MSI today unveiled its first Big Bang series motherboard for hard core gamers who need a motherboard that produce powerful graphics and audio functionality. The first Big Bang branded mainboard, Trinergy is designed with high-end technologies including nVidia nForce 200 SLI technology and QuantumWave audio processing with the latest THX TruStudio PC and Creative EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0. The motherboard uses an Intel P55 platform board and a Lucid HYDRA chip that supports for different brands and models of GPUs in the same system. No word on pricing so far. Stay tuned for more updates. [MSI]
Asus has officially introduced the first product of its newly developed ‘TUF’ (The Ultimate Force) series of motherboards. Known as the Sabertooth 55i, this high-end P55-based motherboard is compatible with the latest Core i7 and Core i5 processors and features four DDR3 memory slots (maximum 16GB), five PCI Express expansion slots, two PCI slots and supports both CrossFireX as well as SLI multi-GPU technologies. In terms of connectivity ports, it provides 14 USB 2.0, one eSATA, six SATA and one UDMA 133/100/66 for up to two PATA devices. The Asus Sabertooth 55i is now available in Europe for around €177 (about $258). [Softpedia]
ZOTAC has once again expanded its award-winning ION ITX series of motherboards by announcing the ION ITX-F Series. This new mini-ITX board is equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 dual-core CPU, a NVIDIA ION graphics processor, two DDR2 memory slots, a PCI-Express x16 slot for discrete graphics and 802.11n/g/b WiFi. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers eSATA, three SATA 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, D-Sub, DVI, VGA and HDMI. No details on pricing and availability just yet. More
Asus has recently unveiled another one of its upcoming Micro-ATX motherboard called the P7P55-M. This Intel P55-based motherboard integrates four DDR3 dual-channel memory slots, one PCIe x16 slot, two PCIe x1 slot, one PCI slot, Gigabit Ethernet and six SATA 3.0 Gbps ports. In addition, the board is also compatible with LGA 1156 processors and supports Asus’ patented technologies including TurboV, TurboKey and Express Gate. The Asus P7P55 will go on sale in the middle of October for unannounced price yet. [EXPreview]
Ibase has announced a small PC that utilities Intel’s 1.1GHz Atom Z510 CPU with up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, and a CompactFlash storage. The iBase CSB200-888 provides six USB 2.0 ports, two serial ports, a DVI-D video output, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. Unfortunately, Ibase did not release details of availability, pricing, or operating system support for the CSB200-888. The computer should be compatible with Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, Linux, and other embedded operating systems. [Ibase]
Here’s the latest nForce 980a based motherboard from MSI, the NF980-G65. This new ATX board adopts the APS (Active Phase Switching) power saving technology and features a 4+1 phase power design, four DDR3-2133 memory slots, three PCI-Express x16 slots backed by an NF200 chip to support 3-way SLI technology and supports AM3 processors. In addition, it also comes with a 7.1 channel audio, the Easy OC Switch and several connectivity ports including FireWire, six SATA 3.0 Gbps, Gigabit Ethernet, D-Sub, DVI and HDMI. The MSI NF980-G65 will retail for 140 Euro (about $200). More
Asus is gearing up to release its new Mini-ITX ION-based motherboard called the AT3N7A-I. This Mini-ITX platform is equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 dual-core CPU, a NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics card (DirectX 10-ready), two DDR2-800 memory slots, a PCI slot, Gigabit Ethernet, a 7.1 channel audio, Bluetooth, an eSATA port, three SATA 3.0 Gbps ports, and both D-Sub and HDMI outputs. The AT3N7A-I is expected to hit stores later this month for about 112 Euro ($158). [Softpedia]
Asus is gearing up to release a new AM3 board, the M4A79XTD EVO. Based on AMD 790X / SB750 chipset, the board features an 8+2 phase power design, supports AMD Phenom II and Athlon II processors, and comes with four DDR3-1800 memory slots as well as two PCIe x16 slots for CrossFirex setups. In addition, the board also comes with several connectivity ports including eSATA, seven SATA 3.0 Gbps, 7.1 channel audio, Gigabit Ethernet and FireWire. The M4A79XTD EVO is expected to hit stores later this month for unannounced price yet. More
MSI has unveiled a new model of its AM3-ready motherboard line-up in the form of the 770T-C45. The board adopts the APS (Active Phase Switching) power saving technology and features the Easy OC switch, four DDR3-1600 memory slots, a PCI-Express x16 slot and supports the AM3 processor. In addition, it also integrates six SATA 3.0 Gbps ports, one PATA connector, a 7.1 channel audio, Gigabit Ethernet and Windows 7-ready. The 770T-C45 is expected to hit stores in the next few weeks for unannounced price yet. More
The NP100-N16C is the new fanless mini-ITX motherboard from DFI. This motherboard features a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, an Intel 945GSE Express chipset, an integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics with VGA and digital DVI outputs, and a DDR2-533 memory slot supporting modules of up to 2GB. In addition, the NP100-N16C also integrates dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN controllers, DVI and D-Sub outputs, a CompactFlash memory socket, a 5.1 channel audio, two SATA ports, 1x PCI Express x1 slot and a PCI slot. The motherboard is expected to be launched next month for unannounced price yet. [TechPowerUp]
