ASRock has a new netbook out that features not only ION but a Dual Core Atom 330. The new G22 is a 12.1 inch device, putting it right on the edge between a netbook and a thin and light. The big difference being the Atom CPU.

The G22 will not have a DVD-drive, but will support multi-touch, b,g, and n wireless, gigabit Ethernet and a few other very nice features.

There is no word on pricing or availability yet but this one bears watching if you are looking for an above average netbook to tote around.

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With type of Wifi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and Gigabit Ethernet equipment displays characteristics rather complete. His connections are also very efficient since most of the usual ports (3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 card reader 10 in 1, the audio jacks and Ethernet) equipment displays RJ11 modem and an HDMI output for enjoying HD capabilities of the equipment.

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Inno3d has announced their entry into the line of single-PCB GTX 295 cards. Unlike most companies, Inno3D has changed the cooler up a little bit.

The GTX 295 Platinum Edition deviates from NVIDIA’s reference cooler design and moves the fan to the middle of the card, venting heat out the back of the case and back into the case. While this is sure to negatively affect the internal temps of your case, it shouldn’t be much and might just add some overclocking potential for the card.

It is a shame that Inno3D is shipping the card with the reference clock speeds of 576/1242/2000MHz. This would really help the card stand out amongst the rest of GTX 295 options consumers have to choose from.

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In a very rare occurance for AMD, they have launched the new six-core Instanbul Opteron an amazing five months ahead of schedule.

The new chips come just in time to give Intel’s Nehalem-EX Xeon processors a run for their money. According to AMD, Istanbul offers up to a 34% increase in performance per watt over previous Opterons and it is a simple drop-in upgrade utilizing existing hardware.

AMD hopes that the low cost of upgrading will be a huge selling point for Istanbul. It utilizes the same socket and memory as the previous generation of Opterons, meaning that the only cost in upgrading is in the new chip itself, rather than having to purchase a new server or motherboard and RAM combo to support it.

While Istanbul is expected to be available from major OEM’s sometime this month, it will be a while before other versions of the chip become available. AMD plans on bringing EE, SE, and HE version of Istanbul to the market, but they won’t be out until sometime in the second half of 2009.

“Based on close collaboration with our customers, we believe there is a clear value shift changing the economics of the server market,” said Patrick Patla, vice president and general manager, Server and Workstation Business, AMD. “The new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor meets the increasing need for a combination of low total cost of ownership, superior performance-per-watt and scalability. Simply put, Six-Core AMD Opteron processors deliver top-line performance that’s bottom-line efficient.”

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Intel is launching products non-stop at this years Computex and this time around they have brought two new Core i7 processors, the Core i7 975 Extreme and Core i7 950.

Both chips feature Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, 8MB of cache, and triple channel DDR3 support. The Core i7 975 runs at 3.33GHz and is an Extreme Edition part coming with an unlocked multiplier. The Core i7 950 boasts a 3.06GHz clock speed, however it does not feature an unlocked multiplier.

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Now we’ll jump by Corsair later tomorrow here at Computex, but here’s the rpess reelase already.

Corsair today at Computex 2009 announced its entry into the PC chassis category with the launch of the Corsair Obsidian Series 800D.

Flexible, roomy and sturdy, the Obsidian Series 800D full tower chassis was designed exclusively by Corsair and incorporates features demanded by the enthusiast market.

“The Obsidian Series 800D is a true builder’s case,” said Jim Carlton, VP of Marketing at Corsair. “It will reliably last you through years of motherboard, power, memory, cooling and component upgrades, while its advanced features and superior cooling performance allows you to build your ultimate dream system.”

The steel structure of the Obsidian Series 800D has a matte black coating both inside and out, and is finished with a brushed aluminum faceplate for a professional, high-end look. It supports up to five 5.25 inch and six 3.5 inch drives in total, is compatible with ATX, Extended ATX, and Micro ATX motherboards and incorporates advanced features that make it ideal for demanding system builders. These include four hot-swap SATA bays, a cut-out section in the motherboard tray for easy CPU cooler installation and a unique cable management system that decreases cable clutter to increase airflow. The tool-free design also allows for easy entry and simple installation of 5.25 inch drives.

Cooling performance is vital for any high-end chassis, which is why the Obsidian Series 800D has a total of seven fan positions and three isolated cooling zones for the power supply, hot-swap SATA bays and main compartment. A dust-filtered 140mm fan draws in cold air at the bottom of the chassis and exhausts it at the rear and top of the chassis, forcing fresh air over the graphics cards and CPU. The SATA hot-swap bays are cooled by a separate 140mm fan, which exhausts out of the rear of chassis via a sealed chamber, preventing the heat generated by the drives from entering the main compartment. The power supply also has a dedicated intake and exhaust, which is also isolated from the main compartment.

For those in need of even greater cooling performance, the Obsidian Series 800D features a pre-drilled section in the roof to support single, dual and triple radiators, or up to three additional 120mm fans.

The Corsair Obsidian Series 800D chassis will be available in stores in early July at an estimated price of US $299, and is backed by a two-year limited warranty. Complete customer support via telephone, email, forum and Tech Support Express is also available.

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