This next tidbit from Computex 2004 in Taipei
isn't so much of an shocker, but it did throw us for a loop when we first saw
it.... By now I'm sure you have heard about the new 6-pin power connector being
used on virtually all new videocards. The 6-pin connector replaces the single
molex (or in some cases, dual molex connector) used to supply power to high end
videocards.
Does this mean you will have to go out and buy a completely new powersupply
which has the new 6-pin connector? Luckily, no.
What manufacturers have done is essentially consolidate two 12v power
connectors into one, resulting in slightly more PCB space for other uses.
MSI had several cards on display which use the new adaptor, which consists of
the 6-pin connector and two molex connectors. Thus, two 12V lines are supplied
to the card in one. In the case below, this nVidia NV45 PCI-Express videocard
uses the new connector.
And not to left out of an emerging standard, ATI have also adopted the
connector for their new PCI-E cards as well.
Cable TV in the Notebook
ASUS have long been recognized as an innovator, and this year at Computex
2004, the company was demonstrating a Notebook with an integrated cable
TV-Tuner. The nice thing about this notebook which has a large 17" screen, is
that it can be used a primary computer, and media center.
ASUS have cleverly hidden the TV channel number display behind the grill of
the right speaker - which is in this case indicating channel 74. When the
television is not being used, this display is hidden
from sight.
The coaxial cable plugs directly into the left side of the
notebook.
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