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ADATA Launches the Ultimate SU800 M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 3D NAND SSD
Higher density, improved performance, and enhanced reliability in a small form factor
Taipei, Taiwan – Nov. 3, 2016 – ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM modules, NAND Flash products, and mobile accessories today launched the M.2 2280 version of the Ultimate SU800 3D NAND SSD. With higher density, faster performance, and longer lifespan than 2D NAND SSDs, the new SU800 fits on a compact card while still available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB and offered at very attractive price points. It supports a DRAM Buffer and SLC Caching mode to boost performance up to 560MB/s read and 520MB/s write, with LDPC error correction, Data Shaping, and a RAID Engine to bolster data integrity. For users that want a simple, cable-free, and low energy draw SSD upgrade, the SU800 M.2 2280 has much to offer.
Denser, faster, and longer-lasting SSD with a smaller footprint
The SU800 M.2 2280 fits on a compact PCB and slots directly into M.2 ports, which are increasingly common on desktop PCs and the standard on notebooks. It uses 3D NAND with an SMI controller and fits up to 1TB. Unlike 2.5” SSDs, it does not require cables and only needs very minimal power, supplied straight from the motherboard. The direct motherboard link also helps reduce latency and increase performance by roughly 10% compared to 2.5” SATA 6Gb/s drives. The SU800 M.2 2280 reaches 560MB/s read and 520MB/s write. It also lasts longer than 2D NAND drives, with an MTBF (mean time between failures) of 2,000,000 hours versus 1,500,000.Packed with performance-enhancing and data integrity-ensuring features
The SU800 M.2 2280 integrates a DRAM Cache for speed acceleration on demand, complemented by SLC Caching mode (single-level cell performance). For data integrity and safety, LDPC (low density parity check) error correction, RAID Engine, and Data Shaping are deployed, the latter helping even out read/write cycle loads to prolong SSD lifespan.Extremely power efficient – and easy on batteries
Like all M.2 cards, the SU800 needs very little power to operate. It helps extend battery life on notebooks and reduces overall system power requirements for users building a desktop PC. The drive uses DEVSLP (Device Sleep) technology to go into a dormant, extra low-power state when idle to reduce energy consumption even further.An immediately obvious upgrade
For users moving from 3.5” and 2.5” mechanical drives, the SU800 M.2 2280 offers a striking increase in performance combined with a massive reduction in drive size, noise, heat, and energy draw. Even for SATA 6Gb/s SSD users, it presents a much simpler, neater, and more reliable SSD solution that is well worth considering. Like other ADATA SSDs, the Ultimate SU800 M.2 2280 includes licenses for SSD Toolbox drive management and Migration Utility data migration apps.Availability
SU800 M.2 2280 SSD series will be available at Amazon.com and Newegg.com.Product Webpage
SU800 M.2 2280 SSD series http://www.adata.com/en/ssd/feature/440MSRP
SU800 M.2 2280 SSD 128GB $69.99
SU800 M.2 2280 SSD 256GB $84.99
SU800 M.2 2280 SSD 512GB $149.99 -
Asustek, Gigabyte pushing their presence in motherboard market
This is good news, for far too long mobo makers were struggling to find their place in the ever changing world.
Despite seeing weak demand for desktops, Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology will continue to expand in the motherboard market in 2016 by snatching market shares from smaller players. Although the top-2 vendors' motherboard shipments are expected to decline from a year ago in 2016, related revenues and profits will enjoy growth as their shipments of mid-range and high-end products have been rising, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.
Currently, Asustek and Gigabyte together contribute over half of worldwide motherboard shipments and also have a major share in the mid-range to high-end motherboard sector.
In 2016, Gigabyte is expected to ship 16.1-16.5 million motherboards, down from 2015's 17 million units. However, the company's strong shipments in its high-end Z170-based and G1 series motherboards will still increase the company's overall ASP. The company's EPS is also expected to grow by more than NT$3.30 (US$0.10) and reach NT$4 in 2016.
I am suprised that MSI isn't on the list, but then again Gigabyte and MSI trade places all the time so maybe next year.
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080/1070 PWM Operating Temperature Update
November 1st, 2016 - Recently, it was reported from several sources, that the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW PWM and memory temperature is running warmer than expected during Furmark (an extreme stress utility).
EVGA has investigated these reports and after extensive testing, below are our findings:- On ACX 3.0, EVGA focused on GPU temperature and the lowest acoustic levels possible. Running Furmark, the GPU is around 70C +/- and the fan speed is running approximately 30% duty cycle or lower.
- However, during recent testing, the thermal temperature of the PWM and memory, in extreme circumstances, was marginally within spec and needed to be addressed.
Conclusion: EVGA offers full warranty support on its products, with cross-ship RMA*, and stands behind its products and commitment to our customers.
To resolve this, EVGA will be offering a VBIOS update, which adjusts the fan-speed curve to ensure sufficient cooling of all components across all operating temperatures. This VBIOS will be released in the next few days and users can download it and update their cards directly. This update resolves the potential thermal issues that have been reported, and ensures the card maintains safe operating temperatures.
For those users who want additional cooling beyond the VBIOS update, EVGA has optional thermal pads available. This update is not required, however; EVGA will make it available free of charge to any customer who is interested. To request the thermal pad kit, please visit www.evga.com/thermalmod
Any customer who is not comfortable performing the recommended VBIOS update, may request a warranty cross-shipment* to exchange the product to EVGA for an updated replacement.
All graphics cards shipped from EVGA after 11/1/2016 will have the VBIOS update applied.
*The EVGA EAR(Advanced RMA Program) and Cross Shipping options are available in the Continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland. EVGA offers Standard RMA replacement options in the Middle East, Africa, India or outside of the before mentioned supported areas.
FAQ
Q. Which cards are supported by these updates?
A. EVGA ACX 3.0 GeForce GTX 1080, 1070 or 1060 cards with the following part numbers:
GTX 1080 Part Numbers
· 08G-P4-6181
· 08G-P4-6183
· 08G-P4-6284
· 08G-P4-6286
· 08G-P4-6384
· 08G-P4-6386
GTX 1070 Part Numbers
· 08G-P4-5171
· 08G-P4-5173
· 08G-P4-6171
· 08G-P4-6173
· 08G-P4-6274
· 08G-P4-6276
GTX 1060 6G Part Numbers
· 06G-P4-6262
· 06G-P4-6366
· 06G-P4-6265
· 06G-P4-6264
· 06G-P4-6267
· 06G-P4-6368
GTX 1060 3G Part Numbers
· 03G-P4-6365
· 03G-P4-6367
*Founders Edition, Blower type, HYBRID, and HYDRO COPPER cards do not need these updates.
Q. If my Graphics Card is not an ACX 3.0 design is it affected?
A. No, all other GPUs sold by EVGA including Founders Edition, Blower type, HYBRID, and HYDRO COPPER editions are unaffected.
Q. Does the VBIOS fix the temperature issues?
A. Yes, the VBIOS update will fix the temperature issues.
Q. Is my card damaged from running at a higher temperature?
A. No, but should any future warranty service be needed, EVGA stands behind its products.
Q. What happens if my card is accidentally damaged during the optional thermal pad installation?
A. EVGA will stand behind its customers with full warranty and cross-shipment.*
Q. What if I am not comfortable updating my VBIOS?
A. While EVGA has very user friendly ways to update VBIOS’s, if you still do not feel comfortable, we will support you with and advanced RMA and ship you a replacement card with the latest VBIOS. -
it is all Windows 10: Microsoft stops sales of Windows 7 Pro
I am a Windows 7 user and I approve of this message.
Kinda,
Everyone knew that Windows 7 would eventually be cut off and it would appear that two years after Microsoft said they would stop selling Windows 7 they finally pulled the plug.
And new Windows 7 Professional PCs won’t vanish immediately; OEMs will be allowed to use what licenses they have in stock.
For example, Dell’s online store today still listed 17 different notebook configurations equipped with Windows 7 Professional. The same goes for smaller computer sellers, like Puget Systems, an Auburn, Wash. custom PC maker: Such shops can continue to build new Windows 7 Professional PCs until their supply of licenses dries up.
Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows 7 even though it remains the most popular operating system on the planet. Windows 7 has lost about a fifth of its user share since the mid-2015 launch of Windows 10, but according to U.S. analytics vendor Net Applications, it powered 48% of all personal computers in October, more than twice Windows 10’s share.
Windows 7 support is to continue until January 2020, giving users just over three years to migrate to another operating system.
I'm a bit nostalgic when it comes to operating systems. For instance I have been using Slackware Linux since the Windows NT days and upgraded to the latest Microsoft OS whenever a new version was available. For instance Windows 2000 on launch day and used it until Windows XP was released. Windows XP stayed on my PC until the launch of Windows 7. Honestly I think Windows 7 is the last GREAT Windows OS and I'll hold on to it for as long as I can.
Sadly I skipped Windows 8 completely due to the Metro interface and have been reluctant to migrate everything over to Windows 10 until they get all the bugs worked out. #fatchance given how often they issues updates.
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Hardware Asylum 4 Year Anniversary Giveaway
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ASRock X99 Taichi (with Broadwell-E) @ techPowerUp
Tis been awhile since any of use have seen an X99 review hit the webbytubes and this one seems exciting. ASRock X99 Taichi which is a fancy name for high-end top-of-the-line super-awesome motherboard of d00m.
Of course you know it is quality because of the zip-ties holding the board down. ASRock did that with several boards including the Z87 OC Formula Overclocking Motherboard I reviewed back in the Haswell days.
Sometimes, we need a calming moment, and sometimes such can be provided by your PC! ASRock's X99 Taichi takes a whole new twist on motherboard design, going for aesthetics and form over function while still keeping functionality in the foreground. This board doesn't focus on anything other than providing you a simple, easy-to-use, calming experience.
I'd really like to review another ASRock mobo though it seems they have gotten away from the extreme overclocking scene and some of their high-end gaming gimmicks so I just don't see it happening anytime soon.
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Crucial Ballistix Tactical 32GB Kit DDR4 3000Mhz Memory Review
Another review from our very own local memory company, Crucial. I'm glad to see they are offering large capacity DDR4 memory kits now. Lets see what Hardwareslave has to say about them.
We have a nice kit of DDR4 memory for review today, and it’s a 32Gb kit to boot, but first, the introduction! When Hardwareslave design and build systems there’s only one mantra, bandwidth. There is literally no point in having an Intel i3 CPU, an old HDD and an SLi set up, it’ll only bottleneck and cause frustration. Likewise, there’s no point in an Intel i7 CPU if you only give it 8Gb of DDR3 for example. These are all extremes, but the point is basically there, you need to provide each component the means to support the IO traffic throughout the entire system. That includes cooling, airflow, IRQ’s, Power Supply Units and even your monitor. It needs to be a balance and have an equal or greater amount of bandwidth than required.
Ummm, ya... something like that. I get that they are saying you need more memory but memory capacity isn't really a cause for bottlenecks.
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Lian Li’s PC-Q37 Brings Beautiful Tempered Glass to Small Form Factor Builds
The Benefits of the Dual-Chambered, Water Cooled O-Series in a SFF Mini Tower Case
November 1st, 2016, Keelung, Taiwan - Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd is happy to announce the PC-Q37: a dual-chambered mini-ITX case with large tempered glass front and side panels. This latest chassis fuses the best of the Q-series and O-series for a new standard in small form factor PC cases. The PC-Q37 is meant to look great on desks without taking too much space.
Dual-Chambered Advantages, Small Form Factor Size
Like its big brothers the PC-O9 and PC-O10, the PC-Q37 is split into two compartments to make tidy builds a breeze. The main compartment mounts the motherboard, expansion cards, and cooling equipment; the back compartment hides the PSU and drive racks. This layout allows builders to highlight their best bits with oversized tempered glass, while effortlessly keeping wires and unsightly components tucked away.
Designed for High-end Enthusiast Builds
The PC-Q37 is a mini tower supporting Mini-ITX motherboards. Despite its compact size, it accommodates the largest VGA cards as long as 320mm on its two expansion slots. Users can install CPU coolers up to 130mm tall and PSUs as long as 220mm. The main compartment can house up to four 120mm fans on the top and bottom panels for an efficient bottom-to-top airflow or, alternatively, a radiator fitting 300mm x 120mm x 80mm. Why have big beautiful sheets of glass if there’s nothing exciting to show inside?
Ample Drive Storage and Premium Build Quality
The back compartment hides a rubber vibration-dampening drive rack supporting one 2.5” and two 3.5” drives. The front IO panel includes two USB 3.0 and HD audio ports, with headers tucked aside in the PSU and drive compartment, keeping the main compartment unfettered and wire-free at the get-go. Like the O-series, the PC-Q37 features an all-aluminum and tempered glass construction with removable, washable mesh filters on the fan intake mounts.
Price and Availability
The PC-Q37 will be available at Newegg.com for US$229
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Asylum: Review Block - Solid State Storage Drives (SSSD) - da sssnake
Solid State Storage (SSS) is So Super Solid that even Snakes have a difficult time Slithering Sneakily by the Storage Devices. So, if we Say that Solid State Storage is like a Stream of Data flowing down a Dirty mountain Drive of knowledge, we could eat hot dogs.
Solid State Storage Drive High School Football Rules!
Web Reviews
- ADATA Ultimate SU800 SSD Review (512GB) – More 3D TLC For The Masses
- Crucial MX300 1.050 GB Review
- Plextor S2C 256GB Solid State Drive Review @ CDRLabs
- Samsung 960 PRO M.2 1TB NVMe SSD review
- Samsung 960 PRO RAID Review @ Vortez
- Samsung 960 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD Review (2TB) - Breathtaking Speed
- Samsung 960 Pro 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD Review @ Legit Reviews
- Samsung's 960 Pro 2TB SSD reviewedOn a related note: what is it with review sites these days, not only do they not "repost" news from other sites (thanks again google) but when they do send out a press release they no longer mention what site they are in the title. I mean, com'on.
I guess it is time to fire up the ol'e article scraper and farm me some content. Oh wait, black hat hardware reviewers already did this and is why the whole Google crap came down. Thanks alot idiots.
Oh ya, Support your local SSD rescue, for just pennies a day you could save a small SSD drive from the storage paradox of storage devices stored in boxes. Also be a responsible SSD owner and trim your drives to help control the data population.
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MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC Pushed To The Max @ Legit Reviews
+1 for the click-bait title now to figure out how to remove that point.
Oh I got it. -1 because the Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti G1 Gaming card clocks better.
When the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti came out earlier this week we didn't have enough time to properly overclock it, but we were impressed by the performance that the stock card had for $140 price point. The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC graphics card ($139.99) showed that it could easily beat the XFX Radeon RX 460 4GB that also just happens to be priced at $139.99 shipped and it was usually performing close to the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Super SuperClocked 4GB that was priced at $239 just one year ago. It made us wonder just how much more could we improve performance if we manually overclocked it? Read on to see how far we pushed the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti!
Not to be dissin on the cost advantages of a GTX 1050 vs a GTX 1080 I have to admit that the locked NVidia GPUs are really annoying for those of us who really enjoy overclocking. Combine that with no real performance advantages over an overclocked GTX 1050 vs a stock one and you have a dead platform for true computer enthusiasts.
