Computex 2015

[Jorge-Vieira]

Realiza-se já no inicio de Junho a Computex 2015, fica aqui o topico para se colocar as noticias relativas a este evento.


Computex 2015: no more room at the inn

Computex may well be our favourite tech trade show. It's probably the one with the strongest, most healthy selection of PCs, PC components and accessories available - as well as plenty of entertaining madcap gadget nonsense. So it's good news to hear that the exhibition space is already fully booked and there's basically 'no more room at the inn'. As the Computex 2015 show is still over six months away we hope it's exhibition stand popularity is a bellwether for the PC industry.

However it's not that straight forward because, of course, Computex isn't purely about PCs. At Computex 2014 the official theme of the show was 'go mobile' and we saw a fair selection of early wearable gadgets and that kind of tech accessory. Yet PC components, including new Intel processors and associated hardware, were the stars of the show from our, and probably many other attendees', point of view.
In 2015 Computex is set to have three themes. The themes are as follows; 'networked intelligence', 'mobile applications', and 'cloud technologies and services', reports the China Times. These product areas may well have been chosen as everyone expects the Internet of Things (IoT) to take off in 2015. Additionally Computex will feature a 'Wearable Devices Zone' which will hopefully throw up a more mature and compelling set of products than the 2014 show. Again, wearables are set to boom in 2015 according to analysts.

Computex Taipei 2015 will run from the 2nd to the 6th of June 2015. We are told that the organisers have broken through the 5,000 exhibitor tally. Overall the global ICT industry is optimistic about healthy demand for its products in the coming year. Meanwhile, if any Computex organisers are reading, I'd like to get in early and suggest a theme idea for Computex 2016: 'No BS just PCs'.

Noticia:
http://hexus.net/tech/news/industry/...2015-room-inn/

[Jorge-Vieira]

EHA announces European Hardware Awards at Computex

The European Hardware Awards is an annual selection of the very best hardware available in the European market and its inaugural presentation will take place on the opening day of Computex 2015 in Taipei.
The awards are chosen by a panel of experts, known as the European Hardware Association.
The European Hardware Association was founded by a group of the largest and most influential independent hardware review sites across the European region. Each member has a massive local audience, strong focus on hardware and an adherence to scientific testing & objective analysis.
The founder members include KitGuru.net, Hardware.Info (The Netherlands), Hardwareluxx (Germany), Cowcotland (France), Hardware Upgrade (Italy), Hispazone (Spain), PurePC.pl (Poland) and Lab 501 (Romania).
Together, these sites:-

• Host over 20 million visits a month
• Attract almost half a million followers on Facebook
• Have published over 100,000 articles
• Have completed millions of individual, scientific tests on hardware going back many years

The European Hardware Association has unparalleled knowledge of the IT market and is uniquely positioned to nominate and present the European Hardware Awards.
The European Hardware Association members are committed to establishing these awards as the premium recognition for exceptional hardware being sold in the European Union – something that consumers across the region will come to look for as a marque of trust.
The extensive evaluation and voting process takes place throughout May, with the winners being announced during a special presentation at the Taipei International Convention on 2nd June 2015.

Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/channel/andrz...s-at-computex/

[Jorge-Vieira]

The COUGAR QBX mini-ITX Gaming case has won the COMPUTEX d&i award, organized by iF

COUGAR QBX Gaming Case Receives Prestigious Award, Settles Console vs PC Debate

6th May, 2015 Taipei, Taiwan - COUGAR, leading brand in the gaming hardware market, is proud to announce today that the new COUGAR QBX Mini-ITX Gaming case is one of the award winners of COMPUTEX d&i awards 2015, organized by iF. The award has been granted in recognition of QBX's innovative design.
Obtaining this recognition is another confirmation of QBX's extraordinary value and revolutionary nature. Its support for high end graphics cards (up to 350mm long) and impressive amounts of memory (including several SSDs to maximize loading speed) as well as its superb cooling potential make QBX the ultimate gaming case. The idea of a powerful compact case with a competitive price has already generated huge amounts of expectation. This is because QBX directly eliminates the last advantage gaming consoles used to have over gaming PC: their compactness and stylish looks.
QBX is as elegant as any new generation console, it is compact enough to be placed in the living room, and can house a gaming PC much more powerful than any console on the market. QBX's elegance does not come only from its small size and looks, but also for its compatibility with slot loading ODD and its extremely efficient cable management. This means low space consumption, clean environment and freedom for placing it anywhere the user wants.
Regarding its graphics potential, with the right components installed QBX simply leaves the most powerful consoles on the market far behind. Its compatibility with high end graphics cards gives gamers the possibility of enjoying real 4K games without sacrificing, as often happens in consoles, frame rate or other key specs. Besides that, being a PC case, its components can still be updated in the future if the need arises. Finally, QBX's cooling potential keeps it safe from overheating, allowing gamers to play at ease using the most powerful components.
The prestigious award obtained by QBX and the expectation of the public makes it one of the most expected gaming-related products of this year, and justifiably so: it comes to settle once and for all the debate about which is the best gaming platform.
This revolutionary gaming case will be available starting May 2015.
COUGAR will be at COMPUTEX 2015 (Taipei, June 2nd – 6th). Find us at Booth#: J0110, Location: Floor 1, Nangang Exhibition Hall and find out more about what we have in store for the next year!
For more information please visit our website at www.cougargaming.com

Noticia:
http://www.hitechlegion.com/news-pre...rganized-by-if

[Jorge-Vieira]

COUGAR claims to have settled the Console vs PC Debate

Case, cooler, PSU and peripheral manufacturer COUGAR has just claimed in their latest press release to have settled the "Console vs PC Debate."

image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/news/...-pc-debate.jpg

A bold claim I know, so how do they justify this? Their QBX Mini-ITX gaming case (pictured) has just gathered an award in the Computex d&i 2015 rounds, explaining that this is due to its innovative design.

The self-proclaimed "revolutionary gaming case" offers users the ability to pack in several SSDs, video cards up to 350mm long and more into this small Mini-ITX chassis.

COUGAR claims this chassis to be the best alternative to a gaming console as it's small enough to fit in your lounge room entertainment unit whilst still packing the punch of your regular single-GPU gaming machine. This setup will further offer the ability to "be updated in the future if the need arises" coupled with the extra cooling available through the design when compared to the latest generation of consoles.

image: http://imagescdn.tweaktown.com/news/...-pc-debate.png

Do you agree with their claims? Either way it's a fairly nice looking case.

Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/44978/...ate/index.html

[Jorge-Vieira]

NVIDIA Shows Off Seven New G-Sync Monitors at Computex

NVIDIA indeed brought their A game to Computex this year. They’ve officially announced the base price and specs of the GTX 980 Ti, but of course that’s not all. They also unveiled seven new G-Sync capable monitors that will be available soon.

Seven new G-Sync monitors are on the horizon from Asus and Acer, comprising 1440P and even 3440x1440P.

The fantastic piece about this is that no longer does it look like manufacturers are limited to the use of TN panels in their search for refresh rate perfection using G-Sync. Now we’re going to be seeing entrants going all the way up to the 4K resolution with refresh rates higher than 60Hz. One of them is even going to end up being of the curved variety.





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Previously, the only non TN monitors with refresh rates officially higher than 60Hz was the 240Hz capable Eizo Foris FG2421 using VA screen technology. Brightness issues and slow pixel response times kept it from becoming a powerhouse despite the novel way in which it achieved its refresh rate, however. Overclocking some panels is possible, though that can result in undesirable dropping of frames and artifacts. It also doesn’t do what G-Sync (or FreeSync for that matter) does by smoothing the frames through the novel use of the backlight.
The Acer X34 should be available in August, with others around that same timeframe.

Noticia:
http://wccftech.com/nvidia-shows-gsy...#ixzz3bolwjQ1o

[Dape_1904]

Onde andam os Free Sync AMD?

Ops... AMD is missing, someone find AMD please. Dead or alive, wanted.

[Jorge-Vieira]

Computex 2015: Corsair STRAFE Mechanical Keyboard

Corsair has announced the STRAFE mechanical gaming keyboard featuring Cherry MX switches, and the company is calling it the “most advanced mono-backlit mechanical gaming keyboard available”.

From Corsair:
“The STRAFE mechanical gaming keyboard’s brilliant red backlighting can be customized to a virtually unlimited number of lighting configurations and effects. Each key can be programmed with automated macros using CUE (Corsair Utility Engine) software. Users can choose from six unique lighting effects or craft their own custom profiles and share them on www.corsairgaming.com.”
The STRAFE features:

• German-made Cherry MX red switches with gold contacts for fast, precise key presses
• Fully programmable brilliant red LED backlighting for unrivaled personalization
• USB pass-through port for easy connections
• Textured and contoured FPS/MOBA keycaps
• 100% anti-ghosting technology with 104-key rollover
• Enhanced, easy-access multimedia controls

The Corsair STRAFE has an MSRP of $109.99 and will be available in June.

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/General-Te...nical-Keyboard

[Jorge-Vieira]

Computex 2015: ASUS Announces ZenPad 8-inch Tablets

ASUS has announced their ZenPad 8.0 Series of tablets, and these feature some proprietary visual enhancements to give their screens more contrast and vivid color:

• ASUS VisualMaster HDR video technology
• ASUS TruVivid (direct bonded glass)
• Bluelight filter (reduces blue light by 30%)
• ASUS Tru2Life (contrast and sharpness enhancement) technology
• Inteligent contrast (up to 150% wider contrast levels)

The ASUS ZenPad S 8.0
What about specifications? Here’s a quick rundown of the tablets, both of which run Android 5.0 Lollipop with the ASUS ZenUI:
ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA

• Intel Atom 3580 Moorefield
  
  • Quad-core up to 2.3 GHz
  • PowerVR G6430 Rogue graphics
  
  
• 4GB of RAM
• 16GB, 32GB or 64GB eMMC storage
• 8-inch IPS panel
  
  • 2048x1536 display (4:3)
  • 324ppi
  • TruVivid technology (direct bonded glass)
  • 73.75% screen-to-body ratio
  
  
• Dual front speakers
• 5MP front camera, 8MP rear camera
• Micro SDXC (up to 128GB)
• 15.2Wh battery
• GPS & GLONASS
• 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0 LE
• USB Type-C connector

ZenPad 8.0 Z380C series

• Intel Atom X3 (SoFIA) C3200 series
  
  • Quad-core
  • Mali 450MP4 GPU
  
  
• 8-inch IPS display
  
  • 76.5% screen-to-body ratio
  • 1280 x 800
  • 16:10 ratio
  • 10-finger multi-touch
  
  
• 1GB/2GB ram
• 8GB or 16GB eMMC
• 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0 LE
• 2MP front camera, 5MP rear camera
• 1 x micro SDXC
• Sensors: G-Sensor, E-compass, GPS, Hall sensor, Light sensor
• 4000 mAh battery (non-removable)

No specifics on pricing or availablitiy just yet.

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/Mobile/Com...8-inch-Tablets

[Jorge-Vieira]

Computex 2015: Corsair Announces New RMi Series Power Supplies

Corsair has announced a new line of 80 PLUS Gold certified power supplies, and these fully-modular designs bring premium components and Corsair Link integration to the enthusiast PSU market.

The RMi Series power supplies feature all Japanese capacitors rated to 105 °C, and a 140mm fluid-dynamic-bearing fan with zero-RPM mode for silent operation under modest loads. The power supplies also feature all flat ribbon-style cables, carry a 7-year warranty, and will be available in 650, 750, 850, and 1000-watt versions.

Here are specifications for these new RMi power supplies from Corsair:

• 80 PLUS Gold certified: High efficiency operation for less excess heat and lower operating costs
• 100% all Japanese 105°C capacitors: Premium internal components ensure solid power delivery and long-term reliability
• Zero RPM Fan Mode: Allows for virtually silent operation at low and medium loads
• Configurable +12V rail options: Can be run in the default multi-rail +12V mode, or toggled to single-rail operation
• Corsair Link Digital: Advanced desktop application lets users monitor and log fan speed, voltages and power consumption, as well as control fan speed and toggle the +12V rail from multi-rail to a single +12V rail
• Seven year warranty: A guarantee of reliable operation that will last across several system builds

Suggested retail pricing for the RMi power supplies is as follows:

• 650W - $129.99 MSRP
• 750W - $139.99 MSRP
• 850W - $159.99 MSRP
• 1000W - $189.99 MSRP

The new RMi Series power supplies will be available immediately through Corsair’s normal retail channels.

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-...Power-Supplies

[Jorge-Vieira]

Corsair Unleashes the Bulldog, an Upgradeable, Liquid Cooled 4K Gaming PC For The Living Room

Today at Computex, Corsair unveiled a new barebones gaming PC aimed at the living room. The compact Bulldog PC is an upgradeable barebones DIY kit that offers gamers an interesting base from which to build a living room PC capable of 4K gaming. The chassis resembles an overbuilt console in that it is a short but wide design with many angular edges and aesthetic touches including stylized black case feet and red accents surrounding the vents. A hidden panel in the lower right corner reveals two USB 3.0 ports and two audio jacks. It looks ready to fight in the next season of Robot Wars should you add a flamethrower or hydraulic flipper (heh).

The Bulldog kit consists of the chassis, motherboard, small form factor power supply, and a customized Hydro H55F series closed loop liquid CPU cooler. From there, users need to bring their own processor, RAM, and storage devices. There is no operating system included with the kit, but it, being a full PC, supports Windows, Linux, and SteamOS et al.
As far as graphics cards, Corsair is offering several liquid cooled NVIDIA graphics cards (initially only from MSI with other AIB partner cards to follow) that are ready to be installed in the Bulldog PC. Currently, users can choose from the GTX TITAN X, GTX 980, and GTX 970.
Alternatively, Corsair is offering a $99 (MSRP) upgrade kit for existing graphics cards with its Hydro H55 cooler and HG110 bracket.

The Bulldog case supports Mini ITX form factor motherboards and it appears that Corsair is including the Asus Z97I-Plus which is a socket 1150 board supporting Haswell-based Core processors, DDR3 memory, M.2 (though you have to take the board out of the case to install the drive since the slot is on the underside of the board), a single PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot, four SATA 6.0 Gbps ports, and the usual fare of I/O options including USB 3.0, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and optical and analog audio outputs (among others).

A mini ITX motherboard paired with the small from factor Corsair H55F CPU cooler (left) and the internal layout of the Bulldog case with all components installed (right).
User purchased processors are cooled by the included liquid cooler which is a customized Hydro series cooler that mounts over the processor and exhausts air blower style out of the back of the case. The system is powered by the pre-installed 600W Corsair FS600 power supply. The PSU is mounted in the front of the system and the graphics card radiator and fan are mounted horizontally beside it. Along the left side of the case are mounts for a single 2.5" drive and a single 3.5" drive.

GPU manufacturers will be selling card with liquid coolers pre-installed. Users can also upgrade existing air cooled graphics cards with an optional upgrade kit.
The liquid cooling aspect of the Bulldog is neat and, according to Corsair, is what is enabling them to cram so much hardware together into a relatively small case while enabling thermal headroom for overclocking and quieter operation versus air coolers.
I am curious how well the CPU cooler performs especially as far as noise levels go with the compacted and shrouded design. Also, while there is certainly plenty of ventilation along the sides of the case to draw in cool air, I'm interested in how well the GPU HSF will be able to exhaust the heat since there are no top grilles.
Corsair is marketing the Bulldog as the next step up from your typical Steam Machine and game console and the first 4K capable gaming PC designed for the living room. Further, it would be a nice stepping stone for console gamers to jump into PC gaming.
From the press release:

“Bulldog is designed to take the 4K gaming experience delivered by desktop gaming PCs, and bring it to the big 4K screens in the home,” said Andy Paul, CEO of Corsair Components. “We knew we needed to deliver a solution that was elegant, powerful, and compact. By leveraging our leading expertise in PC case design and liquid cooling, we met that goal with Bulldog. We can’t wait to unleash it on gamers this fall.”

The Bulldog DIY PC kit is slated for an early Q4 2015 launch with a MSRP of $399. After adding in a processor, memory, storage, and graphics, Corsair estimates a completed build to start around $940 with liquid cooled graphics ($600 without a dedicated GPU) and tops out at $2,250.

Keep in mind that the lowest tier liquid cooled GPU at launch will be the MSI GTX 970 (~$340). Users could get these prices down a bit with some smart shopping and component selection along with the optional $99 upgrade kit for other GPU options. It is also worth considering that the Bulldog is being positioned as a 4K gaming machine. If you were willing to start off with a 1080p setup, you could get buy with a cheaper graphics card and upgrade later along with your TV when 4K televisions are cheaper and more widespread.
At its core, $400 for the Bulldog kit (case, quality power supply, high end motherboard, and closed loop CPU cooler) is a decent value that just might entice some console gamers to explore the world of PC gaming (and to never leave following their first Steam sale heh)! It is a big commitment for sure at that price, but it looks like Corsair is using quality components and while there is surely the usual the small form factor part price premium (especially cases), it is far from obnoxious.
What do you think about the bulldog? Is it more bark than bite or is it a console killer?

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/General-Te...PC-Living-Room

[Jorge-Vieira]

Computex 2015: Corsair Introduces Hydro Series H110i GTX Liquid CPU Cooler

Corsair has introduced their newest in a long line of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, and the 280mm H110i GTX (not be confused with the prior H110i GT) has a new high-efficiency cooling block for improved cooling performance according to Corsair.
Corsair has posted a video overview of the new H110i GTX:



Specifications from Corsair include:

• 280mm dual-fan radiator: more surface area for superior cooling performance
• Improved coldplate and pump design: better efficiency gives you lower temperatures with less noise
• Dual SP140L PWM fans: better high-static pressure air delivery and customizable speed
• Built-in Corsair Link software control: monitor CPU and coolant temperature, adjust fan speed, and customize lighting directly from the desktop
• Support modern desktop CPUs: Support for Intel LGA 115x, 1366, 2011 and AMD AM2, AM3, FM1, FM2
• 5-year limited warranty

The Hydro Series H110i GTX will carry an MSRP of $139.99 and will be available in July.

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-...uid-CPU-Cooler

[Jorge-Vieira]

Computex 2015: Corsair Hydro Series HG10 N980 and N970 GPU Cooling Brackets

Corsair has updated their lineup of liquid cooling brackets for GPUs with models supporting both GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 cards. These adapters provide an easy way to connect a Corsair liquid CPU cooler to these graphics cards, replacing the stock heatsink.

The Corsair Hydro Series HG10 N980 The new models of Hydro Series GPU bracket are easy to identify as they're based on the GPU name, with HG10 N980 for the GTX 980, and HG10 N970 for the GTX 970. But the compatibility doesn't actually end there, as there is also support for GTX TITAN X and the new GTX 980 Ti as well (presumably both from the HG10 N980).
Corsair offers this list of features for the new brackets:

• Seamlessly pairs any Corsair Hydro Series CPU cooler to your NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics card
• Reduces GPU temperature for more overclocking headroom, providing as much as 25% clock speed increase
• Integrated mounting bracket cools the main GPU processor without transferring heat onto other components
• Included low-noise blower fan cools VRMs and VRAMs quietly and effectively
• Compatible with reference design cards for NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X, GTX 980, GTX 980 Ti, GTX 970, and GTX 760. See corsair.com for a full compatibility list.
• 2-year limited warranty

The Corsair Hydro Series HG10 N970 The retail price for the new GPU brackets will be $39.99, with the HG10 N970 available in July and the HG10 N980 in August.

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-...oling-Brackets

[Jorge-Vieira]

Computex 2015: Corsair Obsidian 750D Airflow Edition Enclosure

Corsair has unveiled a new version of its 750D full-tower enclosure, and this iteration features a perforated front grill to improve airflow. The new enclosure also includes three of Corsair’s AF140L high-airflow, low-noise 140mm fans (2 front intake fans and 1 rear exhaust fan).

Here are some of the spec highlights from Corsair:

• Perforated front grille for improved cooling
• Nine expansion slots for larger motherboards and running multiple graphics cards or expansion boards simultaneously
• Six tool-free 3.5”/2.5” combo bays in two modular hard drive cages, with room for two more cages for up to 12 combo drive bays
• Four tool-free 2.5” side-mounted drive cages for SSDs, out of the airflow path
• Three tool-free 5.25” bays for expansion
• Four front mounted USB ports for easy peripheral or external storage device connection

Cooling Flexibility

• Three AF140L high-airflow 140mm fans (2 front, 1 rear) for excellent airflow and low noise levels
• Room for up to 8 fans
• Radiator compatibility:
  
  • Top – 360mm or 280mm
  • Front – 280mm or 240mm
  • Bottom – 240mm
  • Rear – 140mm or 120mm
  
  

Storage Layout Options

• Modular hard drive cages can be configured in four separate mounting locations.
• Side-mounted 2.5” cages allow quick, easy removal of the 3.5” drive cages for better airflow or room for radiators, while maintaining capacity for up to four 2.5” drives.

The 750D Airflow Edition will carry a $159.99 MSRP and will be available immediately through Corsair's usual retail channels.

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-...tion-Enclosure

[Jorge-Vieira]

Computex 2015: ASUS Announces the Transformer Book T100HA

ASUS has announced the newest version of their Transformer Book 2-in-1, and the T100HA features a Intel Atom Cherry Trail X5 series quad-core processor and will run Windows 10 when released later this year.

From ASUS:
"ASUS Transformer Book T100HA is the successor to the best-selling Transformer Book T100TA 2-in-1, and combines the power of a stylish 10.1-inch laptop with the convenience of a super-slim tablet. This new iteration has up to 14 hours of battery life, and has an ultra-thin 8.45mm chassis that weights just 580g. It has a metallic finish and is available in Silk White, Tin Grey, Aqua Blue and Rouge Pink.
The T100HA is powered by a choice of quad-core Intel® Atom™ ‘Cherry Trail’ X5 series processors, and has 4GB RAM and a USB Type-C port. This device comes pre-installed with Windows 10 and will be available in the third quarter of 2015."

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/Mobile/Com...er-Book-T100HA

[Jorge-Vieira]

Computex 2015: ASUS Announces the Zenfone Selfie

Looking for a way to snap "the best possible selfies quickly and simply"? Then you just might want to check out the new Zenfone Selfie.

Unlike the current Zenfone this new "Selfie" version of the phone features dual 13 MP cameras (front and back) and is powered by a Qualcomm SoC, specifically the Snapdragon 615.
Here are some of the specs for the new Zenfone:

• Dual 13MP pixel master
• 5-prism Largan lens
• Toshiba 1/3.2-inch sensor
• Dual LED real tone flash
• Front camera – F/2.2, 24mm wide angle
• Rear camera – F/2.0, 28mm
• Laser autofocus (rear camera)
• Super HDR, low-light, beautification, selfie panorama, etc… modes
• Qualcolmm Snapdragon 615
• Quad-core ARM Cortex A53 (1.7 GHz) + quad-core A53 (1.0 GHz)
• Adreno 405 GPU
• 4G/LTE up to 150Mbit/s
• 5.5-inch IPS 1080p display
• TruVivid technology (direct bonded glass)
• 403ppi pixel density
• 400 nits brightness
• 3.3mm bezel
• 7 available colors
• Pastel – Pure white, chic pink and aqua blue
• Metallic hairline finish – Osmium black, sheer gold, glacier gray, glamor red
• Android 5.0 with ZenUI & ZenMotion

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/Mobile/Com...Zenfone-Selfie