Systemax Adopts the VIA C7-D Processor

by Marco Chiappetta — Thursday, August 02, 2007, 02:15 PM EDT

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

Taipei, Taiwan, 2 August 2007 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, and 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."...

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