Rounding out NVIDIA’s GPU launches for the year are the GTX 660 and GTX 650, priced at $229 and $109, respectively, and is available from all of the usual video card manufacturers, including MSI, GIGABYTE, PNY, EVGA, and more. Both have all of the Keplar features that you’ve come to expect, such as much improved power efficiency, advanced anti-aliasing techniques, adaptive VSync, and more. What’s new, though, is the core itself. While the GTX 660 Ti and up use NVIDIA’s GK104 core, the GTX 660 uses the GK106, while the GTX 650 uses the GK107. What’s the difference?
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched – Available now starting from $299
NVIDIA’s long-awaited GTX 660 Ti has finally been announced, and is now available from many online retailers from $299 (Newegg). You’ll find the full press release from NVIDIA below. Compared to GPUs from the red team that cost up to $80 more, the GTX 660 Ti is on-par with them and, in some cases, is faster. Maximum PC did a quick round-up of 3 GTX 660 Ti GPUs from various manufacturers, comparing them to a few other cards as well. If you’re a casual gamer, should you get the GTX 660 Ti?
MSI updates GT70 and GT60 gaming laptops with the GTX 680M
MSI keeps their gaming notebook updates coming with the GT70 ONE-276US and GT60 ONE-220US. Each features an anti-glare 1920×1080 display, Killer NIC, USB 3.0 ports, a 9-cell battery and, of course, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M. The 17-inch GT70 retails for $2,599, while the 15-inch GT60 starts at about $1,899. You’ll find all of the other specs within the press release below.
Sony offering free PS3 to students with purchase of a new VAIO laptop
Student? Want a new laptop? Want a free PS3 to go along with it? Thanks to a new promotion by Sony and CouponBuzz.com, a purchase of one of Sony’s latest laptops (or all-in-one PCs) can get you a new free 160GB PlayStation 3. However, you’re looking to spend a minimum of $1,000, as Sony’s cheapest eligible notebook is the 15.5″ S series line. The most expensive of the bunch is a 13.1″ ultrabook with the power of a full-size 15″ notebook, featuring a powerful Core i7-3612QM CPU, dual 256GB SSDs, and a full-HD 1080p display.
AOC unveils a 23″ monitor with built-in iOS dock
If you like positioning your iPhone or iPod Touch right at the bottom of your monitor, then AOC’s “Aire iPlay” 23-inch monitor is what you want, as it features an integrated 30-pin dock. The monitor also includes built-in speakers wit SRS support. Its resolution? 1920×1080. Unfortunately, this monitor lacks a DVI input, as it only supports VGA-in and HDMI-in. If this is what you absolutely want, then it can be yours for $279.99 right now from Amazon. Check out the press release down below.
ROCCAT to launch the Lua gaming mouse for just $29.99
Accuracy, and comfort. That’s what ROCCAT’s upcoming Lua 3-botton gaming mouse provides. Oh, and add affordability to that list. The mouse will be available for just $29.99 sometime in July or August. It offers precision scrolling and plenty of DPI settings for gamers to choose from. You’ll find the press release down below.
NZXT unveils new Aperture M card reader
NZXT, a popular maker of computer cases for system buiders, is adding to their lineup of case accessories with the Aperture M “media hub”, which supports an array of memory cards. One thing to note is that this is actually a 5.25″ drive, and not a 3.5″ like most card readers. Fortunately, you get 2 USB 3.0 ports for your convenience. It’s available now for $34.99. Check out the press release down below for more information.
