Watercooled XPG D80 DDR4 RGB RAM of ADATA Introduced in Pakistan

Watercooled XPG D80 DDR4 RGB RAM Update:

ADATA Technology, the manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash products recently launched the XPGSPECTRIX D80 DDR4 RGB — the world’s first RGB DDR4 Volatile Memory with a hybrid liquid-air cooling system.

The Watercooled XPG D80 DDR4 RGB RAM features a liquid heatsink on its top side that benefits from a non-conductive fluid with a low boiling point to dissipate heat effectively. And thanks to its RGB lighting, the liquid heatsink isn’t just functional; it’ll visually captivate and be the centerpiece of your rig.

The SPECTRIX D80’s liquid heatsink has a hermetically sealed design that ensures it’s completely airtight. You can rest assure that no gas or liquid will leak or evaporate away. Meanwhile, the non-conductive fluid inside this Volatile Memory has the thermal stability and conductivity needed for efficient cooling.

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Equipped with programmable RGB lighting, the liquid heatsink of this Volatile Memory not just functional, but also visually captivating with the fluid completely illuminated for all to see. Users can customize the lighting effects by setting up patterns, pulse speed, lighting intensity, and more. Lighting control is done with the RGB Sync app, or users can use an existing RGB lighting control software from a major motherboard maker.

Hybrid Cooling

• Hybrid cooling: Aluminum heatsink, thermally conductive materials on the PCB, and fluid with low boiling point work together to deliver excellent heat dissipation.
• High-quality chips: Chosen through a strict selection process to ensure durability and reliability.

Made for avid gamers, DIY enthusiasts, and overclockers, the Watercooled XPG D80 DDR4 RGB RAM provides a wide frequency range from 2666 MHz to 5000 MHz with support for Intel® X299 2666 MHz and AMD AM4/Ryzen platforms. Also, pre-configured Intel® XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) 2.0 profiles allow for quick overclocking, doing away with the need for adjusting individual parameters in BIOS.

Earlier in the year, XPG overclocked the SPECTRIX D80 to 5531MHz in a liquid-nitrogen-cooled configuration to demonstrate the amazing potential of the memory module. For added overclocking convenience, the D80 Volatile Memory comes with preconfigured Intel® XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) 2.0 profiles for quick, reliable overclocking.

For more reliability and dependability, the module of this Volatile Memory uses high-quality chips chosen through a strict selection process, while its 10-layer PCB offers improved signaling quality and stability, even when operating at high speeds or under heavy loads.

ADATA XPG first introduced a prototype liquid-cooled memory design during CES 2018 in Las Vegas to much excitement. The Watercooled XPG D80 DDR4 RGB RAM is the realization of the design’s viability for a commercially available Volatile Memory module.

Dimensions

The dimensions of Watercooled XPG D80 DDR4 RGB RAM is given below:

For more details about Watercooled XPG D80 DDR4 RGB RAM specifications and pricing, please contact your nearest ADATA XPG representative or visit www.adata.com/pk/consumer/ or visit www.xpg.com

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Intel Movidius Neural Compute Stick AI USB Stick With Myriad 2 Vision Processing Unit Unveiled

Intel Movidius Neural Compute AI USB Update: Intel is expanding its reach into the deep learning field today with the launch of the Neural Compute Stick (NCS), which as developed by its Movidius subsidiary. The Intel Movidius Neural Compute AI USB is aimed at democratizing deep learning and artificial intelligence, with Intel billing it as “the world’s first self-contained AI accelerator in a USB format.”

The Intel Movidius Neural Compute AI USB stick was slated for launch in 2016, but the acquisition by Intel halted proceedings. Now the company is back to normal operations and its USB AI Stick is finally here.

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The Intel Movidius Neural Compute AI USB is powered by the Myriad 2 vision processing unit (VPU), which promises 100 gigaflops of performance all while operating within a 1-watt power envelope.

Given its low-power requirements, Intel is aiming the Movidius NCS at developers, research engineers and of course the do-it-yourself crowd.

The processor has twelve cores running in parallel and can execute facial recognition and object detection algorithms. It supports neural networks based on the Caffe framework (a neural network library).

However, it’s not clear if it will support Google’s TensorFlow framework or not. A complete list of specifications for the processor can be found here.

The device was delayed due to Intel’s involvement but that helped the company bring down its expected retail price. Initially it was expected to go for around $99, but now it can be bought for just $79.

The Intel Movidius Neural Compute AI USB acts as an AI accelerator that doesn't need to be hooked up to a cloud-based system and makes it easier to add deep learning capabilities to existing computing platforms.

For example, using the device's technology, developers will be able to design an AI-powered drone or add AI into existing apps and devices. According to Intel, the Movidius USB stick could also reduce research and development costs for testing machine learning applications.

Specs-wise, the Movidius Compute Stick consumes just 1 watt of power and provides 100 gigaflops of performance. It runs on a Caffe framework and connects to a PC via USB 3.0. It requires a 64-bit PC running Ubuntu 16.04, with 1GB RAM and 4GB onboard memory to function.

It should be mentioned that the device is definitely not suitable for bigger corporations which require greater processing power. It would be much more efficient for them to simply incorporate their own sensors and hardware in their devices.

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Nvidia GT 1030 Low Budget Graphics Card for eSports Lovers

Nvidia has released a new low-end graphics card in the GeForce GT 1030 for entry-level and budget-minded users. It's the latest GPU within Nvidia's 10 series (all equipped with the Pascal architecture), and is priced around $70. The GT1030 is available now from a variety of PC part supplies, including Zotac, MSI, and Gigabyte.

The GT 1030 provides a little more power than what an integrated graphics processor (IGP) offers and is targeted to those who mainly play less demanding games such as League of Legends or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It's also useful for 4K home theater setups, since many older IGPs cannot do 4K.

Specifications

The card launches with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM coupled with a clock speed of 1227 MHz, with a maximum of 1468 MHz. It has a 64-bit memory interface, just 384 CUDA cores as well as bandwidth of 48 GB/s. Other specs such as the transistor count are not known for now. The new GT 1030 is a $70 card which primarily targets e-Sports gamers.

Aesthetically, the card should fit in the most-cramped of systems, measuring just 4.7 by 6.7 inch. It has a rated power draw of 30W (power supplies of 300W are recommended) and comes with DVI, DisplayPort and HDMI 2.0b ports for monitors. There’s support for Vulkan, OpenGL 4.5 and DX12, but for obvious reasons features like SLI and G-sync are a no-go.

The card has been released for gamers already. Competing solutions from the likes of EVGA and Zotac are out too.

Targeting an eSports Audience

While both the GT 1030 and RX 550 target casual or eSports gamers who need power for little more than DOTA 2 or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, it is still recommended to save for a bit more and go for either the RX 460 or Nvidia’s own GTX 1050, which don’t cost a lot more but more than make up for their prices.

They’ll also be of much more use should you become a more serious player in the future. However, for movie setups at home, the value that they provide can be substantial.

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