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The Gaming Audio Series HS1 headset is ideal for anyone who is serious about gaming, and serious about audio 

FREMONT, California - August, 2010 - Corsair®, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the launch of their inaugural audio product, the Gaming Audio Series HS1 USB gaming headset. This noise-isolating headset offers long-term playing comfort and immersive multi-channel audio, with massive 50mm drivers and a carefully tuned acoustical design optimized not only for gaming, but for movies and music as well.

Titan launches the low profile CPU cooler-TTC-NC25TZ/PW(RB), a 46mm low height design with four 6mm heat pipes and direct contact tech for maximum heat conductivity and supporting TDP 130W. The 46mm low height design makes an ideal cooling for various slim HTPC cases. The PWM intelligent fan controller for a quiet operation. Fully compatible with most Intel and AMD systems.

The Vantec 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hub once again revolutionizes the way we move data from our computer to our devices. Intergrated with the latest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 standard, easily add four USB ports to any computer ensuring that all your USB needs are met. Enjoy transfer rates of up to 5Gbps allowing you to copy videos, music, photos, data files between USB devices and the computer at blazing fast speeds. No drivers are necessary as this is a simple plug and play device. The Vantec 4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Hub is an ideal solution for anyone seeking a well designed hub which fuses a sleek and compact design without sacrificing any of its functionality.

Since the launch of 2010 msi "Beat it" campaign back in July, it has drawan the attention of more than three millions of visitors and spectators around the world. The Grand final of Beat it campaign will be held in Bei Jing from Sept 4 to Sept 6, 2010. Thanks to the effort of msi colleaques worldwide, we have succssfuly managed all Beat it marketing activites at various scopes and resources were wisely applied. Beat it has generated hundreds of news exposure through various gaming forums and platforms with millions of circulation and positive feedbacks worldwide. Through the word of mouth and Fnaticmsi, msi's brand value and performance is continuously reinforced among the gaming community. Also, Fnaticmsi has won the first place by practicing with the best gear "msi G series NB"s powerful performance.

Thermaltake, leading DIY thermal solutions brand, launch their latest CPU air-cooler specifically developed for silent operation while maintaining a maximum of cooling efficiency, the Thermaltake 靜 Jing. Its name is derived from the Chinese, representing "Silence" and carrying with it the concepts of comfort, excellence and exquisiteness. The universal socket support makes it compatible to all computer processors currently available on the market. With a maximum cooling capacity of up to 200W and an almost un-audible noise level of 16 dBA at a fan speed of 800 RPM, the 靜 Jing CPU cooler is the ideal solution for noise sensitive users expecting uncompromising performance.

Fremont, California - August, 2010 - Corsair®, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced the general retail availability of the Professional Series Gold AX1200, AX850, and AX750 power supply units. These PSUs, which feature 80 PLUS® GOLD certification, were announced and shown at Computex in Taipei, and have won numerous accolades since then.

As a leading manufacturer of DRAM modules and consumer NAND Flash peripherals, Team Group Inc. has spared no expense in integrating, developing and promoting SSD technologies. Amid the rise of the next-generation of notebooks and tablet PCs, SSD has regained its importance in the consumer market of 2010.

August 25, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan ~ World's leading flash memory manufacturer Silicon Power today (Aug. 25) announce their 32GB Class10 SDHC card. It is the largest capacity according to SD3.0 specifications set by the SD Association. The card is rated Class10 featuring minimum read / write speeds of 10MB/sec which brings absolutely the best out of your digital handheld devices! Whether you are a photography enthusiast using a HD camcorder to capture your everyday amazing life or a professional photographer constantly shooting with continuous burst mode, Silicon Power's 32GB Class10 SDHC card ensures you a smooth recording experience!

AVerMedia Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of digital multimedia technology announced today the release of AVer MediaCenter 3D beta version, an application to satisfy your visual sensation with live 3DTV on PC. AVer MediaCenter 3D beta version allows users enjoy immersive visual entertainment from live 3DTV programs. It debuts with AVerMedia top seller TV tuner cards AVerTV TwinStar PCI-E, AVerTV Duo Hybrid PCI-E II, AVerTV CaptureHD, and AVerTV TwinStar. Customers who have purchased these products can get the latest AVer MediaCenter 3D beta version from AVerMedia official website with free of charge.

SAN JOSE, CA-August, 2010-OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ),a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) and memory modules for computing devices and systems, is pleased to announce that the Company's Enterprise SSD solutions are now qualified within Silicon Graphics International (SGI) supercomputing solutions and Rackable(TM) Servers. The qualification designates OCZ as an official supplier and allows OCZ to begin selling its high-performance SSDs for integration into SGI's cutting edge products.

Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a global leader in storage and multimedia products, today announced a radical upgrade of its 2.5'' solid state drives (SSD). The new SSDs boast transfer speeds reaching 260MB/s and storage capacities up to 512GB, offering performance-minded enthusiasts a perfect combination of speed, high-capacity storage and long-term reliability.