Lian Li have announced a new chassis that uses the same upright style as its previous "Tyr" chassis range.  The Tyr PC-X1000 is a midi tower chassis with some super high end features.  The style of the case means a smaller footprint, but a taller chassis, so in theory, you can fit more of your gear in there.  Prices look to be around $420 USD, so for us in the UK, we can probably expect a £200+ price tag!

Highlights for the Tyr PC-X1000 Stylish Midi-Tower Chassis.

• Heat Zone implementation
• 3x140mm intake fans
• 2x140mm extraction fans
• Removable motherboard tray
• Easy install thumb screws
• Supports 6x 3.5”HDD’s + 2x 2.5”HDD’s
• ODD tool-less clips with rubber support
• Supports 3-way SLI or CrossfireX
• 8x PCI slots
• Convenient cable routing holes with rubber edging
• Modular HDD cage design
• Supports long graphic cards (325mm)
• Availability: Arriving at local distributors end of  August
• MSRP: PC-X1000 US$420+VAT

Here at Clunk.org.uk, we've recently updated our highly popular series of overclocking guides for beginners and now there is a complete walkthrough for i7 based systems. The guide is based on the Asus P6T Deluxe, but there is a conversion table so that it can be used with motherboards from most other manufacturers.  We've tried to make it as easy as possible and tried to avoid as much technical jargon as possible.

As always, if you feel you have something to add to the guides or you'd like to see us include something, please give us a shout on the forums.

Lian Li Announce Their Latest High End Full Tower Chassis.

• Full system tool-less design
• Silent front door enclosure (A71F), or removable front panel (A70F)
• 7x PCI expansion slots for convenient SLI or CrossFire configurations
• Anti-vibration rubberized tool-less PSU bracket
• Supports E-ATX, ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards
• 10x 3.5 HDD bay for power house computing
• Removable side, front (A70F only) and top panels
• 2x Front input 140mm Fans @1000RPM + 2x rear 120mm Fans@1500RPM
• Multi-media I/O ports in top panel
• Patented tool-less Anti-vibration HDD cage
• Folded elements to prevent sharp edges
• Tools-less CD-ROM claspers with rubber support
• Tools-less power supply unit mounting design
• Modularized HDD cage, can be remove for dual power supply setup
• Support liquid cooling system, two rubberized openings for tubing
• Easy cable management, two cable clamps included
• Availability: Arriving at local distributors end of  August
• MSRP: PC-A70F US$229+VAT
• MSRP: PC-A71F US$259+VAT

Corsair® launches ultra-high performance Dominator™ GT family for AMD Phenom™ II Processors.

Ultra low-latency CAS 6 memory kit delivers maximum performance
on AMD’s Socket AM3 platforms.

Fremont, CA, July 29th, 2009 — Corsair®, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the new Dominator GT line of ultra-high performance DDR3 memory modules, designed specifically for AMD Phenom™ II processor-based platforms using Socket AM3 motherboards.

In a surprise move, Corsair have re-launched their Elpida Hyper based Dominator GT line up.  A couple of weeks ago, the kits were removed from shelves after many reports of apparently random failures.  The new kits feature a new part number to eliminate any confusion and should be available in the UK in around two weeks.

OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and components, today announced the highly-anticipated Sabre OLED multimedia keyboard for advanced gaming and customization complete with intelligent management software. The Sabre’s unique combination of user-friendly functions, durability, and personalization features is the answer for serious gamers and professionals seeking improved productivity and competitiveness.

The MasterDrive SX is based on an advanced new 8-channel controller and MLC NAND Flash. Its 8-channel architecture combined with a hefty 128MB of DRAM cache takes full advantage of the 3Gbps SATA-II bandwidth. The MasterDrive SX is capable of sequential read speeds up to 220 MB/sec and sequential write speeds up to 200 MB/sec.

MasterDrive SX SSDs have undergone thousands of hours of intensive validation and stress testing in both Windows® and LINUX environments to emerge as one of the most reliable SSDs available. These drives are encased in a sturdy yet lightweight aluminum shell that protects the drives against physical damage. MasterDrive SSDs are dramatically more resistant to shock and vibration than hard drives.

Another great advance in the MasterDrive SX is its power efficiency. The drive sips a mere half a watt of power in read mode, and 0.15 watts while idle. That's considerably lower than typical notebook hard drives, and even lower than the vast majority of 2.5-inch SSDs. The benefits to users are less fan noise and longer battery life.

"We developed the MasterDrive SX series to offer extreme reliability at an aggressive price point that makes sense for mobile professionals and enthusiasts. Moreover, these drives boast power efficiency and write speeds that few SSDs can match", said Super Talent Director of Marketing Joe James.

MasterDrive SX SSDs are available now in capacities up to 256GB through NewEgg and SuperBiiz. Street prices for the 128GB drive are around $359.

Discuss on the forums.

MSI implements a combination of eSATA and USB in one port: Power eSATA. Normally eSATA devices need extra power via an adapter or an extra USB cable. This combo port supplies the needed power, so no extra USB cable for power is needed. Power eSATA is 8x faster in transferring data than normal USB ports. Additionally, MSI is the first manufacturer to use Power eSATA on an AM3 mainboard: MSI 790FX-GD70. MSI also uses Power eSATA on many of its latest notebook series. Please visit the Power eSATA microsite.

OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and PC components, today unveiled the new Silencer 910 power supply from PC Power & Cooling.  The Silencer line has proven itself as one of the most trusted PSU series on the market over the past twenty years, built for absolute stability and reliability for high end enthusiast systems, and the newest addition to our legendary Silencer series completes the family of ultra-quiet highly reliable and efficient PSUs which now range from 370W to the new 910W (1KW peak). Featuring an industry-leading 80+ Silver Certification, the Silencer 910 offers one of the highest efficiencies on the market combined with a power output to meet the demands of the most component-heavy systems. Where ultimate power meets top efficiency, the robust Silencer 910 is the ideal solution for today’s high-end gaming systems and professional workstations.