Links International will release a new mid-tower PC case from Corsair namely the Carbide 300R CC-9011014-WW. Aimed at gamers, the case supports for both micro ATX and ATX motherboards, and is equipped with a top-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0 and 2x audio ports, three 5.25-inch external drive bays, four 2.5/3.5-inch internal drive bays, seven expansion slots and has two fans (1x 140mm front, 1x 120mm rear). The Carbide 300R CC-9011014-WW will go on sale from February 4th for around 8,980 Yen (about $117). [Product Page]
Here comes a new line of solid-state cache drives from Corsair, the Accelerator. Designed for desktop PC users who want to give their Microsoft Windows based PC a dramatic performance boost, these Solid-State Cache Drives come with a SATA II 3.0 Gbps interface and are capable of delivering read/write speeds of up to 270/240 MB/s (30GB Model) and 280/270 MB/s (45GB and 60GB Models), respectively. The 30GB, 45GB and 60GB models will become available in February for $69, $84 and $99, respectively. [Corsair]
Available in both 128GB and 256GB capacities, the Performance Pro is Corsair’s newest line of SATA 6.0 Gbps SSDs for the mass market. These 2.5-inch SSDs are packed with MLC NAND Flash memory chips, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a Marvell controller, TRIM support and capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 515MB/s and 440MB/s, respectively. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [LegitReviews]
Corsair has rolled out the Hydro Series H40 and Hydro Series H70 CORE liquid CPU coolers. The Corsair Hydro Series H40 is the company’s new entry-level liquid CPU cooler, which uses a 120mm radiator with an included fan and an aluminum water block. The Hydro Series H40 is compatible with most modern AMD and Intel sockets. The Corsair Hydro Series H70 CORE is designed for experienced PC performance enthusiasts. The company ships the Hydro Series H70 CORE without a fan, allowing users to customize its cooling performance. Based on Corsair’s award-winning Hydro Series H70, the new Hydro Series H70 CORE features a double-thick 38mm aluminum radiator. The Corsair Hydro Series H40 and Hydro Series H70 CORE will be available in October 2011 for $59 and $89, respectively. Read more
Corsair has just added a new storage capacity to its Force Series GT SSD line-up by launching the 480GB model. Just like its predecessors, the 480GB model also comes with a SandForce SF-2280 controller, a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, a MTBF of 2 million hours, TRIM support and promises to provide read and write speeds of up to 555MB/s and 525MB/s, respectively. The 480GB Force Series GT retails for $999. [Corsair]
Corsair has announced 8GB Vengeance and Value Select DDR3 memory kits. The 8GB Vengeance DDR3 memory module works at 1.5V with 1600MHz speed and 10-10-10-27 latencies. This memory module allows users to get up to 32GB of RAM into four memory slots. Designed for mainstream desktop PCs and laptops, the 8GB Value Select memory module operates at 1.5V with 1333MHz speed and 9-9-9-24 latencies. Using the 8GB Value Select DDR3 memory module, laptop users can enjoy up to 16GB or RAM into a pair of memory slots. Both modules are backed by a lifetime warranty. [HotHardware]
Corsair has rolled out a new laser gaming mouse, which is designed for PC gamers who like First-Person Shooters (FPS) video games. What makes the Vengeance M60 special is that it has an Avago 5670 DPI sensor with on-the-fly resolution switching and the Sniper button that allows you to automatically decrease the DPI for extra aiming accuracy. This new gaming mouse features a selectable response time(1ms, 2ms, 4ms or 8ms), a rubberized scroll wheel, PTFE glide pads, and a unibody aluminum structure with three adjustable tuning zones. The Corsair Vengeance M60 performance FPS laser gaming mouse is priced at $69.99 a pop. [Corsair]
The Vengeance K90 gaming keyboard features Cherry MX Red key switches that provide ulra-fast and responsive reaction times, adjustable blue LED backlit keys, and 18 dedicated macro keys that can be programmed via on-the-fly or software. You can also save your macros (up to six profiles) on its on-board flash memory. This input device comes equipped with an aluminum chassis that makes it more durable. The Corsair Vengeance K90 gaming keyboard is priced at $129. [Corsair]
Corsair today introduced the Vengeance 1500 USB gaming headset. What makes the Vengeance 1500 special is that it adopts the Dolby Headphone technology, which is compatible with any game with 3D audio. The headset also has a pair of massive 50mm drivers that produce a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, a 32-Ohm of impedance and a 95dB of dynamic range. Additional features include an extra-deep memory foam earpads and a USB 2.0 connector. The Corsair Vengeance 1500 USB gaming headset is now available in the United States for $99.99. [Corsair]
Corsair has begun shipping their newest mid-tower PC case, the Carbide Series 400R. Featuring an all black color coating (inside and outside), this steel case supports for both micro ATX and ATX motherboards, and is equipped with a front-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0, 1x FireWire and 2x audio ports, four 5.25-inch external drive bays, six 3.5-inch/2.5-inch internal drive bays, eight expansion slots, a side panel with mesh fan mount locations and has three 120mm fans (2x front, 1x rear). The Carbide Series 400R retails for $99. [Corsair]
