel headsets, on-board memory programmable mice and keyboards, as well as gaming speakers with booming bass.
Bella Vision BV-200 Pico Projector
This pocket-sized projector is the perfect choice for viewing movies, giving presentations, or displaying games when space is limited. With the built-in document viewer, you can navigate PDF, Excel, Word, audio, and video files without hooking up to a PC. See for yourself a new way to view media.
Ring Presenter
Ring Presenter is the world's first ring presentation device that allows full access control of PowerPoint slides, web pages, and documents from your fingertips. With scrolling, laser pointing and clicking functions, you can also control your presentation with this nifty finger device.
With a history of world-changing product unveilings, CeBIT has become a prestigious event. Genius is proud to participate and introduce their newest, industry leading wide-range of products to the attending news reporters and consumers at Booth #E37 in Hall 17.
Genius to reveal GX gaming series at CeBIT 2012 - More news at DV Hardware
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