Are you an extreme overclocker that is looking for more voltage? It appears that ASUS is sending out an external power card to some of the extreme overclockers that they work with. Elmor over at SweClockers.com has posted up a picture of the yet to be released card on HWBOT asking for some feedback from ...more
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Inateck FE2006 Review Looking for a 2.5-inch USB 3.0 external drive enclosure that supports the USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) to get the fastest data transfer speeds possible? Inateck might not be a household name just yet, but they’ve slowing been becoming a force to reckon with on major retailers like Amazon. Inateck has a ...more
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The Steam Holiday sale has begun! How many of you have been waiting for this holiday sale? The Steam Holiday Sale kicked off last night and ends on January 2nd at 10AM, Pacific Time. There are special deals that change every 12 hours, so you’ll get new featured deals each day. You can also vote ...more
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The Corsair HXi family of 80 PLUS Platinum-certified power supplies were announced in June at Computex 2014. Corsair launched the new series with three models; HX750i, HX850i and HX1000i. The three power supplies feature a fully modular design, 100% Japanese electrolytic capacitors rated at 105C, Corsair Link support, a 140mm fluid dynamic bearing fan that is silent at low loads (Zero RPM) and advanced circuit protection. Since being released the Corsair HXi series was found to be a solid PSU for enthusiasts looking for a solid high-performance PSU for their desktop PC. If you needed more power than the HX1000i ($229.99 shipped) can offer you had to step up to the Corsair AX1200i Digital PSU ($314.99 shipped), which runs $85 more.
It looks like there will be another 1200 Watt PSU option for Corsair fans. EXPreview has posted up a picture of the Corsair HX1200i, which is the first known image of this particular model. This model will most certainly come in at a lower price point than the AX1200i and it will be of course more than the HX1000i. If we’d have to take a wild guess it looks like pricing will be around $259-$269 for the HX1200i. We expect it to be one of the announcements by Corsair at CES 2015 and that is likely when pricing and availability will be officially announced. This power supply hasn’t been kept a secret by Corsair as it was listed as a model in the HXi series owners manual that has been published online for many months.
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NVIDIA GeForce 347.09 beta drivers have been released and are ready to download! These are the NVIDIA Game Ready drivers for Elite: Dangerous and Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. The new desktop and notebook drivers include performance optimizations, SLI profiles, and other tweaks for players of these two game titles.
NVIDIA GeForce 379.09 Beta Drivers are supported on the following NVIDIA products:
GeForce 900 Series
GeForce GTX 980, GeForce GTX 970
GeForce 700 Series
GeForce GTX TITAN Z, GeForce GTX TITAN Black, GeForce GTX TITAN, GeForce GTX 780 Ti, GeForce GTX 780, GeForce GTX 770, GeForce GTX 760, GeForce GTX 760 Ti (OEM), GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 750, GeForce GTX 745, GeForce GT 740, GeForce GT 730, GeForce GT 720
GeForce 600 Series
GeForce GTX 690, GeForce GTX 680, GeForce GTX 670, GeForce GTX 660 Ti, GeForce GTX 660, GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST, GeForce GTX 650 Ti, GeForce GTX 650, GeForce GTX 645, GeForce GT 645, GeForce GT 640, GeForce GT 630, GeForce GT 620, GeForce GT 610, GeForce 605
GeForce 500 Series
GeForce GTX 590, GeForce GTX 580, GeForce GTX 570, GeForce GTX 560 Ti, GeForce GTX 560 SE, GeForce GTX 560, GeForce GTX 555, GeForce GTX 550 Ti, GeForce GT 545, GeForce GT 530, GeForce GT 520, GeForce 510
GeForce 400 Series
GeForce GTX 480, GeForce GTX 470, GeForce GTX 465, GeForce GTX 460 SE v2, GeForce GTX 460 SE, GeForce GTX 460, GeForce GTS 450, GeForce GT 440, GeForce GT 430, GeForce GT 420
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Synaptics Delivers Strong Security and Ultimate Usability with SecurePad for Notebook PCs
First solution to integrate fingerprint ID technology into the TouchPad
SAN JOSE, Calif. – December 10, 2014 — Synaptics Inc., a leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced the availability of SecurePad, the latest Fast Identity Online (FIDO) ready authenticator to support the use of password-free security. Leveraging Synaptics’ fingerprint ID technology, SecurePad is the first solution to be integrated directly into the TouchPad, delivering high level security without sacrificing any convenience for the consumer, while also eliminating the need for OEMs to implement duplicate hardware components, simplifying the supply chain and reducing manufacturing cost and complexity.
Synaptics SecurePad enables password-free security and login to any online service that supports the FIDO Unified Authentication Framework (UAF). Instead of creating passwords, end users complete a fingerprint authentication on the laptop to register a public/private key pair, unique to the laptop, the user account, and the online service. To login, the end user performs the same fingerprint authentication, initiating a cryptographically secure challenge/response with the online service provider. As a result, the solution does away with storing password databases in the cloud, thwarting the efforts of thieves to steal and exploit consumer passwords.
FIDO enhanced online services will eliminate countless annoyances for consumers such as creating, remembering and securing unique passwords against cyber threats. Furthermore, SecurePad creates an elegant user experience by placing the fingerprint sensor within easy reach for consumers where it can be easily accessed without the need to move a finger from the TouchPad.
“Digital security has never been more important to consumers as it is today and while users understand the necessity for protecting their digital information, username and passwords are no longer a reliable method of security against today’s cyber threats,” said Patrick Moorhead, founder, president and principle analyst for Moor Insight and Strategy. “The growing adoption of fingerprint ID technology gives OEMs the opportunity to implement modern security solutions that give consumers a convenient and easy-to-use method for protecting their data.”
SecurePad Key Features:
- Integrated Small Area Touch Sensing Technology: A 4mm by 10mm area sensor on the surface of the TouchPad activates with the touch of a finger, delivering a simple and intuitive usage model.
- Advanced Matching Engine: Next generation matching technology achieves excellent security performance with high usability.
- Supports 360 Approach: Fingerprint detection works with the fingertip placed at any angle on the sensor area for ease of use.
- Various Pad and Fingerprint Sensor Form Factors: SecurePad is available in all typical Synaptics TouchPad, ClickPad and ForcePad sizes.
- Encrypted Sensor/Host Communication: Encrypted communication between the fingerprint sensor and host processor ensures security of fingerprint data.
- Optional LEDs for Visual Feedback: Full RGB support with multiple LED light guide options provides visual feedback and allows for operation in dark environments.
“At Synaptics, we believe that in our future, secure access to devices and services should be truly effortless,” said Godfrey Cheng, VP of marketing, Human Interface Systems Division of Synaptics. “The introduction of SecurePad demonstrates our continued innovation and brings us one step closer to our ultimate vision of a TouchPad that offers passive and persistent authentication for consumers.”
Availability
SecurePad is available now for OEM integration.For up-to-the-minute Synaptics news, follow @SynaCorp on Twitter. For more information on Synaptics’ products and solutions please visit www.synaptics.com.
About Synaptics
A leading developer of human interface solutions which enhance the user experience, Synaptics provides the broadest solutions portfolio in the industry. The portfolio includes Display Driver ICs (DDICs) which drive high-performance displays for smartphones and tablets. The ClearPad family supports touchscreen solutions for devices ranging from entry-level mobile phones to flagship premium smartphones, tablets and notebook PCs. The TouchPad family, including ClickPad and ForcePad, is integrated into the
majority of today’s notebook PCs. Natural ID fingerprint sensor technology enables authentication, mobile payments, and touch-based navigation for smartphones, tablets, and notebook computers. Synaptics’ wide portfolio also includes ThinTouch supporting thin and light keyboard solutions, as well as key technologies for next generation touch-enabled video and display applications. (NASDAQ: SYNA) www.synaptics.com
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Netflix and Amazon will face off for a Golden Globe! The nominations for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards have been announced and Netflix has received seven nominations and Amazon has received two. The nominations are seen as a huge victory for Amazon, which received its first major award nominations ever for its first series, “Transparent”. “Transparent” is up for Best TV Series – Comedy or Musical and best actor in Comedy or Musical for Jeffrey Tambor. Not bad nominations for an upstart streaming content provider competing against television’s most respected outlets. “Transparent” will go head to head against Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black” in the best comedy series category, which also includes “Girls,” “Jane the Virgin” and “Silicon Valley.”
Netflix likely won’t be losing any sleep over this though as they won a Golden Globe for best actress in a TV drama with Robin Wright for her work in House of Cards. Netflix and Amazon hope to change the face of entertainment and it looks like they are slowly gaining traction and as a result shows are being produced and consumed much differently now than just a decade ago. Will Netflix and Amazon streaming services be able to stay ahead of the pack ten years from now in 2024? The changes we will see in the next 10 years will be exciting as who knows what the streaming effect will bring years from now.
You can view the full list of 72nd Golden Globe Nominees here.
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Digital Storm Unveils ECLIPSE – Slim Gaming Tower of Power
FREMONT, Calif. – December 11, 2014 – Digital Storm is excited to unveil ECLIPSE – a mainstream, small form factor (SFF) PC designed to offer a premium gaming experience at an affordable price. Starting at just $699, ELCIPSE is armed to dominate the latest next gen games and deliver desktop level performance.
“ECLIPSE fills a gap in the PC gaming market,” said Harjit Chana, Chief Brand Officer Digital Storm. “There are multiple high-end SFF systems like our own BOLT II, but fewer mainstream options focused on an affordable HD gaming experience.”
The ELCIPSE’s modest footprint (L15”, W4”, H14”) takes up little space on a shelf or in an entertainment center in either a vertical or horizontal position. The system’s chassis is constructed of reinforced plastic with a steel body. A gamer friendly design makes upgrades a snap with easily accessible components and adjustable brackets and room for extra storage. Each pre-built ECLIPSE features a full-size dedicated graphics card and desktop-class Intel processor (SEE SPECS BELOW).
ECLIPSE starts at $699 and is available exclusively at www.digitalstormonline.com/eclipse.asp
About Digital Storm
Founded in 2002, Digital Storm has rapidly emerged as the predominant name in system integration. With expertise in gaming and workstation PCs, Digital Storm’s mission is to deliver its customers bleeding edge technology and performance, coupled with rock solid stability and support. As a validation of Digital Storm’s success, the company has maintained an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau and its systems have received the industry’s most prestigious awards. www.DigitalStormOnline.com
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The much maligned and troubled yet popular bit-torrent web site The Pirate Bay has once again been shut down after a raid by Swedish authorities. Police seized servers in Stockholm after a complaint was filed by the Rights Alliance, a group targeting Internet crime. The investigated which had been ongoing “for years” led to the location of the servers although there have been no reports thus far of arrests made in connection with the action.
The site operated for years on the edge of the law, narrowly evading law enforcement intervention by changing their model of operation by switching from torrent files, to magnet links which offer a cloud-based solution. The movie and music industries have been two of the major players in the continued crusade to get the site shut down due to countless thousands of unlawfully downloaded songs and movies causing reported losses totaling billions of dollars to those impacted companies. Pirate Bay co-founder Peter Sunde (no longer affiliated with the site) doesn’t really seem to care about the shut down. “(A raid) happened over eight years ago last time. That time, a lot of people went out to protest and rally in the streets. Today few seem to care. And I’m one of them,” Sunde said in a blog post. “Why, you might ask? Well. For multiple reasons. But most of all, I’ve not been a fan of what TPB has become.”
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It could be worth big bucks. Like fashion, electronics tend to come back popularity long after they’ve been discontinued and can end up costing substantially more than they sold for when they were new. Such is the case with the iPod Classic which many have ditched long ago for one of the several svelte new iPod versions. This year it’s a popular stocking stuffer as more than 3,000 have sold on eBay since it was discontinued in October and are fetching up to $400 a pop according to The Guardian UK newspaper. One of the attractions is the 160GB storage capacity which can hold around 40k+ songs (who has a library of 40k songs?) which is much more than the current models can offer. Apple quit making them after stating that they no longer has access to the components and a redesign wasn’t something they were willing to pursue. The inclusion of a spinning platter hard drive rather than gobs of solid state flash storage is what allows the storage to be so expansive yet still be affordable. However, hard drives are more fragile than solid state memory so those that find one under their Christmas tree this year might want to take a little more care with it than their phone or latest generation iPod.
With cloud music services available (albeit mostly pay, whether it be for the service or the data consumed) there’s less need for so much self-contained storage so it will be interesting to see how long this wave of demand holds up. As supply becomes more scarce, prices will only continue to climb.
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Ralph H. Baer passed away over the weekend from an unknown cause at the young age of 92. His death was confirmed by his family. If you’ve ever played video games and enjoyed it, you need to thank Ralph Baer (Wikipedia). He was known as “The Father of Video Games”. In the late 1960s, Baer developed a system known as the “Brown Box” while working for Sanders Associates, a New Hampshire-based defense contractor. This prototype would later be the Magnavox Odyssey 1TL200 that would be released in May 1972 in the United States. This device started one of the most profitable industries in the world and sold 130,000 units in the first year.
Take a look at the video clip below to see Ralph Baer and Bill Harrison testing the Brown Box back in 1969 when it was cutting edge technology.
Along with the Brown Box, Baer invented the first light gun accessory. He’s also the co-creator of the light-up memory games Simon and Super Simon. On his website, Bear stated that he holds more than 150 U.S. and foreign patents.
Here is a more recent interview that was done in 2013 by PBS. Gamers around the would are thankful for his contributions to the game industry!
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A little over a year ago we got our first look at Samsung’s 840 EVO drive, the first drive to prominently feature energy efficient TLC NAND along with really solid performance. It’s a drive that was a big hit with consumers because it was priced well and was super power efficient. Plus Samsung’s SSD marketing campaign didn’t hurt either (remember this gem?). This time around the 850 EVO still features TLC NAND but now it’s of the 3D Vertical NAND (V-NAND) variety making it the first to market on the client drive. While other makers haven’t even ventured into the TLC NAND market, Samsung is already on their second generation TLC drive. Available capacities are 120GB, 250GB, 500GB and 1TB with MSRP’s ranging from $99.99 to $499.99. They sent us over a 120GB and 500GB drive to see what we think.
I could wax on for a few pages about the technical aspects of 3D V-NAND and potentially put you to sleep but I’d rather share this video which does a nice job providing a somewhat technical yet entertaining overview that most will be able to understand. It’s actually from the release of the 850 PRO model that came out earlier this year.
The 850 EVO also receives a new MGX controller to go along with the new NAND. The outcome of that is performance has been slightly bumped up from the 840 EVO drive, but mainly in the IOPS writes which receives a nice boost.
Both the 840 and 850 EVO drives carry the same 540MB/s reads and 520MB/s writes specifications. The warranty has also been increased from 3-years to 5-years.
Samsung 850 EVO Features and Specifications:| Usage Application: | Client PCs |
| Capacity: | 120GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB (1000GB) |
| MSRP: | 120GB: $99.99 |
| 250GB: $149.99 | |
| 500GB: $269.99 | |
| 1TB: $499.99 | |
| Dimensions (LxWxH): | 100 x 69.85 x 6.8 (mm) |
| Interface: | SATA 6Gb/s (compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s) |
| Form Factor: | 2.5 inch |
| Controller: | 120/250/500GB: Samsung MGX controller |
| 1TB: Samsung MEX controller | |
| NAND Flash Memory: | Samsung 32 layer 3D V-NAND |
| DRAM Cache Memory: | 256MB (120GB) or 512MB(250GB & 500GB) or 1GB (1TB) LP-DDR2 |
| Performance: | Sequential Read: Max. 540 MB/s |
| Sequential Write: Max. 520 MB/s | |
| 4KB Random Read (QD1): Max. 10,000 IOPS | |
| 4KB Random Write(QD1): Max 40,000 IOPS | |
| 4KB Random Read (QD32): Max. 98,000 IOPS (500GB/1TB) 97,000 (250GB) 94,000 (120GB) | |
| 4KB Random Write(QD32): Max. 98,000 IOPS (500GB/1TB) 88,000 (120GB/250GB) | |
| Data Security: | AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption (FDE) |
| TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive(lEEE1667) | |
| Weight: | Max. 66g(1TB) |
| Reliability MTBF: | 1.5 million hours |
| TBW: | 120/250GB: 75TBW & 500GB/1TB: 150TBW |
| Power Consumption: | Idle: Max. 50mW |
| Active Read/Write (Average): Max 3.7W(1TB)/Max 4.4W(1TB) | |
| Device Sleep: 2mW(120/250/500GB), 4.mW(1TB) | |
| Supporting features: | TRIM (Required OS support), Garbage Collection, S.M.A.R.T |
| Temperature: | Operating: 0°C to 70°C |
| Non-Operating: -40°C to 85°C | |
| Humidity: | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Vibration: | Non-Operating: 20~2000Hz, 20G |
| Shock: | Non-Operating: 1500G, duration 0.5m sec, 3 axis |
| Warranty: | 5 years limited |
The exterior design looks very much like its predecessor with the colors reversed. Black is the dominant color and the accent square on the front is grey. The 850 Pro is the same though with an orange accent color.
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Nonetheless, there were a bunch of Intel laptops, ultraportables, tablets, and hybrids around the booth, most of which unsurprisingly were running Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, which was created with touch-enabled devices in mind. We even noticed a bunch of people taking the hybrid laptop-tablets and flipping them into tablet mode just to experience playing the collectable card-game directly with their fingers and hands almost like a real card game. Hearthstone currently is only available on Windows PCs, OSX and the iPad so not many people have yet gotten the chance to play Hearthstone this way. The game graphics don’t run buttery smooth on Intel integrated graphics, but being able to engage in Hearthstone’s lighthearted and mobile friendly gameplay from anywhere with WiFi is a delight for gamers.
Intel also invited a number of professional Starcraft II players and popular Twitch personalities into their booth. We caught PhantonL0rd, a popular Twitch streamer setting up to stream from one of the two Intel streaming stations.
We even saw professional North American Starcraft II players InControl, Scarlett, and Suppy playing Starcraft II between each other and with booth guests.
Towards the end of the last day when the booth was less packed, we took a closer look at the new HP Omen laptops the pros were using. This newly announced laptop was revealed only a few days before BlizzCon following in the current trend of thin and light gaming laptops. Aggressive cooling supports an i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M with Optimus while carbon-like materials keep the weight under 5 lbs. The sharp, but minimalistic aesthetic keeps this HP laptop from looking as ostentatious as some other similarly priced $1300 gaming laptops out there. Opening the laptop lid to reveal a red-backlit keyboard with dedicated macro keys, large trackpad, and 1080p display resolution served to show off the HP Omen’s flavor.
Intel was delighted to have this much attention from BlizzCon attendees, particularly from those who came to try out Hearthstone on the Intel based tablets. Many mentioned they were waiting for Hearthstone to be ported onto Android tablets, Android smartphones, and iPhones, but were still quite impressed how complete PC Windows systems could be built into compact tablet, ultraportable, and hybrid design forms. We too can appreciate what Intel did for the show and hope to see them soon again.
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Noctua presents three new 92mm premium coolers
Vienna, November 12th 2014 – Noctua today announced three new 92mm class CPU coolers. Whereas the NH-U9S and NH-D9L are retail models that succeed the popular NH-U9B SE2, the NH-D9DX i4 3U targets Intel Xeon LGA2011 based workstations and servers. All three models use the recently announced NF-A9 PWM 92mm premium fan to achieve class-leading quiet cooling performance.
“Providing a great balance between high efficiency and compact size, the NH-U9B SE2 is still one of our most popular models”, says Mag. Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “The NH-U9S and NH-D9L stay true to this proven formula but now offer even better performance, better compatibility and PWM support for automatic fan speed control.”
Continuing the renowned legacy of Noctua’s award-winning NH-U9 series, the NH-U9S is a premium quality quiet CPU cooler in classic 9cm size. Its asymmetrical design with 5 heatpipes not only provides even better cooling performance than the previous generation but also improves compatibility: Thanks to its 95x95mm footprint, the NH-U9S clears the RAM and PCIe slots on all Intel and most AMD based mainboards, including µATX and ITX.
The NH-D9L features 4 heatpipes and is 15mm lower than classic 9cm coolers such as the NH-U9 series (110mm vs. 125mm), which doesn’t only guarantee full 3U compliance but also makes the NH-D9L ideal for compact HTPC and Small Form Factor cases that have airflow paths parallel to the mainboard. Like the NH-U9S, the NH-D9L has a 95x95mm footprint and thus provides 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on all Intel and most AMD based mainboards.
The NH-D9DX i4 3U is the same heatsink as the NH-D9L but comes with LGA2011 mounting for both Square ILM and Narrow ILM Xeon platforms as well as support for LGA13x6.
“Our DX i4 series are renowned among builders of LGA2011 based Intel Xeon systems and one of the few available quiet cooling solutions for Narrow ILM platforms”, explains Mag. Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “With the new NH-D9DX i4 3U model, we can now offer a cooler for 3U cases that offers similar performance as the previous 4U model NH-U9DX i4.”
All three new models come with the new NF-A9 PWM for further improved quiet cooling performance. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 mounting systems, Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound and full 6 years manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-U9S, NH-D9L and NH-D9DX i4 3U are premium grade solutions through and through.
Prices and availability
All three models are currently shipping and will be available shortly. The manufacturer suggested retail prices are as follows:
NH-U9S: EUR 54.90 / USD 59.90
NH-D9L: EUR 49.90 / USD 56.90
NH-D9DX i4 3U: EUR 56.90 / USD 59.90About Noctua
Designed in Austria, Noctua’s premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and thoroughgoing quality. Having received more than 3000 awards and recommendations from leading hardware websites and magazines, Noctua’s fans and heatsinks are chosen by more than a hundred thousand satisfied customers around the globe.
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Ubisoft and NVIDIA Close Collaboration Makes Far Cry 4 Reach Graphical Heights
Far Cry 4 PC System Requirements Revealed
SANTA CLARA, Calif — November 6, 2014 — Ubisoft announces today a new technology PC gaming development partnership with NVIDIA that will bring players closer to their games than ever before.
Thanks to the power of NVIDIA GeForce GTX technology, including the just-released GTX 980 and 970 GPUs, this holiday’s long-awaited FPS, Far Cry 4 will look even more beautiful. By integrating NVIDIA’s GameWorks technologies, such as HBAO+ for realistic shadows, TXAA for cinema quality smoothness, as well as enhanced 4K support, Ubisoft is delivering cutting-edge content that allow PC players to become fully immersed in their gaming environments. In addition, Far Cry 4 also integrates NVIDIA Godrays technology so gamers can feel the sun beating down in the Himalayas, and NVIDIA HairWorks, for rendering the realistic, but deadly adversaries that will be encountered in the game.
Ubisoft also reveals Far Cry 4 PC system requirements:
- Supported 64-Bit OS: Windows 7 (SP1) x64 / Windows 8 x64 / Windows 8.1 x64
- Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 955 (2.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better recommended)
- RAM: 4 GB (8 GB or greater recommended)
- Video Card: 1 GB DirectX 11–compliant with Shader Model 5.0 or higher
- Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon HD 5850 / 6000 / 7000 / R7 / R9 series, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / 500 / 600 / 700 / TITAN series
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended)
- DVD-ROM Drive: Dual-layer Hard Drive Space: 30 GB Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
- Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection
- Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not officially supported. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website at support.ubi.com.
If you are wondering whether or not your PC can run Far Cry 4 smoothly at the highest settings, please run the NVIDIA GPU ANALYZER (http://www.geforce.com/games-applications/pc-games/far-cry-4/gpu-analyzer) which detects your graphics hardware and compares it to the developer’s recommended GPU specification for Far Cry 4. It’s a quick and easy way to see if your graphics hardware will provide you with an optimal experience in Far Cry 4.
With Far Cry 4 players will experience the most expansive and immersive Far Cry ever, in an entirely new, massive open-world. Players will find themselves in Kyrat, a breathtaking, perilous and wild region of the Himalayas struggling under the regime of a despotic self-appointed king. Using a vast array of weapons, vehicles and animals, players will write their own story across an exotic open-world landscape. Developed by Ubisoft Montréal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios, Far Cry 4 will be available worldwide on November 18 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.
To live the full experience please visit: www.farcry4.com
For more information about Far Cry 4: https://www.facebook.com/farcry
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2013-14 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,007 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About NVIDIA
Since 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has pioneered the art and science of visual computing. The company’s technologies are transforming a world of displays into a world of interactive discovery — for everyone from gamers to scientists, and consumers to enterprise customers. More information at http://nvidianews.nvidia.com/ and http://blogs.nvidia.com/.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.—Nov. 4, 2014— NVIDIA today announced a new technology PC gaming development partnership with Ubisoft that will bring consumers closer to their games than ever before.
Thanks to the power of NVIDIA GeForce GTX technology, including the just-released GTX 980 and 970 GPUs, this holiday’s hottest games, Assassin’s Creed Unity, Far Cry 4 and The Crew, will look simply incredible. By integrating NVIDIA’s superior GameWorks technologies, such as HBAO+ for realistic shadows, TXAA for cinema quality smoothness, as well as enhanced 4K support, Ubisoft is delivering cutting-edge content that allow PC gamers to become fully immersed in their gaming environments.
Part of the “Pick Your Path” promotion which kicks off this week and runs to the end of the year, gamers who purchase a qualifying GeForce GTX GPU, including a GeForce GTX 980, 970, 780 Ti, or 780 graphics card or a notebook with GeForce GTX 980M or 970M get their choice of which title–The Crew, Far Cry 4 or Assassin’s Creed Unity–to add to their library for free.
“NVIDIA has worked hard, hand-in-hand with our development teams, to help provide the best experience for our PC players,” said Jean-Francois St.Amour, Lead Graphics Programmer at Ubisoft Montreal. “Their support and insight is even more important now, as we make a big technological leap into the next-generation of Assassin’s Creed games.”
Assassin’s Creed Unity, the latest installment in Ubisoft’s most successful franchise, will feature HBAO+, TXAA, PCSS and tessellation technologies which allow Ubisoft to realistically render the 16th century game environments, which are set in Paris during the French Revolution.
Another legendary game series getting a massively visual and technology upgrade is Far Cry 4. In addition to HBAO+, TXAA, PCSS and enhanced 4K support, Far Cry 4 also integrates NVIDIA Godrays technology so gamers can feel the sun beating down in the Himalayas, and NVIDIA HairWorks, for rendering the realistic, but deadly adversaries that will be encountered in the game.
And finally, if horsepower, engines and pound per cubic feet rev your receptors more, then The Crew, the ultimate street racing game ever made, may be just the ticket you’ve been waiting for. Motoring through the bustling streets of New York City and Los Angeles, cruising down sunny Miami Beach or trekking through the plateaus of Monument Valley never looked so superb thanks in part to the integration of HBAO+ and TXAA technologies– all rendered in breathtaking 4K. The Crew even comes with an Android companion app that lets you tinker with your ride before playing it live, chat remotely, browse friend profiles, and send your crew on jobs – all from the road.
For more information on the GeForce GTX GPU “Pick Your Path” promotion, visit www.geforce.com/pickyourpath. The NVIDIA Flickr page hosts the entire lineup of GeForce product photos.
About NVIDIA
Since 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has pioneered the art and science of visual computing. The company’s technologies are transforming a world of displays into a world of interactive discovery — for everyone from gamers to scientists, and consumers to enterprise customers. More information at http://nvidianews.nvidia.com/ and http://blogs.nvidia.com/.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2013–14 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,007 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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