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AMD is slated to launch the Radeon HD 4600 series on September 10th and now we managed to get our hands on some benchmarks compared to HD 3850 and 9500GT cards. RV730 has 320 SP (same as RV670), 32 texture (2x RV670), 8/32 color/Z(1/2 RV670 on color and same as RV670 on Z). HD 4670 (RV730XT) is clocked at 750MHz core and 2GHz GDDR3 memory while HD 4650 (RV730PRO) is clocked at 650Mhz core and 1GHz GDDR2 memory. Under 3DMark Vantage, HD 4670 scored P35xx while HD 4650 scored P21xx. In comparison, HD 3850 DDR2 scored P32xx and 9500GT DDR3 scored P19xx.

Kingston today announced the launch of the low profile modules for the commitment to the society. The new low profile modules function exactly the same way, which is absolutely great news for the end users who can benefit from smaller systems and lower heat diffusivity. These modules follow JEDEC standard with less consumption of PCB board, about 40% less in height compared to the modules we see today.

Razer has unveiled the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine™ at Games Convention, Leipzig at Hall 4, B01. The Razer Maelstrom is a highly upgraded virtual surround sound system found in the Razer Megalodon™, Razer’s latest 7.1 surround sound gaming headset. The Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine originated as a military grade audio technology developed for fighter pilots who needed precise audio warnings for incoming missiles. The Razer Megalodon is based on this same platform, but developed specifically for gaming. Razer Megalodon – US: $149.99; Europe: €139.99

TUL today announced PCS+ HD4870 1GB solution, special cooling design delivers amazing gaming performance. Difference with reference board design, PowerColor PCS+ HD4870 1GB uses ZeroTherm exclusive cooling system, included dual S-shape heatpipe and 94pcs fin design, with 4 phase core power on-board, efficiently reduces up to 10°C temperatures. PowerColor PCS+ HD4870 1GB based on RV770 core chip, with 800 stream processors and GDDR5 high-speed memory, clocks at 800MHz core speed and 925 MHz effective memory speed.

ZOTAC announced the two latest additions to its silent ZONE Edition product lineup – the ZOTAC GeForce 9500GT DDR2 and GeForce 9500GT DDR3 ZONE Editions. The ZOTAC GeForce 9500GT DDR2 and GeForce 9500GT DDR3 ZONE Editions eliminate noise from the graphics card by replacing the active GPU cooler on ZOTAC GeForce 9500GT DDR2 and GeForce 9500GT DDR3 models. In place of the active GPU cooler is a large passive cooler that allows the ZOTAC GeForce 9500GT ZONE Editions to operate silently.