Zotac shows off Mini-ITX H77 motherboards

TPU shot photos of two upcoming Mini-ITX Intel H77 based motherboards from Zotac. These LGA1155 mainboards are aimed at small form factor systems and HTPCs.

The first one (pictured below), appears to be the more affordable of the two. It uses a simple 4-phase VRM to power the LGA1155 CPU, which is wired to two DDR3 DIMM slots supporting dual-channel DDR3-1600 MHz memory. Its lone expansion slot is a PCI-Express 3.0 x16. Storage connectivity includes two SATA 6 Gb/s, two SATA 3 Gb/s, and an mSATA (probably 3 Gb/s). Its VRM uses cost-effective chokes, and LFPAK MOSFETs.

The more expensive-looking board of the two provides all the features of the other, while making room for an extra SATA 3 Gb/s port, higher-quality VRM that makes use of durable coils, and DriverMOSFETs (DrMOS), and DisplayPort connectivity. Other than the DisplayPort difference, both boards feature 8-channel HD audio, gigabit Ethernet, wireless b/g/n (N 300) connection, USB 3.0, and display connectivity that includes DVI and HDMI.

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Zotac also reveals Mini-ITX Z77 motherboard

Zotac also showed off a new Intel Z77 based Mini-ITX motherboard that is aimed at small form factor overclockers. This LGA1155 board draws power from 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors, it comes with 8-phase VRM, with a feature-rich controller, Pulse-made inductors, driverMOSFETs (DrMOS), and High-C capacitors. Ivy Bridge is supported out of the box, and the LGA1155 socket is powder-coated to prevent shrinking when subjected to subzero cooling.

The CPU is wired to two DDR3 DIMM slots supporting dual-channel DDR3 memory. The lone expansion slot is a PCI-Express 3.0 x16. Storage connectivity includes two SATA 6 Gb/s, two SATA 3 Gb/s, and an mSATA slot (likely 3 Gb/s). Display connectivity only includes DVI and HDMI. General connectivity includes 8-channel HD audio, gigabit Ethernet, wireless b/g/n, and USB 3.0. This board will have a feature-rich UEFI BIOS.

Source: TPU

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Zotac ZBOX nano VD01 mini PCs revealed

Zotac launched the ZBOX nano VD01, a new Mini PC series based on VIA's Nano X2 U4025 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The system has one DDR3-1066 memory slot, room for one 2.5" HDD, VIA Chrome9 integrated graphics, HDMI, DisplayPort, 6-in-1 memory card reader, eSATA, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, and two USB 2.0 plus two USB 3.0 port. The ZBOX nano VD01 Plus is also available, this model offers 2GB DDR3 and a 320GB 5400RPM HDD preinstalled.

ZOTAC� International, a leading innovator and channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today launches the latest addition to the ZBOX nano product lineup with the new ZBOX nano VD01 series � an affordable palm-sized mini-PC powered by a VIA Nano� X2 processor.

The ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series combines the latest VIA Nano� X2 U4025 CPU and VX900H media system processor for outstanding energy-efficiency and performance. VIA Chrome9 graphics with ChromotionHD� 2.0 processing enables the ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series to deliver silky-smooth playback of popular high-definition video formats, including Blu-ray, MPEG2, H.264, VC-1 and streaming Internet video.

�ZOTAC� is pleased to expand its mini-PC lineup with the addition of a VIA platform. The VIA Nano� X2 with VX900H chipset enables us to deliver an affordable energy-efficient mini-PC that is ideal for digital media consumption and home server use with the ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series,� said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC� International.

\"ZOTAC is an industry leader of innovative mini-PC solutions.\" said Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. �VIA is proud to partner with ZOTAC for the ZBOX nano VD01 series that highlights our energy efficient Nano X2 platform.\"

The ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series packs plenty of expansion capabilities with space to accommodate a 2.5-inch SATA drive and DDR3 SO-DIMM module � ZBOX nano VD01 Plus models include a 320GB SATA hard drive and 2GB of DDR3 preinstalled � internally, while USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and eSATA ports are available for external expansion.

It�s time to play with the ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series.

General details

ZOTAC� Launches Affordable Palm-Sized ZBOX nano VD01 series

VIA Nano� X2 U4025 CPU (1.2 GHz, dual-core-

VIA VX900H chipset

VIA Chrome9 graphics processor

VIA ChromotionHD� technology

ZBOX nano VD01

1 x DDR3-1066 SO-DIMM slot

Support 1 x 2.5-inch SATA 3.0 Gb/s HDD/SSD

ZBOX nano VD01 Plus

2GB DDR3

320GB 5400RPM HDD

2 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports

HDMI & DisplayPort outputs

Gigabit Ethernet

Onboard 802.11n WiFi

Onboard Bluetooth 3.0 technology

Bundled MCE-compatible remote

Integrated IR receiver

Bundled USB IR receiver (for mounted installations)

Bundled VESA75/100 mount

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Zotac reveals PCI and PCIe X1 editions of GeForce GT 520

Zotac introduced two new GeForce GT 520 graphics cards; one with the old PCI interface and also one with PCI Express x1.

ZOTAC� International, a leading innovator and channel manufacturer, today expands the value GeForce� GT 520 lineup with new PCI and PCI Express x1 form factors for users with pre-built systems that have limited expansion capabilities. The new ZOTAC� GeForce� GT 520 PCI and PCI Express x1 graphics cards breathe new life into older systems by delivering a performance punch and new video capabilities.

�Upgrading your graphics card is the easiest way to boost your system performance and gain new capabilities. The new ZOTAC� GeForce� GT 520 PCI and PCI Express x1 graphics cards shows that you can experience good graphics without upgrading the rest of your system,� said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.

The ZOTAC� GeForce� GT 520 PCI and PCI Express x1 graphics cards provide DVI, HDMI and VGA outputs with dual simultaneous independent display support for an instant dual-monitor upgrade. The low-profile form factor enables the ZOTAC� GeForce� GT 520 PCI and PCI express x1 graphics card to easily fit in compact pre-built systems with height limitations in addition to expansion limitations.

It�s time to play with the ZOTAC� GeForce� GT 520 PCI and PCI Express x1 graphics card.

General details
New ZOTAC� GeForce� GT 520 PCI and PCI Express x1 graphics cards

NVIDIA� GeForce� GT 520 GPU

Engine clock: 810 MHz

48 unified shaders

Shader clock: 1620 MHz

512MB DDR3 memory

Memory clock: 1333 MHz

64-bit memory interface

DVI, HDMI & VGA outputs

DirectX� 11 technology & Shader Model 5.0

OpenGL� 4.1 compatible

NVIDIA� CUDA� technology

Full HD video playback

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