Outstanding desktop system performance, high bandwidth interfaces and integrated graphics combine with low power consumption and superior heat management
[/b]Milton Keynes, England, 7th August, 2006 – Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), a leading computer hardware and notebook manufacturer, is releasing the 945GTY-M microATX motherboard with embedded Intel® 945GT Express chipset and mPGA479 M socket supporting the latest Intel® Core Duo CPUs. Featuring PCI Express, SATAII, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and Intel® GMA 950 integrated graphics controller, the Microsoft Vista ready/Intel Viiv capable 945GTY-M is an optimum combination of great performance for desktop/multimedia/home entertainment computing and cool, quiet, power savings with notebook-like efficiency.
The 945GTY-M’s 945GT Express Northbridge chipset and Intel® ICH7m-DH Southbridge I/O controller deliver a platform that can drive a range of demanding home and business computing/entertainment environments. The integrated Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel HD Audio) provides high-end home theater sound quality unmatched by most add-on audio cards. The Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics with 400 MHz core speed provides fast graphics, optimised 3D and smooth video playback on HD displays up to 720p or 1080i resolutions without the need for an additional graphics card. For users that want even higher graphics performance, a 1 x PCI Express x16 slot is provided to support the latest high performance PCIe graphics cards.
With a FSB of 667/533 MHz, the 945GTY-M supports up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 SDRAM in two slots. Hyper-Threading Technology is featured, as is Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (MST) for high levels of internal and external hard drive protection and performance with RAID0, RAID1, RAID 0+1 and RAID5 configuration. Integrated features include 1 x PCI-E x16 slots, 1 x PCI-E x 1 slots, 2 x PCI slots, 1 x VGA, 1 x parallel port, 8 x USB 2.0, 2 x Serial ATAII (3 Gbps) for fast file transfers, high-definition 8-channel ALC883 audio CODEC and 1 x Realtek RTL8110S Gigabit LAN controller for fast connectivity.
The 945GTY-M’s lower power consumption, efficient thermal design, quiet operation and SATAII storage flexibility make it a great Viiv capable home entertainment PC, everyday business or home PC platform with strong processing power and multimedia performance. For more information on the new 945GTY-M motherboard, contact your local ECS sales agent today.
About ECS
ECS, Elitegroup Computer Systems (TSE: 2331), has pioneered in the design and manufacture of computer motherboards since 1987. Headquartered in Taiwan, ECS has operations in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim and was the first motherboard manufacturer in Taiwan to be listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 1994. ECS also has ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturing facilities in China which are capable of producing over 3 million motherboards every month.
Today the motherboard manufacturer has developed and expanded its business to also design and manufacture notebook computers for distributors worldwide and is capable of producing 200,000 units monthly. The ECS website can be found at http://www.ecs.com.tw
