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Gartner, IDC: XP Migration Offsets Weak Demand... Slightly

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Gartner, IDC: XP Migration Offsets Weak Demand... Slightly

The global PC market remains in decline during Q1 2014 according to Gartner and IDC, even if both analysts agree the severity of said decline has eased compared to past quarters and shipment estimates.

However the analysts differ on the actual numbers-- Gartner says Q1 2014 PC shipments total 76.6 million units with a -1.7% Y-o-Y decline, while IDC has more severe totals with shipments dropping by -4.4% Y-o-Y to 73.4m units, an improvement of sorts over previous projections of -5.3% decline.

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A First Glimpse of Reversible USB

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A First Glimpse of Reversible USB

Intel provides a first glimpse of the next generation of USB connector at IDF 2014-- USB 3.1 Type-C, a connector similar in size to current micro-USB but actually reversible, Apple Lightning connector-style.

The USB Implementer Forum (USB-IF) first announced initial work on the connector back in December 2013.

As well as being small and reversible, the USB Type-C connector transfers data at 10Gbps and delivers up to 100W of power, from 5V at 2A for handhelds to 20V at 5A for workstations and hubs. It also handles audio/video signals and can be used to daisy-chain monitor, eliminating the need for A/V connectors.

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Intel Preps Entry-Level "Braswell"

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Intel Preps Entry-Level

Intel announces the successor to the power-efficient Bay Trail processor series at Intel Developer Forum Shenzhen-- "Braswell," an architecture ideal for entry-level systems.

The system-on-a-chip is built using a 14nm manufacturing process, and promises to be more efficient than 22nm Haswell and Bay Trail CPUs it should replace. It is designed for use in low-cost PCs, including Chromebooks, budget desktops and hybrids.

Broadwell also makes an appearance as the first Intel products built using the 14nm process.

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Nvidia Intros GeForce GTX Titan Z

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Nvidia Intros GeForce GTX Titan Z

Nvidia unveils what it describes as "one insane graphics card" at the 2014 GPU Technology Conference-- the GeForce GTX Titan Z, a card designed for next-gen applications such as 5K and multi-monitor gaming.

“If you’re in desperate need of a supercomputer that you can fit under your desk we have just the card for you,” Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang claims.

The card carries two GK110 Kepler GPUs, each with 2880 processing cores for a total of 5760 cores. Unlike other dual-GPU cards the Titan Z GPUs run at the same clock speed with dynamic power balancing, thus avoiding performance bottlenecks.

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Back Side VGA Cooling from Arctic

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Back Side VGA Cooling from Arctic

Arctic insists graphics card cooling should not neglect back sides as it launches the Accelero VGA cooler range armed with "Patented Back Side Cooler" technology helping keep sensitive component temperatures down.

Apparently the cooling technology is inspired by something any child can tell, namely that heat rises to the top. The backside coolers replace the use of heatsinks and thermal sinks, allowing easy installation and the return of graphics cards to original condition at any time.

Arctic also promises better overclocking options for more enthusiast customers.

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