ASUS has just announced a motherboard series targeted to audiophiles. Absolute Pitch, as it is called, features three audio technologies: DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC, ENVY HD (10-channel) and Blu-Ray audio decoding (192 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution). Two models were launched within this series: M4A785G HTPC/RC and M4A785G HTPC. Both models support AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors, feature a AMD 785G/SB710 chipset, have four DDR2-1200 (max. 16 GB) sockets, integrated video (Radeon HD 4200), one PCI Express x16 slot, two PCI Express x1 slots, one PCI slot, five SATA ports, one eSATA port, Gigabit Ethernet, optical SPDIF output and RCA gold-plated audio connectors. M4A785G HTPC/RC model is equipped with a remote control. No word on pricing and availability.

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