ASUS GTX 670 DirectCU Mini set at $399 with May 20th release, up for pre-order (video)

ASUS GTX 670 DirectCU Mini set at $399 with May 20th release, up for pre-order (video)

ASUS' GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU Mini graphics card first broke cover in April without a price or concrete release date, but now Newegg has dished out just those details along with extra specs. Loaded with 1,344 CUDA cores and 2GB of 256-bit GDDR5 RAM, the silicon boats a base clock of 928Mhz and a boost speed of 1,006MHz. The 6.7-inch-long hardware bound for diminutive -- or even full-size -- PCs rings up at $399, and is slated for availability on May 20th. Click the source link below to pre-order the dual-slot dwarf or head past the break for the retailer's unboxing video.

[Thanks, Cody]

Filed under:

Comments

Source: Newegg

ASUS unveils GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU Mini graphics card destined for little rigs

ASUS unveils GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU Mini graphics card destined for little rigs

It's easy to chop and change components in spacious towers, but small PCs need upgrading, too. If your stunted desktop has fallen into the "minimum system requirements" category for the latest games, then maybe the newly announced ASUS GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU Mini graphics card will interest you. Quite the mouthful, we know, but its long name contrasts with its small size -- the dual-slot, 2GB card measures 6.7 inches on its longest edge, shaving almost 3 inches off the reference design. There's no reason you can't put the card in a regular case, of course, but it's intended mainly for compact rigs with mini ITX or micro ATX motherboards. We don't have pricing or release info yet, but if the cost of NVIDIA's GTX 670 is anything to go by, expect to drop at least a trio of Benjamins on the petite version. Glamor shots and all the finer specs are available at the source links below.

Filed under: , , ,

Comments

Via: Fareastgizmos

Source: ASUS (1), (2)

Android PC gets wrapped in maple, hits that premium sweet spot

Android PC gets wrapped in maple, hits that premium sweet spot

If you feel that a typical barebones Android PC really won't do alongside your chaise longue and stack of hardback first editions, you may be interested in Jeffrey Stephenson's latest case mod. Underneath the birds eye maple, acrylic panelling and mesh, the Acero houses VIA's humble $49 Neo-ITX-based system card, running an iteration of Android 2.3 ready for mouse and keyboard add-ons. Up to 720p graphics is possible, which can be output through its VGA or HDMI ports and although that 800MHz processor may not be up to delivering the greatest gaming thrills, we've already got our joystick picked out.

Android PC gets wrapped in maple, hits that premium sweet spot originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceAcero (Jeffrey Stephenson)  | Email this | Comments

VIA Technologies’ $49 Android barebones PC available for pre-order, ships in July

VIA Technologies' $49 APC Android barebones now available for preorder, ships in July

VIA Technologies' small -- but not bite-sized -- Neo-ITX-based barebones Android PC is now up for pre-order. Folks willing to plunk down $49 now will be among the first to play with the APC's version of Gingerbread that's been modified for use with a mouse and keyboard. When can you expect the return on investment? Well, it's slated to ship in early July, meaning you'll get your hands on its 800MHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 2GB of storage before the end of summer.

[Thanks, Nikolas]

VIA Technologies' $49 Android barebones PC available for pre-order, ships in July originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceVIA Technologies  | Email this | Comments

VIA Technologies outs $49 APC Android barebones, nods towards Raspberry Pi

VIA Technologies outs $49 APC Android barebones, looks menacingly at Raspberry Pi

Android might have already spilled over into the desktop world in one form or another, but what if you want something a little more project-friendly? VIA Technologies has developed the APC, a Neo-ITX-based barebones system running a custom version of Android 2.3 optimized for mouse and keyboard input. The board is compatible with Mini-ITX and MacroATX form factors, and comes with a VIA 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM, 2GB flash memory, and built-in (up to 720p) graphics. HDMI, VGA, 4 x USB, audio out / in, microSD and Ethernet come along for the ride too, for a reasonable spread of connectivity. Best of all? The whole lot will only cost $49. No word on when pre-orders will open, but drop your email in over at the source link to find out when they do.

VIA Technologies outs $49 APC Android barebones, nods towards Raspberry Pi originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 18:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink VR-Zone  |  sourceVIA  | Email this | Comments