The AeroCool Vx-E mid-tower chassis is marketed as a “value added” performance gaming case. For builders on a budget, will this be the case to bring performance and style at a basement price? Have a look at the article and see if it's a contender.

So, there’s good news for those hoping to make their existing machine last a little bit longer. And there’s bad news for those always looking for the next big leap in computing technology. The PCI SIG, the working group responsible for the forward movement of the PCI bus, has just confirmed that the release of PCIe 3.0 will be delayed by a significant amount. The standard was originally expected to be ratified by the end of this year, yet now the specification isn’t apt to be passed off until Q2 2010. You might

Score another one for the rumor mill, as those whispers we heard way back in February about a newfangled Nokia laptop have proved legitimate. After sticking to cellphones forever, Nokia has finally decided to hop on the netbook/smartbook bandwagon while things are still hot in order to catch the attention of those loyal to the brand. The company’s first foray into the notebook arena will be called the Booklet 3G, which is described as a “new breed” of portable device for the company. The “mini laptop” has yet

MSI announced a new ultraportable notebook today. The new ultra-slim X600 is a 15.6-inch notebook that weighs 5.5 pounds and measures less than an inch thick at its widest point. The X600 features the Intel ULV CPU, which uses 1/6th the power of a regular mobile CPU. The X600 also comes with an MSI external optical drive for playing DVDs on the notebook’s HD LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a supported resolution of 1366×768. The LCD combined with an ATI HD 4330 Graphics card delivers brilliant graphics and

MSI Computer has announced the availability of the ultra-slim 15.6″ MSI X600 Notebook. The X600 notebook weighs just 5.5 pounds, is only .98 inches thick at its widest point, and is now available for only $899.99 MSRP.

The X600 features the Intel ULV CPU, which uses 1/6th the power of a regular mobile CPU. The X600 also ships with an MSI external optical drive, allowing users to view DVDs on the X600s HD LCD that features a 16:9 aspect ratio and 1366×768 resolution. The X600s crystal clear display is partnered with an ATI HD 4330 Graphics card to deliver brilliant images and video. The newest edition to the X-Slim family of ultrapotables also features a spacious 320GB HDD, 4GB of DDR 2 memory, 6-cell battery, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam.

OCZ Technology today unveiled low-voltage DDR3 designed specifically for the upcoming Intel P55 Chipset and subsequent Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 (Socket 1156) processors. Configured for dual channel mode, these ultra-compatible 4GB kits ensure optimal performance with an ideal combination of low power requirements and high frequencies.

OCZ is excited to introduce a complete range of new DDR3 dual channel memory kits that are engineered specifically for Intels cutting edge P55 platform, commented Alex Mei, CMO for the OCZ Technology Group. These gaming kits make use of high quality hand screened chips to deliver exceptional performance and stability at surprisingly low voltages when paired with the latest Intel processors and chipset.

As we creep ever closer to the official launch of Intel’s Lynnfield platform, more news and information regarding the processors, motherboards, and chipset seems to be hitting the web almost daily. The latest piece of interesting Lynnfield-related information we have for you comes in the form of Asus’ high-end P7P55D Premium P55-based motherboard.The Asus P7P55D Premium packs some interesting features to compliment Intel’s upcoming Core i5 and Core i7 socket 1156 processors…  Asus P7P55D Premium Motherboard   

OCZ Technology Announces New DDR3 Low-Voltage Dual Channel Kits Tailored for the Upcoming Intel P55 Platform San Jose, Calif. – August 24, 2009 – OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today unveiled low-voltage DDR3 designed specifically for the upcoming Intel P55 Chipset and subsequent Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 (Socket 1156) processors. Configured for dual channel mode, these ultra-compatible 4GB kits ensure optimal performance with

Apple announced this morning it is uncaging its latest Macintosh operating system, Snow Leopard, on Friday. The new software upgrade, offered at $29, is focused more on improving the “plumbing” of the operating system to take advantage of superfast, next-generation Intel chips than packing new whistles and bells. But Snow Leopard is expected to lay the foundation for future innovations tied to new chip development.

“Snow Leopard builds on our most successful operating system ever and we're happy to get it to users earlier than expected,” Bertrand Serlet, Apple's senior vice president of software engineering, said in a statement. “For just $29, Leopard users get a smooth upgrade to the world's most advanced operating system and the only system with built-in Exchange support.”

Hey, here’s a quick quiz just to see how well you’ve been paying attention over the past few months. Do you remember Lenovo’s Ion-powered IdeaPad S12? What about Samsung’s Ion-powered N510? If not, you’re certainly not alone. Both machines have gone radio silent since debuting a few months back, and yes, it’s intentional. Various reports are now flying around suggesting that both of these cutting-edge netbooks have been delayed for a few months yet. The reason? Windows 7. Reportedly, both Lenovo and Samsung