ECS has launched a new motherboard for AMD platform, powered by AMD 770 North Bridge controller and ATI SB600 South Bridge controller. It provides support for Athlon and Sempron family processors, including the latest AMD Phenom processor. The motherboard features a PCI Express 2.0 X16 slot, Supports the latest Hyper Transport 3.0 technology, dual channel DDR2 800 memory up to 32 GB, four SATAII ports, Gigabit LAN, 8-channel High Definition Audio output, 6 X USB 2.0 ports and 1 X eSATA port.
Palit Microsystems, the leading PC components manufacturer, announces two motherboard equipped with Nvidia's MCP73 chipsets – N73V and N73PV. They are Nvidia's first line of integrated graphics solutions for Intel platforms. Both of the new mobos come with GeForce 7050 onboard and are equipped with 7.1 high definition audio. Check the specifications below:
Chipset: NVIDIA MCP73V
Processor: LGA775 based Core 2 Duo/Pentium D/ Pentium 4/ Celeron D with 533 / 800 / 1066/1333FSB
Memory: 2 x DDR2 240-pin DIMM slots support up to 2GB DDR2 800
VGA: Built in GeForce 7050 GPU
LAN: Realtek RTL8201N 10/100 Fast Ethernet controller
Audio: Realtek ALC883 7.1 Channel HD Audio
Expansion slot: 1 x PCI Express x16 graphics slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slot
Form Factor: mATX (244 x 210mm)
Chipset: NVIDIA MCP73PV
Processor: LGA775 based Core 2 Duo/Pentium D/ Pentium 4/ Celeron D with 533 / 800 / 1066FSB
Memory: 2 x DDR2 240-pin DIMM slots support up to 2GB DDR2 667
Foxconn introduces the P35AP-S motherboard, equipped with Intel P35 chipset. The new motherboard offers support for both DDR3 and DDR2 memory. It also features onboard CMOS and on/off/reset buttons, FoxOne Windows-based system monitoring and overclocking utility and extensive BIOS tuning capability via the Fox Central Control Unit (FCCU) BIOS menu. Check below the specification:
CPU support: Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron, Pentium D, Pentium 4 processors and Intel's next generation 45nm multi-core CPUs FSB support: 1333/1066/800 MHz Memory: Dual channel DDR3 1333/1066/800 memory up to 4 GB or dual channel DDR2 1066/800/667 memory up to 8 GB Expansion: Two PCI Express x16 with ATI CrossFire support, Two PCI Express x1 slots, Three PCI slots Audio: 7.1 channel HD with Dual Digital Audio Connectivity: 6 SATAII, 2 eSATA, 2 IEEE1394a, 8 USB2.0, 1 ATA 133, 1 FDC Form Factor: ATX
Foxconn has announced the X38A motherboard, based on the Intel X38 chipset. The new motherboard features three PCIe x16 slots (including two slots supporting ATI CrossFire running at dual x16 bandwidth), PCIe Generation 2.0 support for future high-performance graphics cards, Up to 8GB of DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory or 4 GB of DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz and support for forthcoming Intel 45nm processors. Check X38A specifications:
AXIOMTEK has released an EPIC form factor single board computer (SBC), the EP830. The new motherboard is powered by Mobile Intel 945GME+ICH7M Express chipset and supports Socket M Intel Core 2 Duo, Core Duo, and Core Solo processors with 533/667 MHz front side bus (FSB).
The EP830 integrates a DVI-I interface onboard, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, PCIe x1 bus, two IEEE1394a ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 8 Digital I/O, 4 COM ports and CompactFlash for SSD storage devices.
Micro-Star International (MSI) has launched its latest P6NGM series motherboards based on MCP73 series chipset with GeForce 7 graphics integrated. According to the MSI, P6NGM is the first HDMI-ready motherboard supporting Intel processors. It supports the latest Intel FSB1333 multi-core processors, which include Core 2 Quad/Duo and other Core architecture based processors. It also supports DDR2-800/667/533 memories, PCI Express x16 and 1 PCIe x1 slots, 4 SATA 2 RAID 0/1/0+1/5, 7.1Ch.HD Audio and gigabit LAN.
XFX intros nForce 630i and 610i Motherboards with integrated GeForce 7 series Graphics. The XFX nForce 630i comes in two versions: with GeForce 7150, or with GeForce 7100. The nForce 610i features GeForce 7050.
Designed for Intel-based PCs, these motherboards support a full range of CPUs (from Core 2 Quad to Celeron) and DDR2-800 memory. They also come with HDMI or DVI output. Other features include Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 for top-notch compatibility and performance on all DirectX 9.0 applications; single-link DVI support to drive flat-panel displays supporting single-link TMDS and PCI Express.
Biostar has just launched new GeForce 7 series-based motherboards supporting Intel's upcoming 45nm processors. Two boards were launched: TF7150U-M7 and TF7100P-M7. On the table below you can see the specifications for each them.
Gigabyte has launched three new motherboards supporting quad-core AMD Opteron processors codenamed “Barcelona”:
GA-3CESL-RH is a motherboard targeted to the server market and is equipped with nVidia nForce Professional 3600 MCP chipset, two PCI Express x16 slots, one PCI Express x8 slot (working at x4), two standard PCI slots, six SATA ports supporting RAID 0/1/5 and one ATA/100 port.
GA-3CCWV-RH is a motherboard targeted to the workstation market and is equipped with nVidia MCP55 pro chipset, one PCI Express x16 slot, one PCI Express x8 slot (supporting SLI x8 mode), one PCI-X slot, one standard PCI slot, six SATA ports supporting RAID 0/1/10/5 and one ATA/133 port.
GA-3CCWL-RH has the same basic specifications as GA-3CCWV-RH, except for the PCI-X slot, but on the other hand GA-3CCWL-RH has an x4 PCI Express slot.
ASUS has just launched P5NT WS, a socket 775 motherboard based on nVidia nForce 680i LT SLI chipset and supporting forthcoming 45 nm Intel processors. This motherboard supports DDR2 memory up to 800 MHz, it has three PCI Express x16 slots, one PCI-X slot, two PCI Express x1 slots, one standard PCI slot, Gigabit Ethernet and 8-channel audio produced by Realtek ALC888 codec.
ASUS has just launched its first motherboard compatible with the forthcoming AMD processors based on K10 architecture: M2A-VM. This is a socket AM2+ motherboard, which is a socket AM2 supporting HyperTransport 3.0 and separated power sources for the CPU and its memory controller (a.k.a. Dual Dynamic Power Management, DDPM, or “split-plane” technology). ASUS also announced a list with others motherboards that will be able to support next-generation AMD CPUs after applying BIOS updates.
FOXCONN announced its new motherboards's series Quantum Force. MARS is its first product and, acording to the manufacturer, its first true overclocking motherboard, dedicated to gaming enthusiasts.
Based on the Intel P35 chipset. One reason for the great overclocking potential of MARS is the Gladiator BIOS, which features a voltage multiplier for accessing a much wider range of voltage settings, advanced memory timing configuration and instant overclocking options for novices.
ASRock has launches its first Intel 3 series motherboard. TheASRock 4Core1333-eSATA2 is based on the Intel P31 and supports Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core and Celeron 400 series processors. It also supports Dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 memory up to 4GB with four DIMM slots and features 1 PCI Express x16.
MSI launches its latest P35 Diamond motherboard based on Intel P35 Express chipset and the new-generation DDR3 structure. It supports the latest Intel FSB1333 and the upcoming 45nm multi-core processors which include Core 2 Quad/Duo/Extreme and other Intel processors based on Core architecture.The P35 Diamond also supports Dual Channel DDR3-1333/1066/800, 7.1 X-Fi Xtreme Audio, MSI SkyTel VoIP function and Gigabit LAN. The new mobo is equipped with a fanless cooling design called “Circu-Pipe”, which offers a heat reduce efficiency of more than 20% after 2 hours full-load operation. It comes with the SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card and it features 2 PCI Express x16 slots, 4+1 SATA2 3Gb/s.
Biostar releases TF650i Ultra-A7, with NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra chipset. It supports the high performance FSB 1333MHz Intel Multi-Cores CPUs and a 'MediaShield', a multiple disk setup, which automatically selects RAID 0, 1, 0+1, or 5 configuration according to users needs. It supports Intel Core 2 Extreme/Core 2 Quad/ Core 2 Duo/ Pentium D/ Pentium 4 and Celeron D Processors. The new mobo also features 1 x PCI-E x16, 2 x PCI-E x1 and 3 x PCI, 4 x SATA2 3Gb/s, and supports Dual DDR2 800MHz (uo to 8 GB) and 8 x USB 2.0.
