In a release to its AIB partners, AMD listed out the key features of its high performance GPU in the Evergreen family, codenamed “Cypress”. While not getting into the GPU specifications, it lists out the key technologies the GPUs support. It comes as no surprise that AMD will name Cypress-XT and Cypress-Pro as Radeon HD 5870 and Radeon HD 5850, a model number scheme that's been running for the past two generations. Rumor has it that retail availability can be expected only in October, just in time for the release of Microsoft Windows 7.

• 1GB GDDR5 memory
• ATI Eyefinity technology with support for up to three displays
• ATI Stream technology
• Designed for DirectCompute 5.0 and OpenCL
• Accelerated Video Transcoding (AVT)
• Compliant with DirectX 11 and earlier revisions,supports OpenGL 3.1
• ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU support for highly scalable performance
• ATI Avivo HD video and display technology
• Dynamic power management with ATI PowerPlay technology
• 2x DL-DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI
• PCI Express 2.0 interface

This might come as a shock to many of you, but Nokia is set to move into the PC market with the introduction of its Booklet 3G netbook this morning! Nokia's Booklet 3G will weigh 1.25kg and will be just over 2cm thick, Nokia said. It will have a 10-inch glass, HD-ready screen and also include an HDMI port. The fanless device will be powered by Intel's 1.6GHz Atom Z530 processor.

Powered by the efficient Intel Atom processor, the Nokia Booklet 3G delivers impressive performance with up to 12 hours of battery life, enabling people to leave their power cable behind and still be connected and productive. Delivering the rich experience of a full-function PC inside an ultra-portable aluminum chassis, the new mini-laptop weighs 1.25 kilograms, measures slightly more than two centimeters thin, and has the features one would expect from the world's leading mobile device manufacturer. A broad range of connectivity options – including 3G/ HSPA and Wi-Fi – gives consumers high speed access to the Internet, including Nokia's broad suite of Ovi services, and allows them to make the most of every moment and every opportunity.

Nowadays computer has transformed from simple document processing into powerful multimedia gaming platform. To fit the demand of ultimate gaming performance, MSI, launched the NF980-G65 motherboard with the NVIDIA nForce 980a chipset in order to support not only AMD latest Phenom II AM3 processors and DDR3 memory, but also 3-way SLI processing by additional NF200 controlling chip in order to enhance the expanding capacity of the mainboard. In addition, NF980-G65 is equipped with MSI exclusive design, such as APS(Active Phase Switching), Easy OC Switch and True Blue-ray audio, presently the best option to optimize your AMD gaming performance.

MSI NF980-G65 equipped with MSI exclusive APS technology, is very user-friendly design featured as energy-saving and economical price. Based on system loading, active processor power switching effectively decreases unnecessary energy consumption to attain the purpose of optimizing power-using. Meanwhile, to satisfy those gamers who need to upgrade their 3D performance, NF980-G65 added up a NF200 controlling chip, to supply sufficient bandwidth for 3-Way SLI processing. Consumers can decide 1~3 pairing combination based on their different demand to reach different 3D performance, which is an un-expendable function for ultimate performance.

Foxconn unveiled their latest motherboard in the Quantum Force series using Intels latest P55 platform – Inferno Katana. Using the Intel LGA1156 platform and supporting both ATI CrossFire & NVidia SLI, the Quantum Force Inferno Katana is said to be loaded with overclocker-friendly functionality on the next generation of gaming motherboards.

Based on the Intel P55 chipset, Inferno Katana supports Intels latest LGA 1156 socket, the Core i5 processor. It aims to enable users with performance comparable to if not better than the C/P ratio of the Core i7. Core i5 features dual-channel DDR3 memory controller and 1 x16 and 2 x8 PCI-Express video configuration. Socket 1156 is designed to support the latest Lynnfield and Clarkdale processors and when unleashed Inferno Katana and the Lynnfields 8 threads with boost all multi-threaded application performance. Aside from these dynamic features, with a little help from Intel Turbo Boost Technology, each single-threaded application gains boosted performance as the processor automatically increases its frequency when at least 1 core is not being used.

MSI recently announced the Wind12 U200, similar in weight and volume to 10″ notebooks on the market, weighs only 1.4 kg (with battery) and features a 12.1″ HD ready 16:9 aspect ratio glittering crystal frameless screen that promises improved performance. With the power-sipping brand new Intel Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) processor, U200 provides you the long battery life and the portability.

When in ECO Turbo Battery mode, the MSI Wind12 U200's 6-cell battery achieved an extremely high 6.5 hours of endurance, three times longer than traditional 12″ notebooks. This capability allows for extended usage throughout the entire day. Leave the power unit at home, no need to search for outlets while you are outyou'll have the power for a carefree, highly mobile computing experience.

ASUS announced the launch of its first ever multimedia speaker series over the weekend. The ASUS uBoom and uBoom Q sound-bar speakers are designed to provide high fidelity audio and heart-thumping bass via a maze-like reflex port, which is then channeled through speakers designed to place the user in the audio sweet-spot. For added convenience and mobility, both the ASUS uBoom and uBoom Q sound-bar speakers feature USB 2.0 connectivity for audio output. The uBoom Q also draws its power via the USB 2.0 port, effectively eliminating the need for an adapter and the numerous wires often associated with conventional speaker set-ups and providing high fidelity audio reproduction while on-the-move.

Both the ASUS uBoom and uBoom Q sound-bar speakers are designed to bring ease-of-use and convenience to users while on-the-move. 50% smaller than conventional 2.1 speaker set-ups, the ASUS uBoom and uBoom Q sound-bar speakers connect directly to the back of the notebook via USB 2.0. They effectively replace the onboard sound with a high fidelity codec for enhanced audio enjoyment. The ASUS uBoom Q also draws its power from the same USB 2.0 port, effectively eliminating the need for a power adapter, wires and cables, further reinforcing its mobile audio entertainment capabilitie

ASRock has announced that their full range of AMD 7-Series motherboards now support the AOD ACC function! AOD ACC enables upgrading CPU cores from single to multi cores, L3 Cache 4MB to 6MB, supporting for an improved computing experience. This will be a value-added news to ASRock motherboard functionability and practicability and we believe that computer enthusiasts will be definitely attracted by our cutting-edge AMD motherboards. Below is an image showing an AMD Sempron 140 processor going from a single-core to dual-core by a quick BIOS setting change.

The ASRock 7-Series motherboards with AOD ACC function offers full support for CPU upgrade, featuring the enhanced CPU performance, standing out among other AMD 7-Series models! This series allows more stunning performance and delivers more computing efficiency!

ASUS EeeTop PC ET20/22 Series – Multimedia Enjoyment with a Contemporary Touch The new ASUS EeeTop PC ET20/22 Series is a range of touch-enabled, all-in-one PCs that provides users with the fundamentals of everyday computing and multimedia entertainment in an elegant space-saving design. Its forte lies in its ability to provide users with the ultimate home entertainment experience. The EeeTop PC ET22 and EeeTop PC ET20 feature a flushed 22-inch and 20-inch touch-enabled display respectively that provides high

Apple’s new OS, Snow Leopard, goes on sale Friday and can be pre-ordered online starting today.It’s a pretty inexpensive upgrade – $29 for folks who work on OS X 10.5 Leopard. Snow Leopard, OS X 10.6, is said to refine “90 percent of the more than 1,000 projects that make up Mac OS X.The main refinements, according to Apple, appear to be in the speed department. Mail is supposed to load up to twice as fast, Time Machine to to its initial backup up to 80 percent faster, and a 64-bit version of Safari 4 that’s

Scythe Big Shuriken SCBSK-1000 Heatsink Review @ frostytech and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!

“The Scythe Big Shuriken is actually a really small heatsink, well not so much tiny as low profile. From the CPU to the top of the fan, the Big Shuriken measures a scant 57mm tall. That's not a whole lot of space to cram in a heatsink, but somehow Scythe have packed in four 6mm diameter heatpipes, 60 or 70 razor thin aluminum fins and a 120mm fan.”