MSI hits back by launching their newest graphics card, the Radeon R9 270X GAMING 2G ITX. Designed for mini-ITX motherboards, this compact graphics card (170mm in length) is packed with 1280 Stream Processors, a 256-bit memory interface, a core clock of 1030MHz (1080MHz Boost Clock) and a 2GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 5600MHz, and has dual-link DVI-I, HDMI and 2x mini DisplayPort outputs. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [MSI]
Back in March, Maingear entered the world of the all-in-one PC with the utilitarian Solo 21. Even though the unit is now only five months old, it's being replaced with a model that's more attractive, more functional and that carries a lower price. We're most excited that the redesigned Solo 21 is now fully upgradable -- and yes, this includes the Mini-ITX motherboard itself. Available from $899 on up, the baseline configuration includes a 3.3GHz Intel Core i3 2125 CPU (Ivy Bridge), 4GB of RAM, 500GB of storage, a DVD burner, Bluetooth, WiFi and Windows 7 Home Premium. The Solo 21 also supports mSATA SSD storage and can also be outfitted with Blu-ray in place of the standard DVD configuration. You'll also find it supports the VESA mount, should you decide to throw the PC on your wall. If you'd like to become a bit better acquainted with Maingear's latest refresh, you'll find the full PR after the break.
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Maingear Solo 21 receives a makeover, $899 all-in-one PC is now fully upgradable originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You don't have to build custom motherboards and source specialty components to build a sleek all-in-one PC. At least not anymore, thanks to Intel's Thin Mini-ITX platform, which it debuted roughly a year ago at Computex. The main board is the same footprint as Mini-ITX (that's a 6.7-inch square), but it calls for a much shallower construction -- with horizontally stacked RAM and a shorter port cluster to keep the whole thing under an inch tall. To maintain its sleek physique, Intel pairs the desktop-class Core processor at the heart with a laptop-style heatsink and fan. It's a pretty interesting standard from Chipzilla, which Tech Report ripped into, peeling back all it's layers like a silicon onion. The layout of all the essential jacks does pose a bit of an issue once the whole thing is set up, but its hard not to be impressed by the elegance and simplicity of the system. To see the whole thing torn down, then reassembled inside the chassis of an LCD panel, hit up the source link.
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Intel's Thin Mini-ITX platform gets stuffed inside a monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Kontron has proudly introduced the world’s first Tegra 3 Mini-ITX motherboard. Measuring 17cm x 17cm, the motherboard features a 900MHz ARM Cortex-A9 Quad Core processor with the NEON technology and an integrated 12-core nVidia GeForce GPU that offers impressive 3D graphic performance. Other specs include up to 2GB DDR3L RAM, three USB 2.0 ports, a pair of SDcard slots and an HDMI 1.4a port. The Kontron Tegra 3 Mini-ITX motherboard also delivers a total energy consumption of just under 7 Watts. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability at this time. [Kontron]
Believe it or not, there's a potentially cheaper (and more customizable) way to get NVIDIA's quad-core Tegra 3 into your life than to spring for a Nexus 7. Kontron is readying a rare Mini-ITX motherboard, the KTT30, that combines the ARM-based chip with expandable RAM and a trio of mini PCI Express slots for expansion like a micro SATA drive or a 3G modem. The external ports are more the kind you'd find on a do-it-yourself x86 PC, too: full-size HDMI, USB and even Ethernet make a show at the back. The only hurdles are an unusually throttled back 900MHz processor speed and, quite simply, the lack of release details. Kontron hasn't promised more than a release "coming soon" -- with much more complete Tegra 3 devices now hitting the $199 mark, though, we can't see the KTT30 putting much strain on any budding hobbyist's wallet.
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Kontron preps first Tegra 3-based Mini-ITX board, homebrew gets an ARMful originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If you feel that a typical barebones Android PC really won't do alongside your chaise longue and stack of hardback first editions, you may be interested in Jeffrey Stephenson's latest case mod. Underneath the birds eye maple, acrylic panelling and mesh, the Acero houses VIA's humble $49 Neo-ITX-based system card, running an iteration of Android 2.3 ready for mouse and keyboard add-ons. Up to 720p graphics is possible, which can be output through its VGA or HDMI ports and although that 800MHz processor may not be up to delivering the greatest gaming thrills, we've already got our joystick picked out.
Android PC gets wrapped in maple, hits that premium sweet spot originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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