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 Monday, 23-August-2010  02:18:28 (GMT +10) - by Agg

Huntkey sent info about Gigabyte's upcoming Futuremark OC contest, where their PSUs are being used as prizes. The competition entry period is Aug 16 through Sep 12, 2010. There are two segment competition based on overall 3D Mark Vantage and Single GPU 3D Mark Vantage score. Awards provided for TOP 5 winners of the two segments from such famous PC area leading brand as GIGABYTE, ATI, ENERMAX, Aero Cool, GEIL and Huntkey. As the unique authorized power supply sponsor for such an overclocking banquet, Huntkey will unveil X7 1200W power supply worldwide. More info in a 1.7MB DOC file here.

SanDisk have a new tiny SSD. up to 64GB and smaller than a postage stamp. he SanDisk iSSD drive is the first flash SSD device to support the industry standard SATA interface in a small BGA (Ball Grid Array) package that can be soldered onto any motherboard, and that is fast enough for use with advanced operating systems in next-generation mobile computing platforms.

BitFenix have unveiled their Colossus gaming chassis. Colossus represents the first product released by BitFenix and serves as their flagship PC chassis. This E-ATX full tower case brings PC chassis design to a new level, combining an aggressive futuristic design with clean modern lines.

Sapphire have a new video card that simplifies ATI Eyefinity. SAPPHIRE Technology introduces the SAPPHIRE HD 5770 FleX, the latest graphics card in the highly successful SAPPHIRE HD 5000 series. This is the first graphics solution to support three screens in ATI Eyefinity mode, out of the box, without the need for DisplayPort monitors or active adapters. The SAPPHIRE HD 5770 FleX can also support four monitors in ATI Eyefinity mode with a single card.

Kingston have new watercooled HyperX memory. Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of HyperX 'H2O' water-cooled DDR3 dual- and triple-channel memory kits. With frequencies up to 2133 MHz and capacities up to 6GB, H2O is the newest addition to the HyperX product family and supports the needs of enthusiasts building with water-cooled systems.

Gallery Serpentine sent word that the Under The Blue Moon festival is on again soon in Enmore, Sydney. Of particular interest to geeks is the Lunarmorph Show, which combines an alternative fashion show with a demonstration of some rare and exotic synthesizers. For electronic music fans there will be the opportunity to see and hear some of the most rare and exotic synthesizers from the 70's & 80's played live. Some of these machines are rarely seen outside private collections such as the PPG Wave & the mighty Yamaha CS80 (which is the sound of Vangelis). There's also a steampunk exhibition. Steam punk inventor Sir Dij Dijor & Gentlemen Adventurer, Stewart Rule host this afternoon of strange contraptions from an alternative time stream – expect time machines, Tesla coils, steam punk sellers of ray guns and special guests to entertain you with steam punk burlesque and vaudeville. Sounds fun. :)



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