Hardware

Simple Audio, a networked audio company based in Scotland, has announced that they are being acquired by Corsair, the US-based PC enthusiast hardware firm, in a multi-million dollar deal.  The deal marks a strong step forward in the already positive growth experience of Simple Audio, and puts them in a much stronger position to extend their reach into global markets. …

Intel Corporation today announced its Intel Cache Acceleration Software (CAS) for Windows and Linux that prioritizes application performance, providing solid-state drive (SSD) levels of speed without migration costs, and built-in data integrity for Intel’s SSD data center family of products. The Linux version of the software will be generally available within 30 days as an enterprise subscription and open source …

Micron Technology, Inc. has targeted the ultra-thin computing market with reduced-height single-sided DDR3 DRAM modules and connector solutions.  They are announcing availability of a single-sided SODIMM and a low-profile, single-sided, double data rate (DDR3) SODIMM connector solution from TE Connectivity.  This new single-sided form factor will take advantage of the burgeoning market for Ultrabook devices, convertibles, tablets, and other thin and light devices.  …

Vertically integrated flash solutions provide distinct technological and cost benefits to customers over SSD or flash appliances that utilize third-party software in an attempt to incorporate service components, such as de-duplication and compression, into their product offerings say experts at Skyera Inc. Included in the stack of components of an SSD or flash system are the NAND memory itself, the …

OCZ today announced that it has added 750W and 850W power supply unit (PSU) models to the award-winning Silencer Mk III Power Supply Series from PC Power & Cooling.  With these new high-wattage options, the Silencer Mk III provides a professional-grade power solution rated for industrial usage and provides the performance and stability required for demanding computing environments. “Building on …

Fractal Design has announced the newest member of the Arc family – the Arc Midi R2. Known for excellent airflow, the Arc Midi R2 continues the tradition, maximizing circulation within the case and keeping even the most demanding systems cool. The sleek, minimalistic mid-tower ATX chassis comes equipped with three high-performance Silent Series R2 fans, including support for large radiators for water-cooling. …

When it comes to memory there are a plethora of options from a vast amount of manufacturers. From specifications to design, memory modules have never looked better in every aspect. One concept that has remained constant however is size, which is exactly what Crucial aims to change. Crucial needs no introduction; they have remained one of the biggest computer hardware …

While having renowned air coolers in the V-series and Hyper-series, Cooler Master looks to add the same value in the form of liquid cooling. The AIO Seidon line has two new additions – the 120XL and the 240M. The 120XL is an upgraded version of the 120M that was released a few months back. The XL has an extra 120mm …

The COUGAR SPIKE case is a mini tower chassis, but is designed to accept longer high-end gaming graphics cards thanks to the 330mm of clearance. Indeed, the list of functionality of micro-ATX motherboards is growing and becoming more complete. Many system builders feel that ATX motherboards can be replaced by micro-ATX builds nowadays. As such, COUGAR thinks that the mini gaming tower is …

When Lenovo invited Technology X to their AquaKnox suite, we did not expect much. When we got to the venue however, all of that changed as John Swinimer gave us a guided tour of Lenovo’s current and future offerings. A few nights before at Pepcom we received a great demo of Lenovo’s IdeaCentre Gamma: You will notice that like the …