Category: Miscellaneous

After VIA ARTiGO A820, VIA has launched ARTiGO A600, an ultra-compact fanless computer that is perfect for IoT and M2M applications that require computing power along with features like low consumption and wide range of I / O capabilities.

VIA ARTiGO A600 integrates four COM ports that include Phoenix RS-485 3-pole 3.75KV isolation, a port for RS-232 COM port and a GOD for 8-bit GPIO connections. The I / O section also includes two USB 2.0 ports, a Mini HDMI port interfaces for HMI, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a miniPCIe port, which measures only 12.5 x 12.5 x 3 cm and can accommodate an optional Wi-Fi module.

VIA ARTiGO A600 includes a VIA 800MHz Cortex-A9 SoC, a Micro SD input and a 4GB eMMC flash memory and 1GB DDR3 SDRAM. Also available is a software development tool that is optimized for Linux. It supports all key features such as complete set of customized software services which allow quick and easy development.

VIA ARTiGO A600 will enable companies to transform developing a new generation of smart devices. The control systems for industrial automation will have a key role in the development of innovative products and services more personalized.

MSI has announced the launch of a new special edition of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti from NVIDIA, which is the current top model of the company. The MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Golden Edition is a special variant with a copper sink, offering maximum heat dissipation and of course, since it is dressed in gold, it lives up to its name.

MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Golden Edition: The Review

The fully integrated heat sink made of copper has several advantages and some disadvantages. Typically, the copper heat pipes and these are being welded or somehow grip block of aluminum foils, which is a good transmitter of heat but not as good as copper. Using a sink made entirely of copper allows one to do soldering better and therefore, the heat dissipation is more uniform and efficient and greatly reducing the overall temperature of the device.

The drawbacks are obvious: the copper is heavier than aluminum and therefore, the final product is heavy. For instance, this GPU weighs 1,338 grams and non-copper model weighs 1,068 grams. Also, the copper is far more expensive, so integrating a heat sink made entirely of copper significantly increases the costing and therefore, sale price of the graphics card in higher than the aluminum one.

In addition to what has been said, this MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Golden Edition integrates a wide black back plate with the MSI Gaming dragon orange that covers the entire back of the PCB and also improves the aesthetics of the graphic card. On the opposite side, it incorporates two cooling fans responsible for cooling down the whole sink.

Finally, we are told that MSI has always used the best Military Class components to provide this GPU better stability and performance. It is factory overclocked and MSI has raised the operating speed of the core to the 1291 Mhz compared to 1279 Mhz reference version and 7096 MHz memory (GDDR5 effective) compared to 7010 Mhz stock.

So far MSI has not announced pricing or availability of this new graphic card but it kind of Limited Edition, so expect it to be very, very expensive.

Intel DC PC3608 is the newest solid state drive that is targeted towards business market whose function is to replace the current family of PC3600 and even surpasses the PC3700 in certain benchmark tests.

To achieve such spectacular results, Intel has decided to combine two of their former PC3600 units in a same PCB and increase data interface transmission to 8 tracks. It may not be the most refined way to increase the performance of these units, but the reality is that it meets the target. However, in the Intel DC PC3608 SSD benchmark, we did see the very high increase in the consumption.

Once installed on the system, the drive appears as two separate SSDs after a PLX PCIe switch, which means that to really be able to use the full capacity, one must have a motherboard that supports RAID 0 configurations. Such motherboards load balance the two controllers simultaneously.

However, this need for balancing means that the controller will never be able to double the performance of the PC3600 as you might initially think as always, a certain amount of overhead is generated.

Intel DC PC3608 price

The prices are obviously, very high. 1.6 TB unit costs $ 3,009, the 3.2 TB goes up to $ 7009 and the 4 TB costs $ 8,759. The 5-year warranty that comes standard is nothing – they should give it lifetime warranty.

G.Skill Ripjaws RGB MX780 is a gaming mouse with monster specifications that easily blows most of the gaming mice out of water. G.Skill Ripjaws RGB MX780 specs include 100-8200 DPI, 125 / 250 / 500 / 1000 Hz polling rate, 8 programmable keys, 5 on board profiles, 4-zone RGB mouse backlighting profiles, 512KB on board storage, 120 grams and measures 130 x 70 x 38 mm.

G.Skill offers two year limited warranty on it. The Ripjaws RGB MX780 make use of special Omron micro switches whose mouse clicks work for more than 20 million clicks.

Also the Ripjaws RGB MX780 can be used comfortable with left hand too, in case you are a lefty, something that virtually no brands thinks off while designing a mouse.

The height of the mouse is also adjustable. This ensures you have correct height for your palms, allowing you to use the mouse for extended period of time.

Viewsonic VX2573-sg and VX2573-shw are two new IPS monitors from electronic giant. It is specifically designed for users who spend many hours in front of the PC. They incorporate many features to improve the visual health of the user. Whether for professional or casual use, having a monitor to take care of your visual health is being increasingly demanded today which is why manufacturers like ViewSonic are bringing those computer monitors that incorporate technologies that take care of vision. This include Flicker free, Blue Light Filter or low EMI emissions as well.

Viewsonic VX2573-sg and VX2573-shw pack full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) resolution and measures 25 inch screens that feature IPS technology for SuperClear and wide viewing angles. Both incorporate many video inputs including VGA, DVI, HDMI and even MHL so it is up to user which method they wish to use to output display.

The VX2573-shw model incorporates a pair of stereo speakers to provide a complete solution for multimedia entertainment. For now the manufacturer has not disclosed the price of these two new monitors.

Creative has launched a new set of headphones called Sound Blaster Blaze. Made specifically for PC gamers, it provides great sound quality, accurate sound, comfortable experience at an affordable price. Creative Sound Blaster Blaze specifications include Speakers: 40mm Neodymium Magnets; Frequency Response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz; Impedance: 32 ohms; Sensitivity: 105dB / mW. Its microphone specs include Microphone Type: Noise Canceling Condenser; Frequency Response: 100Hz ~ 18kHz; Impedance: <2.2 ohm and Sensitivity: -40dBV / Pa.

Creative is very confident about its launch as the Creative Sound Blaster Blaze is the evolution of Creative Fatal1ty which is currently the world’s best selling headphone. The new one will establish same standard for sound quality and design as Creative has used neodymium speakers of 40 mm in diameter on each earmuff, ensuring the best sound with high fidelity.

Sound Blaster Blaze will cost 39.99 euros but you will probably find it cheaper online.