Computex 2009: NVIDIA demos DX11 Compute while OCZ demos 3.5-in SSD, 80 Plus Gold PSU and ION systems

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Just a few of interesting Computex 2009 news bits before heading off to bed

here in Taiwan...

 

NVIDIA demos DX11 Compute and Terminator Salvation PhysX

URL: http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7240

NVIDIA also took the chance to demonstrate a couple of interesting DirectX

11 DX Compute examples: one of a calculated ocean surface and other of a

smoke cloud generated by a car. An upcoming expansion to the PC title T

 

OCZ Introduces Colossus 3.5-in SSD in 500GB and 1TB capacities

URL: http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7241

First, it's size: the drive fits into the standard 3.5-in hard drive form

factor we have been used to for years. Secondly, it's capacity: the drive

will be available in 500GB and 1TB capacities in about 8 weeks.

 

OCZ Z-serise power supplies offer 80 Plus Gold certification

URL: http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7242

OCZ will apparently be the first to market with approved 80 Plus Gold power

supplies - available in the month of June. The new OCZ Z-series of PSUs

offers 90% efficiency (the requirement for Gold status) with power ratings

of 850 watts and 1000 watts.

 

NVIDIA ION-based netbook and nettop from OCZ shown

URL: http://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=7244

Though the OCZ Neutrino has already been getting a lot of positive feedback

recently, OCZ decided to upgrade the platform by removing the Intel

integrated graphics and replacing it with the NVIDIA ION chipset and

graphics solution.

 

Thanks for a post on any of this!

 

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Ryan Shrout

PC Perspective