LG has once again expanded its XPION range of desktop PCs by announcing the S30NP.AR5701, T30KN.ARE701 and A30MF.ARE701. Targeted towards home users, the S30NP.AR5701 sports an Intel Core i5-750 CPU, a GeForce 9600GT 512MB graphics card, a P55 chipset, a 3GB of DDR3 1066MHz RAM, a 640GB hard drive and a DVD SuperMulti drive. Joined by the T30KN.ARE701 that features an Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 CPU, a GeForce G210 512MB graphics card, a 2GB of FFR2 800MHz RAM, a 640GB hard drive and a DVD SuperMulti drive. Finally the A30MF.ARE701 that offers an Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 CPU, a GeForce GT220 1GB graphics card with both HDMI and DVI outputs, a 3GB of DDR3 1066MHz RAM, a 500GB hard drive and a DVD SuperMulti drive. More
HIS is gearing up to release another custom graphics card in the form of the Radeon HD 5750 iCooler IV. This Juniper-based GPU integrates 720 Stream Processors, a 1GB of GDDR5 memory, a dual-slot iCooler IV fansink and comes with several connectivity ports including DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. The card also offers several factory overclocked frequencies – 700MHz for the GPU and 4600MHz for the memory, and supports DirectX 11, CrossFirex as well as ATI Eyefinity. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. More
Mouse Computer has rolled out three new desktop PCs ‘MDV-ADG9010S, MDV-ADG8010S and MDV-ADS7110X’ for the Japanese market. The MDV-ADG9010S is the top of the range model that sports an Intel Core i7-960 3.20GHz processor, an ATI Radeon HD5850 1GB GPU, an Intel X58 Express chipset, a 1TB hard drive, a 12GB of DDR3-SDRAM (6 x 2GB), a DVD superMulti, 8 USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA and Windows 7 Home Premium OS (64bit). Meanwhile, the MDV-ADG8010S and MDV-ADS7110X feature almost the same specs as the MDV-ADG9010S but with lower CPU and less RAM. The MDV-ADG8010S offers an Intel Core i7-870 CPU with 8GB RAM, while the MDV-ADS7110X only comes with an Intel Core i7-860 CPU with 4GB RAM. The MDV-ADG9010S, MDV-ADG8010S and MDV-ADS7110X are priced at 189,840 Yen (about $2,106), 179,760 Yen (about $1,994) and 119,700 Yen (about $1,328), respectively. More
DFI has recently unveiled another one of its upcoming Mini-ITX motherboard called the MI P55-T36. This Intel P55-based motherboard integrates a six-phase PWM with Japanese-crafted solid capacitors, two DDR3 dual-channel memory slots, one PCIe x16 slot, three SATA II ports, six USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA/USB port, Gigabit Ethernet, ABS II technology, Realtek ALC 885 7.1 Audio and supports for both Intel’s LGA 1156 Core i5 and i7 processors. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. More
VIA has recently unveiled the Nano 3000 series processors, which are actually a competitor to the Intel Atom CPUs. Based on the 64-bit superscalar ‘Isaiah’ architecture, the VIA Nano CPUs support several advanced features including 64-bit support, advanced CPU virtualization technology, SSE4 for enhanced multimedia processing, and the industry-leading encryption and security capabilities integrated in the VIA PadLock Security Engine. VIA’s new Nano 3000 series will be released in Q1 2010. [VIA]
The LPC-395F is the latest fanless mini PC from Stealth that adopts Intel’s energy efficient Atom N270 processor technology. Measuring at only 6.54-inch x 6.18-inch x 1.89-inch, the computer comes with a rugged aluminum chassis, a 2GB of RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet, an optional WiFi, and a built-in compact flash card slot that can be used to boot the PC. The Stealth LPC-395F also supports a removable hard drive with up to 500GB of storage space for archived data. The Stealth LPC-395F Fanless Mini PC is priced at $795 without a hard drive. [Stealth]
Elsa has released another low-profile graphics card in Japan that features a PCIe x1 connection interface. Dubbed as the Gladiac 210 LP x1, the card integrates 16 Processing Cores, a 512MB of DDR2 VRAM, a 64-bit memory interface and has GPU/shader/memory clock of 589/1360/1000MHz. The card also features active cooling solution, an HDMI port, a DisplayPort output and supports DirectX 10.1. The Elsa Gladiac 210 LP x1 is now available in Japan for around $138. [EXPreview]
Lenovo has added a new all-in-one desktop PC to its range by releasing the A70z. Targeted towards business users, the A70z is equipped with a 19-inch 16:10 widescreen LCD monitor, choices of Intel Core 2 Duo through Celeron Dual Core processors, up to 500GB hard drive, a DVD Multi Burner, two audio speakers, six USB 2.0 ports and Windows 7 OS. Price starts at $499. Check out the video after the break for more details. More
Maingear today unveiled a new range of PCs, called the Maingear Shift. This personal supercomputer is currently available in two models including the SHIFT Intel P55 and the SHIFT Intel X58. The former model comes with an Intel Core I7 800 series processor, an Intel Kingsberg P55 Extreme Series motherboard, ATI Radeon or nVidia GeForce graphics cards, and up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM. Meanwhile, the latter model features an Intel Core i7 900 series processor, the choice of either ATI Radeon HD and nVidia GeForce graphics cards, an EVGA X58 SLI Classified motherboard, and up to 24GB of DDR3 RAM. Both versions feature an aluminum case with a steel skeleton, an advanced liquid cooling system, the choice of up to 6 hard drives or 12 SSDs, and either a Blu-ray or DVD burner. The SHIFT Intel P55 is priced at $2,199, while the SHIFT Intel X58 retails for $2,599. [Maingear]
Akasa has rolled out its latest mid-tower PC case for the mass market called the Freedom Xone. Measuring 445mm x 200mm x 482mm, this steel case features a mesh front panel, four exposed 5.25-inch bays, a top-placed I/O panel with audio, eSATA and USB ports and provides tool free installation and easy access to components. The case also has ventilated side panels and comes with two fans – a white LED-equipped 120mm fan in front and a 140mm fan at the top. The Akasa Freedom Xone retails for £49.99 (about $82). [Product Page]
