PRESS RELEASE
New 3rd Generation ZBOX platforms receive processing power from Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 and I3 processors
HONG KONG - May 8, 2013 - ZOTAC International, a global innovator and leading manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today supercharges the ZBOX mini-PC with desktop Intel Core i5 and i3 processors for outstanding performance that can match and outpace larger full-size desktop PCs. The new 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core Processors ushers in a new era of performance to the mini-PC form factor.
"Users demanded the same performance as larger desktop PCs from our ZBOX but the small size made it virtually impossible to deliver the same performance as desktop PCs. After many months of engineering and fine tuning, we came up with a solution that enables us to install desktop LGA1155 socket Intel Core i5 and i3 processors without sacrificing size, noise or power consumption that will make our end users very happy," says Carsten Berger, senior director, ZOTAC International.
Users have two choices of processor with the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core Processors. Casual users seeking great performance for everyday computing can opt for the dual-core Intel Core i3 3220T-equipped ZBOX ID88 series while more demanding users can step up to the Intel Core i5 3470T-equipped ZBOX ID89 series.
The Intel Core i5 3470T processor adds Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology to intelligently increase clock speeds of individual processor cores up to 3.6 GHz depending on computing demands of the operating system and applications. Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) enhances virtualization capabilities on the Intel Core i5 3470T for superior performance for virtualization uses.
Intel HD Graphics 2500 graphics processing transforms the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core Processors into powerhouse HTPCs with Intel Quick Sync Video technology for lightning fast video conversions, Intel InTru 3D technology for stunning and smooth Blu-ray 3D playback with advanced audio technologies, and Intel Clear Video HD technology for hardware-accelerated high-definition video playback.
It's time to play with the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core Processors.
General details
- ZOTAC Introduces 3rd Generation ZBOX with 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors
- New ZBOX ID88 and ID89 series
- Desktop Intel Core processors (Ivy Bridge)(LGA1155)
- ZBOX ID88 series
- Intel Core i3 3220T (dual-core, 2.8 GHz)
- ZBOX ID89 series
- Intel Core i5 3470T (dual-core, 2.9 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz Turbo)
- Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology
- PLUS models available with preinstalled memory and hard drive
- 4GB DDR3
- 500GB HDD
- HDMI & DVI-I outputs
- 802.11n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0 w/ dual external WiFi antennas
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet
- High-amperage USB charging capable (yellow ports)
- Bundled MCE-compatible remote w/ USB IR receiver
- Bundled VESA75/100 mount
3rd Generation ZBOX with Intel Core Processors Specifications:
Product Name |
ZBOX ID88 series |
ZBOX ID89 series |
SKU |
ZBOX-ID88 ZBOX-ID88-PLUS |
ZBOX-ID89 ZBOX-ID89-PLUS |
Memory |
2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (Up to 16GB) DDR3-1600 |
|
Hard Disk |
Support 1 2.5-inch HDD |
|
PLUS Configuration |
4GB DDR3 / 500GB 5400RPM HDD |
|
CPU |
Intel Core i3 3220T (dual-core, 2.8 GHz) |
Intel Core i5 3470T (dual-core, 2.9 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz Turbo) |
GPU |
Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
|
Video Memory |
Shared Memory |
|
Display Options |
HDMI & DVI |
|
Memory Card Reader |
4-in-1 (SD/SDHC/MMC/SDXC) |
|
SATA |
N/A |
|
Ethernet |
2 x 10/100/1000Mbps |
|
WiFi |
Onboard 802.11n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0 |
|
USB Ports |
2 USB 2.0 (rear) (high-amperage charging supported) 2 USB 3.0 ports (1 on top, 1 on front) |
|
Audio |
Onboard analog stereo high-definition audio HDMI audio (bitstream) Digital Optical S/PDIF |
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DirectX® Support |
DirectX® 11 with Shader Model 5.0 |
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Other Features |
Hardware video decode acceleration, Blu-ray 3D support, dual-display capable |
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HDCP: |
Yes |
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Software Features |
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Windows Capability |
Windows 7 & 8 ready |
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.
For further information please visit www.zotac.com.