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[May 19, 2008] Gigabyte Presents EP45 Extreme
[May 15, 2008] VIA Intros EPIA PX5000EG Pico-ITX Board
[May 12, 2008] Biostar Intros TPower N750 Motherboard
[Apr 17, 2008] Tyan’s Tempest S5396 is Qualified Under IQSB Program
[Apr 10, 2008] Abit Releases A-S78H Motherboard
[Mar 25, 2008] MSI Launches P7N Series Motherboards
[Mar 10, 2008] Biostar Intros GF8200 M2+ Motherboard
[Mar 04, 2008] Biostar Ships TA780G M2+ Motherboard
[Feb 29, 2008] Abit Launches I-G31 Motherboard
[Feb 20, 2008] Abit Releases IP35P Motherboard
[Feb 08, 2008] ASUS Ships ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP
[Jan 23, 2008] ASUS Intros Striker II Formula Motherboard
[Jan 22, 2008] MSI Ships X48 Series Motherboards
[Dec 27, 2007] Gigabyte Announces Online Overclocking Contest
[Dec 21, 2007] ASUS Released P5N-T Deluxe Motherboard

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Gigabyte Presents EP45 Extreme
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: May 19, 2008 - 5:09 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Default.aspx
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Gigabyte has released pictures and specifications of the new motherboard EP45 Extreme, based on Intel P45. Schedule to be launched by end of June, the new mobo supportsIntel Core 2 Multi Core and 45nm processors with FSB 1600 MHz.

It comes with cooling design Pure Copper thermal design featuring Water Cooling. The all pure copper design helps the cooler to efficiently remove the heat from motherboard by the Tower-like heat sink. The hybrid silent pipe features both heatpipe and water cooling technologies.

The mobo has some overclocking friendly features, as more voltage control options (CPU, NB, memory) and finer steps control (20 mV min.). It also provides an onboard quick switch, which power/reset. CIr CMOS buttons located directly on board.

It also has 2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 and PCI-E 2.0 x4 with Quad CrossFire.

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VIA Intros EPIA PX5000EG Pico-ITX Board
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: May 15, 2008 - 6:14 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/motherboards.jsp?motherbo...
Motherboard
VIA Technologies announced the EPIA PX5000EG Pico-ITX board, which features the extremely power efficient 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor. The Pico-ITX form factor measures a mere 10cm x 7.2cm and includes both LVDS/DVI and VGA support, integrated 5.1 channel audio, fast 100/10 Ethernet, both IDE and S-ATA drive support and up to six USB ports and a COM port. Check more specifications:

  • Processor: VIA C7 1.0GHz NanoBGA2 Processor, VIA Eden ULV 500MHz NanoBGA2
  • Chipset: VIA VX700 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset
  • System Memory:     1 x DDR2 533 SODIMM socket up to 1GB
  • Onboard IDE: 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector (2.0 mm 44-pin header)
  • Onboard Serial ATA: 1 x SATA connector
  • Onboard LAN: 1 x VIA VT6106S 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller
  • Onboard Audio: VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio Codec

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Biostar Intros TPower N750 Motherboard
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: May 12, 2008 - 5:17 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/t-power/content.php?S_ID=351
Motherboard
Biostar has launched a new motherboard series called TPower, indicated for demanding users. The TPower N750 features the 'Hybrid Space-Pipe', a 'revolution of cooling concept', says Biostar. The solution  combined with 'Cooler Harbor' and 'V-Pipe' delivers an advanced thermal performance and noise level reduction.

  • CPU Support: Supports AMD Phenom Series/Athlon 64/X2/64/FX/Sempron Processors
  • Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI
  • Socket: AM2+
  • HT 3.0: Up to 5.2G
  • PCI-E x16 2.0: X 2 (SLI x8)
  • PCI-E x1 2.0: X 1
  • PCI: X 3
  • GbE: X 1
  • SATAII: X 6
  • RAID: 0,1,5, 0+1
  • USB 2.0: X 10 support
  • Integrated Video: nForce 750a SLI Chipset
  • Integrated Audio: 8+2 Channel HD Audio
  • DVI: X 1
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Tyan’s Tempest S5396 is Qualified Under IQSB Program
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: April 17, 2008 - 6:25 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.tyan.com/product_board_detail.aspx?pid=580
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TYAN Tempest S5396 is now qualified under the Intel Qualified Server Board (IQSB) program. The platform supports the latest multi-core Intel Xeon Processor 5400 Series up to 1333MHz front side bus, with up to 12MB of L2 cache. The S5393 also features  FB-DIMM memory slots with a maximum capacity of 64 GB, PCI-E 2.0, PCI Express x16 slots, PCI Express x8 slot, PCI-X 64-bit 133Mhz slots and PCI 32-bit 33Mhz slot. Also featured on the S5393 are GbE LAN, SATA2, SAS ports and onboard XGI Z9S graphics controller. Server Management is supported with the optional addition of the SMDC M3295-2 or M3296 cards.


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Abit Releases A-S78H Motherboard
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: April 10, 2008 - 7:15 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMOD...
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Abit has announced the A-S78H MD platform motherboard, supporting ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Technology. Based on the AMD 780G chipset, the mobo comes with ATI Radeon HD3200 Graphics and the SB700. It supports AMD AM2+/AM2 processors running HT3.0 up to 5200MT/s and a maximum of 8GB memory capacity for Dual Channel DDR2 1066 modules. It also features 1 x PCI-E X16, 1 x PCI-E X1, and 2 x PCI slots and audio 5.1-Channel HD.

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MSI Launches P7N Series Motherboards
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: March 25, 2008 - 8:29 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=prodpage1&maincat_no=1
Motherboard
MSI has prepared P7N series motherboards to support the 45nm Intel processor and 3-way SLI base on new nForce 7-series chipset. Although the two motherboards have different market segments, they both come with MSI’s Circu-Pipe design, which reduces the high temperature from the chipset and MOSFET. Check the specifications below:

P7N2 Diamond:
  • Chipset: Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
  • Processors: Intel Core 2 with FSB 1600MHz
  • Memory: Dual Channel DDR3-2000 EPP
  • Quad PCI Express x16 slots supports Nvidia 3-way SLI X16
  • Supports eSATA
  • Supports Creative X-Fi Xtreme Audio

P7N Diamond
  • Chipset: Nvidia 780i SLI
  • Processors: Intel Core 2 with FSB 1333MHz
  • Memory: Dual Channel DDR2-1200 EPP
  • Quad PCI Express x16 slots supports Nvidia 3-way SLI X16
  • Supports eSATA
  • Supports Creative X-Fi Xtreme Audio

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Biostar Intros GF8200 M2+ Motherboard
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: March 10, 2008 - 5:46 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/mb/content.php?S_ID=346
Motherboard
Biostar has launched GF8200 M2+ motherboard, which supports the HybridPowerT Technology improving the overall power consumption of your desktop. According to Biostar, GF8200 M2+ 'unleashes graphics performance when you need it with GeForce Boost Technology or opt for quiet, low-power PC experience'. Biostar GF8200 M2+ is built for Windows Vista and uses GeForce 8200 chipset. Check the specifications:

  • CPU Support: AMD Phenom Series/Athlon 64 X2/64/FX/SempronT Processors
  • Chipset: GeForce 8200
  • Socket: AM2+
  • PCI: PCI-Express 2.0 x16, PCI-Express x1, 2x PCI
  • 6x SATA II
  • 12x USB 2.0
  • Integrated Video: GeForce 8200 GPU with HybridPowerT support
  • Integrated Audio: 6 Channel HD Audio

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Biostar Ships TA780G M2+ Motherboard
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: March 4, 2008 - 5:29 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/t-series/content.php?S_ID=344#
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Biostar has launched in China TA780G M2+, which is an integrated graphics motherboard that offers a graphic performance "70% better than current generation models available on the market", says manufacturer. On the other hand, TA780G M2+ can also increase the performance of ATI graphics cards by ATI Hybrid Technology. Check the specifications:

  • CPU Support: AMD Phenom Series/Athlon 64 X2/64/FX/Sempron
  • Chipset: AMD 780G / SB700
  • Socket: AM2+
  • 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x16
  • 1x PCI-Express 2.0 x1
  • 2x PCI
  • 6x SATAII
  • Memory: Support Dual Channel DDR2 533/667/800/1066 MHz up to 8GB
  • Memory slots: 4 x DDR2 DIMM
  • 10x USB 2.0
  • Integrated Video: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics with DX10
  • Integrated Audio: 6-Channel HD Audio
  • 1x DVI
  • HDMI optional
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Abit Launches I-G31 Motherboard
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: February 29, 2008 - 8:03 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?DEFT...
Motherboard
Abit launches the latest Multimedia Platform motherboard, the I-G31. Equiped with Intel G31 chipset, the abit mobo supports Intel Core 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo & Pentium Dual-Core processors. It also featurs Intel’s integrated Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel GMA 3100). The abit I-G31 is compatible with next generation 45nm processors allowing for up to 1333FSB. Check the specifications:

  • CPU Support: LGA775 Socket for Intel Core 2 Extreme/ Quad/ Duo & Pentium Dual-Core & Pentium D & Celeron Dual-Core & Celeron processors
  • System Bus: 1333/1066/800MHz FSB
  • Chipset: Intel G31/ICH7
  • Expansion Slots: 1 x PCI-Ex16, 1 XPCI-Ex1, 2x PCI
  • LAN: On board Gigabit LAN
  • Memory: 4 X 240-pin DIMM sockets support max. memory capacity 4GB, Dual channel DDR2 800/667
  • SATA: 4 X SATA 3Gb/s through Intel ICH7
  • Audio: 5.1-Channel HD
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Abit Releases IP35P Motherboard
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: February 20, 2008 - 6:30 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMOD...
Motherboard

Abit launched the motherboard IP35P, based on the Intel P35 chipset. It supports Intel Core 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo; Pentium Dual-Core and Celeron Dual Core processors. The motherboard is ready for the next generation 45nm processors with up to 1333 FSB. The IP35P supports a maximum memory capacity of up to 8GB; most important of all, in OC mode it supports DDR2 even up to 1066 MHz, allowing you for overclocking. It comes with PCI-EX16, PCI-EX1, 3 PCI-E and 4 X SATA 3Gb/s through Intel ICH9.


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ASUS Ships ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: February 8, 2008 - 7:13 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://www.asus.com.tw/products.aspx?l1=3
Motherboard
ASUS has announced the release of the ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n motherboard. The newest member in the ASUS EPU family of motherboard is equipped with the latest Intel X48 chipset, and supports   DDR3 2000MHz dual-channel memory, dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 lanes, 802.11n WiFi specifications and the innovative ASUS Express Gate for Internet access in just 5 secs. Check the specification:

  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo Processors
  • Chipset: Intel X48 / ICH9R with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology
  • Memory: DDR3 2000 MHz
  • System bus: FSB 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz
  • VGA: 3 x PCIe x16 (blue PCIe2.0 x16 mode, black PCIe x4 or x1 mode) with CrossFire support / 1 x PCIe x1 / 2 x PCI
  • Storage: 6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support / 2 x External SATA 3Gb/s port
  • LAN: Dual Gigabit LAN controllers
  • Audio: 8-channel HD
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ASUS Intros Striker II Formula Motherboard
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: January 23, 2008 - 6:33 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=117
Motherboard

ASUS released the Striker II Formula motherboard, equipped with nForce 780i SLI MCP (Media Communications Processor). It comes with the new Striker II Formula features overclocking capability and a rich feature set that includes the SupremeFX II audio card. The new mobo supports the latest Intel Core2 processors, including the next generation 45nm multi-core processors with Front Side Bus (FSB) up to 1333MHz, and it's able to run up to three graphics cards in 3-way SLI. It also supports 4 x DIMM up to 8 GB DDR2 1066/800/667, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe x16 , 2 x PCIe, x1, 2 x PCI 2.2 and up to 10 USB 2.0 ports. Striker II comes with DX10 Game 'Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts'.

 

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MSI Ships X48 Series Motherboards
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: January 22, 2008 - 7:54 AM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=prodpage1&maincat_no=1
Motherboard
MSI launched its latest X48 Series motherboards based on Intel X48 Express chipset. The new Series supports the latest 45nm multi-core Intel processors & XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) with up to FSB 1600 & DDR3-1600. The mobos X48 Platinum and X48C Platinum are equipped with enhanced fanless cooling design “Circu-Pipe” and water-cooling revision in the future.

X48 Platinum:    
  • Intel X48 Express Chipset Based
  • Supports Intel Core 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo Processors with FSB 1600/1333/1066/800MHz
  • Supports Dual Ch. DDR3-1600(XMP)1333/1066/800
  • New Circu-Pipe
  • 4 PCI Express x16 slots ( 2 runs x4 speed) supports PCIe 2.0 & ATI CrossFire X
  • 2 eSATA2 Support Matrix RAID & Port Multiplier @ back I/O
  • Supports dual Gigabit LAN

X48C Platinum:
  • Intel X48 Express Chipset Based
  • Supports Intel Core 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo Processors with FSB 1600/1333/1066/800MHz
  • Supports Dual Ch. DDR3 & DDR2
  • New Circu-Pipe
  • 2 PCI Express x16 supports PCIe 2.0 & ATI CrossFire X
  • 2 eSATA2 Support Matrix RAID & Port Multiplier @ back I/O
  • Supports Gigabit LAN
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Gigabyte Announces Online Overclocking Contest
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: December 27, 2007 - 12:54 PM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://oc.gigabyte.us/
Motherboard
Gigabyte announced its online overclocking contest, which is available until January 20, 2008. Winners will be awarded with $12,000 in cash and prize at Gigabyte Overclocking Hall of Fame. Participants will be competing with hardcore PC enthusiasts on tweaking Gigabyte Intel P35 and Intel X38 Series Motherboards, adding a record-breaking score to Overclocking Hall of Fame. In addition to its over $12, 000 cash and prize, Hall of Fame Champion will be awarded with Gigabyte Dream Machine GA-X48-DQ6 to experience the next generation Intel X48 chipset right after its first debut. Overclocking video will be published at YouTube to show off one’s ability to overclock PC beyond its limit.

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ASUS Released P5N-T Deluxe Motherboard
Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: December 21, 2007 - 1:19 PM PST
Category: Motherboard
More Info: http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=610&l4=0&a...
Motherboard
ASUS released the P5N-T Deluxe motherboard, equipped with nForce 780i SLI. The chipset supports the new ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture), which is an open standard to allow real-time monitoring, communication and control of system thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics to achieve higher system performance. The new motherboard provides the world’s first on-board EPU (Energy Processing Unit) to digitally monitors CPU power usage and adjusts it with improved VRM efficiency to deliver up to 60% energy savings.

It features the NVIDIA 3-Way SLI technology to allow three graphics cards to work together. The increased bandwith of the PCI Express 2.o helps that technology to work better. Indicated to overclock, ASUS Precision Tweaker 2 allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in increments of 0.02v.

Check the specifications:

  • CPU: Intel Socket 775 Core2, Quad/Core2, Extreme/Core2, Duo/Pentium, Extreme/Pentium, D/Pentium 4, compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors, Support Intel next generation 45nm CPU.
  • Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI
  • Front Side Bus: 1333/1066/800/ MHz 
  • Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR 1066/800/667
  • Expansion Slots: 3 x PCIe x16 (blue PCIe2.0 x16 mode, black PCIe x16 mode), 2 x PCIe x1, 1 x PCI
  • USB:10 2.0 ports
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