Zynga buys mobile gaming startup Wild Needle

Social gaming firm Zynga has bought mobile games company Wild Needle in efforts to boost its game development talent.

The gaming startup launched in 2010 and secured funding of $2.5 million from Thompson and Shasta Ventures. It is not yet clear how much Zynga paid to acquire the team, but it is likely in the lower end of the companys spending range, estimated at between $5 million and $20 million.Wild Needle developed Shoptown Hero for iOS, a freemium social game that tasks players to save a small town from a tycoon called Fat Ralph using virtual store goods and customer negotiation, a nice little twist that is probably a homage to the new-found haggling power introduced with the global recession.However, the game did not really take off, with less than 100 likes on its Facebook page. It was discontinued at the end of last month, with no explanation for the reasons why, though obviously it was due to the Zynga deal. The website for the game and the studio itself have also been taken offline.It is not yet clear if Zynga will relaunch Wild Needles game or if it will simply get the staff to work on its existing projects. What is clear, however, is that this is unlikely to be the last acquisition Zynga will make this year in its efforts to dominate the social gaming arena.Source: TechCrunch

SPARKLE SF-PX88GTX amp; SF-PX88GTS

SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., a professional VGA card manufacturer andsupplier, today brings next generation of virtual effects with announcingSPARKLE GeForce 8800 series video cards. Once again, hard-core gamers who arepursuing ultra-realistic gaming experiences now can make 3D horsepower a bigstep forward with SPARKLE SF-PX88GTX and SF-PX88GTS video cards.

Based on NVIDIA's next generation G80 architecture, The new SPARKLESF-PX88GTX and SF-PX88GTS video cards deliver on a promise to elevate your gamesto DirectX 10 era! As the world's fastest graphics cards, SPARKLE SF-PX88GTX andSF-PX88GTS video cards adopt NVIDIA innovative unified architecture, dynamicallyallocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shadingoperations, delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs.Built upon technologies such as NVIDIA Lumenex Engine, providing support forDirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0, NVIDIA Quantum Effects technology for physicscomputation and GigaThread Technology for extreme processing efficiency inadvanced, next generation shader programs, SPARKLE SF-PX88GTX and SF-PX88GTSvideo cards will empower pc gamers to fuse fantasy with features to create nextgeneration DirectX 10 Ultimate gaming experience.

"Equipped with extreme blazing fast GeForce 8800 GPUs, SPARKLE SF-PX88GTX andSF-PX88GTS video cards are great cards for DirectX 10 era gamers that's lookingfor the absolute best performance in next generation games such as Crysis, andso on." said Kevin Wang, sales director of SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd. "With thatkind of power gamers can crank up their screen resolution to an unbelievable2560x1600 for an extreme high definition shader model 4.0 gaming experience.Also helped with unparalleled Quantum Effects technology, hard-core gamers willget a new level of physics to be simulated and rendered on the GPU -all whitefreeing the CPU to run game engine and AI ! "

Shuttle SN21G5 amp; SD36G5M XPCs

Shuttle has today launched 2 new XPC Barebone products: the XPC SD36G5M forIntel processors and the XPC SN21G5 for AMD.

Head of XPC Barebone Product Marketing, Troy Yang made the announcement.“Combining the most popular features of previous XPC products with the latestadvances in PC technology, the XPC SD36G5M and XPC SN21G5 are aimed to be themost versatile XPC solutions for mainstream home or office users in 2006.”

The XPC SD36G5M and XPC SN21G5 retain the look and feel of successful XPCproducts from previous years: both are based upon Shuttle’s G5 chassis,generally regarded as the company’s most stylish and refined design; (and one ifthe smallest) and both are compatible with standard PC components making themeasy to assemble and upgrade. Upon this solid platform Shuttle have incorporatedthe features and technological improvements that will help these XPCs become thehome, media center, and office market segment leaders in 2006.

New feature highlights include:

The latest onboard graphics technology from Intel or NVIDIA featuring, asstandard, full DirectX 9 support and multimedia acceleration capabilitiesensuring compatibility and performance with modern applications, games and mediaformats, at no extra cost.

Support for PCI Express expansion cards including high-end 3D graphicsaccelerators such as the NVIDIA GeForce and ATI Radeon series of products.

Full compliance with RoHS standards.

Support for current dual core processors, in the form of the Intel Pentium Dor Athlon64 X2 series, as well as earlier-generation single core CPUs.

With the XPC SD36G5M or XPC SN21G5 users are able to create fully customizesystems that meet their own particular needs. Some possibilities offered byShuttle include:

Family XPC
Reliable and easy to use the XPC SN21G5 includes features your whole familycan use, every day. Connect with web surfing, email, and instant messaging;enjoy high quality movies and music; even learn with educational and referencesoftware. The XPC SN21G5 combines features, style, and value to make it the mostversatile platform for the modern home.

Gaming XPC
PCI Express graphics ready, the XPC SN21G5 is easily transformed into ahigh-performance gaming system. Delivering performance to match a full sizeddesktop PC, the XPC SN21G5’s small size and great looks make it perfect for LANparties and gaming tournaments.

Media Center PC with Intel Viiv technology
Enjoy the power and versatility of a modern PC, in your living room.Experience the complete home entertainment experience of movies, games, musicand online content, with the XPC SD36G5M.

Family or Office PC
Build your own small, quite, and stylish PC system ready to tackle youreveryday computing needs. With the power to run the latest office productivityapplications, reference software, games, and more, the XPC SD36G5M offers allthe functions of a traditional PC system, in a chassis one-third the size.

Depending on local markets the XPC SD36G5M and XPC SN21G5 are expected to beavailable in stores in 3 to 4 weeks.

For more information on these products please visit the product web pages at:
XPC SD36G5M http://global.shuttle.com/Product/Barebone/SD36G5M.asp
XPC SN21G5 http://global.shuttle.com/Product/Barebone/SN21G5.asp

Weekends Bazaar at SMU

Samsung now the Largest Semiconductor Company

The Korean Stock Exchange recently announced that SamsungElectronics is now the largest semiconductor company in the world ahead of IntelCorporation. This morning, Intel Corporation had a market capitalization of$ 112B USD. Samsung Electronics, on the other hand, closed trading on Fridaywith a market cap of $ 120B USD. Though Samsung has clearly made strides to increasethe value of the company, Samsung's recent leg up on Intel has had much to dowith Intel's near free-fall in stock prices over the last year.

TCCD Supply Demystified

The Samsung "TCCD" memory chip is the best overclocking IC for the AMDplatform. Since speculation began about the TCCD reaching End-of-Life (EOL), theenthusiast community has been concerned about its near- and long-termavailability. The purpose of this update is to provide a lead on the currentstatus of this very popular IC. The TCCD specification was tailor-made forCorsair by Samsung. As a part of the agreement, Samsung has agreed to directlysupply Corsair's TCCD requirements until the end of 2005 and beyond. Contrary torumours that indicate universal unavailability of TCCD, Corsair continues toprovide high performance XMS memory modules made with 100% Samsung original TCCDIC's.

There has been suggestions on TCC5 being an equal replacement of TCCD. While theICs share similar names, they do not share identical performancecharacteristics. TCC5 is a down-bin of TCCD and does not deliver the sameperformance promise that TCCD does. Based on our stringent testing requirements,only TCCD can meet the demand. Corsair also uses TCC5 IC's but because they areof lesser capability, TCC5 IC's are used only in the lower grade parts. Below isa list of TCCD based Corsair products that are currently shipping:

XMS 3200XL 400 MHz / PC3200 2-2-2-5
4400C25 550 MHz / PC4400 2.5-4-4-8
XMS PRO 3200XL PRO 400 MHz / PC3200 2-2-2-5
XMS XPERT 3200XL XPERT 400 MHz / PC3200 2-2-2-5

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 available 9 January in Singapore

Singapore – Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X2, a new Windows® phone that offers best-in-class email and multimedia experience. In the modern world where 24/7 communication is key, users can instantly synchronise their mail and calendar, and open and edit Microsoft® Office Mobile documents quickly and efficiently to stay connected with colleagues wherever they are.

The XPERIA™ X2 also includes the unique SlideView feature, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities. Providing quick interaction with contacts, messages, media and more, SlideView provides an overview of missed incoming activity, notifying the user of any missed calls, email and text messages so users don’t overlook an important contact.

With ten specially designed preloaded XPERIA™ panels and a lot more to download, users can work with no boundaries with the XPERIA™ X2. From Facebook™, Mytopia and Google™, to games, CNN and Windows Live™, the panels ensure users are up-to-date with what matters most to them. With an improved touch interface and new 3D signature panel, users also benefit from flexible desktop panels designed to categorise business, fun and communication features. Just set favourites to appear during certain times of the day to get the latest news in the morning, YouTube™ at lunchtime and games for the journey home.

Powered by QWERTY messaging, Windows Mobile® users can even show their presentations on the big screen with the TV out cable. The XPERIA™ X2 makes a day at the office a walk in the park.

· Windows Mobile 6.5 – flexibility to work on the go
· Make the most of the day – flexible desktop panels categorised for life:
communication and fun, multimedia, business and internet
· Work without boundaries – instant synchronisation of mail, calendar powered by
QWERTY keyboard messaging and Windows Mobile®
· SlideView – quick access to frequently used phone activities and overview of
missed incoming activity
· Present documents on the big screen – TV out cable
· Never get stranded - XPERIA™ exclusive travel insurance
· Enjoy amazing multimedia – 3.2” high resolution touch screen and DVD quality
· 8.1-megapixel camera with Video light – easily upload images to web albums
· Real 3D panel – 3D effects and zoom, music playback controls

The XPERIA™ X2 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA
850/900/2100. XPERIA™ X2 will be available in Singapore in Elegant Black and Modern
Silver.

Samsung WLP DDR2 Chips

Samsung Electronics today announced a wafer level packaging (WLP) technology for 512Mbit DDR2 chips that can enhance electrical properties and reduces physical space of the chips. The new package technology has two patterned inter-layer dielectrics (ILD), with insulating characteristics, and a metal layer replaces the conventional package substrate. The package enhances electrical properties though shorter circuit-routing, reduces package size to die level and package process time, and improves productivity – especially for larger wafer sizes – with higher throughput and lower cost.

WD brings the VelociRaptor back from the dead with 1TB version

Ah yes, mechanical drives spinning at 10,000rpm, once the dream of every computer nerd, but since the introduction of the SSD, were not so sure theres much of a demand for Western Digitals VelociRaptor drives. Either which way, WD seems to think that theres enough demand and has revived the VelociRaptor range of drives and in its third iteration were looking at larger capacities, more SKUs and better performance.

The VR333M as the new VelociRaptor is also known as comes in sizes of 250, 500 and 1000GB, or 333GB per platter. WD has boosted the buffer to 64MB, up from 32MB and the buffer to disk transfer rate from 145MB/s to 200MB/s. The new drives are of course using the SATA 6Gbps interface and have also gained support for advanced format with 4K sectors, something the older models lack.

Judging by a review over at Anandtech, the new VelociRaptor manages quite well when it comes to sequential read performance, hitting just over 213MB/s which is SATA 3Gbbps SSD territory. The write performance is actually identical and according to the benchmarks provided, this is in fact faster than the 160GB SKU of Intels 320 series SSD which only managed a smidgen under 168MB/s. The average read speed for the 1TB VelociRaptor ends up at 173MB/s with burst speeds hitting an impressive 332.7MB/s.

WD has also managed to reduce the power consumption compared to the previous generation of VelociRaptor drives by a good 1W and change during write operation, but it still draws over 3W more than Intel SSD. However, despite good performance for a hard drive, the VelociRaptor is most likely the last of a breed, not because its a bad product, but because its priced all wrong.

The 1TB SKU will set you back no less than US$320 (S$400) for which you could pretty much get a 4TB drive if you just wanted a lot of storage, or a 1TB OCZ RevoDrive Hybridwhich has 100GB of dedicated cache and a PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface. The 500GB SKU comes in a bit cheaper at US$210, which is pretty much what you can get the older, slower 600GB VelociRaptor for. Finally the 250GB SKU is $160 and in that case, wed rather cut our losses in terms of available storage space and go for a 128GB SSD.

Source: WesternDigital

Sony amp; Toshiba To Develop 45nm Chip

Sony and Toshiba plan to each invest 10 billion yen ($ 95 million) to jointly develop a microchip that will be smaller and more powerful than any now available. The planned next-generation semiconductor will have 45-nanometre circuitry -- even narrower than the circuitry planned for "cell", a 65-nanometre microprocessor being developed by the two companies and IBM. Toshiba and Sony target completion of a 45-nanometre system LSI (large-scale integrated) -- a high-end microchip that combines multiple functions on one piece of silicon to power everything from DVD recorders to game machines -- by late 2005.

Radeon X1800XL XT Cards Exposed

Hexus has somepictures on the X1800 XL and X1800 XT cards during the Avivo launch.Apparently, the cooling solutions for both cards are different where X1800 XLtakes up a single slot and X1800 XT has the X850XT PE dual slot cooling design,the same card we saw during Computex Taipei in June. From the CATALYST ControlCentre screenshot, it shows a 512MB X1800 card where the latest re-taped GPU ison its 2nd silicon and 3rd metal spin. We call itA1023 revision.

New DSLR by Olyumpus - The E3

SINGAPORE – 17 October 2007 – Olympus, the industry leader in opto-digital technologies and pioneer in the digital camera market, today introduced the eagerly awaited “E-3,” the new flagship of Olympus E-System digital SLR cameras for professionals and serious amateurs.

As the new flagship model of Olympus’s E Series — the world’s leading line of compact, high-performance digital interchangeable-lens SLR cameras, the E-3 has been carefully designed to offer demanding professionals the highest possible levels of picture quality, mobility and reliability. Ruggedly constructed from lightweight, rigid magnesium alloy to withstand the most severe operating conditions, the dust- and splash-proof E-3 boasts substantial improvements in performance that include the world’s fastest AF*1 with an 11-point-full twin cross AF sensor system, high-speed sequential shooting capability at 5 frames/sec., and a high-speed shutter up to 1/8000 sec.

That top-level image capturing performance is supported by an industry-leading built-in image stabilization mechanism that’s already been proven on the E-510 to effectively eliminate blur with a camera shake compensation effect of up to 5 EV steps. Picture quality is further assured by a powerful 10.1-megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor and the high-speed “TruePic III” image processing engine, while increased data reading speed enables high-speed sequential shooting possible. Put it all together and you’ve got a camera that offers today’s highest level of digital shooting quality and performance.

The E-3 is also the first camera in its class to incorporate Olympus’s exclusive Live View function, which allows users to compose their shots on a rear-panel LCD monitor. Now made even more versatile with a dual-axis flexible-angle HyperCrystal panel that can be rotated for easier vertical shooting, Live View promises to expand the world of photographic expression into new and uncharted territory.

Traditional shooting styles are supported as well by a bigger optical viewfinder that provides a brighter, more comfortable view with a 100% field of view and 1.15X magnifications. Equally importantly, the E-3 is built to withstand the rigors of professional shooting day in and day out. Made of a lightweight, rigid magnesium alloy and sealed to keep out dust and splashes, the E-3 incorporates a powerful Dust Reduction System that effectively removes any dust that gets inside the camera and a durable shutter tested to 150,000 releases*2.

Other features of the Olympus E-3:· Picture mode and record mode with various setting capabilities· Gradation Auto for under-/over-exposure adjustment with Shadow Adjustment Technology· Picture mode and record mode with various setting capabilities· Loss-less compression of raw data without image degradation· High-precision 49-zone metering system· Secure grip enhances mobility· Instant-response control system· Super Control Panel with excellent readability and controllability· Built-in flash with commander function· Dual slots for multiple storage mediaStock AvailabilityThe Olympus E-3 digital SLR will be available at all major retailers and dealers in November 2007. For more information, please call 1800-Olympus-6596787 or visit http://www.olympus.com.sg.

No Price Cuts For LGA775 P4

Intel will not be lowering prices for its LGA 775 Pentium 4 lineup of processors before the end of this year. Taiwan motherboard makers had expected Intel to slash the prices of its desktop-use P4 CPUs sometime in the fourth quarter, to counter planned mid-October CPU price cuts by AMD. Intel was also reducing its supply of Socket 478 Pentium 4 and 865 chipsets, in order to push migration to the LGA 775 platform.

MSI Released HD4350 Low Profile Cards For HTPC

MSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of graphics cards, today unveils its R4350 series graphics card. Officially announcing a full range of high, medium and low-end R4000 series products this quarter. All enthusiast R4800, mainstream R4600 or entry-level R4350 series, comes with the high performance of DirectX® 10 games, as well as a price that is so affordable. The R4000 series full range of graphics card is the most value choice in the market.

2X specifications of previous generation

The latest R4350-D512H and R4350-D256 graphics cards utilize the ATI Radeon™ HD 4350 GPU core (codenamed RV710), with 80 stream processors. Double previous generation ATI Radeon™ 3450 specifications to provide the extreme DirectX® 10 gaming performance, up to 1.7 times the previous generation performance. Users can easily enjoy the DirectX® 10 games by using the entry-level graphics card.

Designed for HTPC

Both R4350-D512H and R4350-D256H use low profile design, which is suitable to install in the barebone or HTPC small chassis. The second-generation 55nm manufacturing process can reduce power consumption and heat of R4350. Even it only uses passive cooling design with zero-noise, it can still save energy and maintain low temperature under full speed operation. In addition, it supports UVD 2.0 decoding engine which allows R4350 series graphics card to 100% accelerate decoding MPEG-2/VC-1/H.264 movie format in Blu-Ray disc. Even with the entry-level CPU, the system can playback the next -generation Blu-Ray movie disc properly and smoothly.

The GPU of R4350 has built-in audio codec. Through the simple adapter, DVI will be converted to HDMI output with 8 channel LPCM surround sound. Users do not need to transfer SPDIF sound from motherboard or audio card into graphics card, just a simple HDMI cable enables it to output video and audio directly to a TV or projector.

R4350 series graphics card is perfectly designed for HTPC (Home Theather PC). There are many advantage to use computer as a media player. It is flexible enough to support a wide range of audio and video formats. The software can be upgraded to improve compatibility, and HTPC let the media player have full PC functionality, and can play DirectX® 10 games as well. Low profile, energy efficient, zero-noise, MSI R4350 series graphics card is the best solution for HTPC.

Nokia Announces New Smartphones, Ovi Services And Developer's SDK At Nokia World 2010

Nokia announces powerful family of smartphones and Ovi services at Nokia Worldshowcase; vision of location-based future brought to life

SINGAPORE, September 14, 2010 – At Nokia World, the destination for people passionate about mobility,Nokia today announced a family of smartphones powered by the all new Symbian platform which bringssignificant enhancements in speed and ease of use. The new devices, which are tightly integrated withenhanced Ovi services and apps, reinforce Nokia’s vision of a mobile industry that is increasingly beingdefined by socially connected, location-based devices and experiences.

Highlights include:

- Three new smartphones, Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6, which join the previously announced Nokia N8 to form a family of Symbian products.

- The latest version of the Symbian platform brings more than 250 new features and improvementsand retains the familiarity enjoyed by millions of smartphone users worldwide;

- Showcase of the Nokia N8, the ultimate entertainment smartphone and world's best cameraphone;

- Availability of a richer Ovi Store experience – starting with the Nokia N8 – that includes a friendlierlook and feel, and more popular and unique apps and games;

- The latest beta release of free Ovi Maps with new pedestrian and motorist features.

A smartphone for everyone…

Nokia E7 - the ultimate business smartphone. With Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on board, theNokia E7 provides direct, real-time and secure access to corporate email inboxes and other personalapplications. Equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen display featuring Nokia ClearBlack technology forimproved outdoor visibility and a full keyboard, business users will find the Nokia E7 is the perfectshape and size to work on documents, review spreadsheets, or read and edit slides. For corporatepeace of mind, a combination of business grade security solutions is available. Estimated retail priceis EUR 495 (approx S$860), excluding taxes and subsidies.

Nokia C7 – beautifully crafted, sleek, social networking smartphone. Get live updates from socialnetworks such as Facebook and Twitter and keep track of new email from your Yahoo! or Gmailaccounts directly on the homescreen. The Nokia C7 features a 3.5-inch AMOLED display and astunning combination of stainless steel, glass and soft edges. Estimated retail price is EUR 335 (approx S$580),excluding taxes and subsidies.

Nokia C6 - the small and stylish smartphone. Sporting a 3.2-inch AMOLED display with full touchcapabilities and Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility, the latest Nokia C6 (C6-01) features the best of social networking and mobile entertainment in a stainless steel and glassdesign. Stay connected to email, access millions of tracks through Ovi Music, and download apps andgames from the Ovi Store. Estimated retail price is EUR 260 (approx S$450) excluding taxes and subsidies.

As a smartphone family, the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6 share several similarities. All are built onthe new version of Symbian, the world’s most popular smartphone platform. It strikes a balance ofinnovation and intuition while offering a variety of improvements and features such as support for multiplehomescreens, visual multitasking, gesture-based interactions and a noticeable reduction in prompts -- allwhile presenting a familiarity that means millions of people can pick up one of Nokia’s new smartphonesand instantly know how to use it. People will also discover free Ovi Maps, access to Ovi Store, messaging,social networking and other experiences that come as a standard across all of these smartphones.

The Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6 are all expected to begin shipping before the end of the year.

…with content for everyone

The new family of Symbian smartphones will include a completely updated Ovi Store experience. The newstore experience is driven by a friendlier user interface and a new collections feature to quickly accesspopular apps and games available now, or soon, such as foursquare, Angry Birds, Need for Speed Shift andReal Golf 2011. Additionally, Ovi Store will continue to offer exclusive apps including Audiotube, Tesco andothers along with favorites such as Fring, Shazam, and Asphalt 5.

For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development environment enables easysmartphone application creation and extensive reach.

A mobile world centered on where you are

Free access to Ovi Maps, the world’s most comprehensive walk and drive navigation, on Nokia smartphoneswas only the start. With the latest beta release of Ovi Maps, available for download today, people will benefitfrom new features and even greater map detail. Ovi Maps beta adds visibility to subways, trams and trains in85 cities around the world, real-time traffic, safety alerts in or out of navigation mode, visibility to parkingand petrol stations, and speed limit warnings. In addition, people can use the improved search capabilitiesand share their location immediately via text messages or email to other browser-enabled phones.

New gear for on-the-go

Nokia also showcased the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905i offering an improved audio experiencewith active noise cancellation and a collection of five unique new Bluetooth headsets designed for a varietyof needs, including hands-free multitasking, talking and navigating in the car with voice guidance.

nForce 4 A02 Stepping Info

NVIDIA nForce 4 at this stage won't offer you 1GHz HyperTransport. NVIDIA is very precise in its document that due to the number of electrical factors its chipset will refuse to run reliably at 5X HyperTransport speed. However, the A02 revision of famous CK8-04 will fix this problem but there is no workaround for A01 silicon.

OCZ PC2-6400 Titanium Series w EPP

OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-highperformance and high reliability memory, today unveiled the PC2-6400 TitaniumSeries, the first-ever EPP-ready modules rated with a 1T command rate. Optimizedfor the existing nForce 590 SLI-based motherboards and impending NVIDIAplatforms, the PC2-6400 Titanium EPP-Ready series delivers enthusiasts analternative way of achieving high performance results without the need forsubstantial bus speeds. As the first DDR2 Titanium XTC (Xtreme ThermalConvection) product released, the innovative PC2-6400 EPP-Ready series is apremium solution for all enthusiasts, gamers, and high-end system builders.

PC2-6400 Titanium memory modules are built with an EPP (Enhanced PerformanceProfiles) programmed SPD to provide a true “Plug and Play” overclocking featurethat eliminates the need for manual configuration and makes memory optimizationsa household item for beginners and gamers.

"NVIDIA’s new nForce 590 SLI chipset with support for Intel LGA775 processorsincluding the new quad core QX6700 processor really delivers the bestperformance when paired with the appropriate memory", commented Dr. MichaelSchuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. "For the extremeenthusiast, we specifically created the new OCZ PC2-6400 Titanium modules withbuilt-in selectable (EPP) Enhanced Performance Profiles with reduced latenciesfor ultra fast memory accesses at 800 MHz data rate. Moreover, on the qualifiedplatform and boards, the PC2-6400 Titanium modules are capable of accepting onecommand per clock cycle, also known as 1T Command Rate, which solves buscontention issues and increases memory performance by a considerable amount.”

PC2-6400 Titanium modules will be available in 1024MB densities and 2GB(2x1024MB) dual channel kits. Each memory module features a unique titaniummirrored XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreader for the most effectiveheat dissipation. Furthermore, each OCZ PC2-6400 Titanium EPP-Ready module is100% hand-tested for quality assurance and compatibility and is backed by anindustry leading OCZ Lifetime Warranty and technical support for unparalleledpeace of mind.

OCZ Vista Upgrade 2GB amp; 4GB Kit

OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-highperformance and high reliability memory, today announced their Vista ValueUpgrade series which includes the highly anticipated 4GB (2x2048MB) dual channelkit. The new lineup of memory is optimized for perfect compatibility for thosetransitioning from Microsoft Windows® XP to Vista™.

OCZ is dedicated to providing memory solutions for the latest industrymilestones, and the Vista launch is the ideal platform for OCZ to provide anecessary system component for all Vista advocates. The OCZ Vista Upgrade serieswas developed to convert a sluggish recently upgraded system into a superiorcomputing experience ensuring the best possible gaming and productivity on Vistasystems.

The OCZ Vista Upgrade series will be available in both DDR2-667 and DDR2-800.For gamers shifting to Vista and who prefer the performance of high speedmemory, the PC2-6400 Vista Upgrade 2GB kit is the ultimate upgrade from 1GB ofRAM. As a Vista up-grader, the PC2-5400 4GB dual channel kit will providemaximum memory bandwidth and deliver the most efficient operation possible.

“With the arrival of Vista consumers will now be able to take advantage of a newlevel of multimedia, gaming, and productivity when paired with the righthardware,” commented Jacky Huang, VP of Product Management, OCZ Technology. “Forthe optimal experience, OCZ is excited to release our new Vista Upgrade seriesof modules which have gone through the strictest testing with the full spectrumof Vista versions to deliver a perfect balance of memory performance andstability across the full range of applications.”

Each memory module features a proprietary OCZ XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection)heatspreader for the most effective heat dissipation. Furthermore, each OCZVista Upgrade module is 100% hand-tested for quality assurance and compatibilityand is backed by an industry leading OCZ Lifetime Warranty and technical supportfor unparalleled peace of mind.