Scythe Mugen 2 Rev. B CPU cooler with LGA 1156 mounting kit now available

Scythe has finally announced the availability of the Mugen 2 Rev. B CPU cooler, complete with LGA 1156 socket compatible mounting kit, for those who have been waiting for it with bated breath since the new Intel socket's official announcement.

The company is also showing some love for owners of the original Scythe Mugen 2 CPU cooler by offering a separate Mugen 2 LGA1156 Conversion Kit. Of course, support for Intel's LGA 775 and LGA 1366 sockets remain, as well as for AMD sockets 754, 939, AM2(+) and AM3.

The Scythe Mugen 2 Rev. B CPU cooler with LGA 1156 mounting kit is available for $49.80 USD or about 2,200 Pesos while the conversion kit sells for just $7.95 or a little over 350 Pesos.

Source: [TechPowerUp]

Upcoming Intel Core i3 and i5 CPU prices revealed by Enigma Technologies

A local computer parts reseller (which also happens to be an Intel Channel Partner Premier Member) called Enigma Technologies has just listed three of Intel's upcoming LGA1156 desktop processors in their latest online price list. The said processors are the Intel Core i3 530, Core i3 540, and the Core i5 650; all of which fall under Intel's Clarkdale family of processors done on a 45nm process and have a 133 MHz FSB.

The local prices, according to Enigma Technologies, are going to be 5,900 Pesos, 6,900 Pesos and 9,100 Pesos respectively. With all of these being dual core Clarkdale processors clocked at 3.2GHz and below, the pricing is a bit ridiculous--especially when you consider than the quad-core Intel Core i5 750 processor sells for just 9,500 Pesos these days. But anyway, prices are probably subject to change, and of course you're free to look elsewhere for possibly lower prices. Still, it sort of makes you wonder: why did Intel even bother?

Source: [Enigma Technologies Philippines (PDF pricelist)]

Asus readying Bluetooth-enabled ROG Maximus III Extreme motherboard

Remember the P55 Express chipset-based Asus ROG Maximus III Extreme motherboard? Well, it still isn't out in the market and there's still no word on pricing. But to get more of our attention, Asus has published a press release about it on their web site, only to take it down quickly. Fortunately, an eagle-eyed PCPerspective editor caught the most of it. And it has apparently been revealed that the upcoming LGA1156 motherboard will feature Bluetooth-connectivity that will enable users to remotely tweak the BIOS settings from their mobile phones! USB 3.0 is also confirmed as being on-board, as well as support for five PCIe connection @ x8 and SATA 6G. This is going to be a really sweet board for hardcore gamers. The sad part is, it's still unavailable.

Source: [ASUS, PCPerspective]

Asus ROG Maximus III Extreme LGA1156 Motherboard launched

Not quite satisfied with the current crop of P55 Express chipset-based motherboards in the market? Hold off for a couple of more weeks and you'll be able to get your hands on Asus's latest and greatest. Geared towards gamers and extreme overclockers, the Asus ROG Maximus III Extreme motherboard offers a vast number of features and options which enthusiasts will be eager to jump on.