TDJ: CM Storm Enforcer, Lian-Li PC-C50

Our fellow Cowcotland just released a test case CM Storm Enforcer, a model for players and showing the dimensions of 229 x 485 x 524 mm and weighing up to 8.9 kg. With a steel chassis, this case is all black, inside and outside. It is compatible with micro ATX and ATX, Graphics card and accepts a maximum length of 390 mm.

Verdict? For its part, our fellow HomeMedia recently launched a test of the Lian-Li PC-C50 HTPC case an all-aluminum and upscale finish. With dimensions of 165 x 445 x 323 mm, the PC-C50 has a facade with a bay 5.25-inch format. Three USB 3.0 ports, one eSATA port and two audio ports are also available ...

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Intel announces flash memory in 20 nm

Intel and Micron (joint venture IMFT) just announced a new generation of flash memory, engraved in 20 nm instead of 25 nm currently used. Planned with a capacity of 8 GB per chip, the memory type MLC reduces from 30 to 40% the size of the chip compared to a memory etched into 25 nm. KEYWORDS Announces endurance and performance similar to chips in 25 nm, which is a good point.

The target is not - for once - the world of SSD but that of mobility. Smartphones, pads, memory cards and other ultraportables need more storage space in a space smaller and smaller, to increase the battery capacity. With 118 mm ², memory in 20 nm is perfect for this type of use. The memory is expected to enter mass production during the second half and IMFT hopes to produce chips of 16 GB pretty quickly.

Intel Atom Z670: Destined for PC tablets.

Intel announces the launch of its new Atom processor family, this is the Z670 belongs to the platform, "Oak Trail", thus the chip giant plans to stand up to the popular ARM RISC that have a market share 99%. The new Atom processor Z670 has better in terms of video playback, Web browsing faster and savings to improve the battery life, all without sacrificing performance, also includes support for decoding HD content and support for Adobe Flash.

Games Tip of the Day: Need for Speed - Shift 2 Unleashed: steering set correctly

"Need for Speed - Shift 2 Unleashed" shines not with a perfect driving physics, yet the control of the asphalt-spreading hatred challenging. Constantly threaten the cars break or slip off. This drives one or the other amateur racers in the madness. But the problem is less serious than it initially looks like: About the various control options, get a better handle on your race car.

With these settings, even a Ferrari mutated to Dressage: The settings are in front. It is advisable to play with this basic setting. Depending on the vehicle, the optimum setting varies by a few percentage points in each area. Also, you should readjust the tire pressure.

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Palit GT 520. in passive or low-profile version, ideal for HTPC

Among the specific video card for HTPC systems - where the sheer processing power gives way to the various multimedia features, the quiet operation, compact size and low power consumption - Palit fits its interpretation of the GeForce GT 520. The card is available in two versions: with a low-profile active heat sink (with fan single slot) or as an entirely passive (no fan, but in a compact dual-slot), and integrates all the features of the architecture GF119 implemented by nVidia: API support for DirectX11 and CUDA and PhysX technologies, decoding movies Full-HD Blu-ray (also Blu-ray 3-D) and advanced support TrueHD and DTS-HD audio.

Windows Phone and the next novelty shown at MIX11

At MIX 11, Microsoft has given the new development platform for the next version of Windows phone that developers will be available beginning next May. The new concern, consequently, also the end user of the phone with the Redmond company's mobile operating system, and include support for multitasking background applications such as file transfer, audio playback (even in the case of integration with HTML5) and fast switching between apps, better integration of apps into the operating system that allows developers to take advantage of the Live Tiles, for example, for service by Live Agents running in the background; Direct access to the camera and sensors which gyro compass, and thanks to the library Motion Sensor; "The next release of Windows Phone Represents the Evolution of Our strategy for ensuring That developers are at the forefront of 'what's next' by investing in even richer customer experiences, a Powerful Application Platform and a thriving ecosystem, "said corporate vice president of Windows Management Program Phone, Joe Belfiore.

Xtion PRO Developer: Develop your knowledge with Asus

Asus unveils its first online contest for its new revolutionary device that allow Xtion PRO interact with the PC through your body in motion. In may participate in this contest developers, creatives and programmers around the world eager to create games and applications specifically for this new Asus device.

Body motion using the new Asus Xtion Pro can interact with the PC and includes all the tools necessary for developers to create their own programs. The event provides a first prize of $ 20,000 (14,000 euros) and the inclusion of application or platform game ASUS @ vibe, a second prize of $ 3,000, and a third $ 1,000.