HyperX Sets Overclocking World Record Mark at 4500MHz, Partners with HWBOT

Hsinchu, Taiwan – June 3, 2014 –HyperX^®, a division of Kingston Technology, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced its memory was overclocked to 4500MHz, the highest frequency in the world. The mark was set by overclocker “Hicookie” of GIGABYTE™.  He achieved the frequency using one 4GB HyperX DDR3 2933MHz module (not yet available) on the new GIGABYTE Z97X-SOC FORCE LN2 motherboard.

The frequency is posted on HWBOT, the premier site for PC enthusiasts looking for news, tips and information on overclocking, benchmarks and competitions. Beginning June 1, HyperX officially became the newest partner with HWBOT. Together with HWBOT, HyperX looks forward to continuing its association with the overclocking community.

During COMPUTEX TAIPEI, HyperX will hold its “HOT” HyperX OC Takeover competition. Overclockers from around the world will compete for $10,000 (USD) in total prize money for the top scores in Maximum Memory Frequency and SuperPi 32M, among others. During the remainder of 2014, HyperX will hold four online regional HOT competitions around the world leading up to the finals during 2015 International CES^®.

HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology encompassing high-speed DDR3 memory, SSDs, USBFlash drives, and headsets. Targeted at gamers, overclockers and enthusiasts, HyperX is known throughout the world for quality, performance and innovation. HyperX is committed to eSports as it sponsors over 20 teams globallyand is the main sponsor of Intel Extreme Masters. HyperX can be found at many shows including China Joy, PAX, Davao Cyber Expo, and TGS & Big Fest. 

For more information visit the HyperXhome page.

GIGABYTE Introduces the World’s Most Powerful VGA Cooling Systems during COMPUTEX 2014

A new realm gaming experience with WINDFORCE & WATERFORCE

Taipei, Taiwan, 30th May 2014 – GIGABYTE, the leading manufacturer of graphics cards unveils the industry-leading graphics card cooling system during the COMPUTEX 2014. Whatever the preference of air-cooling or liquid-cooling, gamers can find the most outstanding VGA cooling system designs this year! Continuation of the stunning performance of WINDFORCE 450W cooling system, GIGABYTE once again self-breaks and launches the WINDFORCE Air Cooling System 600 Watt Edition. It is not only equipped with the patented “Triangle Cooling” technology, GIGABYTE also re-designs the fans and the fins of the cooling system and using the high-performance composite cooper heat pipes for new WINDFORCE. The heat dissipation performance is enhanced up to 33% than the reference card. GIGABYTE can proudly announce that WINDFORCE 600 Watt is the best air cooling system for graphics card in the world! Even more, GIGABYTE introduces WATERFORCE All-in-one External Liquid Cooling System with 3 GeForce GTX 780 Ti, specially designed for the gamers who dream about a silent and super gaming PC. With intuitive control panel, WATERFORCE allows gamers to separately control the GPU temperature, fans speed and pumps speed. No more noise nightmare or harass of uneven temperatures while using multi graphics cards. With the world’s first 3 way SLI water cooling solution, WATERFORCE, gamers can easily enjoy every moment and victory during the games. 

The best air-cooling system ever – WINDFORCE 600W

GIGABYTE understands that a fan is crucial to the graphics card, so only the fan with the most efficiency is selected for WINDFORCE. Therefore, GIGABYTE constantly evolving the WINDFORCE to provide the latest and the best cooling solution to gamers. The latest WINDFORCE 600W with excusive cooling technology can signifcantly disspate up to 600W heat. 

Patented “Triangle Cool” technology enhances 35% cooling performance

Features with the patented “Triangle Cool” technology, WINDFORCE 600W can bring away the heat easily from GPU. The cooling performance is 35% better than the regular fin designs. 

Unique fan design increases 23% CFM 

The whole new fan design with special 3D stripe curve can split the air flow, reduce the calm zone and increase the cooling performance. The air flow is amazingly increased up to 23%! 

Special fin architecture augments 45% heat dissipation area

GIGABYTE also designs WINDFORCE 600W with a special fin architecture. The height differentiation design increases more than 45% heat dissipation area for better cooling capacity and significantly reduce the air resistance. 

Composite heat-pipes increases 29% cooling capacity

The cooling system is supplemented by the composite heat-pipes, a heat-transfer device combines both thermal conductivity and phase transition for efficiently managing the transfer of heat between two solid interfaces which increases 29% of cooling capacity. 

With only 2-slot height heat sink, the compact WINDFORCE 600W increases more than 33% thermal performance. It is not only the most powerful air-cooling system, but the best choice for a ultimate gaming experience.

All-in-one external liquid cooling system – WATERFORCE

WATERFORCE is specially designed for the gamers who dream about a silent and powerful super PC. With the exclusive 3-way SLI closed loop liquid cooling system, it can dissipate the heat of GPU, memory and MOSFET. The WATERFORCE intuitive control panel can let gamers to check the performance of the 3 graphics cards from the panel and separately adjust the temperature, fan speed and pump speed for uniform temperature of the cards. 

42.9% lower temperature and 13.1dB lower noise than reference cooler

Comparing with 3-way SLI reference cooler, the cooling solution by WATERFORCE presents 42.9% lower temperature and 13.1 dB lower noises! 

No more noise nightmare or harass of uneven temperatures while using multi graphics cards. No more try & error liquid cooling system DIY. With the world’s 1st 3 way SLI water cooling solution, WATERFORCE, gamers can easily install and enjoy the battles!

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About GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a global leading brand in the IT industry, with employees and business channels in almost every country. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a research and development team and has since taken the lead in the world's motherboard and graphics card markets. On top of Motherboards and Graphics cards, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include PC Components, PC Peripherals, Laptops, Desktop PCs, Network Communications, Servers and Mobile Phones to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to “Upgrade Your Life” with innovative technology, exceptional quality, and unmatched customer service. Visit www.gigabyte.com for more information. 

GIGABYTE Launches The Ultimate Powerful GeForce® GTX TITAN Z, Dual-GPU Gaming Graphics Card

The unprecedented fastest gaming monster for the super gaming PC!

Taipei, Taiwan, 28th May 2014 – GIGABYTE, the world’s leading premium gaming hardware manufacture, is pleased to introduce the latest super gaming graphics card, GV-NTITANZD5-12GD-B.



Built with the GeForce® GTX TITAN Z Dual GPU architecture, GV-NTITANZD5-12GD-B utilizes the latest 28nm fabrication process, features 12GB of 7Gbps GDDR5 memory and a massive 5760 CUDA cores. GIGABYTE GV-NTITANZD5-12GD-B is designed with the highest-grade components to deliver the best experience—incredible fast, cool and quiet performance—all in a stunningly crafted aluminum case. Plus, it is loaded with advanced technologies like NVIDIA ShadowPlay™ to capture and share every moment of gaming domination, groundbreaking G-SYNC™ display technology, and NVIDIA GameStream™ to stream games to the NVIDIA SHIELD™ portable. With the use of GIGABYTE OC GURU II software, GV-NTITANZD5-12GD-B can increase the overclocking capacity by unlocking the hardware limitation and brings hardcore gamers an ultimate gaming experience base on the GPU Boost 2.0 technology.

OC GURU II, liberates the overclocking limitation

According to the latest NVIDIA® technology “GPU BOOST 2.0”, GV-NTITANZD5-12GD-B provides gamers an unlimited overclocking capability by using GIGABYTE OC GURU II to adjust maximum core voltage and synchronize the GPU temperature and power consumption. These main features not only increase the overclocking ability, but also deliver an extremely performance to make gamers enjoy the amazing gaming experience.

4K Ultra HD Gaming Experience

The GV-NTITAND5-12GD-B uses the new dynamic power balancing technology which ensures peak performance across two GPUs with optimal power delivery. This means you can game on multi-monitor displays and hyper PCs at high setting and super-fast frame rates. With support for NVIDIA SLI®, you can even add a second card and immerse yourself in graphically intense games in full 4K Surround.

For more details of GIGABYTE GV-NTITANZD5-12GD-B, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website at: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/list.aspx?s=43&p=52,53@53@53,62&v=1,8@1@2,19

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GIGABYTE, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a global leading brand in the IT industry, with employees and business channels in almost every country. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a research and development team and has since taken the lead in the world's motherboard and graphics card markets. On top of Motherboards and Graphics cards, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include PC Components, PC Peripherals, Laptops, Desktop PCs, Network Communications, Servers and Mobile Phones to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to “Upgrade Your Life” with innovative technology, exceptional quality, and unmatched customer service. Visit www.gigabyte.com for more information.

New 3DMark benchmark landing soon - Watch the trailer now!

HELSINKI, FINLAND – May 28, 2014 – Futuremark today announced 3DMark Sky Diver, a new DirectX 11 benchmark test for gaming laptops and mid-range PCs. 3DMark Sky Diver is the ideal test for benchmarking systems with mainstream DirectX 11 graphics cards, mobile GPUs, or integrated graphics. A preview trailer for the new benchmark shows a wingsuited woman skydiving into a mysterious, uncharted location. The scene is brought to life with tessellation, particles and advanced post-processing effects. Sky Diver will be shown in full at Computex from June 3-7, or find out more on the Futuremark website:http://www.futuremark.com/3dmark  

Sky Diver trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV5jjUQDNdw

Screenshots: http://www.futuremark.com/benchmarks/3dmark#skydiver 

Jukka Mäkinen, Futuremark CEO said, 

"Some people think that 3DMark is only for high-end hardware and extreme overclocking. Yet millions of PC gamers rely on 3DMark to choose systems that best balance performance, efficiency and affordability. 3DMark Sky Diver complements our other tests by providing the ideal benchmark for gaming laptops and mainstream PCs."

3DMark - The Gamer's Benchmark for all your hardware

3DMark is the only benchmark that offers a range of tests for different classes of hardware:

• Fire Strike, for high performance gaming PCs (DirectX 11, feature level 11)
• Sky Diver, for gaming laptops and mid-range PCs (DirectX 11, feature level 11)
• Cloud Gate, for notebooks and typical home PCs (DirectX 11 feature level 10)
• Ice Storm, for tablets and entry level PCs (DirectX 11 feature level 9)

With 3DMark, you can benchmark the full performance range of modern DirectX 11 graphics hardware. Where Fire Strike is like a modern game on ultra high settings, Sky Diver is closer to a DirectX 11 game played on normal settings. This makes Sky Diver the best choice for benchmarking entry level to mid-range systems and Fire Strike the perfect benchmark for high performance gaming PCs.

See 3DMark Sky Diver in full at Computex

3DMark Sky Diver will be on display on the ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE, Galaxy, Inno3D, and G-Skill booths at Computex, June 3-7.  

S.Y. Shian, ASUS Vice President & General Manager of Notebook Business Unit said,

"We are proud to partner with Futuremark to show 3DMark Sky Diver at Computex. Sky Diver helps PC gamers choose systems that offer great performance and great value. We invite everyone to visit our stand to experience 3DMark Sky Diver on a range of new ASUS products."

Coming soon

Sky Diver will be released as an update for all editions of 3DMark, including the free 3DMark Basic Edition. Further details, including the release date, will be announced at Computex and on Futuremark's website:http://www.futuremark.com/3dmark 

NZXT Introduces Free Hardware Monitoring Application – CAM

21 May 2014, Los Angeles, CA – NZXT is pleased to introduce CAM, a free hardware monitoring application designed to provide the best user experience possible.

As computer hardware has advanced, monitoring software has become increasingly complex. Upgrading, managing and maintaining all of the components inside a computer can be a daunting task for both new builders and veterans alike.

CAM changes all of that – its streamlined interface combined with an interactive feature set provides a hassle-free approach to computer maintenance.

Giving a modern makeover to antiquated monitoring methods, CAM offers the ability to sync data with the cloud, allowing users to access data and control CAM from anywhere using a mobile device.

With its all-encompassing approach to PC health, CAM actively monitors and tracks important PC stats, ranging from network speeds and storage space to component temperatures and load usage over time, and much more.

CAM also offers a proactive approach to PC health by notifying users of issues long before they become big problems. It is the first monitoring software to provide meaningful notifications in real-time about things such as suggested upgrades, critical issues, malfunctioning hardware and more.

CAM is a big step in NZXT’s long-term goal of contributing to the growth and development of the DIY building community, and more is on the way.

For more information or to download CAM for free, visit:
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Color Your World with BitFenix Neos

Smart and simple case design with multiple color options to suit your own personal style

(BitFenix Design Lab, March 27, 2014) – Introducing Neos, the latest case design from the BitFenix Design Lab. With clean, uncluttered styling, multiple color options, and excellent upgradability, Neos brings the value case segment to the next level.

Playing With Color

At the BitFenix Labs, chassis design is all about balance. You want something eye-catching, but not ostentatious. Something simple enough to appeal to the refined tastes of the modern user, but not something that will get lost in a sea of chassis designs.

With Neos, we wanted a design that was simple enough to fit into just about any decor, but also have enough personality to enable users to express their own personal style. How we've accomplished this starts with the clean and simple front panel. With clean shapes that provide openings for the optical drive bays and front ventilation, This panel is adorned with a large piece of mesh that comes in a variety of eye catching colors, allowing users to choose the one that fits them best. Looking to match the room the PC is stationed at? No problem. Wanting to match the components inside? You can do that, too. With both black and white models available in a variety of bold mesh colors, BitFenix pushes the design envelope once again with a simple eye-catching case that can match anyone's computing environment.

Keeping Cool

Of course, the mesh itself is not merely cosmetic. A closer look reveals extra-large holes that allow for unencumbered airflow to system components. At the same time, this mesh design allows the negative space behind it to actually become a part of the overall design, providing a subtle yet appealing design element to the case.

Want to add more bling? Simply install LED fans to the front panel, and you've created yet another exciting look. A window version of Neos is also available should you want to show off your system components. With its elegant yet simple styling, Neos is a blank canvas for you to create your own masterpiece.

Tremendous Value

On top of all of this, Neos was designed with first-time builders and value-seekers in mind. Niceties like removable dust filters, tool-free drive locking, all black cabling, and even an aluminum BitFenix logo badge have all been included. When it comes to offering value, Neos is one chassis that punches well above its weight.

Specifications

Specifications	Neos	Neos Window
Materials	Steel, Plastic
Colors (Int/Ext)	Black/Black, White/White
Dimensions (WxHxD)	185mm x 428.55mm x 470.5mm
Motherboard Sizes	Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX
5.25" Drive Bays	x 2
3.5" Drive Bays	x 3
2.5" Drive Bays	x 3
Side Panel	Solid Steel	Windowed
Cooling Front	120mm  x 2  (optional)	120mm x 2 (1 x LED fan included)
Cooling Rear	120mm  x 1 (included)
PCI Slots	x 7
I/O	USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 1, HD Audio
Power Supply	PS2 ATX (bottom, multi direction)
Extras	Removable front and bottom dust filters, tool-free drive locking, all black cabling

Model	P/N	EAN	UPC
Solid Side Panel
Neos Black/Black	BFC-NEO-100-KKXSK-RP	4716779445053	886027003510
Neos Black/Blue	BFC-NEO-100-KKXSB-RP	4716779445060	886027003527
Neos Black/Red	BFC-NEO-100-KKXSR-RP	4716779445077	886027003534
Neos Black/Silver	BFC-NEO-100-KKXKS-RP	4716779445084	886027003541
Neos White/White	BFC-NEO-100-WWXKW-RP	4716779445091	886027003558
Neos White/Blue	BFC-NEO-100-WWXKB-RP	4716779445107	886027003565
Neos White/Red	BFC-NEO-100-WWXKR-RP	4716779445305	886027003572
Neos White/Silver	BFC-NEO-100-WWXKS-RP	4716779445312	886027003589
Window Side Panel
Neos Window Black/Gold	BFC-NEO-100-KKWKA-RP	4716779445343	886027003626
Neos Window White/Purple	BFC-NEO-100-WWWKP-RP	4716779445350	886027003619

BitFenix Neos will be available on store shelves in April.

For more information on Neos, please visit http://www.bitfenix.com.

About BitFenix

BitFenix is the result of the collaboration of several veterans in both the technology and gaming industries. From the same minds behind some of technology’s most venerable products, BitFenix creates hardware and peripherals that grant the user the utmost control, strength, and performance to complete their computing tasks. Combining a deep understanding of gaming and other high-demand computing applications with superior engineering and design know-how, the BitFenix Team is dedicated to creating the go-to computing products and peripherals for those who refuse to quit. For more information, check out http://www.bitfenix.com.