ASRock has introduced another ATX motherboard to its range called the A55 Pro. Based on AMD A55 FCH chipset, the board supports for FM1 processors and features a 4+1 power phase design, two DDR3 DIMM memory slots (up to 16GB RAM), two PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slots, three PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slots and two PCI slots. Connectivity-wise, it has six SATA 3.0 Gbps, six USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]
ASRock hits back by showing off their newest E-ATX motherboard, the Z77 Extreme11. Based on Intel Z77 Express Chipset, the board supports for Intel LGA1155 processors and features four DDR3 DIMM memory slots (up to 32GB RAM), three PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots, one PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slot, three PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slots and one mini PCI-Express x1 slot. Connectivity-wise, it has two SATA3.0, eight SAS2/SATA3.0, four SATA2.0, twelve USB 3.0 and two Gigabit Ethernet. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [ASRock]
ASRock has showed off another one of its upcoming ATX motherboard, the ZH77 Pro3. Based on Intel H77 Express Chipset, the board supports for Intel LGA1155 processors and features a 4+1 phase power design, four DDR3 DIMM memory slots (up to 32GB RAM), one PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot, one PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot, one PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slot and two PCI slots. In terms of connectivity ports, it has two SATA 6.0 Gbps, four SATA 3.0 Gbps, four USB 3.0, ten USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet. The ZH77 Pro3 will go on sale from September 7th for around 7,280 Yen (about $93). [Product Page]
ASRock hits back by showing off their newest ATX motherboard, the Z77 Extreme3. Based on Intel Z77 Express Chipset, the board supports for Intel LGA1155 processors and features four DDR3 DIMM memory slots (up to 32GB RAM), one PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot, one PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot, one PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot, one PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slot and two PCI slots. Connectivity-wise, it has two SATA 6.0 Gbps, four SATA 3.0 Gbps, four USB 3.0, eight USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet. The Z77 Extreme3 will go on sale from September 7th for 11,980 Yen (about $153). [Product Page]
ASRock has showed off their latest SSI-CEB motherboard called the Z77 OC Formula. Based on Intel Z77 Express Chipset, the board supports for LGA1155 processors and is equipped with four DDR3 DIMM memory slots (up to 32GB RAM), one PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot, one PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot, one PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot and two PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slots. Connectivity-wise, it offers six SATA 6.0 Gbps, four SATA 3.0 Gbps, six USB 3.0, four USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet. The Z77 OC Formula will hit the market from August 24th for 25,800 Yen (about $324). [Product Page]
Here we have a new SSI-CEB motherboard from ASRock, the X79 Extreme11. Based on Intel X79 Express Chipset, the board supports for LGA2011 processors and is equipped with eight DDR3 DIMM memory slots (up to 64GB RAM) and seven PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slots. In terms of connectivity ports, it has ten SATA 6.0 Gbps, four SATA 3.0 Gbps, two eSATA, eight USB 3.0, fourteen USB 2.0 and two Gigabit Ethernet. The X79 Extreme11 will go on sale from August 10th for around 64,800 Yen (about $825). [Product Page]
Sure, we know there's great temptation to go the DIY route when considering your next HTPC, but if you're looking for a small form factor solution, there are legitimate advantages inherent to prebuilt systems. HotHardware just put the ASRock Vision 3D 252B through a rigorous review, and while it isn't the newest rig on the block, it's said to be worthy of your consideration just the same. At the system's heart, you'll find a Core i5 2520M -- which is from the Sandy Bridge era -- but the diminutive computer is said to provide flawless playback of all media types. Other high points include the system's quiet operation and low power consumption, and in summation, "The component choices, connectivity options, and form factor all hit the sweet spot." While the roughly $900 price may deter some, HotHardware recommends the Vision 3D 252B as a worthwhile HTPC that provides better connectivity options and a smaller size than the DIY alternative.
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ASRock is gearing up to drop another micro-ATX motherboard ‘Z77M’ into the market. Based on Intel Z77 Express Chipset, the board supports for LGA1155 processors and features two DDR3 DIMM memory slots (up to 16GB RAM), one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, one PCI 2.0 x16 slot and two PCI slots. Connectivity-wise, it offers two SATA 6.0 Gbps, four SATA 3.0 Gbps, four USB 3.0, ten USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet. The Z77M will start shipping from July 13th for 8,980 Yen (about $112). [ASRock]
ASRock has come out with another ATX motherboard called the Z77 Extreme9. Based on Intel Z77 chipset, the board supports for LGA1155 processors and features an 8+4 power phase design, four DDR3 3000+ memory slots, five PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, one mini-PCI Express slot and an exclusive 2T2R WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n + BT v4.0 module. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers six SATA 6.0 Gbps, four SATA 3.0 Gbps, one eSATA and twelve USB 3.0. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [ASRock]
ASRock is getting ready to release their newest ATX motherboard, the Fatal1ty X79 Champion. Based on Intel X79 Express chipset, the board supports for LGA2011 processors and features eight DDR3 DIMM memory slots (up to 64GB RAM), two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, three PCI Express 3.0 shape x8, x16 slots and two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots. Connectivity-wise, it comes with six SATA 6.0 Gbps, four SATA 3.0 Gbps, two eSATA, two eSATA 6Gbps, dual Gigabit Ethernet, twelve USB 3.0 and eight USB 2.0. The Fatal1ty X79 Champion will be available on April 27th for around 37,980 Yen (about $465). [Product Page]