Category Archives: Desktops

Apple today announced the new Mac Pro computer, which is now configurable with two quad-core Intel Xeon “Clovertown” processors running at 3.0GHz, providing a total of eight CPU cores.

Mac Pro accommodates up to four drives and 3TB of storage, offers eight DIMM slots for up to 16GB of RAM, and provides up to two SuperDrives. You can choose between three graphics cards, including the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT (256MB), ATI Radeon X1900 XT (512MB), and NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 (512MB). You can also configure Mac Pro with as many as four GeForce 7300 GT graphics cards, Apple says.

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Gateway Inc. has announced a new Small Form Factor (SFF) desktop PC – the Gateway E-2610. It features Intel 945G chipset with integrated graphics chip, supports 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processors and comes in three BTX case options.

“The Gateway E-2610 can be configured for entry-level to high-end mainstream performance, making it ideal for mass deployment into areas where performance and reliability are crucial. The unrivaled processor performance and energy efficiency of the Intel Core 2 Duo processors combined with Gateway’s innovative BTX chassis design, allow this PC to easily handle both power-hungry graphics and data-intensive software applications,” the company’s press release says.

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PC maker Alienware is now offering Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 quad-core overclocked processors standard in the Area-51 ALX gaming desktop computer. Also, for a limited time only, customers will have the option of choosing the quad-core overclocked processor in the Area-51 7500 desktop, according to Alienware.

Alienware increased the clock rate of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 from the default level of 2.66 GHz to 3.2 GHz.

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Tyan Computer Corporation announced today the immediate availability of the TyanPSC T-600 series Personal Supercomputer featuring new low-power 50-watt quad-core server processors from Intel. The TyanPSC T-650 QX can be configured with up to 40 processing cores and up to 60GB of system memory.

“With a maximum power draw of 15A the TyanPSC can be deployed in many non-traditional computation environments: starting with the office or home and extending to the ship, plane or remote outpost. With 40 processing cores available for high-performance computing there is a lot of compute power in a compact system. The system utilizes the Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor L5320. The new 50-watt quad-core processor operates at 1.86 GHz and features a unique 8 megabytes (MB) of on die cache for faster memory data communication and interfaces with a dedicated 1066 MHz front side bus. The TyanPSC allows individuals and workgroups access to computational power formerly only found in data centers,” the company announced.

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Commodore, known for its popular computers in the eighties of last century, is coming back on the computer market with a new line of high-end custom gaming PCs. The Commodore’s 64-bit gaming PCs will come with a two-year warranty on parts and service. The various models, from entry-level to high-end, are the Commodore Cg, Cgs, Cgx, and Cxx, DV Hardware reports.

DV hardware also published the specifications of the high-end Commodore Cxx.

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Apple’s UK Store leaks some information which suggests that 8-core Mac Pros are coming soon, MacRumors reports.

Apple appears to have found the leaked information and have removed the text from their site.

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Alienware has released the Intel-based MJ-12 8550i and the AMD-powered MJ-12 8550a workstations at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2007 in San Francisco. The MJ-12 8550i is loaded with the Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processors 5300 series, while the Alienware MJ-12 8550a is equipped with the AMD Opteron 2000 Series.

“Available in single and dual-processor customizations, the MJ-12 8550i features up to eight total processing cores and delivers 50 percent greater performance than previous-generation Intel Xeon processor-based workstations. Both the MJ-12 8550i and MJ-12 8550a are also packed with up to four 15,000 RPM Serial Attached SCSI hard drives to optimize storage space and data access speed. For memory and graphics-intensive applications, the two workstations are configurable with up to 16GB of DDR2 memory, along with advanced NVIDIA Quadro FX and ATI FireGL graphics. User convenience and comfort is emphasized, too, thanks to hot-swap drive bays and Alienware Acoustic Dampening”, Alienware’s press release says.

Alienware’s new workstations ship with 32-bit or 64-bit Windows XP Professional.

The Alienware MJ-12 8550i and MJ-12 8550a both have starting price of $2,499.

Shuttle has announced the XPC SD39P2, its latest small form factor (SFF) flagship computer, supporting 64-bit quad-core Intel Core 2 Quad processor and up to 8GB of DDR2 memory.

Shuttle XPC SD39P2 is based on Intel 975X chipset with PCI express x16 slot supporting “hi-end big graphic cards such like nVidia 8800″. The new SFF computer with “space design containing the four DDR2 memories and 3-4 hard drives inside, and its 400W power supply unit” can be good choice for power computing users, multimedia entertainment enthusiasts and gamers, Shuttle says.

The XPC SD39P2 also has overclocking functions. You can adjust the “CPU Clock Ratio”, “CPU Clock”, and “DDR2 Voltage set” in PC’s BIOS.

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Appro, an enterprise computing systems provider, today announces the Appro XtremeWorkstation featuring two to four AMD Opteron 8000 series processors and up to 128GB of DDR2 memory.

The new Appro XtremeWorkstation is ideal for technical workloads in Mechanical Computer Aided Design (MCAD), Engineering (MCAE), petroleum visualization, automotive, aerospace, electronic design, digital content creation artists, 3D modeling and CAD.

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Asus will showcase at CeBIT Exhibition in March the book-size P2-M2A690G barebone home-theater system supporting the high definition Blue-ray Disc technology, Azalia 8 Channel Audio CODEC and Gigabit Ethernet LAN.

The Windows Vista Ready Asus P2-M2A690G provides HDMI, D-sub and S/PDIF output, IEEE 1394, as same as CF, MS, SD, MMC card readers and much more, the company says.

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Albatron will be showing off the Nano Abox V2.0, the company’s latest version of Mini-PC, at forthcoming CeBIT 2007 Exhibition in Hannover, Germany this March. It is claimed to be “perfect for an inconspicuous living room multimedia center or mobile enough to take on the road”.

Nano Abox V2.0 features 155 x 87 mm TFT screen and supports 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processors, as same as up to 2GB of DDRII memory using SO-DIMM connectors. This Mini-PC, which is “no bigger than a textbook”, is packed with multimedia capabilities boasting VIIV compatibility and includes integrated graphics, eight-channel audio, USB 2.0, IEEE1394 and Gigabit Ethernet LAN.

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Shuttle announced the XPC P2 3700w, the company’s first small form factor (SFF) workstation PC. The P2 3700w is powered by Intel Xeon E3050 or X3210 quad-core CPU and provides the use of up to 8GB of DDR2 667MHz main memory, when utilized with 64-bit operating system.

Shuttle offers the XPC P2 3700w workstation with Microsoft’s Windows Vista Business 64-bit and Windows XP Professional 64-bit. You can configure this PC with Vista Business 32-bit and XP Professional 32-bit, but this limits the use of system memory to 4GB.

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AOpen released the MP945-VDR, its newest addition to miniPC Duo Series of small media center computers. The new mini PC with 6.49×1.96×6.49-inch size is based on the Intel 945GM Express chipset, and comes with 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Windows Vista operating system.

“The MP945-VDR brings the latest Mobile on Desktop (MoDT) technology to market by offering tremendous power and connectivity in a super compact, quiet, and low power consuming solution. Featuring support for Intel Core 2 Duo processors, dual-channel DDR2 SODIMM memory (up to 4GB) and myriad of I/O and peripheral connectivity like DVI, 1394, six USB 2.0 (two onboard), optional wireless 802.11b/g and more, the MP945-VDR is a Microsoft Windows Vista Premium and Intel Viiv ready solution equally at home at the heart of an entertainment center or as a compact, standalone everyday PC,” the AOpen’s press release says.

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Digital entertainment PC manufacturer Okoro Media Systems announced the availability of the new OMS GX300 HTPC (Home Theater PC) line for 2007. The GX300 is based on the 64-bit Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad core processor and HDCP ready Nvidia 8800 GTX graphics, combined with 2GB of Kingston HyperX main memory, upgradeable to 4GB.

OMS GX300 uses two 500GB SATA hard drives with 7200rpm speed, providing one Terabyte of storage. It also has two dual-layer DVD burners.

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Velocity Micro announced today the CineMagix Grand Theater and the CineMagix Pro Cinema media center PCs, which ship with AMD’s HDTV tuners, a large storage space and Microsoft’s Windows Vista with Digital Cable support.

The CineMagix Grand Theater is Intel Core 2 Duo/Extreme/Quad-based with Intel D975XBX2LKR Bad Axe II motherboard and up to 2.25 terabytes of hard drive storage. It’s graphics is powered by NVIDIA’s GeForce with DirectX 10 support. The CineMagix Grand Theater is priced starting at $2195.

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