New line of GPU motherboards

CHENNAI:

NVIDIA Corporation, a provider of graphics and digital media processors, today

introduced a new range of core-logic motherboard solutions targeted at the

integrated computing markets in India.

The

new solutions combine NVIDIA nForce 400 media and communications processors

(MCPs) with a new line of the firm's GeForce6 series graphics processing units

(GPUs).

The

new range of motherboard solutions will be targeted at the booming PC market in

India, which grew 30 percent in 2004 and is set for further growth in the coming

years. The product will be strategically positioned in the growing segments of

education, retail, multimedia, entertainment, consumer and education.

Developed

for AMD64-based computing platforms, the family of NVIDIA nForce 400 MCPs and

GeForce 6100 GPUs provide motherboard manufacturers, including ASUSTeK, Biostar,

Chaintech, DFI, ECS, Epox, Foxconn, Gigabyte, Jetway, MSI, and Shuttle, with GPU

motherboard solutions designed to deliver video playback and output to

televisions among other functions.

"Over

the last few years, our discrete NVIDIA nForce products have completely

redefined the high-end enthusiast space, allowing us to achieve a significant

market share position, but with this new product introduction we are focused on

an equally important segment - the integrated mainstream market serviced most

commonly with PC OEMs and system integrators," said Drew Henry, general

manager of platform products, NVIDIA Corporation.

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EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">"NVIDIA's chipset and graphics innovation

coupled with AMD64 technology continues to set new standards of

excellence," said Mukund Ramaratnam, director, marketing and business

development, AMD India.