ASUS Z7S WS Receives Intel Innovation Award

by Marco Chiappetta — Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 05:39 PM EDT

ASUS Z7S WS Receives Intel Innovation Award

-- Integrating Dual CPU Performance with Compact Size --

FREMONT, CALIFORNIA (August 19, 2008) - ASUS, a leading name in high quality computer components and solutions, received an Intel Server and Storage Innovation Award for the Z7S WS workstation motherboard. Positioned for power users, the Z7S WS features dual socket 771 and utilizes the Intel 5400 chipset to deliver high speed performance and wide expansion capabilities. With a CEB form factor, the Z7S WS offers a compact, yet powerful workstation.

In additions to dual CPU sockets, the Z7S WS' 6 fully buffered (FB) DIMMs, dual Gigabit LAN, dual e-SATA, firewire, and 5 USB ports offer rich flexibility for both data processing and transfer. The Z7S WS' heat-pipe improves durability and maximizes heat dissipation. An optional ASUS patented MemCool Kit eliminates system memory throttling due to temperature, and eases system integration. The Z7S WS' compact CEB form factor (12" x 10.5") – allows it to reside in a wide variety of chassis.

"By working closely with Intel, our experienced R&D teams offer exceptional performance, stability, and scalability. The Z7S WS is a strong example of ASUS’ workstation offerings leveraging Intel technology." Said Chris Liang, ASUS Server Product Manager.

Tags: Intel, Asus, ATI, award, nova, innovation, Ive, WS, AR

Marco Chiappetta

Marco's interest in computing and technology dates all the way back to his early childhood. Even before being exposed to the Commodore P.E.T. and later the Commodore 64 in the early ‘80s, he was interested in electricity and electronics, and he still has the modded AFX cars and shop-worn soldering irons to prove it. Once he got his hands on his own Commodore 64, however, computing became Marco's passion. Throughout his academic and professional lives, Marco has worked with virtually every major platform from the TRS-80 and Amiga, to today's high end, multi-core servers. Over the years, he has worked in many fields related to technology and computing, including system design, assembly and sales, professional quality assurance testing, and technical writing. In addition to being the Managing Editor here at HotHardware for close to 15 years, Marco is also a freelance writer whose work has been published in a number of PC and technology related print publications and he is a regular fixture on HotHardware’s own Two and a Half Geeks webcast. - Contact: marco(at)hothardware(dot)com