Hardware News and Review RoundUP november 23 2012
Now the company has just launched its second Windows 8 project, Decor8. This new program offers up a way for people to change the background of the Start screen in Windows 8 to whatever they want, unlike the current default version which has just a few limited options.
Habey BIS-6922 system utilizes proprietary IceFin design, which transfers heat generated by the processor to the outer edges of the case by copper heat pipes that release the thermal energy to the IceFin blades for efficient heat dissipation. In addition, there are no vent holes to further extend the life of the system by protecting the system from dust build up.
While some analysts believe it is time for Intel to concentrate on its core businesses and stop rapid expansion on the market of chips for ultra-mobile products like tablets or smartphones, where ARM Holdings sets the rules of the game, numerous partners of the world’s largest chipmaker believe that Intel should continue with its ultra low-voltage efforts even under the new chief executive officer. Besides, many want Intel to remain focused on the channel.
“Xbox 360 has found new ways to extend the console lifecycle by introducing controller-free experiences with Kinect and re-inventing the console with a new dashboard and new entertainment content partnerships. We are always thinking about what is next for our platform and how to continue to defy the lifecycle convention.”
In a bid to better serve its fabless clients from the U.S., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. may build a new fab in the country, according to certain indirect indications and rumours. In case TSMC actually builds a multi-billion fab in the New York state, it will not only pose serious competition for Globalfoundries, but also for Samsung Semiconductor, which produces chips for Apple.
Cases: — Nexus Prominent 5 — Lian Li PC-7HX
CPU Coolers and Case Fans: — Silverstone HE01 Performance Heatsink — Corsair Air Series Fans
Desktop PC: — ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS AD11
Video Cards: — AMD FirePro W5000
Keyboards: — AZiO KB505U
Memory: — Patriot Intel Extreme Masters DDR3-2133 16GB Kit
Mainbords: — ASRock Z77 Extreme4 — Gigabyte X79-UP4 — Three Socket FM2 Motherboards based on A85X
Mouse: — CM Storm Recon
Mousepads: — Mionix Sargas 900
Laptops: — Acer Aspire V5-571P-6642
Processors: — AMD A10-5800K
Power Supply: — Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W
Audio and Headsets: — CM Storm Sirus 5.1 Headset
SSD: — ADATA SP300 24GB mSATA — Intel SSD 335 240GB
Storage: — Samsung 840 Series 250GB — Icy Dock MB981U3S-1S HDD Docking Station
