VIA Rolls out Mini-ITX 2.0 Platform, Can Handle Crysis

Written by IT News on 11:11 AM

After having recently announced the introduction of its Nano processor, Via has once again taken center stage in today Computex, with the launch of its new standard for mini-ITX boards. This design from a leading producer of x86 processor power efficient platforms, is intended to ensure optimized and multimedia computer experience in small form factor desktop PC.

In the company recently announced an effective power Nano x86 processor is at the heart of the new mini-ITX platform. The small processor, running at one of these mini-ITX boards, says, to be able to supply all the necessary horsepower to run the latest applications and operating systems, in a small desktop computer. In the mini-ITX 2,0 is a set of specifications for the next generation VIA mini-ITX boards, which should allow system integrators and end users, so to freely choose their own pattern of mini-PC or home media centers.

"With the Mini-ITX, Via determine the de facto standard for small form factor x86 platform for integration, triggering industry-wide innovation in the mini-PC systems," said Timothy Chen, special assistant to the president, Via Technologies, Inc "through the introduction of mini - ITX 2,0, we have to determine the mini PC platform of the future, paving the way for the emergence of a new generation of high systems that deliver optimized experiences in today's increasingly rich media environment. "He added.

As part of the message, Via also announced its cooperation with leading graphics card manufacturer NVIDIA, to provide consumers who want acquire a mini desktop PC with support for high-quality graphics for 2,0 mini-ITX standard.

"Via introduced the first small form factor PCs, in contrast to the competitive sealed designs. VIA new solution allows customers to play today's latest PC games and gained a new video and photo applications available to NVIDIA with DX10 GPUs," said Henry drew , General manager, NVIDIA MCP business.

Technical specifications of mini-ITX 2,0 Standard includes support for high-performance, efficient power x86 processor, as VIA Nano processor; least 2GB of DDR2; integrated graphics that is DirectX 9,0 support and comes with a VGA port. By adding a card, mini-ITX 2,0 The system can also provide support for DirectX 10 applications and possibly an HDMI port. The platform is at least 4 USB 2,0 ports, two serial ATA II slots, but also one IDE slot. It also features support for HD audio and one Gigabit LAN port.

And just to prove a platform for new opportunities, put together by a demonstration during a press conference held on Computex, where mini-ITX platform running a 1.8GHz processor with Nano CN896 chipset and discrete graphics from NVIDIA 8600 graphics card, was able to flawlessly run Crysis PC video game.