Sep 30

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 OC With 4GB Of Memory

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Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 OC With 4GB Of Memory

Gigabyte has unveiled the new GeForce GTX 680 card (model: GV-N680OC-4GD). This factory overclocked video card features an Ultra Durable VGA design (2oz copper PCB, Ferrite Core (Metal) Chokes, Low RDS (on) MOSFET, Japanese Solid Capacitor), a 256-bit memory interface, a memory clock of 6008 MHz and a GPU clocked at 1071/1137 MHz Base/Boost (standard is 1006/1058 MHz). The GV-N680OC-4GD also offers a 4GB of memory, a WINDFORCE 3X 450 W triple-fan cooler, dual-DVI, HDMI (gold-plated) and DisplayPort outputs. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Gigabyte]

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Sep 05

NVIDIA working on Linux support for Optimus automatic graphics switching

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NVIDIA working on Linux support for Optimus automatic graphics switching

Linux godfather Linus Torvalds may have a frosty relationship with NVIDIA, but that hasn’t stopped the company from improving its hardware’s support for the open-source operating system. In fact, the chipset-maker is working on the OS’ compatibility with its Optimus graphics switching tech, which would enable laptops to conserve power by swapping between discrete and integrated graphics on the fly. In an email sent to a developer listserv, NVIDIA software engineer Aaron Plattner revealed that he’s created a working proof of concept with a driver. There’s no word on when the Tux-loving masses may see Optimus support, but we imagine that day can’t come soon enough for those who want better battery life while gaming on their mobile machines.

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