HP is ready to release not one but three new models from its Pavilion desktop series. The Pavilion Slimline s5305z and s5350z feature a range of different AMD processors and ATI Radeon or nVidia GeForce graphics, along with up to 4GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive on the s5305z, or 8GB of RAM and 1.5TB of storage on the s5350z.
Meanwhile, the higher-end Pavilion Elite HPE-190t boasts a 3.33GHz Core i7-980X Extreme Edition CPU, up to 24GB of RAM, up to 3TB of storage, and your choice of an ATI Radeon HD 5570, 4850, or an nVidia GeForce GT 220 graphics card. The Pavilion Slimline s5305z, Slimline s5350z, and Elite HPE-190t are priced at $299.99, $479.99, and $1,899.99, respectively. [Computermonger]
ASRock is set to drop their newest motherboard ’880G Extreme3′ for the mass market. Based on AMD 880G chipset, the board features an 8+2 phase power design, four DDR3-1800 memory slots, three PCI-Express x16 slots for CrossFirex and Hybrid CrossFireX configurations, an integrated ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics, UCC function for unlocking CPU cores and supports for AM3 and Phenom II processors. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers eSATA, six SATA 6.0 Gbps, Gigabit Ethernet, 7.1 channel audio, two USB 3.0, D-Sub, DVI and HDMI. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. Read more
If you are searching for a new and affordable gaming PC, then check out the new Shuttle J1 4100G SFF, which is designed to provide gaming performance on a lower budget. The Shuttle J1 4100G SFF features a range of Intel Core 2 Quad processors, up to 8GB of DDRS2 RAM and up to 4TB of storage. This computer provides an optional nVidia GeForce GT 240 (with DVI + VGA + HDMI) or the standard integrated Intel GMA X4100. Other features include a Blu-Ray combo drive, Realtek ALC662 audio and loads of connectivity both front- and back-mounted. The Shuttle J1 4100G SFF Gaming PC is now available for $889. [TFTS]
Here’s another upcoming AMD 890GX-based motherboard from Biostar, the TA890FXE. This new ATX board supports for AM3, Athlon II and Phenom II processors, and features a 6 phase power design, four DDR3-1800 memory slots, four PCI-Express x16 slots for CrossFireX configuration and uses the BIO-unlocking technology for unlocking processor cores. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers five SATA 6.0 Gbps, eSATA, Gigabit Ethernet, 7.1 channel audio and FireWire. The TA890FXE should be available at the end of the month for unannounced price yet. Read more
Samsung is about to unleash two new all-in-one desktop PCs for the UK market in the form of the U200 and U250. The U200 offers a 20-inch 1600 x 900 touchscreen display, a 2.2GHz Intel Pentium T440 dual core processor, a 512MB GeForce G310M graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD drive, a web camera, a multi card reader and runs on Windows 7 OS. Meanwhile, the U250 boasts a 23-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD touchscreen display, a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 dual core processor, a 512MB GeForce G310M graphics card, a 3GB RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD drive, a web camera, a multi card reader and is pre-loaded with Windows 7 OS. Both all-in-one desktop PCs will hit UK next month, however, there’s no word on pricing yet. [TechEye]
Based on the ATI Radeon 5870 reference, the Asus ROG MATRIX 5870 boasts a 2GB of GDDR5 RAM running at 4.8GHz, a true 256-bit interface, and a 894MHz core clock. Asus has also incorporated their Super Hybrid Engine and iTracker 2 engine in the graphics card. The Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) automatically reduces the clock speed of the graphics card to low levels during normal operations, thus reducing power consumption. While under heavy load, it increases the speed of the card so as to deliver high performance. The iTracker 2 engine allows overclocker to safely adjust the memory timings of the graphics card. [FarEastGizmos]
Another mini desktop PC is about to enter the market, this time from a Russian-based company Arbyte called the Arbyte Nettop 2. Based on Intel Pine Trail platform, this compact machine is equipped with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom D510 dual core processor, an Intel NM10 chipset, an integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 4GB RAM, a 2.5-inch 80GB hard drive, a DVD burner, a card reader, dual PS/2 jacks, 6 USB ports, Gigabit Ethernet and a VGA out. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. [Web Tech Gadget News]
Pioneer Computers Australia has dropped their latest all-in-one desktop PC ‘DreamVision D-Ion’ for the mass market. Powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 dual core processor, this space-saving machine sports a 22-inch 1920 x 1080 multi-touch LCD display, a NVIDIA ION chipset, an integrated GeForce 9400 graphics card, up to 4GB RAM, up to 1TB hard drive or 256GB SSD, a 1.3MP webcam, an optional DVD burner or Blu-ray drive, a 3-in-1 card reader, a TV tuner (optional), WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Windows 7 OS. Price starts at $999. [Pioneer Computers]
The Acubic S10 is the latest Mini-ITX case from Abee Japan. Available in silver or black, the case supports Mini-ITX motherboards and features a couple of USB 2.0 ports,a built-in DVD player and an external power supply. The Acubic S10 measures 102mm x 203mm x 203mm and weighing 1.7kg. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Abee]
Mouse computer today released two new gaming desktops that are specially designed for online games. The Mouse Computer Lm-i500BNHN features an Intel Pentium E5400 CPU with a 2GB of RAM, a 512MB nVidia GeForce GT210 GPU, a 500GB of SATA II HDD and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit. Meanwhile, the NEXTGEAR i510BB1-NHN has an Intel Core i7-860 CPU with a 4GB of RAM, a 1TB of SATA II HDD, a 1GB nVidia GeForce GTS250 GBU and Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit. The Mouse Computer Lm-i500BNHN and NEXTGEAR i510BB1-NHN are retail for 49,980 Yen ($539) and 109,830 Yen ($1,186), respectively. [Mouse Computer]
