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MSI Launches New Mobos in China

By Dr. Jimmy Tang - 26 Sep 2007

New Integrated Graphics Boards

New Integrated Graphics Boards

 The new MSI G31M2 v1 motherboard is based on the smaller micro-ATX form factor. Based on the Intel G31 chipset supporting CPU FSB speeds up to 1333MHz, the board comes with integrated graphics, four DDR2 DIMM slots, four SATA II storage ports, one PCIe x16 graphics slot, one PCIe x1 slot, two PCI slots and support for Trusted Platform Module. The G31 MCH is paired with the ICH7, so users will get an IDE channel supporting two legacy IDE devices as well.

 The new MSI G33MDH is a Viiv certified board for digital home applications. From the product name, you can tell it's based on the Intel G33 chipset which comes with built-in graphics. The board comes with the usual fare of connectors for storage and expansion slots for graphics and other peripherals as well.

 For those who want an integrated solution with better graphics, then there's also the MSI G35M motherboard which is based on the Intel G35 chipset. The board will offer Intel's GMA X3500 graphics. Paired with the ICH8, you'll find two PCI slots, one PCIe x1 slot and a PCIe x16 graphics slot. The board supports four DDR2-1066 DIMM memory and processors running at up to 1333MHz FSB.

 The MSI G33 Neo is a full-ATX version of their Intel G33 offerings. Supporting up to three PCIe x1 slots and two PCI v2.3 slots, the board comes with either the ICH9 or ICH9R southbridge. With the ICH9 variant, you'll be getting a total of five SATA II ports (4x from ICH9 and 1x from Marvell's 88SE6111), and an IDE channel.

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