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EVGA debuts five GeForce GTX 670s

EVGA added five GeForce GTX 670 cards to its lineup. It includes a stock model with 915MHz base, 980MHz boost and 6008MHz memory, a SuperClocked version with the base overclocked to 967MHz and 1046MHz boost, and a FTW edition with a GTX 680 style cooler, 1006MHz base and 1084MHz boost. Both the standard and SuperClocked version are available with 2GB or 4GB GDDR5. Full details and pricing can be found at EVGA.

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Gainward GeForce GTX 670 Phantom revealed

Gainward also reveals two GeForce GTX 670 cards today; a stock model and a Phantom edition. The latter one features the firm's Phantom II cooling solution and comes with a 1006MHz base clockspeed, 1084MHz boost and 6108MHz memory, versus the stock clockspeeds of 915/980/6008MHz.

Gainward GTX 670 Phantom, continue the elegant design of the first generation. The new Phantom II comes with brand new fins design (patent pending) that introduces

1)Better thermal performance
2)Lower acoustic level
3)More solid structure than previous generation. With this new outstanding innovated thermal design and optimized product design Gainward GTX 670 Phantom delivers an extreme gaming performance for enthusiast gamers.

Extreme silent acoustics in 2D / idle mode
With the Phantom II cooler, Gainward GTX 670 Phantom gets 5.7dB quieter or 40% lower than reference board under 2D operation or idle mode.

Extreme cool & silent in 3D heavy loading under factory over-clocked speed
Thanks to the Phantom II cooler, Gainward GTX 670 Phantom with factory over-clocked speed performs 6�C lower GPU temperature than reference board with reference clock as well as 4dB lower acoustics level.

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Palit GeForce GTX 670 JetStream hits the market

Palit introduces two GeForce GTX 670 cards; a regular model and a JetStream edition. The latter one features a custom cooling solution, a 1006MHz core, 1084MHz boost, and 6108MHz memory.

Palit Microsystems Ltd, the leading graphics card manufacturer, has unleashed the GeForce GTX 670 graphics card. It taps into the powerful Kepler architecture to deliver faster, smoother, richer gaming. It�s more than state-of-the-art technology and features. It�s truly game-changing performance.

Following with GeForce GTX 680 JetStream � that introduces innovative custom cooling and optimized overclocked capabilities to deliver the ultimate gaming experience, now continuing to represent the exciting new series is the Palit GeForce GTX 670 JetStream, which offers incredible overclocked performance, low noise emission, as well as a powerful cooling design for efficient heat dissipation.

12% Overclocking Performance
When it comes to overclocked performance, the Palit GeForce GTX 670 Jetstream is integrated with DrMOS, which is a suite of optimized multi-chip power stage modules designed to offer high current circuitry, low noise levels and low heat emission. And the optimized design that ensures stable voltage supply, it�s no wonder the Palit GeForce GTX 670 JetStream is capable of transforming your PC into a visual powerhouse!

Extreme Cooling Meets Whisper Quiet
7�C Cooler, 3dB Quieter
Worthy of its Jetstream moniker, the Palit GeForce GTX 670 Jetstream comes equipped with two 90mm fans that are strategically placed to draw heat away from the PCB. All dual TurboFan Blade fans are designed to generate powerful air stream and air pressure. Though the Jetstream series offers a powerful cooling system, it by no means generates a large amount of noise. In fact, the Palit GeForce GTX 670 Jetstream is 7�C cooler and 3dB quieter when compared to reference cards.

Not only the GeForce GTX 670 JetStream, Palit also provides another custom design GeForce GTX 670 with new thermal cooler. Adopted with DrMOS and its new thermal design, which can ensure the extreme overclocking performance and stability. With its stunning Diamond check thermal outlook design, Palit GeForce GTX 670 offers gamers additional outstanding options to experience groundbreaking gaming performance.

Palit GeForce GTX670 Jetstream Features:
Dual Fan
A Dual Fan design offers double the cooling performance, and combined with the 9CM-9CM Smart Fans, heat is effectively drawn away from hot spots.
LED Lighting
Fancy blue LED lighting on the Palit Jetstream�s thermal solution provides ambient lighting to further immerse gamers into the gaming world.
TurboFan Blade
Inspired by the power of jet engines, the TurboFan Blade is designed to improve cooling performance by generating a powerful air stream and air pressure.
DrMOS
DrMOS, originally only available for high-end server CPUs, is now available in all its glory in the next generation of Palit graphics cards. DrMOS offers high current circuits, low noise operation, and effective reduction of heat generation.
Simultaneous 3 X DVI monitor support
With its optimized video output, the Palit Jetstream supports 3 DVI connections using a single graphics card. *through HDMI-DVI dongle
Optimized Air Flow
he 9CM-9CMSmart Fan system consists of dual fans with alternating blade rotations. Each adjacent fan rotates in a different direction to reduce airflow conflicts and effectively improve overall cooling performance.

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Galaxy reveals two GeForce GTX 670 cards

Galaxy introduced its GeForce GTX 670 and GeForce GTX 670 GC. The regular model is custom fitted with Galaxy's Force Air Bracked while the GC edition features the same dual-fan cooler as the Galaxy GTX 680 GC. While the regular version sticks to the stock clockspeeds (915MHz core, 980MHz boost, 6008MHz memory), the GC version has a 1006MHz core, 1058MHz boost and 6008MHz memory.

Galaxy Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of high-performance NVIDIA graphics cards, announced today the GeForce GTX 670 and GTX 670 GC- the latest in the widely acclaimed Galaxy GTX 600 series graphics card line.

The Galaxy GTX 670 is custom fitted with the Galaxy exclusive Force Air Bracket for improved airflow and better cooling. The 1344 core GTX 670 GPU lies at the heart of both cards which include support for cutting edge features such as GPU Boost, a revolutionary technology that automatically increases GPU clock speeds to maximize performance and efficiency for each individual game and application. Adaptive Vsync technology provides the smoothest gaming experience possible by automatically adjusting refresh rates in real time. Up to 4 displays can be simultaneously connected across the card�s flexible assortment of outputs and, as you would expect from the latest performance Galaxy graphics cards, the GTX 670 and GTX 670 GC fully support 3D Vision, PhysX, and DirectX 11.

Galaxy has once again taken every opportunity to enhance performance in the specially engineered redesign of the GTX 670 GC, which features the same high-end custom PCB and dual-fan cooler found in the Galaxy GTX 680 GC. The latest advances in PCB design make possible a factory overclock to over 1 GHz, and the high efficiency cooler keeps the card running at low temps with whisper-quiet operation.

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Zotac GeForce GTX 670 AMP! Edition released

Zotac delivers two GeForce GTX 670 cards; a standard model with 915MHz base clockspeed, 980MHz boost and 1344MHz memory, and the AMP! edition with custom cooler and 1098MHz base, 1176MHz boost and 1344MHz memory.

ZOTAC International, a global innovator and channel manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today releases the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 670 and GeForce GTX 670 AMP! Edition graphics cards � an elevated upgrade for demanding gamers.

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 670 series graphics cards deliver exceptional price/performance with magnificent visuals and stellar cooling in a single-GPU graphics card. Powered by the latest NVIDIA GeForce 600-series architecture, the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 670 series are the first graphics cards to introduce the latest new features such as quad-display output, NVIDIA 3D Vision� Surround, NVIDIA GPU Boost and NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync technologies to its competitive price point.

�NVIDIA�s latest GeForce architecture enables us to take gaming performance and visual details to unexplored levels. Our new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 670 series graphics cards embrace all the new architectural upgrades and features at more attractive price points,� said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 670 AMP! Edition is designed for demanding gamers that desire an extra edge in frame rates with its amplified graphics processor and memory. The amplified ZOTAC GeForce GTX 670 AMP! Edition also receives a cooling system upgrade to a 2.5-slot dual-fan cooler that delivers superior cooling performance for lower operating temperatures.

A 3-Day Game Pass for TrackMania 2 Canyon is bundled with the ZOTAC GeForce GTX670 series to let gamers hop in the drivers seat of the latest online stunt-racing phenomena and compete against other drivers or in the ZOTAC TrackMania 2 Cup for a chance to win a prize.

It�s time to play with the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 670 series!

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ASUS GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP is out

ASUS introduces the GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP. This overclocked model features a custom cooling solution and a 1137MHz boost clock.

the self-designed ASUS GeForce� GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP brings NVIDIA� 28nm �Kepler� GPU technology to a wider audience while maintaining extreme gaming performance. The enhanced edition uses carefully TOP-selected cores that are factory-overclocked for instant speed boosts. With 2GB GDDR5 and 1344 CUDA cores, the new card makes the most of exclusive ASUS DirectCU heat mitigation. Utilizing exclusive 8-phase DIGI+ VRM power delivery and Super Alloy Power components, it runs 20% cooler and considerably quieter than reference, opening up new overclocking possibilities with ASUS GPU Tweak. Advanced NVIDIA� technologies such as GPU Boost, TXAA, and Adaptive Vertical Sync further contribute to genuine top tier gaming performance.

Only the best gaming with ASUS TOP-selected graphics cards
An extensive battery of tests conducted by ASUS engineers scans entire batches of NVIDIA� GeForce� GTX 670 GPUs for the most reliable and durable parts. After undergoing rigorous thermal tests and overclocking trials, these elite GPUs are paired with custom-designed PCBs, and the assembly is then put under further grueling inspections to ensure maximum performance in the face of extreme voltages and temperatures. ASUS TOP cards therefore meet the exacting standards of even the most demanding overclockers, and can handle the highest-end PC gaming with ease. Thanks to the TOP process, the core used on the GeForce� GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP has been factory-overclocked to 1137MHz, offering gamers an immediate framerate gain.

DirectCU II eliminates 20% heat and unwanted noise
The proprietary ASUS DirectCU cooler uses all-copper heat dissipation points and an overall 200% larger heat removal area to ensure lower temperatures. With 20% cooler operation compared to reference, the ASUS-designed card can take more intense gaming and overclocking, and lasts longer. At idle, its twin fans work at much lower sound levels than stock cards, creating yet another DirectCU-based low noise, low heat, and high output graphics powerhouse.

Sophisticated DIGI+ VRM power delivery with Super Alloy Power technology
Digital voltage regulators and 8-phase power provision form the basis of exclusive DIGI+ VRM, a design originally used on bestselling ASUS motherboards. DIGI+ VRM lowers power noise by as much as 30% for cleaner, more stable, and 15% more efficient performance. As a consequence, DIGI+ VRM helps the GeForce� GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP outlast reference cards by a factor of 2.5. It is joined by exclusive ASUS Super Alloy Power solid state capacitors, chokes, and MOSFETs, which are specially-formulated for high demand overclocked operation and extended product lifespan.

Intuitive GPU Tweak suite harnesses great graphics tuning power
Accommodating more advanced 28nm graphics card technology, ASUS continues to modify its exclusive GPU Tweak card tuning utility. The latest version offers more overclocking features than before, and adds precision power target settings. It also enables fan speed adjustments and live driver/BIOS updates. Gamers can use a convenient on-screen widget to keep a close eye on card conditions while in-game.

Faster, smoother, and richer gaming action
The DirectX� 11-optimized GeForce� GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP incorporates several new NVIDIA� technologies, such as GPU Boost auto core clock maximization and TXAA advanced anti-aliasing. Both contribute to smoother and better-looking games, as does real time Adaptive Vertical Sync. The card also offers gamers enhanced single-GPU support for NVIDIA� 3D Vision� technology.

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Cyberpower debuts GeForce GTX 670 gaming PCs

Cyberpower reveals new gaming PCs with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 670 graphics card.

Cyberpower Inc. www.cyberpowerpc.com, a global manufacturer of custom gaming systems, today announced the integration of NVIDIA�s powerful new GeForce GTX 670 single GPU video card into its line of desktop gaming PCs.

The GeForce GTX 670 graphics card taps the new GeForce Kepler architecture to deliver faster, smoother, richer gaming performance. The GeForce GTX 670 is clocked at 915 MHz and can be �GPU boosted� to a blazing 980 MHz and features 2GB of GDDR5 memory. The GTX 670 is multi-display friendly featuring 2 DVI ports, a HDMI port and displayport. CyberpowerPC customers can explore richer gaming environments, brought to life by the latest NVIDIA advancements such as Surround multi-monitor gaming from a single card, supercharged life-like details through PhysX technology, 3D Vision plus the extreme power of 3-way SLI technology.

Starting today, CyberpowerPC customers can configure new GeForce GTX 670-based gaming systems. The card will be made available on all CyberpowerPC gaming PCs including the enthusiast Fang III series, Zeus series, Gamer Xtreme and Ultra series of custom gaming systems. The card will be a standard feature on the Fang III Cobra and Zeus Thunder 4000 systems. CyberpowerPC systems based on this evolutionary graphics card will start under $1300.

No matter which options you choose, CyberpowerPC GTX 670-powered gaming systems deliver everything you need for great gaming. Additional standard features include NVIDIA GPU Boost, which maximizes clock speeds for the best performance; gaming innovations such as Adaptive Vertical Sync for faster frame rates and ultra-smooth gaming and NVIDIA TXAA (anti-aliasing technology) to minimize jaggies and screen-tears.

All CyberpowerPC custom gaming systems can be customized with a number of performance hardware and components such as CyberpowerPC�s Advanced Hydro Liquid Cooling kit, Solid State Drives, Blu-ray drives, performance gaming memory, gaming peripherals, business and productivity software, and more.

All systems are housed in gaming chassis from top-tier manufacturers that are designed to provide ample features and intelligent functionality with emphasis on advanced cooling, silent performance and extreme airflow. Every system is meticulously built with precise cable routing to ensure optimal airflow and a clean aesthetic appearance. CyberpowerPC loads every system with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system for an enhanced gaming and multimedia experience. All CyberpowerPC desktop gaming systems include an industry-best-3-year limited warranty.

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Point of View GeForce GTX 670 uncovered

Point of View reveals its GeForce GTX 670. Reference model with stock clockspeeds.

Point of View, a premier NVIDIA graphics partner and manufacturer of Android tablets, notebooks and other hardware, launches today the first card of the GeForce� 600 family: the POV GeForce� GTX 670.

The GeForce� GTX 670 is a DirectX 11 and shader model 5.0 supporting graphics card with of course existing NVIDIA features such as NVIDIA 3-way SLI� Technology, PhysX�, PureVideo� HD and CUDA� being present!

However, the real reason to upgrade to the GeForce� GTX670 is the huge jump in raw processing power. Crush all your previous performance records with an all-new monster card! The GeForce� GTX 670 definitely walks in the footsteps of its� GTX 680 and 690 brothers; performance wise and feature wise!

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Club3D GeForce GTX 670 revealed

Club3D shows its new GeForce GTX 670. It's based on the stock design and has the reference clockspeeds.

The Club 3D GeForce GTX 670 is the fastest and most power efficient GPU after the recently introduced GTX 680. But we didn't stop there. GPU Boost dynamically boost clock speed for performance. New FXAA and TXAA modes eliminate jagged edges. And NVIDIA Surround lets you game on four monitors from a single GPU.

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MSI shows its GeForce GTX 670

MSI introduces its GeForce GTX 670 card, with stock cooler and stock clockspeeds.

Today leading international mainboard and graphics card maker MSI officially announces the new GeForce GTX 670 graphics card featuring the latest 28nm GeForce GTX 670 GPU and 2GB GDDR5 memory; supports PCI Express 3.0 standard to provide better performance and power efficiency than previous generation. The GeForce GTX 670 graphics card features NVIDIA�s GPU Boost technology which allows the core clock to be automatically adjusted on the fly for optimal in-game performance. When used with the MSI Afterburner overclocking utility, the power limit and clock offset can be adjusted as well for better overclocking capability; GPU overvoltage function to boost overclocking potential up to 22%! A single card is able to also support NVIDIA 3DVision Surround technology for up to four monitors to give gamers the best in-game experience.

MSI's Exclusive Afterburner Overclocking Utility
The MSI GeForce GTX 670 graphics card supports NVIDIA's GPU Boost technology that allows the core clock to be adjusted on the fly for optimal in-game performance. When used with MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking utility, gamers can control the power limit and clock offset for better overclocking capability. Additionally, MSI GeForce GTX 670 graphics card supports GPU overvoltage function to boost overclocking potential up to 22%! Afterburner supports video/audio capturing function Predator and can even use smart phones to control the graphics card in desktop. When combined with the Kombustor burn-in testing function, it is an indispensable tool for enthusiasts looking to get the most out of their graphics card.

28nm Process and Support for PCI Express Gen3
The MSI GeForce GTX 670 graphics card uses the 28nm GeForce GTX 670 GPU and supports the latest PCI Express Gen 3 standards. This advanced manufacturing technology reduces operating temperatures and improves performance, and when combined with the latest connectivity standard it can also deliver a staggering 32GB/s of bandwidth with compatible CPUs and mainboards. For gamers, this means an even better in-game experience with 42% more performance than previous generation GeForce GTX 570 graphics cards.

Support for Single-Card 3DVision Surround Technology
Apart from supporting the latest DirectX 11 technology, the MSI GeForce GTX 670 graphics card has the ability to use NVIDIA 3DVision Surround using three 3D monitors and 3D glasses with just a single card. Gamers will be able to enjoy the spectacular visuals of 3D games and movies. Additionally, support for up to four displays driven by one graphics card allows gamers to make the most of multiple-monitor configurations.

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GeForce GTX 670 performance overview

Now that NVIDIA's Kepler has hit the $399 mark with the GeForce GTX 670 it's time to take a look at how this new card performs.

AnandTech concludes the card delivers anywhere between 80 percent and 120 percent of the Radeon HD 7970's performance, while being $60 - $80 cheaper. Additionally, NVIDIA also has the advantage in lower power consumption and lower noise output.

Outside of the obligatory AMD matchup, interestingly enough NVIDIA has put themselves in harm�s way here in the process. At 2560x1600 the GTX 680 only beats the GTX 670 by 7% on average. NVIDIA has always charged a premium for their top card but the performance gap has also been greater. In games that aren�t shader bound the GTX 670 does very well for itself thanks to the fact that it has equal memory bandwidth and only a slight ROP performance deficit, which means the GTX 680 is only particularly strong in Metro, Portal 2, and DiRT 3. The 7% performance lead certainly doesn�t justify the 25% price difference, and if you will give up that performance NVIDIA will shave $100 off of the price of a card, but if you do want that top performance NVIDIA intends to make you pay for it. Of course this is also why the GTX 670 is only priced $100 cheaper rather than $150. Potential buyers looking for a $350 GK104 card are going to be left out in the cold for now, particularly buyers looking for a meaningful GTX 570 upgrade.

Legit Reviews notes NVIDIA now has the better performing product in the $399 to $999 price range. The reviewer says the GTX 670 is a great card that will deliver a world of hurt to AMD.

NVIDIA has done a remarkable job with the GeForce GTX 670 and it is the card to buy right now. The performance is close to that of a GeForce GTX 680 and the price tag is $100 lower, so there really isn't much bad to say about the card. The performance, power usage, appearance and overclocking abilities are all in order.

That said it will be interesting to see what NVIDIA plans on doing with the GK110 GPU and we have a feeling we might find out next week during GPU Technology Conference. There have been rumors that NVIDIA will be releasing a GK110 powered GeForce GTX 685 and that they company will slowly phase out the GeForce GTX 680. Last month we would have thought that idea was crazy, but looking at how close the GTX 670 and GTX 680 are in terms of performance it could be plausible. It's always fun to speculate, but we will find out the real story soon.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 launch day

Today NVIDIA officially introduced the GeForce GTX 670, a $399 graphics card based on the 28nm Kepler architecture. This 9.5-inch long card features 1344 CUDA cores, a 256-bit memory bus, 915MHz GPU clockspeed, 980MHz boost clockspeed, and 2GB GDDR5 clocked at 6000MHz. The GeForce GTX 670 has a TDP of 170W.

NVIDIA today launched the third GPU based on its next-generation Kepler(TM) graphics architecture, the GeForce(R) GTX 670, which brings dramatically improved levels of price-performance, power efficiency and whisper-quiet operation for PC gamers, starting at $399 USD.

Engineered from the same DNA as the recently announced GTX 680 -- NVIDIA's top-of-the-line, single-GPU -- the GTX 670 packs a mean punch in its lithe 9.5-inch-long frame. It outpaces the closest competitive product in gaming performance by upwards of 45 percent,(1) while consuming approximately 18 percent less power.(2)

Plus, the GeForce GTX 670 ties the competition's much higher-priced flagship product on 25 of the world's most popular games and benchmarks, a testament to the overall performance efficiency of the Kepler architecture.

The GTX 670 is built using NVIDIA's 28-nanometer Kepler architecture, as are the GTX 680 and dual-GPU GTX 690, which were introduced in March and April, respectively.

Availability The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 GPU is available now from the world's leading add-in card suppliers, including ASL, ASUS, Colorful, ECS, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Innovision 3D, Jetway, Leadtek, MSI, Palit, Point of View, PNY, Sparkle and Zotac.

More information about the GeForce GTX 670 is available from www.GeForce.com. For more NVIDIA news, company and product information, videos, images and other information, please visit the NVIDIA newsroom. You can also access GTX 670 product photos from the NVIDIA Flickr page located at: www.flickr.com/nvidia

About NVIDIA NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) awakened the world to computer graphics when it invented the GPU in 1999. Today, its processors power a broad range of products from smartphones to supercomputers. NVIDIA's mobile processors are used in cell phones, tablets and auto infotainment systems. PC gamers rely on GPUs to enjoy spectacularly immersive worlds. Professionals use them to create 3D graphics and visual effects in movies and to design everything from golf clubs to jumbo jets. And researchers utilize GPUs to advance the frontiers of science with high performance computing. The company has more than 4,500 patents issued, allowed or filed, including ones covering ideas essential to modern computing. For more information, see www.nvidia.com.

(1) Games/benchmarks tested included: StarCraft II run at a full screen 19x10 resolution with "Ultra" graphics settings; Unigine Heaven 3.0 run at 19x10 resolution with 1x/1x graphic settings; and Dirt 3 run at 19x10 with 1x1x graphics settings. Graphics driver for all tests were AMD Catalyst 12.4 for the AMD HD Radeon 7950 and NVIDIA 301.34 for GTX 670. In StarCraft II, the Radeon 7950 scored 93.2fps while the GTX 670 scored 137.9fps. In Unigine Heaven 3.0, the Radeon 7950 scored 41.1fps while the GTX 670 scored 62.3fps. In Dirt 3, with DX11 enabled, the Radeon 7950 scored 81.7fps while the GTX 670 scored 117.4fps. (2) Comparing TDP of 200 watts for the HD 7950 versus the 170 watts consumed by the GTX 670.

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Liquidmetal ready for PC production in several years

X-bit Labs spreads word that Liquidmetal may be ready for PC production several years from now. This material promises superior strength, maintaining of good looks, resistance to scratching and corrosion, and relative light weight. Atakan Peker, one of the inventors of the Liquidmetal alloy, says Apple may use the material for a "breakthrough" product several years from now. Liquidmetal promises to make it easier and cheaper to mass manufacture laptop cases than with aluminium.

Liquidmetal, which is currently used in various medical, military, industrial, sports and technical applications, can be cast in various forms and will maintain good look, superior strength, scratch and corrosion resistance and other advantages, e.g. relative light weight. Unfortunately, mass manufacturing infrastructure is currently not ready for liquidmetals. Although Apple has bought exclusive rights to use liquidmetals in its PCs, phones, tablets and other electronics, it will take hundreds of millions of dollars and several years before the company starts to use the new material in large scale.

"I would not say Liquidmetal was perfected. This is a technology that has yet to be matured and perfected both in manufacturing process and application development. I should note that this is a completely new and different metal technology. Therefore, there is no suitable manufacturing infrastructure yet to take full advantage of this alloy technology. For example, I estimate that Apple will likely spend on the order of $300 million to $500 million - and three to five years - to mature the technology before it can used in large scale," said Atakan Peker, one of the inventors of the Liquidmetal alloy, in an interview with Business Insider web-site.

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Magnetic bacteria could make HDDs

Researchers at the University of Leeds found that a type of bacteria that digests iron could be used to create cheaper, more environmentally-friendly electronics. One potential application would be the creation of tiny magnets that could be used to make larger HDDs and faster connections. Full details at TG Daily.

"We are quickly reaching the limits of traditional electronic manufacturing as computer components get smaller," says Leeds' Dr Sarah Staniland.

"The machines we've traditionally used to build them are clumsy at such small scales. Nature has provided us with the perfect tool to circumvent this problem."

The magnetic array was created using a protein which creates perfect nanocrystals of magnetite inside the bacterium Magnetospirilllum magneticum. This protein is attached to a gold surface in a checkerboard pattern and placed in a solution containing iron.

At a temperature of 80�C, similarly-sized crystals of magnetite form on the sections of the surface covered by the protein.

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NVIDIA prepping dual-GPU Tesla with 8GB ECC GDDR5?

Bright Side of News reports NVIDIA is prepping a Tesla 3000 part based on the GeForce GTX 690. This new GPGPU card will reportedly feature two GPUs with 4GB GDDR5 memory per chip for a grand total of 8GB GDDR5. Full details at BSN.

Every GPU is paired with 4GB GDDR5 memory for a grand total of 8GB, a world record for a GPU. Our sources warned us that this product is also suffering from the GPU Compute choices the company made with GK104 chip, and the new Tesla C3000 Series part will follow suit. We've been told to expect good SP performance (IEEE 754 "binary32" Single Precision), and GeForce-specific weak DP FP (IEEE 754 "binary64" Double Precision). According to the sources, "the big daddy silicon" is still not ready, while there is a lot of market demand for Kepler-based SP FP applications.

Given that Kepler GPU architecture increased the amount of SP FLOP (Floating Point Operation) from 64 to 96 in a single cycle, we understand the market demand for SP. While HPC customers will probably opt to wait for GK110-based Kepler boards, there is a large amount of customers that said that they don't give a "rat's behind" for DP and that they demand a Kepler part for their computational needs.

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