Simmtronics ties-up with NVIDIA for new platform

NEW DELHI: Simmtronics Semiconductors Ltd announced that it has tied-up with NVIDIA, to launch industry's first Intel motherboard integrated with NVIDIA's GeForce 7 class graphics processing unit (GPU).

Simmtronics' first mainstream motherboard based on the new NVIDIA GeForce 7-series mGPU (motherboard GPU) platform for Intel processors (Product Code: SIMM-NV-7100i) raises the overall performance of the PC in even common applications like Google Earth, iTunes 7, Picasa, Simmtronics said in a statement.

This new motherboard from Simmtronics and NVIDIA also takes advantage of NVIDIA's PureVideo technology, which ensures smooth, crystal clear and vibrant movie playback. The integrated DVI and HDMI port and 7.1 high definition audio subsystems translate to user benefits like single wire connectivity to big LCD TV.

The board supports 1333MHz FSB, DDR2 Memory (800/ 667/533MHz). Further, these motherboards are loaded with advanced 3D graphics and video features as well as full support for Microsoft Direct X 9.0 and Shader model 3.0.

SIMM-NV-7100i has inbuilt Marvel Gigabit LAN providing high quality connectivity, not to forget the Dual Bios, which prevents Bios from firmware or viral damage providing double security to the motherboard.

Indrajit Sabharwal, managing director, Simmtronics, said: "We are excited to launch this innovative product as this happens to be industry's first motherboard with NVIDIA's incredible graphics capabilities for Intel CPUs. Our SIMM-NV-7100i product is targeted at the value for money segment, which has processing as well as medium-level graphics requirements. It delivers the performance of an entry-level discrete motherboard and leading graphics compatibility."