Sunday, August 28, 2011

StarTech.com PEX2S553 2 Port Native PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16550 UART

StarTech.com PEX2S553 2 Port Native PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16550 UART Review



StarTech.com PEX2S553 2 Port Native PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16550 UART Feature

  • Native single-chip, single lane PCI Express chipset delivers true PCIe performance
  • Standard and low profile/half-height bracket included to ensure fitment in any system
  • Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instructions saving time and hassle
  • 128-byte deep FIFO per transmitter and receiver
  • Automated in-band software flow control using programmable Xon/Xoff in both directions
  • Automated out-of-band flow control using CTS/RTS and DSR/DTR
  • Compliant with PCI Express base specifications revision 1.0a
  • Includes half-height/low profile mounting bracket
The PEX2S553 PCI Express serial card lets you turn a PCI Express slot into 2 RS232 (DB9) serial ports. Based on a native single chip design (no bridge chip), this 2-port serial adapter card allows you to harness the full capability offered by PCI Express (PCIe), and reducing the load applied to the CPU by as much as 48% over conventional serial cards. The RS232 Serial Adapter Card (PEX2S553) is compatible with a broad range of operating systems including Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (32 and 64 bit), Linux Kernel 2.6.11 and up, and MAC OS 10.4 and above. Plus, the serial card includes an optional half-height/low profile bracket that allows the card to be installed in any PCI Express slot, regardless of the size of the computer case. This product is a replacement for our PEX2S552 card. Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.


Saturday, August 27, 2011

GENUINE WhiBal G7 Certified Neutral White Balance Card - Pocket Kit (2.1"x3.3")

GENUINE WhiBal G7 Certified Neutral White Balance Card - Pocket Kit (2.1"x3.3") Review



GENUINE WhiBal G7 Certified Neutral White Balance Card - Pocket Kit (2.1"x3.3") Feature

  • Best specs of any gray card product (a*&b* < 0.5 from perfect neutral)
  • Only WhiBal is precision measured to certify specs of each and every card shipped.
  • Designed for perfect compatibility with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
  • Sturdy and virtually indestructible only .040" thick. Scratch, fade, and water resistant..
  • Complete kit with WhiBal, dual-purpose S-BinerTM stand and S-hanger/clip, TyvekTM storage case, and quick release lanyard.
With more than 40,000 customers, the Genuine WhiBal has become the standard in the industry for precision WB Reference "Gray Cards". Each and every card is measured with a precision spectrophotometer to assure you that *your* card meets our industry leading specification of +/-0.5 within the a* and b* channels. Do not be fooled by RGB measurements (they have no meaning in this context). Very simply, WhiBal combines all the best features of all available White Balance cards, and meets or exceeds their technical performance in a unique package that can be used conveniently in all your shooting situations. In addition, WhiBal provides convenient neutral White and Black reference areas for setting dynamic range in your digital capture using the Black and White Eyedroppers available in RAW conversion software, PhotoshopTM, and most other editing software. Check out the educational videos on-line. (Search for WhiBal). They tell the entire story. Feature Summary: ? It fits in your shirt pocket.(same size as an American business card ...2.1x3.5 inches)...so you will actually use it rather than have it in your bag! ? It is basically indestructible, waterproof, etc ? Both Pocket and Studio versions come with convenient stand for ease of setup on tables or flat surfaces. No need for someone to hold the WhiBal. ? All 4 reference "colors" are essentially equal to or better than all tested "reference cards" for neutrality and spectral flatness. ? All cards are designed for low reflectivity, except the BlackPoint sticker which intentionally is highly reflective so that maximum Blackpoint level may be achieved. ? Larger are smaller sizes are available ? Can be used to set white balance reference, Black point and White point. ? Fits shirt pocket or can hang on studio hook or lanyard, or set on a table with included table stand. ? WhiBal is a product of PictureFlow LLC, is patent-pending and proudly made in the USA.


Friday, August 26, 2011

PowerColor ATI Radeon HD4650 1 GB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card AX4650 1GBK3-H - Retail

PowerColor ATI Radeon HD4650 1 GB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card AX4650 1GBK3-H - Retail Review



PowerColor ATI Radeon HD4650 1 GB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card AX4650 1GBK3-H - Retail Feature

  • Chipset: Radeon HD4650 Engine Clock: 600 MHz Video Memory: 1GB DDR3
  • Memory Clock: 900 MHz(2x 450Mhz) Memory Interface: 128-bit
  • Bus: PCI-Express 2.0 x16 RAMDAC: 400 MHz Stream Processing Units: 320
  • Max. Resolution: 2560 x 1600 Connectors: VGA, DVI, HDMI Thermal: Fansink
  • Support ATI CrossFireX Technology Support ATI PowerPlay Technology Support ATI Avivo HD Video and Display Platform Support Microsoft DirectX 10.1, Shader Model 4.1 and OpenGL 2.0
PowerColor ATI Radeon HD4650 1GB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card, Retail


Thursday, August 25, 2011

StarTech.com Professional USB to DVI External Dual or Multi Monitor Video Adapter Video Card USB2DVIPRO (Black)

StarTech.com Professional USB to DVI External Dual or Multi Monitor Video Adapter Video Card USB2DVIPRO (Black) Review



StarTech.com Professional USB to DVI External Dual or Multi Monitor Video Adapter Video Card USB2DVIPRO (Black) Feature

  • Multi monitor video adapter
The USB2DVIPRO Professional USB DVI External Dual or Multi Monitor Video Adapter is the perfect solution for turning your workstation into a dual or multi-monitor environment using your USB ports - providing high quality dual display or multi-monitor capability for a variety of laptop or desktop applications. With improved performance compared to our USB2DVI, this USB DVI-D display adapter is capable of running up to five additional displays from one computer simultaneously (using four USB2DVIPRO External Multi Monitor Video Adapters). The adapter connects to a host computer through a USB 2.0 port, acting as an external DVI-D video card to either extend or mirror the desktop shown on the existing display - without having to open the computer case.USB2DVIPRO offers support for Microsoft Windows (including Aero themes) and Mac OS X, and with support for resolutions up to 1920x1200 this device is ideal for larger displays / monitors. Backed by a StarTech.com 1 year warranty and free lifetime technical support.


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Superclocked 1024 MB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card 01G-P3-1461-KR

EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Superclocked 1024 MB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card 01G-P3-1461-KR Review



EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Superclocked 1024 MB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card 01G-P3-1461-KR Feature

  • GeForce GTX 560 Superclocked with 850 MHz core clock
  • PCI-Express 2.0
  • 1024 MB 256-bit GDDR5 Memory
  • 4104 MHz Memory Clock and 1700 MHz Shader Clock
  • 131.3 GB/sec Memory Bandwidth
  • 47.6 GT/s Texture Fill Rate
  • Microsoft DirectX 11 Support
  • NVIDIA 2-way SLI ready
Looking for a next generation DirectX 11 card that has hard hitting graphics performance, but not hard hitting on your wallet? Look no further than the EVGA GeForce GTX 560. This card allows you to discover the incredibly detailed DirectX 11 worlds, with tessellation performance that destroys the competition. Get your PC ready to dominate this year's blockbuster game titles like Duke Nukem Forever and Crysis 2! Performance is not the end of the story though; full DirectX 11 done right that blows away the competition, NVIDIA 3D Vision, NVIDIA Surround Gaming, NVIDIA PhysX and award winning EVGA support give you the edge on your opponents and peace of mind on your hardware. Get an immersive experience today with the EVGA GeForce GTX 560. Specifications include the GTX 560 (850 MHz core clock) chipset, 1024MB of GDDR5 memory with a 4104 MHz memory clock, 256 bit memory interface, 1700 MHz Shader Clock, 336 CUDA cores, 131.3 GB/sec Memory Bandwidth, 47.6 GT/s Texture Fill Rate and PCI Express 2.0 compatibility. Additional features include Microsoft DirectX 11 Support, NVIDIA PhysX and NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technologies, NVIDIA 2-way SLI readiness, NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround readiness, NVIDIA CUDA technology with CUDA C/C++, DirectCompute 5.0 and OpenCL support, PCI-Express 2.0 support and OpenGL 4.1 support. Connections are 1 Mini-HDMI 1.4a connector and 2 Dual-Link DVI-I HDCP capable connectors. Package includes the EVGA Driver/software disc with EVGA Precision Tuning utility, 1 DVI to VGA adapter, 2 6-pin PCI-E power cables and a 3 Year warranty if registered within 30 days at evga.com.


Monday, August 22, 2011

New ASUS Tek Video Card ENGTX550 DC/DI/1GD5 Geforce GTX550 Ti 192Bit PCI Express DVI/HDMI/VGA Retail

New ASUS Tek Video Card ENGTX550 DC/DI/1GD5 Geforce GTX550 Ti 192Bit PCI Express DVI/HDMI/VGA Retail Review



New ASUS Tek Video Card ENGTX550 DC/DI/1GD5 Geforce GTX550 Ti 192Bit PCI Express DVI/HDMI/VGA Retail Feature

  • Asus Video Card ENGTX550 TI DC/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX550 Ti 1GB GDDR5 192Bit PCI Express DVI/HDMI/VGA Retail.
  • Factory overclocked to performs at 910MHz faster than stock performance, resulting in higher frame rates in games.
  • Super Alloy Power; DirectCU; Voltage Tweak; Splendid Video Intelligence Technology.
  • Your intelligent hardware protection and powerful overclocking tool.
  • Real-time overclocking, benchmarking and video capturing in any PC game!
3 Years Limited Warranty. CPU, Memory, Systems, Notebooks, and Software products are not returnable for Credit. A 15 days from date of invoice; during first 7 days no restocking fee will be charged in most cases, provided item(s) are returned as new, unopened, complete and in re-sellable condition. After 7 days a 15% restocking fee will apply. The customer can have a replacement of items purchased during first 30 days of invoice date. The customer must notify us within 24 hours if they receive a defective product in order to receive RMA # and get credit.


Sunday, August 21, 2011

PowerColor ATI Radeon HD3450 512MB DDR2 VGA/DVI AGP Video Card AG3450 512MD2-V2

PowerColor ATI Radeon HD3450 512MB DDR2 VGA/DVI AGP Video Card AG3450 512MD2-V2 Review



PowerColor ATI Radeon HD3450 512MB DDR2 VGA/DVI AGP Video Card AG3450 512MD2-V2 Feature

  • Chipset: Radeon HD3450 Engine Clock: 600 MHz Video Memory: 512MB DDR2
  • Memory Clock: 333MHz x 2 Memory Interface: 64-bit
  • Bus: AGP 8X RAMDAC: 400 MHz Steam Processors Units: 40
  • Max. DVI Resolution: 2560 x 1600 Connectors: VGA, DVI Thermal: Fansink
  • Support ATI PowerPlay Technology Support ATI Avivo HD Video and Display Platform Technology
  • Minimum System Power requirement: 300W
  • Support ATI PowerPlay Technology Support ATI Avivo HD Video and Display Platform Technology Support HDCP - High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection Support Microsoft DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 2.0 Minimum System Power requirement: 300W
  • Support HDCP - High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection Support Microsoft DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 2.0
PowerColor ATI Radeon HD3450 512MB DDR2 VGA/DVI AGP Video Card