FOXCONN has launched a new motherboard optimized for low-power Intel processors, which promises to reduce energy costs for businesses whilst still providing a compelling computing experience for office and home users, the FOXCONN 45CMV motherboard. It is based on the Intel 945GC chipset, the 45CMV has been tuned for sub-65W Intel processors, which includes most Intel Core2 Duo models and all Pentium Dual Core and Celeron models. Processors with an average power rating of 65W or less reduce average energy consumption by 36% compared to 95W processors. Although the 45CMV has been designed for energy efficiency, it still packs a punch in the performance department, with FSB 1333MHz support, Dual DDR2 800MHz memory support and an integrated DirectX 9 graphics engine. With HD Audio, integrated networking, SATAII and USB2.0 connectors, the 45CMV is highly competent in both office and home environments.
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Tyan Computer has announced the launch of Intel 5100 series chipset platforms and barebone solutions supporting the next generation Intel Dual-Core and Quad-Core Xeon processors. The latest Xeon processor featuring a 45nm processor design will significantly increase the new platform’s energy efficiency and higher performance output. A broad array of 45nm processor supported Tyan platforms included the Tempest S5375 with the addition of Transport GT20 B5375 for complete barebone solutions. The S5375, a server/workstation server platform, features eight DDR2 DIMM slots to optimize the memory bandwidth. Uniquely providing a larger memory bandwidth for an ATX form factor, but also offering DDR2 DIMMs support to lower the total cost of ownership. In addition, two (2) PCI-E x16 slots (one x16 + one x8 link) expansion slots and the x16 PCI-E slot can also be fully utilized for graphics cards and workstation applications offering flexibility for server and workstation needs.
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ASUS has released a new motherboard based on Intel X38 chipset for performance and extreme overclocking features after the very fast model, Asus P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n. The motherboard features world’s first ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), allowing the CPU power supply to be digitally monitored and fine-tuned with improved VRM efficiency in heavy or light loadings, and claim to be world’s most energy efficient motherboard, which 58.6% CPU Power Savings with ASUS EPU.
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