AOpen announces new XC Cube EU965 64-bit bare system

AOpen has extended its XC Cube range to include the new XC Cube EU965. The EU965 uses Intel's latest G965 chipset and has been purpose-designed to offer 64-bit processing power in a compact package, provide thermal performance and allow the use of low-noise technology.

The G965 chipset incorporated in the new XC Cube EU965 should set good performance standards by providing a 64-bit processing architecture that is completely compatible with Core 2 Duo 64-bit CPUs. Moreover, this chipset also supports less costly Pentium D and Pentium 4 processors. The integrated graphics core GMA X3000 produces high definition images. The specifications of the XC Cube EU965 combine 1066MHz FSB, DDR II 800/667MHz and an expandable memory up to 4GB.

In anticipation of future upgrades, the XC Cube EU965 uses a 275 watt power supply unit that has reserves for mid-/high-end graphics or other add-on cards. This feature, combined with 1GB/s LAN, S-ATA2, USB 2.0, IEEE1394, PCI-E x16 and a PCI slots, should help create a compact and expandable bare-bones system.

The XC Cube EU965 also offers 7.1 ch surround sound, Intel's GMA X3000 graphics engine and an optional high definition, high quality HDTV video output card. AOpen has also built in a in-house developed thermal and low-noise technology for ideal operating conditions.