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A-DATA recently introduced its newly speed of XPG Gaming Series DRAM module in DDR2-1066, as dual channel 2GBx2/1GBx2 and single channel kits up to 2GB. Designed for consumers who want to enhance their gaming ability, the XPG Gaming Series DDR2-1066G DRAM module provide CL6-6-6-18 timing at 2.0V0.1V to delivering outstanding performance, speed, and gamer experience.

Optimized for the latest gaming platform, the XPG Gaming Series DDR2-1066G DRAM module delivers the perfect blend of performance, durability, and stability with low power consumption. It is an affordable midrange offering for gamer of all levels and the professionals demanding the latest DDR2 technology. The XPG Gaming Series DRAM module line is customized to fulfill gamers need of performance, speed, and stability.

Today, NVIDIA released version 2.2 of the CUDA Toolkit and SDK for accessing the massively parallel CUDA compute architecture of NVIDIA GPUs. This latest release supports several significant new features that deliver a major leap forward in getting the most performance out of NVIDIA's massively parallel CUDA-enabled GPUs. In addition, version 2.2 of the CUDA Toolkit includes support for Windows 7, the upcoming OS from Microsoft that embraces GPU Computing.

The most common step in tuning application performance is profiling the application and then modifying the code. The CUDA Visual Profiler is a graphical tool that enables the profiling of C applications running on the GPU. This latest release of the CUDA Visual Profiler includes metrics for memory transactions, giving developers visibility into one of the most important areas they can tune to get better performance.

Sorry, we should have posted this a few days ago, but Vodafone Mobile Clicks is an annual competition for mobile developers that finishes on the 14th May, with a 150K Euro prize. This is the first year that the contest has been open to UK entrants. On Twitter, see hashtag #vmc, or follow @vmc2009 or @momolondon for contest news.

Readers in Finland may like to know that the unlocked SIM-free 5800 is now on sale on Verkkokauppa at just 269 euros including taxes, which brings it into line with the UK unlocked price. It also makes it one of the cheapest smartphones in the country right now, and places it firmly in the mid-range category. (The same deal is also available in blue.)

Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 CrossFireX Performance @ Benchmark Reviews and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!

The Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 introduces the 40nm RV740 GPU paired to 512MB of DDR5 video frame buffer memory, and a double-height cooler allows the 100277L model video card to operate at 750MHz. As of May 2009, the Sapphire HD4770 sells for as low as $99, which allows gamers to create a very affordable CrossFireX array using this mainstream graphics accelerator. Benchmark Reviews compares two Sapphire Radeon HD4770's assembled into a CrossFireX set against a large collection of high-performance GPU's for the tests in this article.

The N-Gage application has been updated to a new version. There don’t seem to be any major changes visible, but apparently this fixes some score sync and predictive text problems, and possibly other bugs. If you want to update, open your N-Gage application, select “Options” and then “Check For Updates”, then follow the instructions. Alternatively you can download directly from this link. Important Notes: The update download file may have the old app version number, but it IS the new version. Also, after installation the N-Gage icon may get moved from the front page to the Applications folder, you can move it back to the front page by using the instructions below.

MSI has announced a new series of audio products for the audiophiles, under the name “Syren”. The Syren series, at press time, includes a high-end sound card, professional gaming headphone, and Mini-Q speaker.

The upcoming Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft will incorporate improved file transfer tools which makes it a lot easier for users. According to the company, the enhanced version of Windows Easy Transfer (native to Windows 7) will allow users to port files, user accounts, and application settings from a Windows XP or Windows Vista system to a Windows 7-based PC in a few simple steps.

ASUS has announced their new K series notebook PCs designed to provide amazing multimedia performance and computing versatility. Equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB DDR2 memory and 250GB SATA hard disk, the K series notebook PC will be available from mid May.