Astera Labs, Inc, a global leader in semiconductor-based connectivity solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure, today announced a new portfolio of fabric switches, including the industry's first PCIe 6 switch, built from the ground up for demanding AI workloads in accelerated computing platforms deployed at cloud-scale. The Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio is optimized for AI dataflows to deliver maximum predictable performance per watt, high reliability, easy cloud-scale deployment, reduced time-to-market, and lower total cost of ownership.

The Scorpio Smart Fabric Switch portfolio features two application-specific product lines with a multi-generational roadmap:

• Scorpio P-Series for GPU-to-CPU/NIC/SSD PCIe 6 connectivity- architected to support mixed traffic head-node connectivity across a diverse ecosystem of PCIe hosts and endpoints.
• Scorpio X-Series for back-end GPU clustering-architected to deliver the highest back-end GPU-to-GPU bandwidth with platform-specific customization.

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, announces the launch of the X11-4K home entertainment projector. The X11-4K is a lamp-free projector utilizing next-generation LED technology to ensure high brightness levels and up to 30,000 hours of usage.* It features native 4K Ultra HD resolution, color reproduction technologies for stunning image quality, as well as embedded 5 GHz high-speed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Audio In/Out for sharing entertainment from other devices.

By combining 4K resolution with HDR/HLG support and Wi-Fi enabled capabilities in a portable design, the ViewSonic X11-4K provides an immersive experience from just about anywhere. At less than 10 pounds, the projector can move from room to room or outdoors with the built-in handle. At 2,400 LED lumens of brightness, the short throw lens delivers images up to 100 inches (diagonal) from just 5.8 feet away from a screen or wall. With instant auto-focus, horizontal/vertical keystone and four-corner adjustment, setup of the X11-4K is effortless.

Sony Electronics Inc. today added to its impressive portable speaker range with three new models - the SRS-XG300 with powerful and high-quality sound, and SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 with wider listening area from the Line-Shape Diffuser. All three models are easy to carry so users can enjoy them anywhere. Listeners need a speaker that can deliver big sound wherever they go. Thanks to Sony's unique X-Balanced Speaker Unit and Dual Passive Radiators in all three new models, these speakers do just that. They produce punchier bass with less distortion bringing high-quality sound and powerful sound pressure that will keep the energy going all night long.

The SRS-XG300 delivers deep, club-like bass and clear high frequency audio thanks to the integrated Front Tweeter and MEGA BASS features. If the listener wants to move from the club to the concert, thanks to LIVE SOUND, the SRS-XG300 can recreate that unique atmosphere and let them relive their favorite live performances over and over. For those that prefer their party with some added color, listeners can switch on the SRS-XG300's ambient illumination that synchronizes the speaker's lighting to the beat of the music.

EVGA X299 motherboards immediately set the bar for performance, cooling and stability. Since then, EVGA has improved the cooling, reinvented the modern motherboard BIOS, and continued to shock the enthusiast world with the EVGA X299 DARK. And these boards are only just getting started. With the release of Intel's Core X-Series 10000 Processor Family, EVGA X299 Motherboards are ready and waiting for them. Current owners need only update the motherboard BIOS for full compatibility; new owners can boot into the motherboard BIOS and update the BIOS with their brand-new CPUs.

DATALAND is a little known manufacturer of graphics cards and subsidiary of TUL Corporation (of PowerColor fame). While PowerColor graphics cards have hit our review stand with varying levels of success, DATALAND's particular interpretations of AMD's Radeon GPUs have never graced our shores. The white version of the RX 580 X-Serial doesn't simply break a drought of AMD Radeon 500 series announcements (not all that strange, considering the cards have been out for months now). As its parent company was founded in 1999, DATALAND has seen it fit to introduce a commemorative, 18th Anniversary model of the RX 580 graphics card. And that's what this graphics card is all about.

Besides the fact that it's a white version of the company's red and black RX 580 X-Serial design, there doesn't seem to be much to write home about here. The core clocks have seen a small bump from the RX 580 X-Serial version from 1355 MHz up to 1380 MHz, and that's about it. That said, this is a very interesting color scheme for an AMD Radeon graphics card, and a design that red team users were being somewhat left out of by AMD's AIB partners. So if you have an arctic white color scheme in your build, and wanted to have an AMD-powered, FreeSync-enabled GPU to match, this might be it. You can even count on 1x DVI in addition to the more standard 1x HDMI and 3x DisplayPort display outputs, though whether that's a feature nowadays is debatable.

Alienware and Dell head into this year's E3 with a triad of new PC gaming systems and components - high-end Alienware gaming desktops with new multi-core processor options, a full range of performance gaming monitors and peripherals with Alienware's signature design and a new Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop bringing VR to all. Alienware and Dell continue to demonstrate why, together, they have become a leading PC gaming brand worldwide with gaming solutions for players of all levels and budgets.

Driven by a fierce commitment to deliver what PC gamers want in gaming products and community, Alienware and Dell continues to make solid investments in PC gaming, virtual reality and esports through ever-expanding offerings and partnership innovation. This has stoked an incredible 17 consecutive quarters of PC growth*, continuously innovating with PC performance and designs, both in the realm of gaming, VR and beyond.

Since its launch in 2010, the 80 PlusR Gold X-series has received countless top reviews and awards. The Seasonic X-series has become the choice of enthusiasts who seek high quality, performance and efficiency.

The new generations of the highly popular X-Series models are made for enthusiasts who are looking for the superior 80 PlusR Gold efficiency label. The new X-Series will include the following models:
- X-Series 650 W / 750 W / 850 W - Enhanced performance
- X-Series 1050 W / 1250 W - Heavy-duty workload and top end performance

AMD reportedly deferred the launch of its next-generation "Trinity" A-series accelerated processing units (APUs) for desktops, to October, 2012. The products were originally slated for August. The delay affects launches of most APUs in the socket FM2 package, including the A10-5800K, a top-performing part in the series.

Launches of the A-Series "Trinity" APUs appear to have been clubbed with those of the FX-Series "Volan" (Vishera silicon, Piledriver micro-architecture) processors, including the FX-8350 and FX-6300. Meanwhile, AMD is in the process of phasing out its low-cost socket AM3 processors (such as Athlon II AM3, and Phenom II AM3), replacing them with Athlon II FM2, Phenom II AM3+, and mid-range FX-Series AM3+.

Enermax unveiled the NX-series entry-level, and EX-series mainstream PSUs for gaming PCs. The NX-series includes 350W, 450W, and 600W models; while the EX-series includes 450W, 550W, and 650W models. The NX-series models offer around 80% efficiency, which is as high as 86% for the 600W model. The 350W model includes just the one 6-pin PCIe power connector, while the 450W and 600W have 6-pin + 8-pin (6+2) connectors.

The EX-series, on the other hand, offers efficiency as high as 88%, with 6-pin + 8-pin (6+2) connectors on all models. Both NX-series and EX-series feature sturdy volcanic ash-coated steel shells, 120 mm fans (NX-series lacks illumination, EX-series has blue-LED illumination), delayed fan power-off, ErP Lot 6 compliance, and and stylish sleeved cables. Pricing and availability information is awaited.

FinalWire today released the latest version of AIDA64, the industry's popular system diagnostic tool for IT administrators, engineers, and PC enthusiasts. Version 1.70 of AIDA64 includes mainly updated device support database. To begin with, AIDA64 features the ability to tell LGA1155 motherboards with B3 stepping Cougar Point chipsets from the older stepping; it features preliminary support for AMD's upcoming FX-Series CPUs, and A-Series APUs.

A host of new SATA SSDs are supported, including Intel 320 series, OCZ Vertex 3 series, and Samsung PM810. Support is added for AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6770M and Radeon HD 6790 GPUs. Support is also added for a scores of NVIDIA GeForce 500 series GPUs, including GT 520, GT 520M, GT 550M, GT 555M, GTX 550 Ti, GTX 590.DOWNLOAD: AIDA64 v1.70 EXE Installer, ZIP Portable Package

AMD charted out the launch itinerary of its two upcoming client product lines, the A-Series "Llano" accelerated processing unit (APU), and the FX-Series "Zambezi" processor, in a presentation slide to its launch partners. The series of product launches starts at the upcoming Computex 2011 event, on June 1, where AMD will launch its new 9-series chipset. This could include two branches: first being the 2-chip chipset that drives Zambezi FX-series processors; and a second single-chip chipset for APUs. The action then shifts to E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) a week after Computex. On June 7, AMD will unveil the AM3+ platform, and motherboard vendors across the board are expected to show off their AM3+ motherboards

On 12th June AMD's Llano APU and Sabine platform will be launched for the Asian markets. Around the same time, at the AMD Fusion Developer Summit, AMD will interact with developers to develop software that's tailor made for the Fusion architecture (x86 with increased use of serial computational loads over GPGPU). June 14 2011 is the most important date. Called the AMD 2011 Client Launch Event, this event will be the launchpad for AMD's FX-series processors and A-Series APUs. Sabine platform will launched to the rest of the world's markets.

Mushkin Enhanced, a leading manufacturer of high performance PC - components, announces the immediate availability of the three best-selling 2x 2GB DDR2 memory kits of 2008 announced its PCB used a special feature. Instead of the familiar green PCBs, Mushkin has invented something special. Based on the slogan "Black is beautiful" is the new X-line 8 series using "Challenger 8" series PCBs. Casemodders and all others who lay emphasis on special details, will be pleased with the black 8 SKILLED "Challenger" PCB. The black PCB now fits perfectly with the other PC components in the interior life and evaluates the overall picture.

The X-Line modules are now available in the following specifications:

• 4096 MB, XP2-6400, 4-4-4-12 Dual Pack (2x 2048 MB), with EPP, Retail, X-Line (996580X)
• 4096 MB, XP2-6400, 4-4-4-12 Dual Pack (2x 2048 MB), with EPP, Retail, X-Line (996580wX)
• 4096 MB, XP2-8000, 5-5-5-15 Dual Pack (2x 2048 MB), REDLINE, with EPP, Retail, X-Line (996593X)

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