Computex is just around the corner and we are starting to see some new products emerge. EVGA has announced a line up of the NVIDIA GT 740 series cards. Ranging from 1GB DDR3 to 4GB DDR5 be sure to check out the full spec over at EVGA. These are a good line up of budget GPU's to suit all needs.
EVGA GEFORCE GT 740
ACCELERATE YOUR PC EXPERIENCE
Accelerate your entire PC experience with a new EVGA GeForce GT 740 graphics card. Enjoy all your videos and pictures at HD resolutions, with 10X faster video editing, 13X faster photo editing, and 9X faster web browsing compared to integrated graphics. Plus, experience 4X faster gaming performance that makes all your gameplay richer and smoother. You can even tap into GeForce Experience to automatically get the latest drivers and optimize game settings with a single click. The EVGA GeForce GT 740 is everything you love, a whole lot faster.
GeForce GTX TITAN and GeForce GTX TITAN Black stormed the industry by offering supercomputer class performance to enthusiast gamers, for the most demanding titles. On the desktop, they delivered unmatched gaming performance on 3840x2160 “4K” screens, whilst remaining cool and quiet with industry-leading power efficiency.
For researchers, scientists and other CUDA developers, meanwhile, GTX TITAN GPUs delivered unparalleled double-precision computational performance that can be found beneath your feet in a traditional PC chassis.
Today, we unleash the fastest and most advanced graphics card we’ve ever made: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z. A technical masterpiece, designed from top to bottom for record breaking performance, the innovatively-designed GTX TITAN Z has 12 GB of 7 Gbps video memory, 5,760 CUDA Cores, and twoGK110 GTX TITAN Black GPUs to power 3840x2160, max setting gaming experiences in the latest and greatest games.
With its efficient power usage and other advanced attributes, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the perfect card for Small Form Factor gaming systems equipped with a single high-performance PCI Express slot, giving you record breaking performance in an appealing, attractive chassis.
Putting this power in perspective, a single GeForce GTX TITAN Z system powered by three GTX TITAN Z graphics cards can run the same workloads as Google Brain, Google’s massive $5M neural network.
For videographers, GeForce GTX TITAN Z can accelerate real-time color correction in Davinci Resolve by 12x compared to systems running on the CPU alone, and at twice the speed as the highest-end Mac Pro.
Innovative Design, From Silicon To Shroud
To push the limits of GPU technology to new heights, GTX TITAN Z’s record breaking silicon is encased in an all-new, custom-made cooler that sits at the cutting edge of design. For starters, the exterior is comprised entirely of aluminum, providing utmost strength, durability, and heat dissipation.
The all-important centrally-mounted axial fan is 40% thicker than GTX TITAN Black’s, and was specially optimized with custom fin pitch and air entry angles to minimize noise and maximize cooling efficiency. At full speed, airflow peaks at 33 cubic feet per minute.
Beneath the fan, on an aluminum heat-dissipation plate placed above the VRAM, we’ve introduced ducted channels that improve airflow, minimizing turbulence, and improving acoustic qualities.
Flanking the fan are dual vapor chambers attached to 500 square inch extended fin stacks, featuring 60% more surface area than GTX TITAN Black, to draw heat away from components and towards the aluminum exterior.
Beneath sits the GTX TITAN Z’s dual GK110 GTX TITAN Black GPUs, and our revolutionary 12-phase dynamic power balancing technology that ensures peak performance at all times.
In the past, exactly half of the power was routed to each GPU. However, depending on variations in cooling, workload and manufacturing process, one GPU may have required more power than the other. Now, we dynamically route power to each GPU, ensuring each is fully optimized.
Lining the exterior of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z PCB are 12 Gigabytes (GB) of record-breaking 7 Gigabits Per Second (Gbps) GDDR5 Video RAM, ensuring ultra-high resolutions gaming systems and large CUDA workloads have enough memory.
The bracket is customized, too, with a unique, efficient design that maximizes the amount of air expelled.
Finally, a black, custom NVIDIA aluminum backplate transfers heat away from the rear of the card.
This unprecedented combination of premium-grade materials, leading power efficiency, and advanced design enables GTX TITAN Z to operate solely on air cooling, with the same acoustic qualities as the critically acclaimed GeForce GTX TITAN Black.
Conclusion
GeForce GTX TITAN Z is our fastest graphics card, and our most advanced, featuring new innovations that will influence future GPU generations. For 3840x2160 and 11520x2160 “4K” gamers there is no better air-cooled card.
For enthusiast small form factor systems, like GeForce GTX Battleboxes, the GTX TITAN Z is the only game in town, delivering unbeatable gaming performance for chassis that lack the required room for standard SLI configurations. If you’re looking for your own performance powerhouse, like a Battlebox, hold fast: we’re working with our partners to refresh the Battlebox program with custom-made chassis are perfect for GTX TITAN Z. For further details stay locked to GeForce.com in the coming weeks.
For researchers scientists and CUDA developers, GeForce GTX TITAN Z delivers unprecedented computational power in an ATX-compatible form factor, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional supercomputer.
MultiBeast, the ultimate post-installation utility, has been updated to version 6.3 for OS X Mavericks. In addition to Chimera 3.0, this version contains updated kexts and fixes specifically for OS X 10.9.3.
Please make sure to read the documentation provided in the MultiBeast Features document and at MultiBeast.com for all install locations and details. Download the latest version of MultiBeast at tonymacx86.com/downloads.
Please do not upload or redistribute MultiBeast to any other sites.
Visible Changes:
Drivers -> Audio -> Realtek ALCxxx > With DSDT and Without DSDT merged into Drivers -> Audio -> Realtek ALCxxx
Renamed Drivers -> Audio -> Realtek ALCxxx > Optional 3 Port Audio Enabler to Optional 3 Port (5.1) Audio
Replaced all previous versions of Chimera with 3.0.1
Internal Changes:
Improved performance
Updated AppleHDA to 10.9.3 versions
Updated FakeSMC and Plugins to kozlek's branch v6.8.1307
Build phase now checks for the presence of /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist or the selection of "Basic Boot Options" for any option that edits that file.
MultiBeast 6.3 Audio Changes: As part of the removal of "With DSDT and DSDT-Free" from Audio -> Realtek ALCxxx, we are no longer using HDAEnabler.kext. Each patched AppleHDA provided in MultiBeast is now dependent on the Chameleon/Chimera module HDAEnabler.dylib or a DSDT or SSDT with a layout-id of 1, 2 or 3. During installation it will delete any HDAEnabler if found. In addition it will add HDAEnabler=Yes and default HDEFLayoutID=01000000 to /Extra/org.chameleon.Boot.plist unless "Optional EFI Installed Bootloader Support" is selected.
All current users of MultiBeast 6.2.2 should seamlessly transition to Chimera 3.0 and HDAEnabler module by updating bootloader and Realtek ALC kext to the latest versions. SOURCE: http://www.tonymacx86.com/428-multibeast-6-3-update.html
The Intel Haswell-E processor lineup would include three SKUs, the Core i7-5960X, Core i7-5930K and Core i7-5820K. All processors are built on the 22nm Haswell architecture which means that they will improve the IPC performance while keeping the same power limits as previous generation processors due to enhanced power efficiency of the Haswell microarchitecture. Before moving into the feature set of the platform itself, we will detail the SKUs that will be launching in Q3 2014 (September 2014):
Intel Core i7-5960X Processor
The Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition would be the flagship processor of the lineup boasting 8 Cores and 16 threads. This would be Intel’s first 8 Core consumer processor and would be clocked at 3.0 GHz base and 3.3 GHz boost frequency. The processor would feature 20 MB of L3 cache, 140W TDP and support for DDR4-2133 MHz memory. Being the flagship processor of the Haswell-E lineup, the Core i7-5960X would end up with a price of $999 US. While there have been rumors that the pricing would be higher than previous generations, Im almost certain that Intel will keep their pricing structure of the HEDT lineup same as previous generation Sandy Bridge-E and Ivy Bridge-E processors.
Intel Core i7-5930K Processor
The Core i7-5930K would be the second best processor of the flock featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. Featuring a clock speed of 3.5 GHz base and around 3.9 – 4.0 GHz boost, the Core i7-5930K would integrate 15 MB L3 Cache and a TDP of 140W. The processor would be able to support DDR4-2133 MHz memory. From specifications, the Core i7-5930K looks a lot like the current generation Core i7-4960X processor however we are looking at better IPC due to the improved Haswell microarchitecture. Pricing is suggested close to the $550 US range.
Intel Core i7-5820K Processor
The Core i7-5820K would be the entry level processor of the lineup featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. The CPU comes with a 15 MB L3 Cache, 3.3 GHz base clock, 3.6-3.8 GHz boost clock, 140W TDP and support for DDR4-2133 MHz memory. Being similar to the Core i7-5930K in terms of technical specifications aside from the clock speeds, the Core i7-5820K might just become an attractive processor for the X99 chipset platform since it will be priced around a lower range of $300 – $350 US.
Ofcourse, the platform would require a new platform control hub or PCH. Intel is preparing their latest Wellsburg-X chipset that would power the next generation HEDT platform featuring 14 USB ports (6 USB 3.0 and 8 USB 2.0), 10 SATA 6GBps ports, integrated clock support, 8×1 PCIe 2.0, Clarksville GbE PHY and the Realtek Audio Codec.The chip has a max TDP of 6.5W and measures 23x22mm which is larger than the X79 chipset.
First Desktop Platform To Feature DDR4 Memory Support
Coming to the memory controller, yes, Intel’s Haswell-E is officially the first HEDT platform to feature support for DDR4 memory. The DDR4 memory controller lies on the processor itself through which it is directly connected. The new DDR4 memory modules consume only 1.2 V of power compared to 1.65/1.5V standard with DDR3. The can feature upto 16 banks of memory and require a 288-Pin DIMM connectors which would be available on the new X99 chipset motherboards. The DDR4 memory controller offers Quad channel memory support. DDR4 would offer faster clock speeds and the Haswell-E platform supports frequencies o 2133 MHz, 2667 MHz O.C +.
LGA 2011-3 Socket Supports Haswell-E Processors
Intel is also preparing the latest LGA2011-3 socket which has similar dimensions but a different ILM key pattern which allows only for Haswell-E processor compatibility. Intel adds compatibility for both their Channel DRX-B Liquid cooler and T-HPHS air cooler with the LGA 2011-3 socket for Haswell-E processors.
Better Overclocking Support For Overclockers
Just like Haswell and Ivy Bridge-E before it, Haswell-E would retain the great overclocking features that would ship with the “K” series and “Extreme Edition” processors. Both the memory and processor can be overclocked beyond limits with unlocked turbo limits, unlocked core ratios in 80/100 increments, programmable iVR voltage, support for XMP mode, unlocked memory controller and voltage limits, native support for memory upto 2667 MHz, Unlocked PCH and PLL voltage controls and more. A single Haswell-E processor would feature 2 x16 and 3 x8 Gen 3 PCI-e support with 40 lanes and would be directly connected to the DDR4 memory controller and the Wellsburg X99 chipset. The feature set would remain the with technologies such as SSE4, AVX, VT, AESNI under its belt.
