ZOTAC ION-ITX HTPC Platforms Announced
New ION-ITX R, S and T series introduce Next-Generation NVIDIA ION technology to mini-ITX form factor
ZOTAC International, a leading innovator and the world's largest channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today introduces three new do-it-yourself friendly mini-ITX platforms - the new ZOTAC ION-ITX R, S and T-series. The new ZOTAC ION-ITX R, S and T series reinvigorates the ION-ITX series with an added boost of graphics power.
Next-Generation NVIDIA IONTM graphics and a dual-core Intel Atom D525 processor combine to deliver a perfect balance of performance and energy-efficiency in the new ZOTAC ION-ITX R, S and T series. High-definition video playback capabilities enable the ZOTAC ION-ITX R, S and T series to deliver a premium multimedia experience with hardware decode acceleration for smooth playback of high-definition Blu-ray 3D and streaming Internet video content.
"ZOTAC continues to update our award-winning NVIDIA IONTM platforms. Our latest ION-ITX R, S and T series introduce Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics and available USB 3.0 technology to our NVIDIA IONTM product lineup to let DIY enthusiasts assemble their ideal small form factor system with the latest technologies and features," said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.
New passive cooling solutions enable the ION-ITX R, S and T series to deliver a phenomenal quiet computing experience perfect for home theatre PCs and silent computing aficionados.
"ZOTAC understands the noise concerns home theatre PC users have and completely revamped the cooling system on the ION-ITX R, S and T series platforms for noise-less operation," Mr. Berger added.
The ZOTAC ION-ITX T series takes energy-efficiency to another level with an integrated DC-DC power supply and included power brick that delivers superior efficiency than standard ATX power supplies for a premium eco-conscious computing.
It's time to play with the ZOTAC ION-ITX R, S and T series.
General details
- ZOTAC Updates ION-ITX Platforms
- New ION-ITX R, S and T series introduce Next-Generation NVIDIA ION technology to mini-ITX form factor
- Next-Generation NVIDIA IONTM GPU with 512MB DDR3 memory
- Intel Atom D525 (1.8 GHz, dual-core)
- ION-ITX R series
- 2 DDR2-800 DIMM slots (up to 4GB)
- 1 PCI Express x1
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (6 on back panel, 2 via pin header)
- ATX power connector
- ION-ITX S series
- 2 DDR3-800 SO-DIMM slots (up to 4GB)
- 1 PCI Express x1
- 2 USB 3.0 ports (back panel)
- 6 USB 2.0 ports (4 on back panel, 2 via pin header)
- ATX power connector
- ION-ITX T series
- 2 DDR3-800 SO-DIMM slots (up to 4GB)
- 1 PCI Express x4 (open-ended slot)
- 2 USB 3.0 ports (back panel)
- 6 USB 2.0 ports (4 on back panel, 3 via pin header)
- Onboard DC-DC power supply
- Included power brick
- Dual-link DVI-I and HDMI outputs
- 2 SATA 3Gb/s ports
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Onboard 802.11n WiFi (mini-PCI Express)
- High-definition 6-channel audio
- NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology
- Blu-ray 3D ready (requires separate software)
- Intel HyperThreading technology
- Microsoft DirectX 10.1 compliant
- Mini-ITX form factor
Specifications:
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Product Name
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ION-ITX R-series
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ION-ITX S-series
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ION-ITX T-series
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Chipset
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Intel NM10 Express
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Power
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ATX
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ATX
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Onboard DC-DC power supply
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GPU
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Next-Generation NVIDIA ION w/ 512MB DDR3
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CPU
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Intel AtomTM D525 (1.8 GHz, dual-core)
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System Bus
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800 MHz
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Memory support
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2 DDR2-800
DIMM slots
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2 DDR3-800
SO-DIMM slots
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Memory capacity
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Up to 4GB
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Expansion
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PCI Express x1
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PCI Express x1
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PCI Express x4 (open-ended slot)
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SATA
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2 SATA 3Gb/s
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Display outputs
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Dual-link DVI-I & HDMI
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WiFi
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802.11n (150 Mb/s)
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Ethernet
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Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s)
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USB
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8 USB 2.0 (6 on back panel, 2 via pin header)
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2 USB 3.0 (back panel)6 USB 2.0 (4 on back panel, 2 via pin header)
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Audio
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6-channel high-definition audio
HDMI audio output
Digital S/PDIF output (optical & coaxial)
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DirectX support
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DirectX 10.1 with Shader Model 4.1
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Other hardware features
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NVIDIA PureVideoTM HD technology, NVIDIA CUDA technology, Blu-ray 3D ready, hardware decode acceleration
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Windows 7 capability
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Certified for Windows 7 premium
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About ZOTAC International (MCO) Limited
ZOTAC International is a part of PC Partner Ltd. Group. ZOTAC is also one of the largest NVIDIA graphics cards and motherboard manufacturer in the world with over 10 years of quality manufacturing experience. The ZOTAC philosophy is to deliver the latest products at competitive prices without sacrificing quality.
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