Neowin News Feed for: Mobo

Foxconn Electronics May Become World's Largest Mobo Maker

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:11:58 +0000

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... Read more...

New Intel IGP Driver to deliver boost? Mobo makers say no!

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:22:48 +0000

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... Read more...

Mobo makers say AMD Phenom delayed until 1Q08, AMD says 07

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:16:52 +0000

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... Read more...

Intel Turbo Memory Gets Lukewarm Welcome from Mobo Producers

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:39:35 +0000

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... Read more...

Mobo Makers Confirm May Launch for Turion64 X2 and AM2

Thu, 11 May 2006 16:33:31 +0000

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... Read more...

Taiwan mobo makers caught in Intel chipset shortage

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 19 Nov 2004 09:19:03 +0000

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... Read more...

Intel to use one kilo heatsinks for Socket-T and BTX mobo

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 02 Mar 2004 13:20:22 +0000

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... Read more...

Mobo makers: DDR2 not mainstream this year unless price fall

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:23:13 +0000

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... Read more...

Mobo makers face challenges with new CPU platforms

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:36:03 +0000

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... Read more...

Mobo makers seek to bundle Athlon 64 for sale

Thu, 04 Sep 2003 19:12:12 +0000

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,... Read more...

Mobo partners beat Intel to 875P fix

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 25 Apr 2003 08:43:51 +0000

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... Read more...

Mobo makers dash to prep VIA-based P4 boards

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 10 Apr 2003 12:53:12 +0000

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... Read more...

Intel Canterwood mobo appears on Web

Mon, 20 Jan 2003 10:03:05 +0000

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,... Read more...

Via broadens mini-ITX mobo series

Mon, 13 Jan 2003 16:56:48 +0000

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... Read more...

Mobo of the year gets record FSB overclock!

Tue, 07 Jan 2003 13:51:03 +0000

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... Read more...

2 Hardware Reviews. Graphics card & Mobo

Steven Parker — Sun, 26 May 2002 17:10:04 +0000

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... Read more...

2 Hardware reviews. ReWriter & Mobo

Steven Parker — Tue, 21 May 2002 07:58:56 +0000

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... Read more...

Intel's GLL chipset news to mobo makers

Wed, 17 Apr 2002 09:04:02 +0000

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.... Read more...

ATI readies June mobo jamboree

Fri, 12 Apr 2002 18:30:50 +0000

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... Read more...