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Friday Oct 23, 2009
Weeks after annoucing its high end ION ITX-F Mini-ITX board, Zotac has released two new value Mini-ITX motherboards.
The new ION Syergy Edition series Mini-ITX boards feature a PCIe x1 slot with either a single-core 1.6 GHz Atom 230 CPU (ION ITX-E) or dual-core 1.6GHz Atom 330 CPU (ION ITX-G).
Other features include NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, 4 SATA ports, HDMI and DVI output.
Compared to the other Zotac ION boards, these lose the 5.1 HD output via S/PDIF connectors (7.1 still possible via HDMI), and the eSATA port available on the other boards is replaced by a fourth SATA connector.
ION ITX Synergy Edition specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 230 (1.6GHz single core - ION ITX-E) / Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core - ION ITX-G)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION
- RAM: 2 x 240pin DIMM slots, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/800 RAM
- Storage: 4 x SATA ports
- Expansion slots: 1 x PCIe x1, 1 x Mini PCIe slot
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output, 1 x HDMI output
- Audio: HD Audio (line in, line out, mic in)
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 (6 x external, 4 x
internal), PS/2 port
Press Release here.
IONITX-G-E Product page here.
IONITX-E-E Product page here.
[Via Fudzilla]
Technorati Tags: 230, 330, atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA, PCIe x1, ZOTAC
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Thursday Oct 8, 2009
Zotac has announced its Ion-based nettop: the MAG, 6 months after the first Ion-based nettop: the AspireRevo was announced by NVIDIA and Acer.
The MAG features an Intel atom 230 CPU or 330 CPU, NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA and joins the likes of the AspireRevo and the EeeBox.
Combining a high-performance NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor with a choice of energy-efficient dual-core Intel® Atom™ 330 or single-core Atom™ 230 processors, the ZOTAC MAG delivers an eco-friendly computing experience that still packs a performance punch in a compact 186mm x 189mm x 38mm package.
The MAG does not come with any pre-installed operating system: Zotac leaves it up to users to chose the one they want to run.
MAG HD-NS01 / HD-ND01 specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 230 CPU (1.6GHz - HD-NS01 series) or 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core - HD-ND01 series)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION
- RAM: 2 GB of DDR2 800 RAM
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x HDMI output
- Audio: 7.1 Channel HD Audio
- Storage: up to 160GB 2.5in SATA hard drive, 1 x eSATA port
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit
- WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g/n
- I/O: 6 x USB 2.0
- Other: card reader
Press release here.
Product page here.
Technorati Tags: 230, 330, atom, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, MAG, mini computer, nettop, NVIDIA, ZOTAC
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Wednesday Oct 7, 2009
Zotac has released a new Mini-ITX motherboard to complement its existing NVIDIA ION-based Mini-ITX motherboards.
The new ION ITX-F series Mini-ITX board features a PCIe x16 slot with dual-core 1.6GHz Atom 330 CPU and WiFi 802.11n.
Other features are common to existing ION ITX boards and include NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, 3 SATA ports, 1 eSATA port, HDMI and DVI output.
IONITX-F-E specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION
- RAM: 2 x 240pin DIMM slots, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/800 RAM
- Storage: 3 x SATA ports, 1 x eSATA port
- Expansion slots: 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x Mini PCIe slot (used by WiFi)
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output, 1 x HDMI output
- Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio, 2 x S/PDIF output (1 x coaxial, 1 x optical)
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g/n
- I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 (6 x external, 4 x
internal), PS/2 port
Press Release here.
IONITX-F-E Product page here.
[Via HEXUS.net]
Technorati Tags: 330, atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA, PCIe x16, ZOTAC
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Thursday Sep 3, 2009
After the ZOTAC NVIDIA ION Mini-ITX motherboards released earlier this year, it is now turn for ASUS to enter the ION Mini-ITX game by releasing its NVIDIA ION-Based Mini-ITX Motherboard AT3N7A-I
The AT3N7A-I Mini-ITX board features the dual-core 1.6GHz Atom 330 CPU, NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, 3 SATA ports, 1 eSATA port, HDMI output.
AT3N7A-I specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION
- RAM: 2 x 240pin DIMM slots, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/800 RAM
- Storage: 3 x SATA ports, 1 x eSATA port
- Expansion slots: 1 x PCI slot
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x HDMI output
- Audio: VIA VT 1708s 8 Channel HD Audio, 2 x S/PDIF output (1 x coaxial, 1 x optical)
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 (8 x external, 2 x internal), PS/2 port
- Other: Bluetooth
Product page here.
You can also check AnanTech’s review of the AT3N7A-I here.
Technorati Tags: 330, Asus, atom, GeForce 9400M, Ion, mini motherboard, mini-itx, NVIDIA
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Thursday Sep 3, 2009
Asus has unveiled the EeeBox EB1012 nettop computer, adding to its always expanding line of Eee Box computers.
The Eee Box EB1012 features the dual-core Intel atom 330 CPU, NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, HDMI output, eSATA port. Worth noting is that VGA output is back…
The EB1012 is powered by the Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor, which is built specifically for PCs like the EB1012. And with the accompanying NVIDIA® Ion™ graphics processor, the EB1012 treats you to an impressive multimedia performance with a low power consumption of just 40W.
The EeeBox EB1012 also gains some cosmetic changes (no more front cover), and comes with Window Vista Home Premium.
EeeBox EB1012 specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core)
- Chipset: NVIDIA ION (MCP7A)
- RAM: 2 x 200-pin SODIMM, 2 GB of DDR2 800 RAM standard (up to 4GB)
- Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x VGA output
- Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio (with S/PDIF out)
- Storage: 250GB 2.5in SATA hard drive, 1 x eSATA port
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit
- WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g/n
- I/O: 6 x USB 2.0 (3 x front, 2 x read, 1 x top)
- Other: card reader, stand, remote controller (optional), keyboard + mouse (optional)
Product page here [via blogeee.net (French)].
Technorati Tags: 330, Asus, atom, EeeBox, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, NVIDIA
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Monday Jun 1, 2009
PC Watch has early pictures of the upcoming Asus AT3GC-I Mini-ITX motherboard.
This motherboard features a dual-core Atom 330 CPU paired with the 945GC + ICH7 chipsets. It supports up to 2GB RAM, has 2 SATA ports, Gigabit Ethernet and a PCI slot.
PC Watch also mentions the C2N7A-I motherboard based on Nvidia’s MCP7A-LP and with a Celeron 220 CPU.
AT3GC-I Specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz)
- Chipset: Intel 945GC + ICH7
- RAM: 1 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM
- Storage: 2 x SATA2 ports, 1 x IDE port
- Expansion slot: 1 x PCI slot
- Video: integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1 x VGA output
- Audio: TBD
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x Serial port, 1 x Parallel port, PS/2 ports
PC Watch [via Fudzilla].
Technorati Tags: 330, 945gc, Asus, atom, mini motherboard, mini-itx
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Monday Mar 9, 2009
In a previous article, I was recommending the Asus EeeBox B204 and B206 over the MSI WindBOX due to their better features.
Asus latest addition - the Eee Box B208 - adds one more compelling reason to go for the EeeBox family: the dual core Intel Atom 330 CPU. If still used with the 945GSE chipset, it should only maginally increase power consumption (Atom 330 Max TDP: 8W vs. Atom N270 Max TDB: 2.5W).
Here is a comparison table of the current Asus EeeBox models with Atom CPUs*:
|
Asus Eee Box B202 |
Asus Eee Box B204 |
Asus Eee Box B206 |
Asus Eee Box B208 |
| CPU |
Intel Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz) |
Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz, dual core) |
| Chipset |
Intel 945GSE + ICH7M |
| RAM |
1 GB DDR2 RAM standard |
| Expansion Slots |
None |
| Display |
Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics
1 x DVI output |
ATI Radeon HD 3450 Discrete Graphics with 256 MB RAM
1 x HDMI output |
ATI Radeon HD 4350 Discrete Graphics with 256 MB RAM
1 x HDMI output |
| Audio |
Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel HD Audio |
| Storage |
80GB 2.5in SATA hard drive |
160GB 2.5in SATA hard drive |
160GB, 250GB or 320GB 2.5in SATA hard drive |
| LAN |
1 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| WLAN |
1 x WiFi 802.11 b/g/n |
| USB |
4 x USB 2.0 |
| Rear Panel I/O |
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x audio out (S/PDIF out)
1 x DVI port |
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x audio out (S/PDIF out)
1 x HDMI port |
| Front Panel I/O |
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x audio ports (mic and line-out)
1 x Card reader |
| Other |
36W power adapter |
Remote control
Bluetooth
Built-in battery for UPS function
36W power adapter |
Remote control
36W power adapter |
Remote control
Bluetooth
Built-in battery for UPS function
36W power adapter |
| Dimensions |
222 × 178 × 26.9 mm
1 kg |
*: note to overload the table, only Atom-based Eee Box models have been included. The Celeron-based Eee Box B201 and B203 models have been ignored.
Technorati Tags: 270, 330, 945gse, Asus, atom, dvi, EeeBox, HDMI, mini motherboard
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Friday Jan 2, 2009
AOpen has released the i945GCt-DN Mini-ITX motherboard.
This Mini-ITX board uses the dual-core Atom 330 processor. It features 3 SATA2 ports, one PCIe x1 slot and on Mini-PCIe slot, which is rare for Atom-based boards. Less impressive is the 10/100 Ethernet port, when a Gigabit port would have been a preferable option.
The board has a built-in DC to DC converter, and comes with a 90W AC to DC adapter.
i945GCt-DN Specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz)
- Chipset: Intel 945GC + ICH7
- RAM: 1 x 240-pin DIMM, up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM
- Storage: 3 x SATA2 ports, 1 x IDE port, 1 x CF socket
- Expansion slot: 1 x PCIe x1 slot, 1 x Mini-PCI slot
- Video: integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1 x VGA output
- Audio: Realtek ALC662 HD Audio 5.1 Channel, S/PDIF output
- LAN: 1 x 10/100 Ethernet
- I/O: 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x external 4 x internal)
AOpen also has the i945GCt-SN board, with single-core Atom N230 CPU.
Read the product specifications here [via Fudzilla].
Technorati Tags: 330, 945gc, AOpen, atom, mini motherboard, mini-itx
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Tuesday Dec 16, 2008
Silent PC Review has reviewed the mCubed HFX micro business Mini-ITX system.
The mCubed HFX micro business is a PC system based on the Intel D945GCLF2 Mini-ITX motherboard (dual-core Atom 330) using heatpipes to run fanless and silent.
They found the system be extremely quiet and offer low power consumption, coming however at quite a premium price (~$700).
Read the full review here.
For reference, mCubed HFX micro business specifications:
- CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual-core)
- Chipset: Intel 945GC + ICH7
- RAM: 1 GB of DDR2 RAM (up to 2GB)
- Display: Intel GMA950 Integrated graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x S-Video output
- Audio: Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel HD Audio
- Storage: 80GB 2.5in SATA hard drive (up to 1TB with 2 x 2.5″ drives)
- LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- I/O: 5 x USB 2.0 (4 x rear, 1 x front), 1 x Parallel, 1 x Seria, PS/2 connectors
- Other: optional WLAN and TV card interal USB devices
- Dimensions: 23 x 24 x7.5cm
- Weight: 2.8kg
Product page here.
Technorati Tags: 330, 945gc, atom, fanless, mCubed, mini motherboard, mini-itx, system
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Thursday Nov 27, 2008
Foxconn has two upcoming Mini-ITX motherboards with dual-core Intel Atom 330 CPU: the 45CSX Mini-ITX board and the 45CTD Mini-ITX board.
These boards are similar to the 45CS and 45CTP boards respectively, with the only change being the dual-core Atom CPU (replacing the single-core Atom 230 CPU).
Here is a comparison of the boards.
| |
Foxconn 45CS |
Foxconn 45CSX |
Foxconn 45CTP |
Foxconn 45CTD |
| CPU |
Intel Atom 230 CPU |
Dual-core Intel Atom 330 CPU |
Intel Atom 230 CPU |
Dual-core Intel Atom 330 CPU |
| Chipset |
Intel 945GC + ICH7 |
| RAM |
1 x DIMM, up to 2GB DDR2 533 RAM |
| Expansion Slots |
1 x PCI slot |
| Display |
Intel GMA950 integrated graphics |
| Audio |
Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel HD Audio |
| Storage |
2 x SATA2 ports |
| LAN |
1 x Realtek RTL8101E 10/100 Ethernet |
1 x Realtek RTL8100C 10/100 Ethernet |
| USB |
6 x USB 2.0 |
8 x USB 2.0 |
| Rear Panel I/O |
1 x VGA port
1 x RJ45 port
4 x USB ports
3 x audio ports
2 x PS/2 ports
1 x Serial port
1 x Parallel port
|
1 x VGA port
1 x RJ45 port
4 x USB ports
3 x audio ports
2 x PS/2 ports
|
| Internal I/O |
2 x USB 2.0 via 1 header
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x front audio connector
System fan connector
1 x IR connector |
1 x Serial header
4 x USB 2.0 via 2 headers
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x front audio connector
System fan connector
1 x IR connector |
More information on these new Mini-ITX motherboard is available here.
Technorati Tags: 230, 330, 945gc, atom, Foxconn, mini motherboard, mini-itx
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