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Corsair rolls out new DDR3 memory kits for Core i5 processors

Written by IT News on 10:08 PM

Corsair, one of the world's largest suppliers of high-performance memory solutions, has recently announced the introduction of some new memory products, designed to provide support for the upcoming Intel P55 platform and next generation i5 Core and Core i7 processors. These new memory modules are available in capacities of 8 GB and 12 GB kit, which provides support for the next generation of Intel processors for desktop computers. Moreover, for better performance, the new
DHX modules are equipped with their own company and cooling technology, the new American Racing Blue fins and highlights.

"Windows 7 early adopters and advanced users require only 8 GB and 12 GB of memory solutions to optimize their computer use," said John Beekley, Vice President Technical Marketing at Corsair. "The 8 GB and 12 GB configurations, these advanced users get the most potential of high performance equipment to get, especially if they often alternate between consuming tasks such as gaming and video production. "

Fremont, California-based memory maker, the new memory kit is available in both dual-channel configurations and Triple channel, which supports all high-performance Intel platforms. Dual-channel configuration, part CMD8GX3M4A1600C8, is designed with four matched 2GB modules, optimized for the upcoming P55 motherboards, some of which have already begun to make his debut. The CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 triple-channel configuration designed with matched 2GB modules for high-end X58 platforms. Both memory kits for Intel XMP-certified profiles vault and 1600MHz speed and CAS latency settings at 8-8-8-24.

Unfortunately, the memory vendor that no information on availability and price of the new DDR3 memory kits. But we feel strongly that they will be available somewhere around the official launch of the new Intel platform.

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The Foxconn Inferno Katana P55-based motherboard

Written by IT News on 12:30 AM

Intel's next-generation P55 platform for mainstream and performance desktop computers has been confirmed recently by the launch of the new Inferno Katana Foxconn's motherboards. Foxconn has just announced the new board, confirming the support to not-yet-official LGA1156 compatible i5 Core processors. As the rumor went on previous occasions, is the new Inferno Katana was designed as a performance-ramp, which provides support for the next generation of Intel processors, Lynnfield, combined with multi-GPU technology from leading graphics chip makers in the world, AMD and NVIDIA.

Specifications for the Inferno Katana is somewhat expected, given the number of leaked details that appeared on the Internet in recent weeks. The Board is based on the long awaited P55 chipset and supports LGA1156 Intel-compatible processors, including the new Core i7 and Core i5 models. There are two DIMM's built-in memory, supporting dual-channel DDR3 1800 (OC) memory configurations, and three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support for SLI and CrossFire multi-GPU technology.

New Inferno Katana also comes with six SATA II ports and two eSATA connectors and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Matrix Storage Technology. Designed for PC enthusiasts and gaming fans, the board also has 7.1-channel sound with support for Dolby and DTS surround sound technology. On the back there is a PS / 2 keyboard port, S / PDIF coaxial port and an optical S / PDIF port, the two eSATA ports, a Clear CMOS button, audio jacks, an RJ-45 LAN port, one IEEE 1394a port and not less than eight USB 2.0 ports.

No mention was made of prices and availability at this time, but the company says that preparations for the launch of another P55 board, namely the GTI model, which reportedly will be less powerful than the now released Inferno Katana. Said Board shall have 8 phase hybrid PWM, in contrast to the 12 phase hybrid PWM design of Inferno Katana.

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Intel plans new Core i3, i5 and i7 processors

Written by IT News on 8:07 AM

Intel is preparing the launch of the new mainstream processors, most of which are based on the holding of the next generation of Lynnfield core. The new CPU models are designed for the company LGA 1156 socket, which means that motherboard makers have been busy for them, trying to increase its market share to new signs. In this respect, it seems that we now more complete picture of what has come from Santa Clara, California-based chip maker.

According to a recent news article on space on the site HKEPC, chip maker in the first round of the LGA 1156-compatible processors include three models, quad-core Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870. Core i7 models are designed for high-end systems and boasts speeds of 2.8GHz and 2.93GHz respectively, and an integrated dual-channel DDR3-1333 memory controller, 8 MB L3 cache and a TDP of 95W. Core i7 models support Hyper-Threading technology (ie, support for multi-threaded applications), while the smaller and cheaper Core i5 is the clock at 2.66 and will not Hyper-Threading function.

Later, during the first quarter of 2010, the company has claimed to promote energy-efficient models (at 82W TDP) of the above i5 Core 750 and Core i7 860, with prices said to begin at U.S. $259 and U.S. $337, respectively.

If the company 32nm layout, Intel seems to be the first 32nm LGA 1156-based processors in Q1 2010, making them available in six variants, all of which will be dual-core processors with DirectX 10 integrated graphics processor, DDR3 - 1333 memory controller and TDP on 73W. The six are part of the i3 Core and Core i5 series with two models in the Core i3 family, three in Core i5 series and one in the Pentium family.

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ASUS P7P55 Pro motherboard

Written by IT News on 2:14 AM

Although no official word from the Santa Clara, California-based Intel, ASUS, one of the world's leading motherboard manufacturers, is to promote a number of its leading models in this year's Computex show in Taipei. This is the case with one of the new P55-based chipsets, enabling users with support for Intel's next generation of mainstream processors, code-named Lynnfield. Dubbed P7P55 Pro, the upcoming motherboard from ASUS will be based on a full ATX PCB and provide all necessary functions for the next generation of Intel-based computer systems.

Photos of the new Board have just been made available in a recent news article on hothardware, presentation of the board layout and overall design. As you can see pictures below ASUS went to a black PCB with blue contacts for the next P7P55 Pro platform. Aims to support a new wave of mainstream Intel desktop platforms, motherboard has four, dual-channel DDR3 memory DIMMs, two PCI Express x16 graphics slots and Intel's next-generation LGA 1156 socket, designed specifically for all future Lynnfield processors.

Because of the specific features of Intel's next-generation P55 chipset motherboard manufacturers will not be required to provide an additional Southbridge chipset, which is also the case with ASUS P7P55 Pro. With this design, ASUS P55 PCH in the same area as you would have traditionally been the South Bridge.

Intel's next generation 5-series chipset is designed for computer users with support for the next wave of Nehalem-based, next generation processors. These new processors can deliver an impressive performance, packaging rules some of the energy efficient features of a desktop PC.

Unfortunately, specific details on the motherboard of the release date and price have not yet been revealed, but these new platforms have later this year.