Info And Tips Computer Hardware

When it comes to RAM most enthusiast apply the more is better theory. The more RAM you have the more programs and applications you can run at one time. RAM is more important on high-end computers that have more than one CPU.

G.Skill has unveiled a gigantic RAM kit with 48GB of memory in 12 4GB modules. The kit was created specifically for the high-end EVGA Super Record 2 mainboard. The board has dual Intel Xeon CPU sockets.

G.Skill designed the RAM to operate at 1900MHz right out of the package. The RAM kit can be overclocked to 2000MHz as well according to the maker. Pricing and availability information are unknown at this time.

Kingston has just launched their latest liquid cooled memory the HyperX H2O. Kingston is launching three HyperX DDR3 products in the new H2O line: two 4GB dual-channel kits (2000MHz, 2133MHz) and a 6GB triple-channel kit running at 2000MHz.

The H2O’ High-Performance Memory Kits will help improve the long-term reliability of your memory and reduce noises without the need for traditional fans, say Kingston.

Part Number – Capacity and Features – MSRP (U.S. only)
KHX2000C9D3W1K2/4GX – 4GB DDR3 2000MHz (CL9-11-9-27 @ 1.65v) kit of 2 optimised for XMP – $157.00
KHX2133C9D3W1K2/4GX – 4GB DDR3 2133MHz (CL9-11-9-27 @ 1.65v) kit of 2 optimised for XMP – $205.00
KHX2000C9D3W1K3/6GX – 6GB DDR3 2000MHz (CL9-10-9-27 @ 1.65v) kit of 3 optimised for XMP – $235.00

If you are looking for a way to control the power used to your devices this power strip styled USB hub with switches might be worth a look.

Each port can be turned off individually and the hub comes in either 4 or 7 ports.

It also has a magnetic on its back surface allowing you to attached it to metal surfaces. Its also supplied with labels to identify each port easily.

The hub is already on sale in Japan and available from Geek Stuff 4 U for $ 40.70 for the 4 port and $ 160.15 for the 7 port version.

Dell has just upgraded its Studio XPS 9100 series of computers to now use Intel’s latest Core i7 hexcore processors.

The new systems start at $949 equipped with a 2.66 GHz core i7-920 paired with 3GB of DDR3 memory and NVIDIA 512mb G310 graphics card and Blu-ray Disc and DVD +/- RW options available.

Additional upgrades are also available allowing up to 24Gb of memory to be added and a choice of Radeon graphics cards if desired including the HD 5970 2GB, for an extra $580.

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When it comes to the world of storage, power savings can be a big deal. One way to get power savings in HDDs is to reduce the number of platters needed to reach a given storage capacity. This means the drive can use less heads saving power.

Samsung has unveiled a new addition to the EcoGreen HDD family called the F4EG. The new drive is the follow up to the F3EG HDD that has already been available. The new F4EG HDD uses three platters to reach its 2TB storage capacity, rather than the four platters used by the F3EG.

Each of the three platters the new HDD uses has 667GB of storage. The new drive is also 23% more power efficient in standby mode and 19% better in standby time performance. The drive has a 32MB buffer and is a 3.5-inch drive.

The Razer Lachesis has been around some time now but a new version has just been released with upgraded sensors from the original 4000 to a new 5600 dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser.

Its lighting system has also been upgraded, with customisable lighting feature you can now change the colour of your Lachesis to any of 16 million different colours thanks to the installation of a multi-colour LED into the chassis.

Other features still remain in the gaming mouse:

Variable true dpi setting adjustments in increments of 125dpi,

- 60KB Razer Synapse onboard memory
- Nine independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons,
- 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response time
- Tracking up to 200 inches per second
- Seven-foot, lightweight, non-tangle cord
- Approximate size: 129mm (length) x 71mm (width) x 40mm (height)/ 128 gram,
- Scroll wheel with 24 individual click positions
- Zero-acoustic Ultraslick Teflon feet
- Gold-plated USB connector
- On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment

The new Razer Lachesis mouse is now available but will now cost an extra $30 now costing $80 rather the the $50 for the older 4000 dpi version.

Clearwire has just released their iSpot portable Mifi device made exclusively for Apple devices and offering 4G connectivity.

Even though Clearwire are aiming the device squarely at Apple users there doesn’t seem to be anything that set the Clearwire iSpot apart from the Mifi crowd.

You can connect up to eight devices to the 4G emitter via WiFi and the only authentication required is a password to connect. It has a range of up to 150ft and the battery will provide 4 hrs of continuous usage on one full charge.

The Clearwire iSpot will cost you $99.99 with a monthly fee starting from $25 without contract for the data.

But if Clearwire 4G isn’t in your city it might not be the best device for you as it only provides a 4G connection.