NVIDIA unveils GeForce GTX 680 Desktop GPU and 600M series for notebooks

NVIDIA today launched the first GPUs based on its next-generation Kepler graphics architecture --GeForce GTX 680 GPU for desktop gaming and the new lineup of GeForce 600M GPUs for notebooks and ultrabooks.

GeForce GTX 680

The GeForce GTX 680 GPU brings impressive performance and extreme efficiency to the desktop gaming market, delivering a quiet, smooth, extremely fast experience.

Compared with the closest competitive product, the GeForce GTX 680 GPU is more than 300 percent faster in DirectX 11 tessellation performanceand up to 43 percent faster in cutting-edge games such as Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, yet consumes 28 percent less power. It also provides twice the performance per watt of the GeForce GTX 580, the flagship Fermi-based processor that it replaces.

Setting the standard for future enthusiast-class GPUs, the GeForce GTX 680 is built on an array of new technologies, including:

• A new streaming multiprocessor block, known as SMX, that delivers twice the performance per watt of previous-generation products
• Special board components, including acoustic dampeners, high-efficiency heat pipes and custom fins, that create a quiet gaming experience
• NVIDIA GPU Boost technology, which dynamically adjusts GPU speeds to maximize gaming performance
• New FXAA and TXAA antialiasing and Adaptive VSync technologies to enrich visual quality without compromising gaming performance
• Support for up to four separate displays -- three of them in 3D -- off a single card for a massive 3D gaming experience
• Manufactured on TSMC's new 28-nm process, with support for PCI-E Gen 3 and DX11.1

GeForce 600M GPU Family

The NVIDIA GeForce 600M family of GPUs, when paired with the latest processor technology from Intel, enables Ultrabook and notebook PC designs that are thin, light and fast. Technological advances that set them apart from the competition include:

• NVIDIA Optimus technology enables extra-long battery life by automatically switching the GPU on and off so it runs only when needed
• NVIDIA Verde notebook drivers provide frequent performance improvements and rock-solid stability
• NVIDIA PhysX engine support brings games to life with realistic physics
• Optional NVIDIA 3D Vision technology automatically converts more than 650 titles into immersive 3D
• Optional NVIDIA 3DTV Play software connects 3D Vision-based notebooks to 3D TVs
• NVIDIA SLI technology links two NVIDIA GTX GPUs up to double gaming performance

Availability

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 GPU is available now from the world's leading add-in card suppliers, including ASUS, Colorful, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Innovision 3D, MSI, Palit, Point of View, PNY, and Zotac. Expected pricing is $499.

The following manufacturers will be shipping Ultrabooks and notebooks based on the GeForce 600M family of GPUs: Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba.

Source:- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680, 600M

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NVIDIA launches GeForce GTX 670

NVIDIA today launched the third GPU based on its next-generation Kepler graphics architecture, the GeForce GTX 670, which brings dramatically improved levels of price-performance, power efficiency and whisper-quiet operation for PC gamers, starting at £329 including VAT / EUR 329 excluding VAT.

Engineered from the same DNA as the recently announced GTX 680-NVIDIA's top-of-the-line, single-GPU-the GTX 670 packs a mean punch in its lithe 9.5-inch-long frame. It outpaces the closest competitive product in gaming performance by upwards of 45 percent, while consuming approximately 18 percent less power.

Plus, the GeForce GTX 670 ties the competition's much higher-priced flagship product on 25 of the world's most popular games and benchmarks, a testament to the overall performance efficiency of the Kepler architecture.

The GTX 670 is built using NVIDIA's 28-nanometer Kepler architecture, as are the GTX 680 and dual-GPU GTX 690, which were introduced in March and April, respectively.

Availability

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 GPU is available now from the world's leading add-in card suppliers, including ASUS, EVGA, Gainward, Gigabyte, Inno3D, KFA2, MSI, Palit, Point of View, PNY, and Zotac.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M GPU Launches in Alienware M18x and M17x Notebooks

NVIDIA today announced the world's fastest notebook graphics processing unit (GPU), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M. Available now in the Alienware M18x, the new GPU sets new standards in industry leading benchmarks and games. It will also be available soon in the Alienware M17x notebook along with NVIDIA Optimus technology.

The first notebook PC to feature the GeForce GTX 580M, the Alienware M18x offers the option of two GeForce GTX 580M GPUs in one system for up to double the gaming performance, using NVIDIA SLI technology. Not to be outdone, the Alienware M17x will offer the GeForce GTX 580M along with NVIDIA Optimus technology and will deliver 5 hours of battery life in Facebook, and 100 frames per second performance in Call of Duty: Black Ops.

GeForce GTX 580M GPUs are the fastest Microsoft DirectX 11 notebook GPUs on the market, offering up to six times the tessellation performance of any other notebook GPU. They are also more efficient, with up to 20 percent better performance per watt than the previous generation.

NVIDIA also introduced the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M GPU, which offers 20 percent faster performance than the previous generation product it replaces.

The power of GeForce GTX GPUs means gamers can play at full 1080p high-definition resolutions with the advanced technology features that set GeForce GPUs apart from the competition. These include:

• Support for NVIDIA 3D Vision technology, the #1 3D experience for notebooks, which automatically converts over 525 titles into immersive 3D.
• Support for NVIDIA 3DTV Play software, for connecting 3D Vision-based notebooks to 3D TVs.
• NVIDIA SLI technology, which links two GTX GPU's for up to double your gaming performance.
• NVIDIA Optimus technology, which enables extra-long battery life by automatically switching on and off the GPU so that it runs only when needed.
• NVIDIA PhysX engine support, which brings games to life with realistic physics.
• NVIDIA CUDA architecture support, for GPU computing applications.
• NVIDIA Verde notebook drivers, for frequent performance improvements and rock-solid stability.

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NVIDIA Announced GeForce GTX580

NVIDIA  announced the latest consumer GPU based on the NVIDIA Fermi architecture, the GeForce GTX 580, which has been reengineered from the transistor-level up to deliver increased power efficiency and performance over previous generation products.

The GeForce GTX 580 GPU delivers the world's fastest performance for DirectX 11 (DX11) games, and support for NVIDIA 3D Vision, Surround, PhysX, SLI and CUDA technologies, further entrenching GeForce-based PCs as the most robust gaming platforms in the world. The combination of an innovative vapor chamber thermal solution and new architectural enhancements make the GTX 580 the fastest and quietest GPU in its class, delivering an increase of up to 35 percent in performance per watt(i), and performance that is up to 30 percent faster than the original GeForce GTX 480(ii).

For the most recent games that feature tessellation -- the key feature of DX11 -- the 512-core GeForce GTX 580 is up to 160 percent faster(iii) than the closest competitive product. Even in previous-generation DX9 and DX10 games, the GeForce GTX 580 is faster by up to 62 percent(iv), including in the blockbuster PC title StarCraft II.

The GeForce GTX 580 is available starting today from the world's leading add-in card partners, including ASL, ASUS, Colorful, ECS, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Innovision 3D, Jetway, Leadtek, MSI, Palit, Point of View, PNY, Sparkle, Zotac and others.

Highlights of New GeForce GTX 580 GPU:

• 512 cores and 16 PolyMorph engines deliver massive tessellation and compute firepower for games
• Hard launch with immediate availability at an estimated SEP of $499 USD.
• Up to 35 percent improvement in performance/watt efficiency
• New vapor chamber thermal solution results in the quietest GPU in its class
• New level of geometric realism -- 2 billion triangles/second
• Provides game developers total creative freedom to create cutting-edge DX11 games

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M hits gaming notebooks

NVIDIA unveiled the first gaming notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) in its award-winning GeForce 500M Series of notebook GPUs.

The GeForce GTX 560M graphics processor hits the "sweet spot" for gaming notebooks by delivering a no-compromise gaming experience at full 1080p resolution in the hottest new DirectX 11 titles. For the first time, leading OEMs will also be offering GeForce GTX gaming GPUs with NVIDIA Optimus technology.

Available only with NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA Optimus technology enables extra-long battery life by automatically switching on and off the GPU so that it runs only when needed. The smart convenience of NVIDIA Optimus technology is designed into over 80 percent of GeForce 500M Series notebooks and is used by every major notebook OEM.

GeForce GTX 560M GPUs are "DirectX 11 Done Right," and offer even more performance-per-watt than the previous generation, with faster frame rates and more detail with the same battery life. The power of GeForce GTX GPUs means gamers can play at full 1080p high-definition resolutions with the advanced technology features that set GeForce GPUs apart from the competition, including:

• NVIDIA 3D Vision technology support, the #1 3D technology for notebooks
• NVIDIA PhysX technology support, for in-game real-time physics effects
• NVIDIA CUDA architecture support, for GPU computing applications

GTX GPUs also support NVIDIA SLI technology, the industry's most scalable multi-GPU platform for doubling gaming performance, and are also supported by the highly-praised NVIDIA Verde notebook drivers.

For thin-and-light notebooks, NVIDIA also refreshed its entry-level GeForce GT 500M GPUs with the arrival of the new GeForce GT 520MX GPU. GeForce GT 520MX offers better performance, wider support and a more advanced feature set than integrated graphicsi and offers a step forward from the existing GeForce GT 520M GPU.

Alienware and Toshiba will be offering notebooks featuring GeForce GTX 560M and Optimus technology. ASUS, Clevo, MSI and others will be offering notebooks featuring GeForce GTX 560M. ASUS, Samsung and others will be offering notebooks featuring GeForce GT 520MX.

Source:- NVIDIA

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Galaxy Selects AMIMON for World's First Wireless Graphics Card Enabling PC-to-TV Connectivity

AMIMON, the market leader in wireless HDTV semiconductor solutions, announced that it has been selected by Galaxy Microsystems for its upcoming Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 WHDI Edition wireless PC-to-TV connection and graphics cards. The Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 WHDI Edition is based on AMIMON's WHDI technology and will enable users to wirelessly connect their desktop/tower PCs to their TVs. The Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 WHDI Edition will be available in October this year. Additionally, Galaxy has announced that it will join the WHDI (Wireless Home Digital Interface) consortium as an adopter.

AMIMON's WHDI technology has no noticeable latency (less than one millisecond) making it an ideal solution for gaming. The no-latency link enables consumers to enjoy full interactive PC applications on their TV. The AMIMON based Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 WHDI Edition provides an uncompressed wireless PC-to-TV connection enabling consumers to view the entire content of their PC screen on their TV. Content such as Internet video, flash media, digital photos and PC games can all be viewed and experienced on the TV with a convenient wireless connection.

The AMIMON based Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 WHDI Edition will enable a simple and easy connection between a PC and any TV. The Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 WHDI Edition is easily integrated/plugged into a tower or desktop PC. The graphics card embedded with AMIMON's WHDI technology comes with a receiver adapter that plugs into the TV.

"Gamers and PC users alike want to take the PC games and content from a small monitor to the superior image of an HDTV," said Alex Lam, CEO of Galaxy Microsystems Ltd. "Fusing Galaxy's high-performance graphics cards with AMIMON's WHDI technology provides gamers and consumers with the highest quality wireless HD video connection."

"Teaming with Galaxy introduces AMIMON's WHDI technology to the gaming community; with Galaxy and the WHDI technology gamers will be able to maximize high-quality HD graphics of HDTVs utilizing an uncompressed HD wireless link," said Shimon Greenberg, vice president of sales for AMIMON. "AMIMON's WHDI technology is gathering tremendous momentum across the consumer electronics ecosystem: gaming, PC-to-TV, wireless HDTV, etc."

AMIMON's wireless technology is the basis of the WHDI™ (Wireless Home Digital Interface™) standard. The WHDI standard delivers uncompressed wireless 1080p 60Hz video (in a 40MHz channel in the 5GHz unlicensed band) providing consumers with the most robust and highest quality HD wireless connection for in-room and multi-room applications. WHDI has a range of 100 feet (30 meters) through obstacles and walls enabling consumers the freedom and hassle free way to connect sources anywhere with-in a room or enable multi-room connections. Additionally, the WHDI technology implements HDCP revision 2.0 enabling wireless viewing on the TV of all PC content including Blu-Ray movies and DRM protected content.

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ORIGIN PC's EON 15-S and EON 17-S gaming Laptop now Available

ORIGIN PC announced the availability of its EON17-S and EON15-S high-performance gaming laptops. These amazing new EON laptops features the next generation Intel HM77 chipset, overclocked NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M graphics cards, and NVIDIA Optimus Technology and will debut with the exclusive ORIGIN PC design available in silver, matte black, matte red, or with custom paint jobs.

ORIGIN PC's EON17-S and EON15-S Laptops Features:

• Exclusive ORIGIN PC Laptop Design: First shown at CES, the exclusive new ORIGIN PC laptop design will be available as a standard option in matte black, matte red, silver, or your choice of custom paint.
• Customizable Backlit Keyboard: With three lighting zones and seven color options, you can customize your laptop to match any style you want.
• Next Generation Intel HM77 Chipset: Stay up to date with the just released Intel HM77 chipset which is ready for today and upgradeable for tomorrow.
• Intel Rapid Start Technology: Experience lightning fast resume time with Intel Rapid Start Technology.
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M, 670M and 675M Graphics: NVIDIA's most powerful GTX mobile graphics cards ever created are able to display games and programs in beautiful, high resolution.
• NVIDIA Optimus Technology: Automatically switches between your graphics cards and onboard graphics to provide more efficient use of power, less fan noise, and up to 6.5 hours of battery life (2.5 times more than previous generation EON laptops).
• ORIGIN PC CPU + GPU Overclocking : Let our overclocking experts take your system to an even higher level of performance with our CPU (EON17-S only) and GPU overclocking backed by our industry leading service and support.
• THX TruStudio Pro with ONKYO Sound System: High quality ONKYO speakers in 5.1 surround sound with the ability to output to a 7.1 speaker system of your choice. THX TruStudio Pro gives you the ability to tweak your audio to perfection.
• Free Lifetime 24/7 Support: Every ORIGIN PC comes with industry leading Lifetime 24/7 Support based in the United States.

The EON15-S is Fully Customizable starting at $1,525 and the EON17-S is Fully Customizable starting at $1,576.

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NVIDIA Introduced NVIDIA GeForce 400M Series of GPU’s

  NVIDIA today introduced the NVIDIA  GeForce 400M series of graphics processing units (GPUs) -- the building blocks for the next-generation of NVIDIA Optimus and NVIDIA 3D Vision notebooks that are coming onto the market from leading vendors, including Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung and Toshiba, with others set to announce soon.

The new series of NVIDIA GeForce 400M GPUs includes:

For enthusiast users: GeForce GTX 470M and GTX 460M.
For performance users: GeForce GT 445M, GT 425M, GT 420M and GT 415M.

  A critical component of the GeForce 400M Series is support for NVIDIA Optimus technology, which enables extra-long battery life by automatically switching on and off the GPU so that it runs only when needed. .

  The NVIDIA GeForce 400M series are the first notebook processors designed with NVIDIA's Fermi architecture and built from the ground-up for Microsoft DirectX 11. They power notebooks with great battery life, and deliver the best high-definition (HD) experience, extensive Web browsing, immersive 3D and awesome gaming. With up to 5X faster HD video uploads to Facebook and up to 10X the game performance on the year's top title StarCraft II(ii), GeForce, 400M GPUs are the ultimate notebook upgrade.

  The GeForce 400M series is also able to deliver breathtaking stereoscopic 3D images for gamers, movie-lovers and photo enthusiasts when configured with NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses and a 3D display. 3D Vision supports the richest array of 3D content available, including over 425 games, Blu-ray 3D movies, photos and streaming Web video. Notebook models featuring the GeForce 400M series and NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses will be available soon after launch, including the Acer Aspire 5745DG with GeForce GT 425M and the Asus G53Jw with GeForce GTX 460M. In addition, by including support for NVIDIA 3DTV Play, consumers can attach their notebook to a brand new 3D TV and enjoy all the latest 3D content including the hottest games in the comfort of their living room.

• Only NVIDIA GeForce GPUs offer "Graphics Plus" features such as:
• NVIDIA 3D Vision support, for eye-popping immersive 3D environments
• PhysX support, for experiencing games with realistic physics effects
• CUDA support, for GPU computing applications
• NVIDIA Verde notebook drivers, for system stability and optimal performance
• Support for NVIDIA 3DTV Play software, for connecting 3D Vision-based notebooks and desktops to a 3D TV.
  

Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung, and Toshiba all announced today support for 400 Series GPUs, with more OEMs announcing soon.

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MAINGEAR announces VYBE 15 Notebook

MAINGEAR announced the VYBE15, a 15-inch notebook with four pre-built options (good, better, best and ultimate) that ships within 24-48 hours. The range is packing Ivy Bridge (3rd generation Intel Core Processors), NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 2GB GDDR5 or GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5 (Kepler, 28nm) graphics and a full 1080P HD LED-backlit matte finish display.

VYBE 15 also features Multi-touch Trackpad with on/off capabilities, full-size keyboard and number pad, 1.3MP Webcam, DVD burner, mSATA SSD options up to 256GB, and up to 16GB DDR3-1600MHz Corsair Dominator memory. Ports include HDMI, VGA, Gold-plated Headphone and Mic Jacks, Multi-card reader, 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, and 10/100/1000 Ethernet.

VYBE 15 - Good	VYBE 15 - Better:	VYBE 15 Best:	VYBE 15 - Ultimate:
Core i5 3360M	Core i7 3520M	Core i7 3720QM	Core i7 3820QM
8GB DDR3-1333 Corsair	8GB DDR3-1333 Corsair Vengeance	8GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance	16GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 2GB GDDR5	NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 2GB GDDR5	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 2GB GDDR5
500GB 7200rpm SATA	750GB 7200rpm SATA	128GB mSATA SSD Crucial M4	256GB mSATA SSD Crucial M4
		750GB 7200rpm SATA	750GB 7200rpm SATA
$1,099 Available Now	$1,299 Available Now	$1,599 Shipping August 17th	$1,999 Shipping August 17th

Source:- MAINGEAR

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MSI unveils GT780DX Gaming Laptop

MSI unveiled its latest generation GT780DX gaming notebook with Intel second generation Core i7 quad core processor and nVidia's top-of-the-line GeForce GTX 570M discrete graphics card with 3 GB of GDDR5 display memory. It packs performance and equipment, like a SteelSeries keyboard, high-end Dynaudio and THX TruStudio Pro smart wrap around sound, to give you a battlefield edge. Read more detailed specs of GT780DX Gaming notebook after the break.

MSI GT780DX Specifications:-

• Processor: Intel Core i7 Processor
• Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Home Premium
• Memory: DDR3 up to 32GB
• Display : 17.3" Full HD (1920x1080)
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 570M / 3GB GDDR5
• Video Output: 1x HDMI, 1x VGA
• Hard Disk Drive
  750GB SATA 7200rpm + Intel 120GB SSD, 500GB SATA 7200rpm + Intel 120GB SSD, 750GB (4K sector) *2, 750GB SATA 7200rpm *2, 500GB SATA 7200/5400rpm*2
• Optical Disk Drive: Blu-ray / DVD Super Multi
• Interfaces: 2x USB 3.0, 3x USB 2.0, 1x eSATA, SD(XC/HC)/MMC/MS(PRO)/xD card reader
• Sound: Sound by Dynaudio, THX TruStudio Pro
• Communication: 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, 1x Gigabit LAN
• Webcam: HD (30fps@720p)
• Battery: 9-Cell Li-Ion(7800mAH)
• Dimension (WxDxH): 428 x 288 x 55mm
• Weight: 3.9Kg (w/ Battery)
• Other Features
  Keyboard by SteelSeries, TDE (Turbo Drive Engine),Cooler Boost

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Dell unveils the Alienware X51 gaming desktop

Dell introduced the Alienware X51 small gaming desktop features-- powerful 2nd generation Intel Core i processors, NVIDIA GeForce GT or optional GTX class graphics cards for intense gaming performance, Wireless-N technology for easy Internet access, HDMI 1.4 for connecting to 3D TVs and watching 3D Blu-ray movies, two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for fast data transfer, High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio and GDDR5 graphics memory - the most advanced graphics memory offering available. At its entry-level configuration with a Core i3 processor, 4GB memory, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 graphics, and a 1TB 7,200rpm hard drive, the raw power of the X51 yields an average 34 frames per second in Battlefield 3 at high settings and a resolution of 1080p, starting at $699.

Alienware X51 Product Specifications:

• Intel Core i3 Dual Core (standard) and Intel Core i5 and i7 Quad Core Processor Options
• Intel H61 Express Chipset Architecture
• Mini-ITX Motherboard
• Powerful NVIDIA Graphics Card Options
  • 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 (Standard)
  • 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 555
• Configure with up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory (4GB Standard); 2x 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM Slots
• Fast 7,200RPM 1TB Hard Drive
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
• Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (Standard) or optional Blu-ray Disc Reader
• Internal High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MAXX Audio Software
• Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC and Integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Wireless LAN (standard)
• USB 2.0 (6x); USB 3.0 (2x); Microphone In; Headphone/Speaker Out; HDMI 1.4 Output; RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet; Front, Rear and Center Speaker Ports; SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK); SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)
• Alienware 240 Watt Power Supply (Standard) or optional 330 Watt Power Supply
• Dual-orientation tower system dimensions: h: 13.5” (343mm) x w: 3.74” (95mm) x d: 12.52” (318mm)
• Starting Weight: 12.1 lbs. (5.49 Kg.)

Available in the U.S. and Canada at this time. 

Source:- Dell

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ORIGIN PC announced EON17-X Gaming laptop with customized backlit keyboard options

ORIGIN PC announced the availability of their new EON17-X desktop replacement laptop featuring the latest Intel X79 chipset, 2nd generation Intel hexcore processors, overclocked NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M graphics card and a customizable backlit keyboard with two lighting zones and seven color options.

ORIGIN PC's EON17-X Laptop features:

• 17.3 Full HD Widescreen, LED, 16.9, 1920 x 1080
• Customizable ORIGIN top cover
• Up to Intel Core i7-3930K Desktop Processors
• Up to Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M video cards
• Up to 32GB of Quad Channel DDR3 Memory
• Up to Four Hard Drives
• Full Size Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Pad
• HDMI Out; Optical Digital Out, up to 7.1 HD
• Touch Sensitive Multi-gesture Pad and Instant Access Buttons
• Starting at $2,239

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ORIGIN PC launches EON17-X3D Gaming Laptop with Dual Graphics Card

Last week ORIGIN PC announced the availability of their new EON17-X desktop replacement laptop and now announces the world's first 3D laptop with dual graphics cards: EON17-X3D which is pretty much the same system as EON17-X but with 3D capabilities. The EON17-X3D features the latest Intel X79 chipset, 2nd generation Intel hexcore processors, and dual overclocked NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M graphics cards in SLI.

ORIGIN PC's EON17-X3D Laptop features:

• Built-in 3D Emitter and 1080p 3D Display
• NVIDIA 3D Vision 2 Wireless Glasses with LightBoost Technology
• Customizable Backlit Keyboard with Three Lighting Zones and Seven Colors
• Intel X79 Chipset with 2nd Generation Intel Hexcore Processors
• Up to 32GB 1333MHz Corsair Quad Channel Memory
• Up to 16GB 1866MHz Corsair Vengeance Quad Channel Memory
• Up to Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M Graphics Cards with ORIGIN Professional Overclocking
• Up to Three Hard Drives with up to 3TB's of Hard Drive Space
• Industry Leading Free 24/7 Lifetime Support Based in the United States
• Fully Customizable starting at $3,032

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Origin released Gaming Notebook EON17

Origin has released its latest gaming notebook, the EON17. The 17.3-inch gaming notebook powered  Core i7 CPU you can add upto 24GB of DDR3 RAM and dual 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M GPUs in an SLI configuration.

Features of Origin EON17

• 17.3 Full HD Widescreen, LED, 16.9, 1920 x 1080
• Up to Intel Core i7 980X Desktop Processors
• Up to Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M video cards
• Up to 24GB of Triple Channel DDR3 Memory
• Up to Three Hard Drives
• Full Size Keyboard with Numeric Pad
• HDMI In and Out; Optical Digital Out, up to 7.1 HD
• Touch Sensitive Multi-gesture Pad and Instant Access Buttons

Price starting at a whopping $2,499 for the most basic set up and the notebook ships on 18 October 2010

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ORIGIN EON17-S Gaming Laptop overclocked to 4.5GHz Now Available

ORIGIN PC announced the availability of overclocked processors in the EON17-S. Featuring 2nd generation INTEL "Sandybridge" processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M graphics cards, the laptops are the most powerful ORIGIN laptops available with mobile processors.

The EON17-S laptops have updated B3 stepping motherboards and feature overclocking and Turbo Boost technology allowing ORIGIN engineers to successfully increase the speed and power of the processor without impacting system stability or longevity. EON17-S laptops with overclocking are fully covered by ORIGIN's unsurpassed warranty featuring free part replacement, free shipping, and free lifetime support.

EON17-S Specs and Features

• 17.3 Full HD Widescreen, LED Backlit, 16.9, 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
• Customizable ORIGIN top cover
• 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 Processors
• Overclocking up to 4.5GHz with Turbo Boost on Core i7 Extreme Edition processors
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M 1.5GB or GTX485M 2GB
• FOUR Memory Slots for up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333Mhz or 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz
• Bluray burner & reader, Hybrid and SSD drive with RAID options
• Full size keyboard with numeric pad
• HDMI Out; Optical Digital Out, up to 7.1 HD Audio with THX TruStudio support
• Built-In 802.11n & Bluetooth Support
• Bluetooth 3.0 & Wireless Video options
• Built-In TVtuner support
• Built-in USB 3.0 & E-SATA ports
• (W)16.22" x (D)10.87" x (H)1.65" – 1.79"
• 8.6 lbs with the battery

ORIGIN EON17-S

 

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MSI Launches GT663 Laptop

The GT663, MSI's latest and greatest new generation G series laptop, packs the GeForce GTX 460M (1.5GB GDDR5 of display memory), NVIDIA’s high-end discrete graphics card to support DirectX 11. The ultra high resolution display offers a crisp, clear view, giving you a battlefield edge.

GT663 Specifications

• Processor Intel Core i7 Processor
• Operating System Windows 7
• Memory DDR3-1333MHz up to 12GB
• Display 15.6" Full HD or HD LED backlight (16:9)
• Graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M -1.5GB
• Video Output 1x HDMI, 1x VGA
• Hard Disk Drive 500GB/640GB RAID 0/1TB RAID 0
• Optical Disk Drive DVD Super Multi/ Blu-ray
• Interfaces 2x USB 3.0,2x USB 2.0,1x eSATA,1x Express Card,5-in-1 card reader
• Sound 2.1ch speakers sound by Dynaudio, DTS surround sensation UltraPC
• Communication 802.11 b/g/n WLAN,Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR,1x Gigabit LAN
• Webcam HD
• Battery 9-Cell Li-Ion
• Dimension 395 x 267 x 55mm
• Weight 3.5Kg(w/Battery)

 

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MSI Unveils GT780DXR and GT683DXR Laptops

MSI unleashes the GT780DXR and GT683DXR, two mobile gaming powerhouse laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M graphics processing unit (GPU) and optional Blu-ray burner.

The GT780DXR comes in a brushed aluminum chassis with 17.3-inches of Full HD Non Reflection display and SteelSeries programmable backlit keyboard. In addition to its high performance NVIDIA GeForce GPU and Intel CoreTM i7 processor, the gaming workhorse is supported by 12 GB of DDR3 system memory and 1TB of hard disk with Raid 0 or no redundancy. For gamers craving even more dominance, the unit can be amped up with Blu- ray burner, 1.5TB of hard disk and 16GB of DDR3 memory.

Similar to the GT780DXR, the 15.6-inch Full HD Glossy GT683DXR model also comes equipped with impressive specs, including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M GPU and an Intel Core i7. A similar suped up version of the model is also available with Blu-ray Burner and 16GB of DDR3 memory.

GT Series Specs:-

All models are protected by a 2 year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty starting at $1699.99 MSRP

 

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ASUS Unveils the ROG TYTAN CG8480 Windows 8-based Gaming Desktop PC

ASUS unveiled the ROG TYTAN CG8480 - a gaming desktop with an Intel Core i7-3770K processor with Turbo Gear function that enables full 4-core CPU instant overclocking to reach a maximum speed of 4.2 GHz.

The one-click Turbo Gear overclocking, which allows users to dynamically overclock the CG8480’s Intel Core i7-3770K processor without the need to reboot. The CG8480 instantly overclocks its 4-core to three different modes, while the DEFCON indicator and bottom grill lighting shows system readiness with blue and red LED lights.

• Startup mode: ROG logo + bottom grill lights up blue, with the CPU overclocked to 3.8GHz
• Turbo Gear mode: ROG logo + bottom grill lights up red, with the CPU overclocked to 4.0GHz
• Turbo Gear extreme mode: ROG logo + bottom grill lights up red, with the CPU overclocked to 4.2GHz

It comes equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB GDDR5 graphics card that supports up to four monitors, while the 128GB SATA3 SSD delivers greater data access speeds than generic HDDs. No words on pricing and availability yet.

ASUS ROG TYTAN CG8480 Specifications: - 

• Operation System - Windows 8
• CPU - 3nd generation Intel Core i5/i7  K Processors
• Chipset - Intel Z77
• Graphics
  • Discrete VGA Choice:
    • NVIDIA GeForce GT640 3GB DDR3
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 3GB DDR5
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX670 2GB DDR5  NVIDIA GeForce GT680 2GB DDR5
    • AMD Radeon HD7770 1GB GDDR5
• Memory - 4G up to 16GB  Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600Mhz – 4  x DIMMS
• Storage
  • Up to 6TB
  • Up to 128GB SSD
• CD/DVD Drive
  • Tray-in 24X SuperMulti DVD burner
  • Tray-in Blu-ray Combo
  • Tray-in Blu-ray writer
• Secondary CD/DVD Drive - Yes
• Interface
  • Front IO Port
    • 1 x 16-in-1 Card Reader
    • 1 x Microphone
    • 1 x Headphone
    • 2 x USB 3.0
    • 2 x USB 2.0
  • Rear IO Port
    • 1 x RJ45 LAN
    • 1 x 8 channel Audio I/O
    • 1 x PS/2
    • 1 x S/PDIF
    • 1 x HDMI
    • 1 x DVI-D
    • 1 x VGA
    • 4 x USB 3.0
    • 2 x USB 2.0
• Power Supply - Peak 500W and 700W
• Physical Dimension (mm) W x H x D - 543.73x 216.06 x 480.82 mm
• Accessories
  • 1 x Keyboard (USB)
  • 1 x Mouse (USB)
  • 1 x Warranty Card
  • 1 x Power Cord
  • 1 x Quick Manual
• Software
  • Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security Trial
  • Office Trial
  • nero 9 Essentials
  • PowerDVD
  • Adobe Reader
  • Adobe Flash Player
  • Lucid Virtu_Universal MVP
  • Windows Live Essential 2012
  • Bing Bar 7.1
  • Intel Smart Connect Technology
  • Intel Rapid Start Software
  • Bupdater
• ASUS Utility
  • ASUS AI-SUITE II         
  • ASUS Easy Update                          
  • ASUS AI Manager
  • ASUS Backup Wizard
  • ASUS Instant On
  • ASUS Q-fan
  • ASUS@Vibe
  • ASUS AI Charger
  • ASUS WebStorage
• Expansion Slot
  • 2 x  PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
  • 1 x  PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
  • 1 x  PCIe 2.0 x1

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Toshiba outs Qosimo X875 Gaming Laptops

Toshiba today announced two new gaming laptops, the Qosmio X875 and Qosmio X875 3D, packs 3rd Generation Intel Core processors (Ivy Bridge), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M graphics processor with 3GB of GDDR5 discrete graphics memory dual hard drive bays, four memory slots, with up to 16GB of RAM , harman/kardon Quad Speakers with Slipstream Technology.

These Qosimo gaming laptops are encased in Toshiba's new Black Widow styling, featuring a diamond-textured aluminum body and a glowing red LED Qosmio logo on the cover with raised tile LED-backlit keyboard and 10 key and a high-resolution 17.3-inch diagonal HD+ (1600x900) TruBrite display – or a full 1080p HD with 3D-ready screen that includes NVIDIA 3D Vision 25 Kit with Lightboost.

The Qosmio X875 and Qosmio X875 3D laptops will be available for purchase on June 24, 2012 at major retailers, e-tailers and directly from Toshiba. Pricing starts at $1,299  and runs up to $2,499.

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Toshiba brings Qosimo X770 and Qosimo X770 3D Series Laptops

Toshiba today announced U.S. retail pricing and availability for the Qosmio X770 and Qosmio X770 3D series of high-performance laptops.

Qosmio X770 – Serious Power for Serious Gaming and HD Media

Qosmio X770 laptops are equipped with powerful processors, ultra-fast components and latest-generation technologies to meet the needs of consumers demanding more performance from their portable PC. One of the first laptops to feature the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics processor with 1.5GB of discrete graphics memory plus battery-saving Optimus technology, the Qosmio X770 is able to handle demanding DirectX 11 games with ease while delivering plenty of performance for media creation apps. Offering a choice of 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors , configurations are available with up to 8GB RAM3, plenty of ports, including a USB 3.0 port , plus hard drive storage options scaling up to 1 terabyte .

Featuring a 17.3-inch diagonal HD+ TruBrite LED backlit display , the Qosmio X770 features built-in premium harman/kardon speakers and subwoofer tuned with sound enhancement technologies from Dolby and MaxxAudio 3 by Waves Audio. Dressed in a premium Fusion X2 finish and a raised-tile keyboard enhanced with red LED backlighting, the Qosmio X770 delivers distinctive and durable styling that is sure to turn heads. The laptop features a full range of Toshiba "Smart" features, including USB Sleep & Charge and Toshiba Sleep & Music , enhancing the laptop's capabilities to power up smartphones and sound to MP3 players while powered down. Additional configuration options include a Blu-ray Disc player and Bluetooth v3.0.

Qosmio X770 3D - Gaming in the Third Dimension

The Qosmio X770 3D, featuring NVIDIA 3D Vision technology , offers full stereoscopic 3D entertainment for gaming, movies, photos and more. Featuring a 17.3-inch diagonal 120Hz 3D-ready, 1080p HD TruBrite LED backlit display, this laptop includes a pair of wireless active shutter glasses for out-of-the-box 3D enjoyment, plus essential components for Blu-ray 3D playback, 2D-to-3D movie conversion , plus output to a 3DTV, the Qosmio X770 3D delivers a full suite of 3D enjoyment.

Offering the same high-end processors, components and styling featured in the Qosmio X770, the Qosmio X770 3D maxes out the platform even further with a 1.2 terabyte hard drive with Hybrid Drive technology, plus a Blu-ray Disc Rewriteable drive.

The Qosmio X775 3D carries as MSRP of $1,899.99 MSRP. The Qosmio X770 Series starts at $1,199.99 MSRP and will be available later this month at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba at ToshibaDirect.com.

 

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