Intel’s Paul Otellini today, during the Intel Developer Forum, confirmed the launch for Penryn-based Xeon processors is set for November 12. Penryn will be Intel’s first 45nm architecture, designed for mobile, desktop, server and workstation use.
Palit Microsystems announces its first motherboard the Palit 945GC1066. “Supporting 45nm / 65nm Intel Core 2 Duo processors with 1066MHz FSB and 240-pin DDRII 667 memory module, equipped with Intel GMA 950 DirectX 9.0 hardware graphics engine, 7.1 channel HD audio, 10/100 fast Ethernet, the product fulfills all your demand in the latest Microsoft Vista environment. With PCI-E x16 graphics slot, you may even upgrade your PC system into a flexible gaming machine”, the press release says.
Shuttle today announced the launch of its latest XPC Glamor series – the Shuttle XPC Glamor SG31G2.
The Shuttle XPC Glamor series SG31G2 supports the latest Intel multi-core processors and is designed for the upcoming Intel 45nm Core 2 Multi-Core processors means your platform is upgradeable with future processors. The Intel G31 Express Chipset features Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 with Intel Clear Video Technology providing a higher quality and richer graphical experience. The SG31G2 supports up to 8-channel high definition audio to match the superb graphics. Dual view display is no longer a feature only for high-end platforms, the Shuttle XPC Glamor SG31G2 supports displaying on two separate monitors.
ASRock has announced its first Intel 3 series motherboard, the ASRock 4Core1333-eSATA2 based on the P31 plus ICH7R chipset combination.
The motherboard supports Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core and Celeron 400 series processors. It also supports DDR2 800 memory, AMD CrossFire technology, PCI Express Gigabit LAN and IEEE1394.
The motherboard is ready for upcoming 45nm processors, according to the company.
SiS has announced that MSI’s MS-7317 motherboard, which adopts the SiS671 chipset, has entered volume production.
MSI implements the SiS671 chipset in its MS-7317 motherboard for the mainstream market. It supports Intel Core 2 Duo FSB 800MHz processor and single channel DDR2-667 which provides up to 4GB of memory size. With the Mirage3 graphics engine, the SiS671 enables the MS-7317 motherboard to support DirectX9.0a, the press release says.
Apple has unveiled the new all-in-one iMac line featuring 20- and 24-inch widescreen displays encased in aluminum and glass enclosures. The entire new iMac line features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a new, ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard, built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing and iLife ’08. The 20-inch iMac now starts at $1,199, $300 less than the previous 20-inch model, and the 24-inch iMac starts at $1,799, $200 less than the previous 24-inch model, Apple published.
AMD will cut prices on some of AM2 Athlon 64 X2 processors on August 13th reportedly.
“Athlon 64 X2 4000+, the 4200+ and the X2 4400+ will all have their prices cut. Earlier on Aug 6th, AMD has released dual-core Opteron 8222, 2222, 1222 at 3GHz/95W and Opteron 8224 SE, 2224 SE at 3.2GHz/119W and cut some of the older Opteron models prices,” the report says.
MSI has announced its 945GCM5 V2 (FSB 1333) motherboard which offers native support for 1333MHz front side bus (945GC Express chipset officially supports FSB800). The consumers who choose the entry level MSI 945GCM5 V2 (FSB 1333) will get support for Intel’s latest Core 2 Duo E6x50 processors which won’t have any update concern in the future, the press release says.
Elitegroup Computer Systems, Inc. ECS announced the release of its G31 express chipset series motherboards – the G31T-M and P33T-A. Both of the LGA775 G31T-M and P33T-A deliver Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo processing power, integrated Intel GMA 3100 graphics and a PCI Express x16 slot. The G31T-Ms, micro ATX form factor, is designed for entry-level users for general usage. The P33T-As, ATX form factor, is designed for performance users on a budget, accordingly.
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Eurocom has introduced the D900C PHANTOM-X Mobile Workstation notebook powered by Intel’s Core 2 Quad Q6600 or Q6700 quad-core processor.
Intel is planning to release a system with 16 processing cores by the end of the summer, Vnunet reports.
The new platform, codenamed Caneland, will feature four processor sockets, each able to support the companys latest quad-core chips. The systems were first demonstrated in October last year.
OCZ Technology Group expanded their memory lineup for AMD enthusiasts and power users with new high-density 8GB Quad Kits, which, according to the company, are custom-tailored to the extended column address range of the AM2 memory controller.
The new PC2-5400 AM2 Specialt is optimized for 64-bit operating systems and is available with either two or four 2GB DDR2-667 modules rated for operation at 667MHz with 5-5-5-15 timings. As part of its line-up of premium memory, the AM2 Special series is backed by a Lifetime Warranty and technical support.
VIA Technologies is scheduled to launch its new processor core, dubbed Isaiah, in the first quarter of 2008, with the new architecture entering EVT engineering validation test stage in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to Digitimes.
“The Isaiah core engineering codename CN will replace VIAs Esther processor architecture, which was introduced in 2004,” Digitimes said.
SiS today announced that the SiS671-based motherboard from ECS named 671T-M officially enters mass production process. The ECS 671T-M motherboard is positioned as a best-value solution for mainstream market.
AMD is preparing to launch a new high-end desktop processor, the Athlon 64 X2 6400, which will be the last processor in the Athlon 64 X2 family, DigiTimes reports.
Currently, AMD’s highest-end desktop processor is the Athlon 64 X2 6000. However, with its performance unable to match Intel’s upcoming Core 2 Duo E6850, AMD plans to launch the new 6400 to cover up the gap in the market, noted the DigiTimes’ sources.
