MSI, leading manufacturer of mainboards and graphics cards, today launches its N285GTX SuperPipe 2G OC graphics card. The MSI N285GTX SuperPipe 2G OC is not only powered by one of the most powerful GPU’s in the market – the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 – but also has 2GB GDDR3 RAM and is based on MSI’s exclusive SuperPipe Technology and Twin Frozr thermal design. This pre-overclocked graphics card dominates the market with peak performance in both graphics and cooling efficiency.

Today MSI announces the master piece within its X58 mainboards supporting the latest Intel® Core i7 processor: MSI Eclipse Plus. It is based on Intel® X58 Express chipset and offers exclusive MSI features enabling a high performance beyond your imagination: 2nd generation MSI DrMOS and APS technology. Furthermore, a new Split Thermal Heatpipe design and the next generation solid caps called Hi-c CAP for maximum lifespan. The MSI OC Dial and Easy Buttons make it very easy to overclock to extreme levels. Furthermore, the mainboard comes with a NF200 chip, supporting true quad SLI and Quad CrossFireX in a unique 16/16/16/4 formation.

The next generation of overclocking graphics:

MSI N260GTX Lightning

Today, MSI releases its greatest custom designed GeForce GTX 260 graphics card after a great introduction at Cebit 2009: MSI N260GTX Lightning. MSI N260GTX Lightning has “Military Class” features, which redefine the standards of top quality graphics cards. With its 1792MB double-sized memory and dual fan design, MSI N260GTX Lightning becomes the most unique GeForce GTX260 on the market. Furthermore, this graphics card has important overclocking features which are implemented by advice of top overclockers, like voltage measure points and MSI exclusive “AirForce Panel”. All the user has to do is slightly touch the panel to enjoy high speed performance by overclocking!

World’s first 10 Phase Power PWM
MSI N260GTX Lightning is the world’s first graphics card with 10 phase power PWM for a maximum overclocking performance. The GPU needs more power than a CPU, so that is why 8 phases are reserved for the GPU and 2 phases for the Memory, to improve the total power supply and stability for overclocking capabilities. Next to that, this card is equipped with V-Checkpoints for measuring the voltage during overclocking activities.

Military Class – The new standard of highest quality
The standard of Military Class is the combination of the best components to reach the highest GPU overclocking performance. First, the next generation solid caps for the PWM: Hi-c Caps, in combination with Solid Caps for maximum lifespan and Solid State Chokes for an anti-buzz level.

Manually overclocking - AirForce Panel
AirForce Panel, the exclusive bundled device, uses the touch panel to provide the complete voltage and clock settings. Just simply slide the panel to overclock the card! In addition, MSI N260GTX Lightning reserves the voltage pin measurement area for overclocking enthusiasts. You can simply use the multi-meter to detect the core and memory voltages. With the AirForce Panel, everyone can easily reach the professional overclocker’s world!

Twin Frozr cooling (dual fan)
MSI’s N260GTX Lightning has an intelligent dual-fan design called Twin Frozr. The card produces ultra-low noise under regular load and dynamically adjusts the fan speed during intensive game play and other 3D-operations. Moreover, the dual-fan design provides a great cooling efficiency to reach the best overclocking performance.

Double sized memory
This card's memory is doubled to 1792MB GDDR3 and reaches in combination with the original processor a frequency ratio of 680/2100 MHz*. DirectX 10 high resolution games are easy to handle for the N260GTX Lightning.

Variety of features
MSI N260GTX Lightning not only has high standard quality of Military Class, but also has the AirForce Panel that overclockers love. In addition, the first 10 Phase Power PWM transcends the class of similar products among this industry. Moreover, the dual PWM fan design ensures the best heat dissipation and lower working temperature. A maximum lifespan is ensured by the combination of Hi-C Caps and Solid Caps. The doubled memory size of 1792MB GDDR3 onboard makes MSI N260GTX Lightning become the most unique and powerful GeForce GTX260 graphics card!

G.Skill Falcon SSD Range Unveiled.

G.Skill have released a range of new "Falcon" solid state drives - They come in three flavours and feature a 64MB buffer and the same Indilink controller found on the OCZ Vertex series.  Read and write speeds for the 64GB version are 230/135 MB/Sec respectively and the for the 128GB and 256GB versions, we have read speeds of 230 MB/Sec and writes of 190 MB/Sec.  See below for more details...

10 April 2009, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd has launched the ARMORSUIT SERIES PC-P50 Mid Tower chassis ideal for gaming systems. The hair-line brushed all aluminum chassis features advanced thermal dynamics, using one fan on the front (1x 120mm@1200RPM), plus dual vibration reduced top mounted fans (2x 140mm@1000RPM) and one rear 120mm@1500RPM extraction fan. The 8x PCI expansion slots enable CrossFireX and Tri-SLI graphic card setups. The chassis front face has 9x 5.25”ODD bays which have filters that are washable. The front panel clips off easily and conveniently. The entire chassis is designed for tool-less implementation, so installing your hardware and getting your system up and running is extremely quick and easy. The dimensions stand at 210x490x490mm (W, H, D). The top and front panels are clipped via special plastic kits which reduce metal on metal contact wear as well as prevent vibration.

Fremont, California, USA, April 9, 2009, Patriot Memory, a global provider of premium quality memory modules and flash memory solutions, today announced their DDR3 12GB Tri-Channel Viper kit.