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Sparkle Computer and Intel, a longstanding Thunderbolt development partner since 2015, have announced a new partnership with Spire Technology to launch the Sparkle Intel Arc Series graphics cards.
“We value this collaboration and we are fully prepared,” said Willie Huang, general manager of Sparkle Computer. “Sparkle is dedicated to creating a creator-friendly working environment, ranging from industrial graphics and external GPU to docking stations. As the last piece of puzzle, Sparkle Intel Arc Graphics, featuring an advanced Xe Media engine and AV1 encoder, has fully completed our product line and fulfilled the requirement of the desktop community.
“We are pleased to partner with Spire Technology, they are without doubt one of the leading gaming component distributors in the region and we look forward to working with the team to introduce their customers to Sparkle Intel ARC graphic cards, especially with the new A series making great gains and an exciting road map ahead, we’re looking forward to the reception they receive from Spire’s customers.”
Michael Botto, sales and purchasing director at Spire Technology said: “Sparkle’s return to the discrete graphics market is great news and I am delighted that Spire has been chosen as the distribution partner to launch their brand-new range of Intel Arc-based cards in the UK. The partnership with Intel marks a significant milestone for Sparkle as they re-enter the consumer graphics business after an absence of eight years. Their return means more choice for consumers and resellers alike, with products known for their performance, reliability and competitive pricing.
“Working closely with Sparkle and Intel to bring the new range to our customers is another, exciting opportunity for Spire; the new Sparkle A-series cards and the impressive roadmap are clear indications that Sparkle has ambitious plans for the future. I am confident that Spire’s customers will appreciate the cutting-edge features and performance on offer from the new Sparkle cards and look forward to welcoming Sparkle back to our product range.”
With the heatsink design and an extra thermal sensor, the Sparkle Intel Arc TITAN / ORC series is able to change the colour of LED lightbar according to GPU temperature without installing any driver.
The TORN cooling solution featuring customized AXL Fan, which delivers superior airflow for optimal cooling. The fan blades are designed with stripe structures and polished surfaces on the bottom side, enhancing its cooling performance even further.
Already available:
- Sparkle Intel Arc A750 TITAN OC Edition – Equipped with TORN Cooling with triple customized AXL fans, 2.5-slot design and full-metal backplate, Sparkle Intel Arc A750 TITAN OC Edition is designed for players and creators who are ready to step up to a higher tier of performance.
- Sparkle Intel Arc A750 ORC OC Edition – Equipped with TORN Cooling with double customized AXL fans, 2.2-slot design and full-metal backplate, Sparkle Intel Arc A750 ORC OC Edition provides high-performance and myriad of productivity without anything getting in the way.
- Sparkle Intel Arc A380 ELF – Featuring single fan and dual slot design brings the new balance of performance level and price point, Sparkle Intel Arc A380 ELF enhance creation and gaming with AV1 hardware encode and AI-enhanced XeSS upscaling.
