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Media Center PC
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Intel HTPC
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Media PC is a new breed of computers designed to be the ultimate living room appliance. Combining DVD, Blu-Ray and HD-DVD player, media vault and console functionalities into one quiet and sleek-looking package, Media Center PC's are a new and exciting trend to bring maximum entertainment to your living room without massive investments stand-alone devices require. Controlled via Media Center remote, wireless media keyboard or a motion-sensing mouse, this is the new generation of Home Theater PC (HTPC) units. Blu-Ray player included!
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Fully equipped, HTPC-I-500 Media Center PC, was designed to be a complete htpc system. This is not an entry level machine but rather an ultimate price/performance combination with room for later upgrades. Lots of memory, a powerful video card, included peripherals like Blu Ray player and TV Tuner make this system perfectly suitable for making the maximum use of included Microsoft Windows Media Center or Vista Home Premium.
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Product Features
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* The following components are stock configuration and are customizable. Intel Core2 Processor Support. 45nm CPU Ready  This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel Core microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel Core2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.. Intel P35 Express Chipset  Optimized system memory capabilities, chipset over-speed protection removed for maximum over-clocking performance and Intel Turbo Memory for improved system responsiveness, faster application loading and concurrent performance enhancement. Intel P35 Express Chipset supports the latest Intel multi-core processors up to 1333MHz FSB and the upcoming Intel 45nm processors, with its record breaking performance and greater energy efficiency. Dual-Channel DDR-2 Up to 4 GB (customizable)  DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. This system supports up to 4GB Dual-Channel DDR-2 800Mhz memory. Up to 4 X Serial-ATA 2 ports (300 MB/s)  The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. High Definition 8-channel Audio (customizable)  Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. All of these are done on one computer. Up to 12 Hi-Speed USB 2.0  The system has 12 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports for all of your peripheral devices like printers, scanners and digital cameras. USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfer. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again. Blu-Ray/HD DVD Combo & 16X DVD burner with Software  The end of format debate! Supporting both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD playback in one device combined with a 16X DVDRW, this optical device enables you to watch any movie in any format. HDCP graphics card (all our cards are HDCP) and HDCP-compliant monitor (like Samsung 206BW) is required for full HD experience. GreenASUS  The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union´s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers´ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
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