Western Digital Announces World's First 14TB Enterprise-Class Hard Drive

Western Digital today announced the world’s first 14TB enterprise-class hard drive featuring host-managed shingled magnetic recording (SMR) technology. Western Digital’s HGST-branded Ultrastar Hs14 is capable of delivering 40 percent more capacity and more than twice the sequential write performance of its SMR predecessor, enabling more economical and efficient capture of the growing volume and variety of data. 

The future is built on the insights and predictive power of big data. As data grows exponentially, storing it all in an affordable and accessible manner is an ongoing challenge for enterprise and cloud service data center operators. With a focus on total cost of ownership (TCO), the factors of capacity per rack, power consumption, cooling, maintenance, and acquisition cost are all paramount. To combat the big data challenge, Ultrastar Hs14 drives deliver unprecedented capacity leadership and online watt/TB power efficiency for extremely low TCO by harnessing two core complimentary technologies – fourth generation HelioSeal technology, and second generation host-managed SMR – along with enterprise-class reliability. 

These mature, field-proven technologies provide the foundation for delivering efficient, quality and reliable performance required by cloud and hyperscale environments, perfect for ultra-dense scale-out storage systems running sequential write workloads. By utilizing SMR technology, Ultrastar Hs14 HDDs offer a 16 percent increase in capacity[1] while keeping highly predictable, highly reliable performance. 

“Over 70 percent of the exabytes Western Digital ships into the capacity enterprise segment are on helium-based high-capacity drives and continue to support customers with outstanding reliability, performance and value Quality of Service (QoS),” said Mark Grace, senior vice president of devices at Western Digital. “The TCO and reliability benefits of our HelioSeal platform are the foundation of our leadership in high-capacity enterprise storage.”

Ultrastar Hs14 14TB Enterprise Drive Features and Specifications:

• HelioSeal Technology: Western Digital’s fourth-generation helium filled drive technology brings the highest capacity hard drive to market much sooner than competing offerings.

• Host-managed SMR Technology: Second-generation enterprise storage deployment of host-managed SMR delivers 14TB with no compromise of performance predictability and consistency. Host-managed SMR hard drives are designed specifically for sequential write environments, and will not work as drop-in replacements for traditional capacity enterprise drives.

• Reliability: Amongst the industry’s highest MTBF rating at 2.5M hours.

Availability

The Ultrastar Hs14 enterprise hard drive is currently sampling to select OEMs and comes with a 5-year limited warranty. For more information on the Ultrastar Hs14 14TB enterprise drive, visit: http://www.hgst.com/products/hard-drives/ultrastar-hs14.

Former Intel CEO Paul Otellini Passed Away At 66

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Intel Corporation today announced that the company's former CEO Paul Otellini passed away in his sleep Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at the age of 66.

Paul Otellini became Intel's fifth chief executive officer in 2005. Under his leadership the company made important strategic, technological and financial gains. These included transforming operations and cost structure for long-term growth; assuming a leadership position in the server market segment; and maintaining profitability during the global recession. 

Other accomplishments included signing on notable new customer engagements, such as winning the Apple PC business, and business partnerships and strategic acquisitions that expanded Intel's presence in security, software and mobile communications. On the financial front, Intel generated more revenue during his eight-year tenure as CEO than it did during the company's previous 45 years1. In the last full year before he was named CEO, Intel had $34 billion in sales; by 2012, the number had grown to $53 billion.

"We are deeply saddened by Paul's passing," Intel CEO Brian Krzanich said. "He was the relentless voice of the customer in a sea of engineers, and he taught us that we only win when we put the customer first."

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Otellini was born in San Francisco on Oct. 12, 1950, and remained a fan of the city all his life. He received a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of San Francisco in 1972 and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley in 1974. He joined Intel in 1974 and served in a number of positions, including general manager of Intel's Peripheral Components Operation and the Folsom Microcomputer Division, and in 1989 as then-CEO Andy Grove's chief of staff.

From 1990 to 2002, he held various positions at Intel, including executive vice president and general manager of the Intel Architecture Group, responsible for the company's microprocessor and chipset businesses and strategies for desktop, mobile and enterprise computing, as well as executive vice president and general manager of the Sales and Marketing Group. Otellini also served as chief operating officer from 2002 to 2005.

"Paul's business acumen, optimism and dedication fueled our growth throughout his tenure as CEO," Intel Chairman Andy Bryant said. "His tireless drive, discipline and humility were cornerstones of his leadership and live on in our company values to this day."

Paul and his wife, Sandy, were married for 30 years. He is survived by his wife; his son, Patrick; and his daughter, Alexis. Since he retired in 2013, Otellini dedicated time to mentoring young people and being involved with several philanthropic and charitable organizations, including the San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.

Cooler Master Launches Enthusiasts Grade MasterKeys PBT Series Mechanical Keyboard At RM 359

Previously teased during the MasterClacker Keyboard Meetup 2017, Cooler Master today announced the official launch of its MasterKeys L PBT and MasterKeys S PBT. Participants of the MasterClacker Keyboard Gathering 2017 are among the very few privileged to have the first hand experience on the MasterKeys PBT series keyboards.  

"Built to withstand even the fastest of fingers, the keycaps on these boards are injection molded, double laser-etched, and fiber reinforced. They are resistant to solvents, mechanically strong and do not “shine” like traditional ABS keycaps tend to do over time. With these, you won’t have to worry about wear and tear due to sweaty fingers and with the 50 million keystrokes provided through its Cherry MX switches, this keyboard is sure to last years of marathon gaming. The MasterKeys L PBT and MasterKeysS PBT are ideal choices for gamers and heavy typers."

Extra thick 1.5mm PBT keycaps and Costar stabilizers is main highlight of the MasterKeys PBT series keyboards. It also features Cooler Master’s exclusive on-the-fly system, you can switch layouts, from QWERTY, Dvorak or Wokrman and even switchable OS Modifiers from Windows, Mac or Linux without the need of any supplemental software. A pack of red keycaps is included with the MasterKeys PBT series keyboards to accent the gaming keys, pretty thoughtful we'd say.

The MasterKeys L PBT is now available for purchase at a suggested retail price of RM 359 while the MasterKeys S PBT with the same pricing will be available end of November.

Visit Cooler Master's Lazada store to get yours today:
http://www.lazada.com.my/cooler-master-masterkeys-l-pbt-blue-switch-98171789.html

Gigabyte Announces Z370 AORUS Gaming Motherboards with Supercharged Performance

Gigabyte has recently unveiled its new GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS motherboards based on the Intel® Z370 chipset. These supercharged motherboards are equipped with a server-grade digital power design which fully support 8th generation Intel Core™ processors. Performance tuned, the Z370 AORUS Motherboards are compatible with memory modules rated for 4133MHz. With unique features like an ESS Sabre DAC, Smart Fan 5 and RGB Fusion, there’s no doubt why gamers turn to AORUS for the ultimate gaming motherboard.

“Following Intel‘s release of the Z370 chipset platform, GIGABYTE has designed a new, groundbreaking motherboard,” said Vincent Liu, Senior Associate Vice President of GIGABYTE’s Motherboard Business Unit. “GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS motherboards are designed for gamers who value powerful, yet highly durable motherboards. With our new digital power design, not only will Z370 AORUS motherboards unleash the power of the 8th generation Intel Core processors’ they will easily fulfill gamers’ demands.”

Designed with 14nm technology, the 8th gen Intel Core processors range from 4-Cores and 4 threads to 6-Cores and 12 threads each performing better than its predecessor. Z370 AORUS Motherboards deliver the highest video quality, 4K UHD, and uninterrupted streaming to users through the use of HDCP 2.2 Technology, a HEVC 10-bit decoder, as well as a VP9 hardware decoder.

Kindly visit the following link to learn more about Z370 AORUS Gaming Motherboards:

https://www.aorus.com/product-list.php?t=53&t2=56&t3=109

ASUS Announces Its Latest Z370 Series Motherboards - ROG, ROG Strix, Prime and TUF Gaming

The arrival of the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors marks the latest launch of a new consumer-oriented desktop platform this year, one with unprecedented power and responsiveness. Otherwise known as Coffee Lake, these new CPUs add more cores, larger caches, and higher clocks to an already potent foundation. They not only feature Intel’s fastest desktop chips for gaming, but are substantially better for content creation and power users who do more with their PCs.

These powerful new CPUs require new motherboards, so ASUS has developed a deep lineup to meet different needs. The diverse cast of 15 models covers a range of priorities, budgets, and form factors. Our Z370 collection spans Republic of Gamers (ROG), Prime and TUF Gaming motherboards tailored for distinct audiences. There’s something to suit all tastes, whether it's a prosumer seeking a well-equipped system for work and play, a hardcore overclocker pursuing performance records on the world stage, or a PC gamer building a battlestation tuned to perfection.

The new range includes the highly anticipated next-generation ROG Maximus X motherboards with all the enhancements that gamers and performance enthusiasts crave. Also included in the lineup are the latest ROG Strix motherboards with stylish aesthetics and performance to match, the ASUS Prime series for everyday customization and tuning, and the all-new ASUS TUF Gaming boards with unparalleled durability and a focus on ease of use at an affordable price point. All boards are loaded with exclusive technologies to enable users to extract every ounce of performance from Intel’s latest CPUs.

For additional information, product images and specifics on each ASUS Z370 motherboard, please check out our buyer’s guide at ASUS EdgeUp.

ASRock Unveiled 10 of Its Z370 Series Motherboards

To support the increase of core count on the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors, ASRock has upgraded its CPU VRM design to provide more power phases than ever. More cores can demand more power when overclocking, and so, with up to twelve power phases, the ASRock power system is designed for maximum overclocking ability and stability. While the spotlight is focused on CPU and graphics performance, less glamorous subsystems are just as important. These new ASRock motherboards feature Hyper DDR4 design to provide outstanding memory overclocking ability – up to an insanely fast DDR4 4333MHz.

Supporting the latest peripherals, accessories and mobile devices, ASRock's high-end motherboards – such as the Fatal1ty Z370 Professional Gaming i7 and Taichi – provide a USB3.1 Gen2 Type-C header to ensure the most powerful and versatile USB connection can be easily accessible at the front of the PC case. And not only that, the flagship Fatal1ty Z370 Professional Gaming i7 accelerates gaming, SOHO and home office usage, by providing the latest AQUANTIA AQtion™ 10Gb/s super-fast Ethernet on board.

The perfect mid-range fighter

ASRock's Killer SLI series motherboard has always been the best choice for budget multi GPU setups. And now the Z370 Killer SLI continues that tradition by offering the best CPU power solution in its class, with 10 phase power, as well as a USB3.1 Gen1 Type-C front header, and 2x Ultra M.2 to provide super-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 speed for SSDs, also with the cool new design, the black and gray PCB artwork gives the motherboard a striking but classy feel.

Of course, while high-end users get all the attention, every user wants performance and stability. In fact, ASRock has always been the perfect solution for mainstream users, and continues to offer these users a great blend of computing performance, graphics power and amazing stability, even bringing 10 phase power design to the Z370 Pro4 and Z370M Pro4 series motherboards, which represents the best power solution available from any of the companies competing in this market.

ASRock's Z370 series: the best across the board

With this new line up of ten unique Z370 series motherboards, ASRock is now able to offer the best solution across the board for all of the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors. In fact, with this new motherboard series, ASRock is today redefining how a stable and powerful motherboard should be built. ASRock's Z370 motherboards are available in ATX, mATX and mITX platforms, with boards for users from the mainstream up to high end gamers and enthusiasts.

For more information please check: https://www.asrock.com/microsite/IntelZ370/index.asp