New NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M now on Alienware M18x, puts most desktop rigs to shame

Most desktop rigs already consider being able to run Crysis 2 without major niggles an accomplishment in itself, but that’s apparently not enough for NVIDIA and Alienware. No, the duo needs to play the game in the most eye-popping way possible, by way of 1920×1080 resolutions, with “Ultra” settings and PC crippling high-res textures and DX11 Ultra updates. The Alienware M18x is able to handle all of this graphic intensity by using not one, but two NVIDIA GTX580M GPUs on board running on SLI (see a video demo below for proof). Users will also be able to enjoy the same desktop shaming performance on the smaller, M17x. We don’t know the local prices yet, or if the duo of machines will even grace our lovely shores, but you know what they say, if you have to ask…

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New Razer Orochi mouse launched, gives mobile gamers an unfair advantage

While not a lot of us game on the go, there seems to be enough individuals who partake in some sweet, sweet, mobile pwning for Razer to make the Orochi. Now Razer’s original mobile gaming mouse has been updated and now sports a nice black chrome finish in addition to Razer’s gaming pedigree.

The Orochi is a wireless mouse, although it can also plug into your PC via a gold plated USB connector if things get really serious. All the features you’d expect from a Razer mouse is still there, including a 4000dpi 3G Laser sensor, On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity.

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