Event Coverage

Computex Taipei 2007 - Part 1

By Zachary Chan - 6 Jun 2007

ASUS' Booth

ASUS' Booth

 ASUS has a very impressive range of products this year branching out further into consumer electronics, but first, the computer 'stuff'.

 ASUS M3A is a budget offering using the new AMD RX780 chipset with only a single PCIe x16 slot. Again, this board will support new AM2+ processors, HT3 and PCIe 2.0 specifications

 The M3A32-MVP Deluxe is the big bad boy of all the new ASUS AM2+ motherboards. AMD RD790 chipset, HT3 bus support, PCIe 2.0 and check out that crazy heat pipe system that leads into the RAM slots as well.

 Looking to build that mini HTPC, this new prototype sample named the M3A-MX might be something to look forward too. Much smaller than micro ATX, this DTX board will support AM2+, HT3, and integrated graphics, but no word on actual chipset yet.

 Hot on the heels of the P35, the X38 makes its entrance in Computex this year. ASUS has their top-range P5E3 Deluxe on display that's based on the X38+ICH9R and supporting both 1333MHz FSB and DDR3-1333. Funny thing is the very simple cooler design.

 On the workstation front, ASUS also showed the P5E3 WS Professional, also based on the X38+ICH9R combo, but featuring a fancier heat-pipe system.

 The P5E-VM is one of the new mainstream boards that is shown in Computex featuring the G35 variant of Intel's new 3 Series chispets. The G35 comes with an updated DirectX 10 capable IGP.

 The next Republic of Gamers motherboard by ASUS will be based on the P35, supports DDR3-1333, and features the new Fusion Block cooler that works just as well on air as it will on water. Say hello to the ASUS Blitz Extreme. Seen here is a demo with water cooling used.

Join HWZ's Telegram channel here and catch all the latest tech news!
Our articles may contain affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a small commission.