ZOTAC Launches High-performance Value Platform

July 9, 2008 - PRLog -- Dubai, United Arab Emirates – ZOTAC International, a leading NVIDIA partner, today announces a new high-performance value platform for AMD Socket AM2+ processors – the ZOTAC GeForce 8100. The ZOTAC GeForce 8100 unleashes the full potential of AMD Phenom processors with HyperTransport 3.0 compatibility, allowing AMD Phenom processors to operate with maximal performance.
   
A programmable Shader Model 4.0 compatible graphics processor empowers the ZOTAC GeForce 8100 with DirectX 10 support for compatibility with the latest 3D games and applications. NVIDIA CineFX 4.0 architecture and Intellisample AA technologies enable the ZOTAC GeForce 8100 platform to render brilliant, life-like 3D visuals in DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 enabled titles.  
   
“Many users want a value platform that makes no compromises. Our ZOTAC GeForce 8100 platform is a no compromise platform for value-conscious users that crave performance from their system,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International. “With its HyperTransport 3.0 compatibility and DirectX 10 enabled graphics, our ZOTAC GeForce 8100 is the ultimate value platform and AMD Phenom, Athlon and Sempron processors.”

Users can choose to output the brilliant visuals over VGA or DVI outputs, providing compatibility with existing analog and new digital display devices. If more graphics power is desired, the ZOTAC GeForce 8100 platform supports NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology with GeForce Boost technology.

NVIDIA GeForce Boost technology allows users to install select graphics cards into the ZOTAC GeForce 8100 platform to supercharge 3D performance. Additionally, the ZOTAC GeForce 8100 supports NVIDIA HybridPower technology, allowing users to cut power consumption when pairing the platform with select ZOTAC GeForce 9-series graphics cards.

“NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology is a tremendous benefit to users. It provides users and system builders with greater flexibility than previously generations,” Mr. Berger added. “With Hybrid SLI technology, users can start out with a basic system with the GeForce 8100 graphics processor and later drop in a new graphics card while still being able to utilize the integrated graphics processor.”


High-speed DDR2-1066 memory support provides the ZOTAC GeForce 8100 platform with blazing-fast low-latency memory access for speedy system performance. The ZOTAC GeForce 8100 accommodates up to 4GB of memory with its two 240-pin DDR2 compatible memory slots.

One ATA133 and four SATA 3.0 Gbps ports provide the ZOTAC GeForce 8100 with compatibility with all storage devices – current and previous – for optimal device support. Six-channel high-definition audio and 10/100 Ethernet provide the ZOTAC GeForce 8100 platform with audio clarity and high-speed access to networks and the Internet.

It’s time to play with the ZOTAC GeForce 8100 platform.



General details
•   New ZOTAC GeForce 8100
•   High-performance value platform
•   NVIDIA GeForce 8100 graphics processor
•   AMD dual, tri and quad-core Phenom, Athlon and Sempron compatible
•   Socket AM2+
•   HyperTransport 3.0
•   MicroATX form factor
•   PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion
•   DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0 compatible
•   NVIDIA Hybrid SLI ready
•   NVIDIA GeForce Boost ready
•   NVIDIA HybridPower ready
•   Six-channel high-definition audio
•   10/100 Ethernet
•   DVI and VGA output


Specifications:

Product Name:   ZOTAC GeForce 8100
GPU   NVIDIA GeForce 8100
Chipset   NVIDIA GeForce 8100
Supported Processors   AMD Phenom (tri & quad-core), Athlon (single & dual-core), Sempron (single & dual-core)
Socket   Socket AM2+
HyperTransport 3.0
Memory Technology   DDR2-1066
DIMM Slots   2
NVIDIA SLI Technology   Hybrid SLI w/ GeForce Boost and HybridPower
PCI Express   One PCI Express 2.0 x16
SATA/PATA   4/1
RAID   0,1, 0+1, 5
USB Ports   12 (4 rear I/O, 8 pin header)
Networking   10/100 Ethernet
Display output   VGA & DVI
Other Features   DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0 compatible, NVIDIA CineFX 4.0, NVIDIA Intellisample AA
Windows Vista Capability   Windows Vista Premium Ready

About ZOTAC International (MCO) Limited
ZOTAC International is a part of PC Partner Ltd. Group. ZOTAC is also one of the largest NVIDIA add-in board and motherboard manufacturers in the world with over 10 years of quality manufacturing experience. The ZOTAC philosophy is to deliver the latest products at competitive prices without sacrificing quality.
For further information please visit www.zotac.com


Contact:
EMEAI   
Contact Person:   Carsten Berger
Telephone:+49 (89) 3500 3791
E-mail:   cberger@zotac.com