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After Asustek Computer, the world's largest maker of computer mainboards, was split into three companies on the 1st of January, 2008, Foxconn Electronics, a major contract manufacturer of electronics, has a lot of chances to...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Jan 3, 2008 · Hot! with 9 comments

Although Intel will try to deliver better graphics performance by introducing new drivers for its integrated graphics processors (IGPs), motherboard makers in Taiwan generally doubt the advancements that Intel is claiming. Intel plans to introduce...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Jul 26, 2007 · Hot! with 17 comments

AMD's Phenom processors were originally planned to begin test-production between September and October, and to start shipping in November this year. However, AMD may now be planning to postpone Phenom's launch date to the first...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Jul 2, 2007 · Hot! with 3 comments

Despite of various demonstrations of how additional NAND flash cache can improve performance of modern computers and take advantage of Microsoft Windows Vista additional capabilities, mainboard makers are still reluctant to install appropriate hardware on...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Jun 15, 2007 · Hot! with 16 comments

The availability of AMD's next-generation CPUs – the Turion 64 X2 mobile and Socket-AM2 processors – will still follow the chip vendor's May schedule, according to unnamed motherboard makers that have recently received this confirmation...

· May 11, 2006 with -1 comments

Fourth-quarter motherboard shipments from Taiwan motherboard makers might be affected by a shortage of Intel 865- and 845-series core-logic chipsets, according to sources at Taiwan motherboard makers. Efforts by Intel to force the PC industry...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Nov 19, 2004 with -1 comments

LGA-775, or Socket-T is set to be launched with the - unimpressive to date - Prescott core, but it is part of the the prevailing plot to drive widespread adoption of all the supporting components...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Mar 2, 2004 with -1 comments

Intel's upbeat projection for Prescott processors and subsequent boost in demand for DDR2 memory got a cold shoulder from several local motherboard makers, as they remain conservative about the actual adoption rate of DDR2 memory...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Jan 19, 2004 with -1 comments

As both Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) expect to add new platforms for their processors, Taiwanese motherboard makers expect to face a greater challenge in providing relevant products, sources said. According to...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Sep 10, 2003 with -1 comments

In view of the potential short supply of Athlon 64 processors, first-tier Taiwanese motherboard makers are negotiating with Advanced Micro Devices to bundle their motherboards with AMD's new-generation processors for sale in the retail market,...

· Sep 4, 2003 with -1 comments

INTEL TOLD US on Tuesday that it would be a week or so before it would be able to post the BIOS download for the "anomaly" in the 3GHz/Canterwood combo that initially led it to...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Apr 25, 2003 with -1 comments

Asustek and MSI have said they will release motherboards based on VIA's upcoming 800MHz frontside bus Pentium 4 chipset, the PT400, DigiTimes reports. Gigabyte said it is evaluating the technology. Surprise, surprise. No sooner is...

Daniel Fleshbourne · Apr 10, 2003 with -1 comments

THE FIRST SIGHTING of a Canterwood-based Intel motherboard which will support the Prescott processor and have an 800MHz system bus has leaked on to the world wide web. The board, the PS88-EA, will support 800MHz,...

· Jan 20, 2003 with -1 comments

CHIP FIRM VIA said it has introduced the Epia V-Series mini-ITX motherboard, a tiny item at 17 by 17 centimeters. The firm claims it's the smallest native X86 motherboard, and it uses the Apollo PLE133...

· Jan 13, 2003 with -1 comments

Abit engineers are quite something- they just sent me this : "Known for setting new industry standards, ABIT Computer Corporation introduced several hardware innovations during 2002, including its OTES VGA cooling system, and...

· Jan 7, 2003 with -1 comments

Here are 2 hardware reviews for your reading pleasure sent in by the respective sites webmasters via email.. enjoy! Hercules 3D Prophet FDX 8500 LE Review Tweakers Australia has just posted...

Steven Parker · May 26, 2002 with -1 comments

Thanks Ian for sending us this review. Designtechnica reviewed the new TDK VeloCD 24/10/40F ReWriter. This is an external FireWire CD burner with a cool hip look. Check out how well it does as we...

Steven Parker · May 21, 2002 with -1 comments

If Intel is extending its 845G family by introducing the 845GLL – a drastically cut down version of the chipset – it comes like a bolt out of the blue to most Taiwanese motherboard manufacturers....

· Apr 17, 2002 with -1 comments

Sources close to ATI's plans tell the INQUIRER that its Athlon and Pentium 4 motherboards are likely to arrive far earlier than anyone imagined. According to the normally reliable source, although speculation is...

· Apr 12, 2002 with -1 comments