GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards is proud to showcase their latest range of Ultra Durable 2 motherboards including sneak peaks of the highly anticipated GA-X38T-DQ6 and GA-X38-DQ6, both supporting the upcoming Intel® X38 chipset as well as the GA-M790-DQ6 with support for the AMD® RD790 chipset, proving that 2007 is truly the year for gamers and enthusiasts.

GIGABYTE United is again excited to participate in Computex 2007, highlighting some of their latest Ultra Durable 2 motherboards which continue to lead the industry for top quality design. Featuring highly efficient components such as ferrite core choke coils, low RDS(on) MOSFETs and all Japanese manufactured SMD mounted solid capacitors, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 motherboards ensure the highest levels of reliability and stability, cooler working temperatures and enhanced overclocking capabilities for today’s high performance, high definition platforms.

Intel Platform
To start things off, on display will be the world’s first live demos of GIGABYTE’s next generation Ultra Durable 2 platforms based on the Intel X38 series chipset. Supporting the upcoming 45nm Intel multi-core processors, the GIGABYTE GA-X38T-DQ6 and GA-X38-DQ6 provide advanced PCI Express 2.0 support with true dual x16 connectivity to deliver the extreme multi-GPU performance gamers have long been waiting for. In addition, the GIGABYTE GA-X38T-DQ6 supports DDR3 memory up to 1333MHz for lightning fast memory performance with ultra low power consumption. GIGABYTE will also have on display a wide range of their Intel® P35 based motherboards including the new GIGABYTE GA-P35T-DQ6.

AMD Platform
On the AMD side, GIGABYTE presents the GA-M790-DQ6, featuring the AMD RD790 chipset and support for the new AMD Phenom™ quad-core processors, with the latest socket AM2+ support, integrated DDR2 1066 memory controller, HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology links and 128-bit Floating Point Units. The GIGABYTE GA-M790-DQ6 also features support for PCI Express 2.0 as well as ATI CrossFire™ with dual x16, or four x8 connectivity for the ultimate High-Def entertainment experience.
About GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 Design

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 motherboards utilize Ferrite core chokes, which provide higher frequency operation for improved overclocking performance, lower temperatures, lower electromagnetic interference and improved resistance to rust, while low RDS(on) MOSFETs provide a more efficient gate switching process resulting in less heat generation. In addition, the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 motherboards utilize all Japanese manufactured SMD (Surface Mount Device) solid capacitors which provide higher heat resistance, increased performance, extended system reliability and are more environmental friendly than less expensive electrolytic capacitors.

Adding to these is the new all new copper GIGABYTE Silent Pipe thermal solution covering the north bridge, south bridge and CPU power MOSFETs, dramatically reducing the general CPU zone temperature. The GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 motherboards are also equipped with the latest Realtek ALC889A audio codec, enabling high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio for content protected media and support for both Blu-ray and HD DVD formats for an exhilarating home theater entertainment experience. The ALC889A also provides support for 7.1 + 2 channel high definition output for an outstanding audio experience for Windows® Vista™ Premium PCs.

Be sure to visit GIGABYTE at Computex 2007, booth E137, Hall 2.

 

 

 

 

 

Exclusive GECUBE HD2600XT GDDR4: Built-in GDDR4 enables this mid-class graphics card to offer high-end performance and unbelievable value. Equipped with GECUBE’s indigenous 2nd generation X-Turbo 2 silent fan technology, HD2600XT GDDR4 utilizes a silent turbine-type fan and dual heat pipes to achieve amazing heat dissipation and efficiency. HD2600XT GDDR4 combines low noise levels, low operation temperature and a sleek, contemporary styling that will attract admiration from the world over.

GECUBE AGP 8X HD2000 Series: GECUBE strives to achieve a new high in the APG 8X platform. Introduced ahead of the competition, GECUBE’s next generation 2000 series will also be available in AGP 8X platform to enable the DX10’s surreal graphic performance on an APG 8X platform. GECUBE offers a comprehensive line up of products ranging from low to high end of the spectrum to satisfy the widest range of customers.

＊ All GECUBE 3D graphics card products have been certified as Windows Vista™ ready.
Many of them have also been certified by Windows Vista™ Premium WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) so you can upgrade your system the easy way today to experience the 3D Aero interface first-hand!

＊ DVRBox (HDD Based Digital Video Recorder): Pocket Hard Disk
Black and elegant, the DVRBox records and converts DV, DVD, & TV to MPEG-4 video format instantly. Copying videos from camcorder is also accomplished with the minimum of hassles. After connecting a camcorder to the DVR Box’s Video-in terminal, the DVR Box converts video to MPEG-4 with one simple click of a button.

World premiere of all exclusive and high performance products will take place during the Computex Taipei 2007. GECUBE sincerely invites you to visit our exhibition booth and not to miss this chance of witnessing the unreal performances offered by GECUBE products.

 

 

 

OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced their official crossover into DDR3 memory to coincide with the recent launch of the Intel Bearlake Chipset. OCZ’s hand-tested DDR3 solutions enable ardent enthusiasts to take advantage of the highly-anticipated P35 platform while experiencing the legendary quality and reliability of OCZ memory.

“For the past few years, we have highly anticipated DDR3, since it is everything DDR2 should have been from the very beginning,” commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. “Being part of the task group defining the serial presence detect and extended feature set of DDR3 has further increased our commitment to the third generation of double data rate memory and we are ready to break some new performance records.”

The first OCZ DDR3 products will accommodate standard JEDEC specifications for third generation DDR. OCZ is pleased pick up where their high-end DDR2 memory left off and offer Gold Series memory kits in PC3-8500 (1066MHz) and PC3-10666 (1333MHz) speed grades.

OCZ Gold DDR3 modules will be initially available in 2x512MB and 2x1024MB dual channel kits. These modules are currently available in limited quantity and OCZ has been working closely with the leading platform providers to ensure optimal performance and compatibility on all the next generation computing platforms that will be introduced later this year. Each module is 100% hand-tested for quality assurance and compatibility and feature proprietary gold-mirrored XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders for the most effective heat dissipation. As part of OCZ’s line-up of premium memory, the DDR3 series is backed by a Lifetime Warranty and industry-leading technical support for unparalleled peace of mind.

 

 

VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the VIA EPIA PX mainboard, the first commercial mainboard based on VIA’s recently unveiled Pico-ITX form factor measuring just 10cm x 7.2cm.

Powered by the 1GHz VIA C7 processor and supporting up to 1GB of DDR2 533 SO-DIMM system memory, the tiny 10-layer VIA EPIA PX mainboard is based around the single-chip VIA VX700 system media processor, which features the VIA UniChrome Pro II IGP 3D/2D graphics core, MPEG-2/-4 and WMV9 hardware decoding acceleration and display flexibility, including support for higher display resolutions of up to HDTV for HD DVD playback.

Onboard connectors and I/O enable developers to harness the full power of the mainboard, though the VIA PX-O, a dedicated daughterboard with multiple digital media I/O ports, is available on request to assist project developers in early system testing.

Power efficiency is integral to the platform, with the maximum power (TDP) of the processor and chipset at 9W and 3.5W respectively combined with low power DDR2 memory enabling the VIA EPIA PX to run standard productivity and multimedia applications at under 13W.

“The VIA EPIA PX mainboard sets a new world standard for ultra compact embedded system platforms, providing a full complement of multimedia and connectivity options on a platform smaller than any standard PC mainboard or x86 system-on-module,” said Daniel Wu, Assistant Vice President, VIA Platform Solutions Division, VIA Technologies, Inc. “We are very excited about our new ‘baby’ mainboard, and are working closely with chassis and other infrastructure partners to expedite adoption of the form factor.”

This scale of platform miniaturization has been made possible only by the reduction in size of the core silicon; the 21mm square nanoBGA2 package of the VIA C7 processor and 35mm square VIA VX700 system media processor have a combined area of just 16.7cm2, a board real estate saving of over 50% from previous generation EBGA processors plus twin-chip core logic solutions, and more than that over competing solutions.

VIA EPIA PX Pico-ITX Mainboard Availability

The VIA EPIA PX mainboard is available now for developers, and will be available in limited quantities through authorized distributors in late May. For pricing and availability, please contact your local VIA sales representative or send an email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About the Pico-ITX Mainboard Form Factor

The Pico-ITX is the latest miniature full-featured x86 form factor defined by VIA for a new generation of smaller, lighter and quieter embedded PCs, systems and appliances. Further information can be found in the “VIA Pico-ITX Form Factor” white paper available for download from the VIA website at: www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/spearhead/pico-itx/

VIA EPIA PX Mainboard Principal Specifications

Processor: 1GHz VIA C7 processor
Chipset: VIA VX700 system media processor
Memory: 1 socket, up to 1GB of DDR2 533 SODIMM system memory
VGA: Integrated VIA UniChrome Pro IGP 3D/2D graphics core, with hardware decoding acceleration for MPEG-2/-4 and WMV9; 1 VGA port
Audio: VIA VT1708A HD Audio codec
Storage: 1 SATA connector and 1 UltraDMA 133 connector
Networking: VIA VT6106S Fast Ethernet controller + 1 RJ-45 LAN port

Onboard options include: 4 USB connectors for 4 ports, 1 COM port connector, 1 PS2 mouse/keyboard connector, 1 LVDS/DVI connector, 1 multimedia connector to support external TV-out, video capture port interface & LPC interface (add-on card required), 1 audio connector for line-out, line-in, mic-in, S/PDIF in & 7.1 channel audio output, 1 CPU fan connector and 1 Pico-ITX power connector.

More information about the VIA EPIA PX mainboard may be found on the VIA website at:

http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/motherboards.jsp?motherboard_id=472

 

 

 

SiS today pleasingly announced the cooperation with DELL to develop the latest low-cost PC EC280 by integrating the SiSM661GX chipset. DELL EC280 is targeted to attract those PC users to make their first PC purchase, and it’s also a perfect implement to create more business opportunity on those emerging countries.

The size of DELL EC280 is very mini-- only as one-eighth size as the regular ATX chassis, which is about 4.5 liter. By integrating the SiSM661GX chipset as a core of its Mini-iTX motherboard, DELL EC280 has all the basic PC functions. The extra power-saving feature of SiSM661GX pairing with the Intel Celeron M 205 FSB400MHz processors and DDR 512/256 memory enable make the DELL EC280 only consumes 65watts per minute. By setting a reasonable price, DELL EC280 can perfectly answer to those buyers who are looking for their 1st PCs. In addition, DELL EC280 PC is also targeted to reach the PC market of those emerging countries.

Even in such a tiny size, DELL EC280 has full selection of feature list to satisfy users’ needs. Such as office document editing, multimedia playing, photo processing, online web-surfing, and e-mailing. All these great feature make DELL EC280 a perfect solution for office computing and basic home entertaining usage.

“SiS is always so zeal for dedicating to improve the information technology of those emerging countries.” said Daniel Chen, CEO and President of SiS. “We want to let users who only need basic PC functions can enjoy the convenience brought by modern IT applications. By cooperating with DELL, we hope can bring more low-cost PC solutions to global PC users, especially for those emerging markets. We are glad to join this plan, and hope can make more contribution to global society.”

 

Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC) today announced it is now shipping its 250 GB WD Scorpio™ 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives. The drives employ perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology to achieve the highest capacity available in a small form factor drive and have WD proprietary features that make the drive quiet, use less power and run at cool operating temperatures.

"The 2.5-inch market continues to be a major focus for WD, and this 250 GB WD Scorpio drive represents our second-generation PMR platform," said Jim Morris, WD's vice president and general manager of notebook storage. "The WD Scorpio 250 GB hard drive is a direct result of the significant investments WD has made in proprietary head technologies as well as significant system level feature innovation. With the introduction of our latest-generation WD Scorpio drives, WD continues to offer mobile computing and portable storage customers the same outstanding quality, reliability and performance that have earned the company a leadership position in the desktop PC market."

According to market research firm, IDC, adoption of PMR technology in mobile 2.5-inch hard drives will sustain an increase in the average capacity shipped close to the average growth rate of 32 percent for the past five years. The firm states that by 2011, shipments of mobile 2.5-inch hard drives will more than double 2006 shipment volumes.*

Demand for 2.5-inch hard drives continues to increase at a rapid pace, driven by notebook computers, portable storage devices and consumer electronics products. Users of these applications need high capacity drives to manage storage-hungry content. WD Scorpio drives deliver the performance and features to meet demands that are specific to notebook PCs and portable storage devices, such as WD Passport® portable drives: quiet operation, high shock tolerance and low power consumption.

The new WD Scorpio drive further expands the company's breadth of 2.5-inch mobile hard drive offerings to capacity points ranging from 40 GB up to 250 GB.

WD Scorpio Exclusive Features
WD's exclusive WhisperDrive™ technology combines state-of-the-art seeking algorithms to yield it one of the quietest 5400 RPM, 2.5-inch drives available. Leading-edge ShockGuard™ technology combines firmware and hardware advancements to protect the drive mechanics and platter surface to meet the highest combined shock tolerance specifications required for mobile and notebook applications.

Another unique WD Scorpio 250 GB feature is its IntelliSeek™ technology, which proactively calculates an optimum seek speed to eliminate hasty movement of the actuator that produces noise and requires power, which is common in other drives. With IntelliSeek, the actuator's movement is controlled so the head reaches the next target sector just in time to read the next piece of information, rather than rapidly accelerating and waiting for the drive rotation to catch up. This smooth motion reduces power usage by more than 60 percent compared with standard drives, as well as quiets seek operation and lowers vibration.

For a demonstration on IntelliSeek, visit the WD Web site at http://www.wdc.com/en/flash/index.asp?family=intelliseek.

About PMR
With PMR technology, the magnetization of each data bit is aligned vertically to the spinning disk, rather than longitudinally as has been the case in hard drive technology for decades. This enables more data on a given disk than is possible with conventional longitudinal recording, and provides a platform for future expansion of hard drive densities.

Pricing and Availability
WD Scorpio 250 GB drives (model WD2500BEVS) are available on the company's online store (www.westerndigital.com). Estimated pricing is $199.99 USD. More information about WD Scorpio mobile drives may be found on the company's Web site at http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=314