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August 29, 2007

ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus Motherboard

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ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus is a solid Intel motherboard that won't break the budget, but it also won't break any overclocking records. The nVidia NForce 650i chipset is the limiting factor here. If you do plain old overclocking, I highly recommend additional cooling fans pointed at both the chipset and the fins on the heatpipe. The high points of this Intel motherboard is the dual x16 PCI Express slots, which gamers out there will love. A few other improvements to the Plus motherboard model is the 8 phase power design and solid state polymer capacitors around the CPU socket. For the gamer or enthusiast, the ASUS P5N32-ESLI Plus is a superb motherboard. It's strong, stable, and BioShock played with ease using the hardware.
ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus motherboard specification :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors (45nm ready -- Wolfdale and Yorkfield)
Chipset : nVidia NForce 650i SLI
FSB : 533/800/1066/1333 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (533/677/800 MHz) up to 8GB
Audio : SupremeFX Audio Card (ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC)
LAN : nVidia Dual X16 SLI built-in dual Gigabit MAC with external Marvell PHY
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/3/0/1
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(6)/1(1)/0/0
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/6
Accessories : SLI bridge, ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only), IDE cable, FDD cable, SATA cables, SATA power cable for 4 devices, 2-port USB2.0 module, IEEE1394a module and User manual

MSI Launches P35 Diamond Motherboard

Micro-Star International (MSI), one of the leaders in motherboard manufacturer launches its latest P35 Diamond motherboard based on Intel P35 Express chipset and the new-generation DDR3 structure. The new MSI P35 Diamond motherboard includes several exclusive features and the newest technology for upgrading future models offering its consumers to experience the advantage of “Ready for PC2008”.

45nm & DDR3 Ready Guarantee the Outstanding Performance
The new MSI P35 Diamond motherboard supports the latest Intel FSB1333 and the upcoming 45nm multi-core processors which include the hottest Core 2 Quad/Duo/Extreme and other Intel processors based on Core architecture. Not only that, this Intel motherboard also supports the next generation DDR3 memory structure as well, providing more advantages in performance and possibilities when overclocking.

Exclusive Cooling Solution "Circu-Pipe"
The new MSI P35 Diamond series is also equipped with exclusive fanless cooling design called “Circu-Pipe”. The Circu-Pipe offers a heat reduce efficiency of more than 20% after 2 hours full-load operation compared with the former heat-pipe design. Its fin-typed heatsink around the heat-pipe not only reduces the heat efficiently but also saves space to make sure the MSI P35 Diamond will not cause any structure conflict or problems from larger CPU cooler or video cards.

Perfect Listening Experience from X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Besides its performance, the MSI P35 Diamond delivers the best listening experience. The MSI mitherboard comes with the SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio card with Creative hardware audio codec which fully support the 24-bit Crystalizer and the CMSS-3D to provides stunning surround sound from stereo speakers and headphone.

Make Internet Calls through MSI SkyTel
Another exclusive feature of MSI P35 Diamond motherboard is the “MSI SkyTel” which allows users to use common phone set to make internet calls. There’s no need to buy additional headset or VoIP accessories when using the MSI SkyTel. Users can just plug the legacy phone set in the P35 Diamond-based PC and make internet calls around the world using the Skype™ application.

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August 27, 2007

ECS P35T-A Motherboard

This Intel motherboard comes in a box designed exactly the same way as any other contemporary ECS motherboard. The box is very thin, because there are very few accessories inside. ECS only supplies an Intel motherboard with a user’s manual, installation poster, a CD disk with drivers, one IDE and one SATA cable, and I/O Shield for the rear panel. One piece of each, and no FDD cable at all. If you look at ECS P35T-A motherboard, the design will seem pretty flawless, without any serious issues that would catch your eye right away.
You may notice one thing that is not really typical of ECS motherboards : MOSFET transistors are packed in a close group and covered with a heatsink. Another thing that you have never seen by ECS motherboards before is the electronic components used for the processor voltage regulator circuitry : they used different types of solid-state capacitors. This Intel motherboard uses regular ICH9 southbridge chip without RAID support. There is also an empty spot for the IEEE1394 controller, but it is not laid out on the PCB. There are also three USB pin-connectors that allow up to 6 additional USB 2.0 ports. JMicron JMB361 controller is responsible for the implementation of the eSATA port on the motherboard rear panel and an IDE1 connector that can host up to two Ultra DMA133/100/66 devices. A little disappointed is, there are no fan connectors around the southbridge area. Altogether there are three fan connectors, and they are all in upper left part of the PCB. Sou, you will need to use an extender/converter to connect the front panel fan for air intake. The rear panel of ECS P35T-A motherboard features PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse, a COM port, eSATA, 6 USB ports, network RJ45 port and six audio-jacks. They used 8-channel Realtek ALC883 codec for audio and a pretty rare on contemporary mainboards Intel 82566DC GigaLAN Controller for network support.
The ECS P35T-A motherboard made a pretty neutral impression : it doesn’t push you away, but also doesn’t really attract at the same time. It cannot overclock very well, but it works fine in nominal mode. It boasts pretty modest set of features and accessories bundle, but offers acceptable PCB design and is free from noisy fans. There is nothing you could really complain about, but at the same time, not much to praise, either.
ECS P35T-A motherboard specification :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors (45nm ready -- Wolfdale and Yorkfield)
Chipset : Intel P35 / ICH9DH
FSB : 533/800/1066/1333 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (677/800 MHz) up to 8GB
Audio : 8-channel Realtek ALC 883 audio codec (Co-lay ALC888)
LAN : Intel 82566DC GigaLAN Controller
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/2/0/1
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 6(6)/0/1/0
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/6/1
Accessories : User manual, installation poster, driver CD , IDE cable, SATA cable, rear panel I/O Shield.

August 25, 2007

Biostar TP35D2-A7 Motherboard Review

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Targeting a motherboard for budget offering is a difficult task because when cutting costs, features tend to get the axe as well. With the Biostar TP35D2-A7 motherboard price "only" around USD $100, Biostar had to leave a few things on this Intel motherboard. Since Firewire Support and multi-GPU CrossFire configurations is not really necessary on such an inexpensive motherboard, Biostar choosed to remove those feature from this Biostar motherboard. We can even live with the fact that the vanilla Intel ICH9 has only four SATA ports and lacks Native Command Queuing and RAID functionality. With Intel's entire ICH9 lineup lacking "parallel" ATA support, Biostar is forced to farm out IDE duties to an auxiliary chip from Marvell.
Unfortunately, the Ethernet performance of Biostar TP35D2-A7 motherboard is harder to ignore. Not only does the motherboard's PCI-based Gigabit Ethernet chip offer throughput that falls well short of the competition, its CPU utilization eclipses 40% with a Core 2 Duo E6700 processor. Poor networking performance of this motherboard is really the only glaring problem with the Biostar TP35D2-A7 motherboard, though. The performance itself is otherwise competitive with Intel P35 motherboards that cost twice as much, and that's pretty impressive all on its own. With a decent array of overclocking and tweaking options in the BIOS, Biostar TP35D2-A7 motherboard is a solid budget board.
Biostar TP35D2-A7 motherboard specification :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors (45nm ready -- Wolfdale and Yorkfield)
Chipset : Intel P35 / ICH9
FSB : 533/800/1066/1333 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (533/667/800 MHz) up to 8 GB
Audio : 8-channel Intel High Definition Audio (Azalia) -- Realtek ALC888 codec
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/1/1/1
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 6(6)/0/1/0
PATA/SATA : 1/4

August 24, 2007

Asus P5K3 Premium Black Pearl Edition Motherboard Review

Asus P5K3 Premium motherboard is a gimmicky upgrade to the P5K3 Deluxe. However, unlike other similarly gimmicky enthusiast motherboard products, Asus has really done themselves proud with the motherboard. The quality of the build and components used to make the P5K3 Premium Black Pearl Edition are some of the best to ever make way into a motherboard. The DDR3 memory integration is extremely well done and its performance is superb. Unfortunately, you will not be able to upgrade your onboard memory and that is something that cannot be helped, but 2GB can last most people till the next motherboard upgrade comes along. What can be helped though is the available bandwidth of the onboard memory? Depending on the CPU you use, the memory can scale from DDR3-1066 to beyond DDR3-1600, while maintaining pretty tight timings. Asus made sure though that the memory chosen for the P5K3 Premium motherboard will outlast and outperform the competition for a long time coming.
There is no doubt, the Asus P5K3 Premium Black Pearl Edition motherboard is one of the best DDR3 motherboards you can get today. Of course, you can be expected to shell out major dough for it and that goes without question. Some unconfirmed sources have listed this Intel motherboard initial pricing to be US$1299! Sound ludicrous, but then again that is to be expected from a one-of-a-kind motherboard - just as with real rare black pearls.
Asus P5K3 Premium Black Pearl Edition motherboard specification :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors (45nm ready -- Wolfdale and Yorkfield)
Chipset : Intel P35 / ICH9R
FSB : 533/800/1066/1333 MHz
Memory : onboard 2 x 1 GB DDR3 (1333 MHz)
Audio : Intel High Definition Audio (Azalia) -- ADI AD1988B HD Audio CODEC
LAN : Realtek RTL8110S PCI Gigabit Ethernet; Marvell 88E8056 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet; Asus WiFi-AP Solo 802.11g Wireless LAN (Realtek RTL8187L)
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/2/0/2
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 6(6)/1(1)/0/0
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/6/2
Accessories : SATA cable, SATA power converter cable, 80-conductor Ultra ATA cable, FDD cable, HSF, USB 2.0 (2 ports) and IEEE 1394a (1 port) bracket, Asus Q-Connector set, Asus WiFi-AP Solo Antenna, I/O shield, Driver CDs and User manual

August 23, 2007

MSI K9N4 SLI Motherboard Review

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This MSI motherboard is quite cheap as you can get it for under USD $100. Like its name, MSI K9N4 SLI motherboard will gives you SLI feature for more graphic performance. Not only that, you also get good performance and stable operation from this AMD motherboard. MSI K9N4 SLI motherboard is as usual a high quality AMD Motherboard that was well packed and had good documentation. Unfortunately, MSI only includes the flat IDE cable not a rounded cable. The BIOS menus are awesome and easy to find in and the cell menu relly made it easy to overclock this MSI motherboard.
MSI K9N4 SLI motherboard specification :

Processor : AMD Socket AM2 processors (AMD Athlon64 X2, Athlon64 and Sempron)
Chipset : nVidia nForce 500 SLI
FSB : HyperTransport supporting speed up to 1GHz (2000MT/s)
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (400/533/677/800 MHz)
Audio : Chipset integrated by Realtek ALC850 (Compliant with AC97 v2.3 Specs)
LAN : Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by Vitesse VSC8601
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/2/0/2
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(6)/0/1/1
PATA/SATA : 2/4
Accessories : Metal rear I/O plate, SATA cable, Flat IDE cable, Manual and driver CD.

August 18, 2007

Asus P5K3 Deluxe WiFi-AP Motherboard

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The newest Express chipsets to found on the shelves holding the gaze of the consumer are the G33 and P35 paired up with the ICH9,DH,R chipset. The official top secret code name assigned by Intel to the chipsets is "Bear Lake". A few of those include full 1333MHz processor and DDR3 support which has already made some huge waves among overclockers. Other features the new chipset supports are Intel ViiV Processor technology support for digital home entertainment, Rapid Recover Technology, Turbo memory for improving boot times, Quiet System and Matrix Storage Technologies via the Intel I/O Controller Hub.
Asus P5K3 Deluxe WiFi-AP motherboard presentation is what you would expect in terms of what Asus wants you to understand about what your are buying. The first thing you notice about the board is all of the copper which makes up the Asus Stack Cool 2. What you really see is a copper heat pipe cooled network of sorts placed over the most important components that always get the hottest during any type of operations especially when overclocked. This includes the PWM components and chipsets with the Northbridge getting the largest between the two. The small heat pipe network spans completely around the CPU socket allowing enough room to install your own large CPU cooler. There is a great deal of thought put in to the P35 based motherboards.
Asus had put serious effort in to planning and designing the layout. Take a look, the largest connection ports are at the very edge of Asus P5K3 Deluxe WiFi-AP motherboard which is just about the safest place possible. Everything else is either low profile such as the solid state capacitors and peripheral sockets whether PCI or storage based. Interestingly, the entire this Intel motherboard's profile isn't any taller than the heat pipes, RAM modules, or I/O ports on the back of the motherboard. You can have up to 8GB of DDR3 of any frequency. Of course, the best DDR3 will naturally operate better under any serious overclocking. The P5K3 Deluxe WiFi-AP Edition motherboard is one of the most solid motherboard. The bottom line is very simple. This is an extremely solid performer and offers a great deal all around from the BIOS to the design. Everything about the board says performance and stability. Overclockers will definitely enjoy playing around with the motherboard. It affords a nice array of settings, features, and options that are all but guaranteed to show you what it can do. Just make sure your memory, power supply, and CPU cooler are up to the task. The Asus P5K3 Deluxe WiFi-AP Edition Motherboard is a perfectly balanced enthusiast board for any and every type of desktop user.
Here is some technical data about this Asus motherboard :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors (45nm ready -- Wolfdale and Yorkfield)
Chipset : Intel P35 / ICH9R with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology
FSB : 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR3 (800/1066/1333 MHz)
Multiplier : Auto
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/2/0/2
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 6(4)/1(1)/0/0
PATA/SATA : 1/6
Accessories : UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable, FDD cable, 6 x SATA cables, 1 x 2-port SATA power cable, I/O Shield, User's manual, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo manual, 3 in 1 Q-connector, 1 x 2-port USB2.0 / 1-port IEEE1394 module, Optional Fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna

ECS KN3 SLI2 Motherboard

ECS out fitted the ECS KN3 SLI2 motherboard with four RAM slots that support DDR2 400/533/667/800 MHz memory modules. ECS's KN3-SLI2 expansion arrangement from top to bottom is PCI Express x16 Slot, PCI Express x1 slot, PCI Express x1 slot, PCI Express x16 slot, PCI and finally PCI. There are 7 SATA ports on the board, with 5 controlled by the MCP55XE Southbridge, and two SATA ports controlled by a JMB363 controller. The external SATA port is controlled by the NVIDIA MCP55XE. MCP55XE controller supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD and NCQ. The JMB363 controller supports RAID 0, 1 and RAID 0+1.
Other ECS KN3 SLI2 motherboard features include Realtek ALC883 audio codec for 8-channel HD audio and 8 x USB 2.0, Dual Gb Ethernet, 2 x S/PDIF and 2 x 1394a. ECS also included the ECS Top-Hat Flash kit, allowing you to restore the BIOS in case your current BIOS chip becomes corrupted. The KN3 SLI2 sports an interesting auto overclocking feature termed IOC (Instant Overclocking Controller) that enables the system to automatically boost frequency, by detecting changes in CPU loads. The I/O back plate incorporates a fan to cool the MOSFETs and the CPU area.
The ECS KN3 SLI2 motherboard is a well rounded, good performing AM2 motherboard. The component color coding stands out in a crowd and will be liked by those looking for a little bling effect. The features are loaded with expansive storage, 8-channel integrated HD audio, and SLI graphics capabilities featuring full-bandwidth dual PCI-Express GPU support. If you are on a budget and contemplating a 590 SLI based motherboard to operate your dual graphics card system, you can try this ECS's motherboard.
Here is the technical specification of ECS KN3 SLI2 motherboard :

Processor : AMD Socket AM2 processors
Chipset : nVidia nForce 590 SLI
FSB : 400 / 800 / 1200 / 1600 / 2000 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (400/533/677/800 MHz)
Audio : 8-channel High-Definition audio (Realtek ALC888)
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/2/0/2
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(6)/0(2)/1/0
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 2/7/1

Biostar TF7050-M2 Motherboard

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nVidia's GeForce 7050PV chipset includes a dedicated Video Processing Engine especially for High-Definition video - this is known as PureVideo. PureVideo supports hardware accelerated MPEG, VC-1 and WMV9 video decoding for greater energy efficiency (or, longer battery life where notebooks are concerned), as it helps to reduce CPU utilisation while watching movies. In addition, there are post processing features like Motion Adaptive De-interlacing, High Quality video scaling with improved inverse telecine algorithms like 2:2 and 3:2 pull-down correction. There is also support for Microsoft Video Mixing Renderer (VMR) for multiple, independent video playbacks at full quality and definition. GeForce 7050PV chipset also support native HDCP and integrates HDMI 1.2 on-board. Seeing as there’s no decoder or receiver that can work with Dolby TrueHD or DTS Master HD audio over a digital connection and the fact that Windows itself is still limited to just 24-bit colour (+8-bit alpha = “32-bit”) with no support for 36-bit colour (Deep Colour) on the horizon, HDMI 1.3 support is fairly pointless at the moment. The GeForce 7050PV chipset includes native TV out support as well, meaning you can also use either composite, S-video or component outputs. This gives the 7050PV chipset a competitive feature set compared to AMD's 690G, and makes it a potential HTPC chipset of choice.
You can see a short technical documentation of Biostar TF7050-M2 motherboard below :

Processor : AMD Socket AM2 processors
Chipset : nVidia nForce 630a (with integrated GeForce 7050PV)
FSB : 400/800/1200/1600/2000 MHz by Hypertransport Technology
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (400/533/677/800 MHz)
Audio : 8-channel High-Definition audio (Realtek ALC888)
Form Factor : micro-ATX (24.4cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/1/0/1
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(6)/0/0(1)/0(1)
PATA/SATA : 1/4
LAN : Realtek GigaLAN 8111B (supporting 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet over PCI-Express)
Accessories : A black zip pouch, HDMI to DVI adapter, One red SATA cable, One Molex to SATA power adapter, Metal rear I/O plate, IDE and floppy cable, Manual and driver CD.

MSI P6N Diamond Motherboard

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In the past, nVidia have produced some of the best enthusiast chipsets around, most notably perhaps their nForce 4 for the old AMD 939 systems. Still, times have changed now and for quite a while Intel's 965P and 975P based motherboards were the way to go with LGA 775 systems. However, in recent times nVidia have clawed their way back in with their feature packed 680i motherboards. The MSI P6N-Diamond which promises great overclocking, a chock load of features and excellent cooling to boot. MSI P6N Diamond motherboard was featured with an innovation technology, such as Dual Core Center, Live Update 3, CoreCell 2, DOT Express and MSI Advanced Live Update Online.
The technical data of MSI P6N Diamond motherboard are :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors (45nm ready -- Wolfdale and Yorkfield)
Chipset : nVidia nForce 680i SLI
FSB : 533 / 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (533/677/800 MHz)
Audio : Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme HD Audio
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/4/0/1
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(6)/1(1)/0/0
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/6/1(1)
LAN : Supports 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet by NVIDIA

August 13, 2007

MSI P35 Neo Combo

With the announcement of quad-core processors, 45nm technology, DDR3 and Bearlake, Intel's initial codename for their P35 series of chipset, MSI kick-started their PC2008 campaign with a fresh range of products that features next generation technology moving into the year 2008. The MSI P35 Platinum motherboard reviewed a little more than a month ago was their flagship computer motherboard based on the Intel P35 chipset and featuring their Circu-Pipe cooling technology.
Since the computer motherboard market isn't just made up of overclockers and enthusiasts, MSI has a comprehensive lineup of their new Bearlake motherboards for the masses, all featuring their new PC2008 market branding, which incidentally is a mechanized bear claw. At the entry-level segment, there are the MSI P35 Neo motherboard and its hybrid brother, the P35 Neo Combo.
The P35 Neo Combo is the mainstream entry motherboard in this lineup, with full support for Intel's upcoming 45nm processors as well as native 1333MHz FSB. With the dual memory controller of the P35 chipset, the P35 Neo Combo motherboard carries both DDR2 and DDR3 memory slots to allow for an easier transition and upgrading in the future. As a budget motherboard, the P35 Neo Combo comes with a small set of bundled peripherals, but surprisingly a healthy amount of connector brackets are included. Be aware however, that MSI lists the USB and FireWire bracket as 'optional', so they may not be included in the standard box in certain areas.
The list bellow is some technical data of this MSI computer motherboard :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors (45nm ready -- Wolfdale and Yorkfield)
Chipset : Intel P35 / ICH9
FSB : 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz
Memory : 2 x DDR2 (533/677/800/1066 MHz); 2 x DDR3 (800/1066/1333 MHz)
Multiplier : Auto
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/1/0/3
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(8)/1(1)/1/1
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/5/0
Audio : Intel High Definition Audio (Azalia); Realtek ALC888 HD Audio CODEC

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Abit IN9 32X-MAX Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi word in its name, it indicates that this Abit motherboard is bundled with an additonal AirPace Wi-Fi wireless card. With the AirPace Wi-Fi, abit is pioneering in the implementation of high-performance Wi-Fi devices using the PCIe high-speed interface. This universal IEEE 802.11b/g (up to 54Mbps) standard Wi-Fi card offers the flexibility to be used in any PCIe slot on its motherboard. It also offers a convenient software AP function. For give a best stability on its computer motherboard, Abit uses solid state capacitors to reduce heat buildup and offer the best voltage regulation, thereby increasing performance while extending the product life, even under the most stressful conditions. The some great of this Intel motherboard is Abit IN9 32X-MAX Wi-Fi provides 3 x PCIe x16 slots. Using these slots you will get True x32 SLI graphics for all the future proof options you could ever need for high-end gaming and a further x8 bandwidth for physics rendering. There are 2 x PCIe X16 for dual graphics and SLI, and the other one is 1 x PCI-E X16 (X8 bandwidth) for additional physics card.
Here is some technical data about this Intel motherboard :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors
Chipset : Nvidia nForce 680i SLI
FSB : 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (677/800/1066 MHz)
Multiplier : Auto
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/3/0/2
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(3)/0(2)/0/0
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/6/2

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Intel Adds Two New Technologies To X38

Intel is busy working on two enthusiast features for the X38 chipset before the launch next month. Not content by having two x16 PCI Express 2.0 slots with CrossFire support, Intel is going to take on nVidia’s SLI memory technology with what it calls Extreme Memory. This is the same concept as nVidia’s SLI memory, although Intel is only going to certify DDR3 modules, DDR2 won’t be considered. According to the news report, Intel is already working with Kingston and OCZ and samples should be available in late September. The good news is that the Extreme Memory modules should also be compatible with the P35 chipset, as long as your board supports DDR3 modules, as well as Intel’s next generation mobile performance chipset.
Intel is also working on a software application similar to nVidia’s nTune, which is called Extreme Tuning. This enables you to adjust BIOS settings from with in the OS and this makes for easier overclocking for those not familiar with the BIOS. However, Extreme Tuning is only for the X38 chipset, but hopefully Intel will release it for other chipsets as well. It will be customizable by the motherboard partners to fit with their choice of colour and design.
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Foxconn P9657AA-8EKRS2H

Foxconn P9657AA-8EKRS2H is a Intel motherboard that uses Intel P965 chipset. As we know together this chipset is intended to be situated somewhere in between the 945P and 975X chipset in terms of features and performance. However it has a newer southbridge than either of them, which adds up to 6 native SATA-II ports in your motherboard. Intel has finally done away with the PATA interface though, so the computer motherboard makers are left with using a third-party chip to allow the installation of an optical drive. Like most, Foxconn has gone with the JMicron JMB363, which also adds some extra SATA-II ports, e-SATA, and even basic software RAID functions.
With both the ICH8-R and JMicron JMB363 controller being used, the P9657AA supports an impressive 7 SATA drives; 6 directly from the ICH-8R and 1 e-SATA port on the rear panel. Note that to make use of the hot-swapping function, RAID drivers need to be installed. In legacy mode, both controllers are detected for a proper Windows XP installation. FireWire IEEE1394a is handled by the VIA VT6308P controller, which does not have the Windows XP SP2 driver issue, so it will work properly without need for hotfixes or special drivers that cost money.
Some flaws is, there are only 4 USB ports on the motherboard's rear panel (although having an e-SATA port kind of makes up for it, they could have done away with the COM port and added a bracket adapter for the very few who will ever use it). There is no digital audio input on the rear panel (there is an internal connector for a digital input adapter, but one is not included in the box), and output is handled by Optical S/PDIF instead of Coaxial.
The some technical data for Foxconn P9657AA-8EKRS2H motherboard are :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors
Chipset : Intel P965 / ICH8R
FSB : 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (533/677/800 MHz)
Multiplier : Auto
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/1/1/1
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(6)/1(1)/1/1
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/6/1

Biostar TP35D3-A7 Deluxe

Comes with Intel P35 chipset, make Biostar TP35D3-A7 Deluxe motherboard supports native DDR3 1333 MHz. The DDR3's prefetch buffer width is 8 bit, whereas DDR2's is 4 bit, and DDR's is "only" 2 bit. Theoretically, these modules could transfer data at the effective clockrate of 800-1600MHz (for a single clock bandwidth of 400-800MHz), compared to DDR2's current range of 400-1066 MHz (200-533 MHz) or DDR's range of 200-600 MHz (100-300 MHz). To date, such bandwidth requirements have been mainly on the graphics market, where fast transfer of information between framebuffers is required. Biostar uses solid capacitor for this motherboard, so it provides extreme durability and secure performance of your system.
SPACE–Pipe is a new silent north bridge cooling device. It uses a heat-pipe to conduct heat from the chipset heatsink to a PWM fin-heatsink collection module. Airflow from the CPU fan then removes the heat collected from the CPU, the chipset, and PWM fin-heatsink, effectively cooling your system with no additional noise. And all of this is based on materials used in the space industry. This SPACE-Pipe technology lets your computer becomes more silent. Beside of that, there are some Biostar innovations technology such as "Clean-Tone" Audio design (reduces high frequencies noise generated by a motherboard), ONE (Overclock Navigator Engine), T-Power (All in one utility interface), Rapid Switch (the Power and Reset buttons are built on-board) and another innovative features. Unfortunately, this Intel motherboard doesn't provide FireWire connector.
Let's take a look of some technical data about this Biostar's motherboard :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors
Chipset : Intel P35 / ICH9R
FSB : 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR3 (800/1066/1333 MHz)
Multiplier : Auto
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/1/0/3
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 6(3)/0/1/1
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/6/4
Accessories : IDE Cable, FDD Cable, SATA Cable, SATA Power Cable, S/PDIF Cable, Real I/O Panel, Fully Setup Driver, User Manual

Foxconn P35A

On the outset, Foxconn P35A motherboard is not really all the different from your run of the mill entry-level boards out there. It uses one of the latest core logic chipsets available for the Intel LGA775 platform, but is scaled down in terms of features for the mainstream motherboard market. However, this Intel motherboard features dual PCIe x16 slots that support ATI CrossFire multi GPU configurations, which is what makes this particular motherboard stand out. It also shows that full solid capacitor designs have finally caught up to low end computer motherboard models as well.
Here is some technical data about this Intel motherboard :

Processor : Intel LGA775 processors (45nm ready -- Wolfdale and Yorkfield)
Chipset : Intel P35 / ICH9
FSB : 533 / 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (677/800/1066 MHz)
Multiplier : Auto
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/2/0/1
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(6)/0/0/1
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/4/1
Accessories : SATA data cables, SATA power converter cables, 80-conductor Ultra ATA data cable, floppy drive data cable, USB 2.0 (2 ports) and eSATA port bracket, I/O shield, Driver CDs, User's manual

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ECS KA3 MVP

This ECS motherboard that comes with purple color, uses AMD 580X Crossfire chipset for AMD socket AM2 platform. This chipset already supported ATI Crossfire Xpress 3200 technology that is the first unrestricted 2x16 PCI Express solution. The 999 DIMM makes the DDR eliminate data highway quality issues and support increased overclocking.
ECS gives this motherboard Dr. LED for diagnosing PCI slots health, Port Multiplier to enable PC connect with maximum 5 external HDD per port and also RAID 5 function, Anti-Burn Guardian to give an alert before inserting or removing memory module an another innovative features. To deliver better personal productivity and digital entertainment on your computer, this AMD motherboard was already certificated by Microsoft. So, you will get reliability, security, and performance on it.
Some technical data about ECS KA3 MVP motherboard are listed bellow :

Processor : AMD Socket AM2 processors
Chipset : AMD 580X Crossfire / AMD SB600
FSB : 400/800/1200/1600/2000 MHz by Hypertransport Technology
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (400/533/677/800 MHz)
Multiplier : Auto
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/2/0/1
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(3)/0(2)/0/1
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 2/6/0

August 8, 2007

Gigabyte GA-MA69G-S3H

This computer motherboard is the best AMD 690G implementation, offering a full suite of overclocking features in addition to onboard VGA, DVI, and HDCP-compliant HDMI output, TOS-Link digital S/PDIF audio output, PCI Express x4 and x16 expansion capabilities, Firewire, and four DIMM slots. HD video playback may get AMD's 690G redux more headlines, but given its hardware requirements, the combination of BIOS-level overclocking options and a second wave of more mature, feature-rich motherboards may ultimately prove more attractive to enthusiasts. With the "free" overclocking headroom available with many of AMD's budget Athlon X2 processors, squeezing at least 2.4GHz from a 3600+ may not take too much effort, either. If you install Windows 64-bit, you can uses a system memory up to 16GB with 4 DDR2 slots that be provided. Otherwise, you only can use max 4GB on it.
The some technical data about this AMD motherboard are listed bellow :
Processor : AMD Socket AM2 processors
Chipset : AMD 690G / ATI SB600
FSB : 400/800/1200/1600/2000 MHz by Hypertransport Technology
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (400/533/677/800 MHz)
Multiplier : Auto
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/2/1/1/3
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(3)/1(2)/0/1
PATA/SATA/eSATA : 1/4/0
Audio : 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Output; Realtek ALC889A HD Audio CODEC
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VIA Energy-efficient Board and Processor in Systemax's PC

Systemax and VIA announced a new energy efficient desktop PC. This computer is powered by a 1.5GHz VIA C7-D desktop processor and VIA motherboard for the US market. This processor has a maximum power consumption of 20W, along with the low-power VIA pc2500 motherboard and VIA CN700 digital media chipset with an integrated VIA UniChrome Pro II graphics processor.
This new Systemax PC model is available at several US online retail stores in two versions, one with Microsoft Windows XP Home for US$ 299.99, while the other is available for US$ 399.99 with Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
Here is the specification of this computer :

Processor : VIA C7-D 1.5GHz
Chipset : VIA CN700 Digital Media IGP / VT8237R Plus
Graphics : VIA UniChrome Pro II
Memory : DDR2 400/533 512MB up to 2GB

AMD Cuts Prices On Opteron

AMD today silently cut prices on its current Opteron processors. The price cuts affect single and dual-core Opteron Socket F and 940 processors. Seven boxed AMD Opteron processors for Socket 940 have received price cuts including dual-core models 290, 285, 280, 275 and single-core models 256, 254 and 252. Five Opteron 8000 and eight Opteron 800 models also receive price cuts. These models are configurable in multi-CPU configurations with more than four CPUs. The price cuts affect tray processors and not retail box ones. Eleven dual-core Opteron 2000 series processors receive cuts, including the low power HE models. These are Socket F processors for dual processor configurations. Existing users with Socket 940 systems can rejoice as the Opteron 200 series receive price cuts as well.
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Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R

Intel P35 chipset is the only one chipset today that supports the upcoming Penryn processor family and features a universal memory controller. So this chipset can work with both : DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM. The Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R is an Ultra Durable 2 series that powered by this Intel P35 chipset. This motherboard is not overloaded with additional controllers and connectors, and the chipset cooling system doesn’t astonish you with fantastic sophistication. The accessories bundle is not very rich, they are a full and brief user’s guide, a CD drivers and software, I/O Shield panel, IDE and FDD cables and four Serial ATA cables. Besides this typical set of accessories the board is also bundled with a unique rear panel bracket with two eSATA ports and a MOLEX power connector, an eSATA cable and an external HDD power cable. In other words, the specifications and accessories bundle of Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard offer a good balance between the necessary functionality and low price of this solution.
Here is some technical data about this Intel motherboard :
Processor : Intel LGA775 processors (45nm ready -- Wolfdale and Yorkfield)
Chipset : Intel P35 / ICH9R
FSB : 100-700(400-2800) MHz (with 1MHz increment)
Memory : 4 x DDR2 (533/667/800/1067); 2 x DDR3 (800/1067/1333 MHz)
Form Factor : ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
AGP/PCI/PCIe x16/PCIe x4/PCIe x1 : 0/3/1/0/3
USB/FireWire/Serial/Paralel : 4(8)/0/1/1
PATA/SATA : 1/8
Audio : 8-channel HD codec (Realtek ALC889A)
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Intel's Next Generation Processor Family

Intel plans to unleash its Penryn family processors next quarter, shortly after AMD releases Barcelona. Penryn is a base of all 45nm Core 2 micro architecture products, including quad-core Xeon Harpertown, quad-core Core 2 Yorkfield and dual-core Xeon, Core 2 Wolfdale processors. Intel improves existing Wide Dynamic Execution, Advanced Smart Cache, Advanced Digital Media Boost and Intelligent Power Capability, technologies that previously made its debut with Conroe and Merom. Intel expects SSE4 optimizations to deliver performance improvements in video authoring, imagine, graphics, video search, off-chip accelerators, gaming and physics applications.
Mobile Penryn processors is featured enhanced power saving technologies. The new technology in the mobile Penryn is a deep power down state. Using this technology, Intel claims significant power savings in idle modes for extended battery life with the new power state. For servers and workstations, Intel has designed Harpertown with additional headroom for the front-side bus. Intel plans to debut Penryn-based Xeon DP, MP and UP processors with 1333 MHz front-side bus, but the architecture has headroom for up to 1600 MHz front-side bus. Penryn-based quad and dual-core Xeons will have three thermal envelopes. Quad-core Harpertown Xeons will have 50, 80 and 120-watt TDP ratings while dual-core Wolfdale Xeons have 40, 65 and 80-watt ratings. And the desktop Core 2 and Core 2 Extreme processors have less thermal bins. Quad-core Yorkfield models have 95 and 130-watt TDPs while dual-core Wolfdale models have a single 65-watt TDP. Intel hasn't set thermal ratings for its mobile Penryn processors yet.
Following Penryn is a new Nehalem architecture, based on 45nm with Intel's new QuickPath technology, formerly known as common-system interface. Nehalem is set for a 2008 introduction, beginning with the Xeon family for servers and workstations. Intel plans to shrink Nehalem to 32nm with the Westmere core. Following Westmere is Sandy Bridge, a new micro architecture based on 32nm.
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