he ZOTAC GeForce 9500GT DDR3 ZONE Edition is for users that want
the silence of a passively cooled graphics card with a little extra
horsepower for the latest DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 3D games and
applications while the ZOTAC GeForce 9500GT DDR2 ZONE Edition is
for quiet computing users that want silence for daily use but still
want performance for casual gaming.General details

• New ZOTAC GeForce 9500GT DDR2 ZONE Edition and
  GeForce 9500GT DDR3 ZONE Edition
• Passive cooling
• High-performance, quiet computing
• NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT
• 512MB of GDDR3 or GDDR2 memory
• 32 stream processors
• SLI ready
• PCI Express 2.0 interface (Compatible with 1.1)
• DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0 compatible
• OpenGL 2.1 compatible
• PureVideo HD technology with hardware decoding of
  high-definition video formats
• Dual dual-link DVI – up to 2560×1600
• DVI to HDMI dongle included
• DVI Audio (HDMI) compatible

ZOTAC

” It seemed like some time ago that external storage was the oddball for people. Times have certainly changed now that internal hard drives are so large that backing up to optical media is really an impossibility. More and more external drive enclosures are coming out to provide the need, but they aren’t created equal. Icy Dock’s 3.5″ External Screwless Hard Drive Enclosure (MB664US-1S) aims to fit the external storage needs of everyone in a convenient to use package. I believe they have achieved that. “

ASE Labs

“Sunbeam’s Core Contact Freezer is a cost effective CPU cooler for AMD and Intel CPUs. Its eight heatpipes make direct contact with the processor for optimum cooling. Also included in the package is a fan controller which allows you to optimize the acoustics to your usage scenario.”

 techPowerUp

“The Diamond HD 4870 features some of the most current technology available on the market and sits at an easily affordable price point. The power requirements aren’t anything to snuff at but for those users looking for a single-GPU card to game at 1920×1200 with high settings, the Diamond HD 4870 is an excellent option. A single HD 4870 wouldn’t be able to game at 2560×1600 but the beauty of CrossFire would let you couple two or three of these cards together till you have enough graphical power…”

Legit Reviews

“Looking to add reliable and high performing storage to your linux based server? Michael Bosse tests the Fujitsu SAS hard drives in a linux environment and brings to you expected performance in an enterprise setting. Find out if the Fujitsu drives the best for your server upgrade?”

 TechwareLabs

Taipei, Taiwan – August 18, 2008 –Synology(R) Inc. today announced the formal
release of its 4-bay Disk Station model, the ultra-high performance yet
energy-saving DS408. The DS408 is equipped with an 800 MHz CPU and 512MB
RAM, and packed with the brand new rich-featured Synology Disk Station
Manager 2.0 software.

“Targeting a wide range of users from professional consumers (prosumers) to
corporate,” commented by Edward Lin, Marketing Director of Synology, “the
DS408 has the qualification to answer requests from any user demanding green
NAS devices along with large capacity, high performance, and practical
applications.”

High speed data transmission and computing ability are no stranger to
Synology products. “Accumulating our past experiences in NAS development,
the DS408 reaches the goal of 55+ MB/sec in RAID 5 reading and 33+ MB/sec in
RAID 5 writing,” said Derren Lu, Software Development Director of Synology.

“Moreover, such high efficiency of a NAS appliance goes together with energy
saving”, added Edward Lin. “Compared with an average PC found on the current
market, instead of burning an outrageous 200W, DS408 only calls for a
relatively low power consumption of approximately 40W under normal operation
with four hard drives installed.”

Practicing Synology’s emphasis on energy saving, the DS408 supports schedule
power on-and-off based on individual preferences. Total power consumption
drops to null when appliance stays in off-mode condition. All results are to
reify Synology’s responsibility as a global citizen.
The Web 2.0 technology posits DS408 out of the ordinary and makes it one of
a kind in the contemporary NAS market field. By adopting the AJAX
technology, DS408 carries responsive interfaces such as wizards, drag &
drop, and quick-search, promoting further intimacy and interaction with its
users.

Sparing the annoying process of manual backup, the DS408 benefits users from
multiple backup alternatives: Encrypted Network Backup – designed for data
backup between DS408 and other Synology NAS products or any rsync-compatible
servers; Local Backup – data backup from DS408 to external hard drives via
USB attachment; and Desktop Backup – a simple backup method by using Data
Replicator 3.

Additional noteworthy features obtainable from the Synology Disk Station
Manager 2.0 that comes with the DS408 include: Surveillance Station, which
supports more than 65 wired and wireless IP cameras of different brands such
as Axis, Panasonic, D-Link, Linksys, LevelOne, and TRENDnet; Web Station
that enables corporations to host their website with most updated Apache and
PHP; Network Recycle Bin which serves as a safety net for rescuing
unintentionally deleted files, as well as Telnet and SSH being officially
integrated to the management interfaces – all of these contribute to the
groundbreaking NAS experience one may discover on DS408.
 Synology

Sunnyvale, CA—August 18, 2008—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and components, today announced the ModXStream Pro, a superior gaming-grade power supply series that offers consumers a combination of OCZ’s cutting-edge PSU architecture and an efficient modular cable management system. Designed for enthusiasts and gamers in 400W, 500W, 600W, and 700W configurations, the ModXStream Pro is built for unparalleled stability and will provide optimal high-performance power to the latest GPUs and CPUs while promoting a tidy case environment.

The ModXStream Pro Series is the superlative solution for driving today’s gaming systems, and can power both NVIDIA® SLI™ and ATI CrossFire™ modes. Professional-grade yet designed with gamers and modders in mind, this PSU is stable, robust, and sports a sleek look and compact form factor. Kept ultra-cool with a load-controlled 120mm fan, the ModXStream Pro was engineered to be the quietest PSU available and eliminate distracting noises from your PC. Highly efficient, featuring up to 86% efficiency at typical load and up to 82% at full load, this leading-edge power supply remains rock solid and powerful while retaining superior efficiency under load.

OCZ Technology

“The Corsair TW3X2G2133C9DF memory kit is a very impressive memory kit that was found to be 100% stable at these insane clock frequencies. Running at 2133MHz is no joke and it’s still beyond what most platforms today are capable of running. To be honest the nForce 790i SLI is pushed nearly to its limits running memory this fast!”

Legit Reviews

“When ATI was acquired by AMD a few years ago, one product that seemed to fall off of the new corporate radar was ATI’s All-In-Wonder line of Graphics/TV-Tuner hybrid cards.  This was an area of the market where ATI had exclusivity, yet we haven’t seen a new All-In-Wonder offering since May 2006.  Rest assured however, ATI has not abandoned the All-In-Wonder, they’ve simply been working on the next iteration of the Graphic/TV-Tuner stalwart, with their latest offering coming in the form of the ATI All-In-Wonder HD.”

HotHardware

“Interested in getting a fully featured security system but don’t want to pay over $300 for it? If so, then WiLife’s Digital Video Security System might be worth a look. One of the featured items at CES earlier this year, was the WiLife Security System. WiLife, a sub company of Logitech, now offers wireless security for your entire home. Featuring three different types of cameras each for different instances, these include your standard indoor camera, weather-proof outdoor camera, and even a spy camera found in an alarm clock. Now I’m sure most of you guys just got some wild ideas of what to do with that spy camera, I know I thought of a few. Read on to see how the WiLife truly performs.”

TechwareLabs

“First of all, it was planned to oppose GeForce GTX 280 with CrossFire configurations based on two separate HD 4850 or HD 4870 cards. Then the company presented a dual-GPU solution on a single PCB, the RADEON HD 4870 X2. We’ve already published its preview with several tests. Now it’s time for a sterling article with theoretical data, synthetic tests, and an expanded set of games.”

Digit-Life

Beginning with the introduction of the N4100 NAS device, Thecus has rocked the world of digital storage with innovation after innovation. Today, Thecus is proud to reveal the brand new 4-bay NAS – N4100 PRO. With powerful new RAID options, a built-in LCD, and vastly improved data throughput, the N4100 PRO ups the ante once again with increased usability, functionality, and performance.

Powered by the AMD Geode™ LX800 processor and 256MB of DDR400 memory, the N4100 PRO delivers the raw horsepower required to transfer files quickly and efficiently. With updated hardware and a ton of performance improvements, the data transfer speed of N4100 PRO doubles that of the original N4100! Four 3.5″ SATA hard disk bays enable up to 4TB of storage, and users can manage this space with an updated list of RAID mode selections, including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD. The N4100 PRO also offers advanced RAID management features, including RAID expansion and RAID level migration for ultimate flexibility. To top it off, the N4100 PRO comes equipped with a big, bright LCM module, which displays useful status messages such as IP address, date and time, and RAID status, making it easy for users to keep an eye on the condition of their N4100PRO. With features like these, the N4100 PRO is easier to manage than ever.

Of course, raw performance is nothing without reliability, and the N4100 PRO delivers this in spades. On the back of the N4100 PRO are two Gigabit Ethernet ports that come with network bonding in fail over mode. With this feature, the N4100 PRO can automatically switch to its second Gigabit Ethernet port should the first one fail for any reason. To ensure quality of service, the N4100 PRO also comes equipped with link aggregation with 802.3ad and load balancing. The result is a zero network downtime and increased reliability for N4100 PRO users.

The N4100 PRO also brings a huge selection of useful features to the table. To keep multimedia moguls happy, the N4100 PRO can act as a media server, iTunes server, and photo web server at the drop of a hat. The included download manager makes it easy to schedule and download BT, HTTP, and FTP downloads during off-peak hours, and IP Cam support allows users to turn their N4100 PRO into a home surveillance unit. The N4100 PRO can mount ISO files and share them across the entire network, and users can even further expand its functionality with module support.

 Thecus Technology

With the extended duration, Synology offers its DS508, RS408, RS408-RP, and RS407 business users a total period of 3-year warranty coverage.

Taiwan—August 14, 2008—Synology^® Inc. today officially announced that it has decided to increase the warranty coverage on four business rank NAS models for their worldwide consumers. “To ensure satisfactory product support and customer service, a 3-year warranty for the latest Disk Station DS508 and Rack Station series models - RS408, RS408-RP, and RS407, is our initial step,” claimed Rosiel Lee, product specialist of Synology.

Synology endeavors to respond intuitively to all customer demands and to appreciate their high level of confidence in the entire product range. “By extending the warranty period, it shows both our commitment and confidence in our products,” continues Rosiel. “The extended warranty on Synology’s 4 covered models automatically applies to all inventories and to all purchased units with no additional charge for their existing users.”

“Our NAS products give consumers quality assurance and credibility the industry has come to expect from Synology,” said Philip Wong, chairman of Synology Inc. “The positive response we have received from our international users is a verdict of their confidence in our ability to present products that comprises greenness, performance, reliability, and originality.”

With this new warranty extension announcement, Synology becomes one of the first among its NAS business counterparts to offer a 3-year warranty on its products.

Synology Inc

Sunnyvale, CA—August 14, 2008—Responding the demands of enthusiasts and high-performance mobile computing consumers, OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and computer components, today unveiled the newest addition to their industry-leading OCZ Core Series SATA II 2.5” Solid State Drives. The Core Series has established OCZ as a pioneer in the SSD market by offering consumers the benefits of solid drives technology at an affordable price. With the industry continuously shifting in this direction, OCZ strives to place its Core Series at the forefront.

“OCZ continues the trend of enabling consumers with the latest in cutting edge solid state disc technology with the introduction of the new Core V2 SSD,” said Ryan Petersen, CEO of the OCZ Technology Group. “As SSD technology progresses, OCZ will continue to release updated and enhanced solutions to ensure our customers stay on the leading edge. The new Core V2 drives offer consumers and system integrators increased capacities up to 250GB, improved read and write performance and faster seek time, all coupled with a new mini USB port empowering customers with the ability to further improve performance and compatibility by updating firmware in the future.”
Featuring new architecture, the Core Series SSD V2 will be available in up to a massive 250GB capacity and delivers enhanced speeds of up to 170 MB/s read and 98 MB/s write speeds with an improved seek time of less than 0.2-0.3ms, making the Core V2 significantly faster when it comes to both Read/Write and seek-time performance. The addition of a mini-USB port also makes it possible for customers in the field to update the Core V2’s firmware should new versions become available, to further enhance compatibility or performance with future platforms.

OCZ Technology

“NVIDIA had quite a success with their 8800 video card series; especially their 8800 GT based on the G92 core made its way into many PC configurations. Sadly the single slot reference cooler was not very quiet under load and high temperatures prevent any overclocking fun. Xirex launched their Stealth Full Cover water block which aims to bring excellent performance even with low noise water cooling configurations, let’s put it to the test!”

 madshrimps

“Looking at the drive tested today it’s quite impressive realizing how much one word - Turbo - can make a difference. While it kept the basic design of the Rally2 intact, OCZ has went all-out with the skin/metal casing deep enhancements and made the Turbo drive a lot more attractive by giving it a substantial boost in transfer speed.”

 Techconnect

“Hot on the heels of the previous DDR3 kit we slam in the Super Talent ProjectX kit rated at a blazing 1800MHz. Does this kit stand up to our other test kits so far or have we discovered a new meaning for the X?”

TechwareLabs

“So, are they truly studio-quality?  Eh, if you had a studio you wouldn’t put up with the sweepingly uneven amplification.  You can compensate for it, and get some very impressive sound from these ATH-CK7s–rolls off the tongue, don’t it?–but then they’re going to be tied to whatever device you’ve got them plugged into.  I can’t use these with both my media player and my PC, because once I switch from my PC speakers, I have to reset my equalizer.  And they would be a total waste if my media player didn’t have a multi-band, customizable equalizer.  There’s no preset in the world that can correct for these babies.”

TheTechLounge

“We stick the Corsair XMS3 DHX kit into our test machine today and rev up the speed till the speedometer cracks. Does the Corsair kit survive our test track? If you are thinking of shifting your rig into high gear and need some memory thats right for the job then you need to read our review first.”

TechwareLabs

“The XFX 9600GT XXX Alpha Dog Edition provides a solid performance/price card that easily fits into most gamer gamer budgets. Given it’s minimal power requirements and single-slot cooler, the 9600GT would be at home in the meekest OEM computer or a mid-range custom gaming computer. The XFX 9600GT XXX Alpha Dog Edition is definitely not the fastest option available on the market but it is one of the better buys when you are trying to get the best bang for your buck. If you are gaming at 1280×1024 I would highly recommend the 9600GT as a solid purchase that will hold strong for another 12 months with medium to high quality settings in current and upcoming titles…”

Legit Reviews