Systemax Adopts the VIA C7-D Processor for Highly Energy Efficient PCs for the US Market

Systemax Adopts the VIA C7-D Processor for Highly Energy Efficient PCs for the US Market

Systemax PC range now available on major online stores, starting from $299.99

New Delhi August 3, 2007 – Chip maker VIA Technologiesand Systemax Manufacturing Inc., a leading system integrator computer manufacturer in the US, today announced the new Systemax PC model, a highly energy efficient PC for the US market, powered by the 1.5GHz VIA C7-D desktop processor.

Based on the low power VIA pc2500 mainboard, the Systemax PC features the VIA C7-D processor, with a maximum power of just 20 watts, and the VIA CN700 digital media chipset with the VIA UniChrome Pro II integrated graphics processor. The Systemax PC bundles hardware and software and fully addresses the need to run high performance desktop applications while enabling US businesses, schools and homes to lower their electricity usage and therefore their power bills significantly.

“We are excited to join forces with Systemax to further extend our reach in the US market,” said Brian Sam, Sales Director for the US and Latin America, VIA Technologies, Inc. “The VIA pc2500 mainboard allows Systemax to stay ahead of the game and enter new territories, combining leading edge solutions with ultra low power consumption in highly affordable desktop PCs.”

“More and more businesses and consumers in the US are looking for reliable, energy efficient computing solutions, without having to compromise on performance,” commented Tammy Thompson, Vice President of Systemax Manufacturing Inc. “With the new Systemax PC model Venture VE we’ve hit the sweet spot, lowering the power consumption and total cost of ownership while providing good performance and rock-solid, reliable systems.”

The new Systemax PC model is available in two SKUs, one with Microsoft Windows XP Home at $299.99, and the other with Microsoft Windows XP Professional at $399.99, and is available at these leading online retail stores:

www.TigerDirect.com, www.globalgoved.com, www.globalcomputer.com

Systemax PC Key Features:

Mainboard: VIA pc2500G

Processor: 1.5GHz VIA C7-D Desktop Processor

Chipset: VIA CN700 Digital Media IGP Chipset

Graphics: VIA UniChrome Pro II integrated 3D/2D graphics processor with hardware MPEG-2 decoding acceleration

Memory: 512MB DDR2 533

Hard Drive: 80GB SATA