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Small Form Factor Dual Opteron
Psionicist writes "IWILL has announced a new barebone, the IWILL ZMAXdp. Based on the nVIDIA nForce3 Pro 250Gb chipset, the computer offers dual Opteron support in a SFF format. "Volume production is planned in September, with a suggested price of $499. IWILL plans to get attention in workstation market. ZMAXdp will include proprietary form factor motherboard, 300W power supply, up to 2x3.5" HDD bay, and 1xAGP; PCI and SI can offer various configurations for workstation market demand." according to IWILL's homepage. I will take one, please."
First post? I would imagine this as being a mild succcess only because I think it would have a spacing issue with two rather large heatsinks instead of just one. Air flow always seems to be a problem with ssfs. Just a thought.
Can I get one for X-mas?
l .net/zmax /zmaxdp_1.asp
Please!
It's sad that x-mas is over.
The webpage should give more pictures
of the inside and the actual configuration...
Here's a mirror:
http://www.freecache.org/http://www.iwil
I bet this thing will be loud with fans trying to cool 2 CPUs. Most SFF owners also want quiet. It seems to go hand in hand.
Also, why did they mamke it look like a Gamecube?
Nice idea, nice price, but probably will not be a good product. We will just have to wait for dual core CPUs for real good implementations like this.
Dual Opteron SFF Design for workstation
IWILL ZMAXdp is designed with the digital professional in mind, from pre-visualization to audio post-production. With features to boost performance and a stable architecture, the AMD Opteron processor for workstations is key to the end-to-end digital production environment. The AMD Opteron processor, enabling simultaneous 32 and 64-bit computing, represents the landmark introduction of AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture. The AMD Opteron processor is designed to run existing 32-bit applications with outstanding performance and offers customers a simplified migration path to 64-bit computing.
NVIDIA nForce3 Pro 250Gb Adopted by Leading Workstation System - ZMAX
Single-Chip Solution
Revolutionary single-chip solution designed for the AMD Opteron enables higher-quality, and delivers maximum performance with the lowest latency.
NVIDIA RAID
Provides support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, enabling the highest disk data transfer rates for highest system and application performance.
64-Bit Architecture
nForce3 Pro 250 provides advanced processing capabilities and system innovations for the new 64-bit AMD processor architecture.
Why IWILL ZMAXdp SFF Workstation?
Experience Matters. For over decade, through generations of SCSI, RAID and Multi-Processor platform development, the IWILL name has been synonymous with superior server/ workstation provider. With the IWILL leadership server development, IWILL combines its vast Multi-Processor and I/O expertise with available products to provide the industry's highest performance, reliable and flexible hardware for Server Appliance and Workstation market.
Performance, quality, choice, and reliable. IWILL has developed generations of server and workstation board, investing significantly in validation testing and design for each. IWILL optimizes its board for business-critical applications, working extensively with Intel and software vendors. With IWILL's devotion , you can enjoy cost advantages with uncompromising reliability, performance, scalability, and innovation IWILL products now.
The AMD Opteron processor integrates key system elements:
AMD Opteron Processor Benefits
The AMD Opteron processor provides a highly scalable architecture that delivers next-generation performance as well as a flexible upgrade path from 32- to 64-bit computing. With a single architecture designed to meet current and future business needs, the AMD Opteron processor can help to minimize the integration complexities presented by business environments today and in the future.
Feature Benefit
Simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing capabilities Allows users to run 32-bit and/or 64-bit applications and operating systems as they desire--without sacrificing performance
Direct Connect Architecture addresses and helps reduce the real challenges and bottlenecks of system architectures Increases memory latency performance, provides more balanced throughput and I/O, and allows for more linear symmetrical multiprocessing
Small Form Factor Perfect solution for CAD/CAM, Video/Graphic Designers
Market segment Customers needing quick graphics response such as CAD and DCC
Pricing and Availability
IWILL ZMAX based on nVIDIA nForce3 Pro 250Gb chipset will sample in July. Volume production is planned in September, with a suggested price of $499. IWILL plans to get attention in workstation market. ZMAXdp will include proprietary form factor motherboard, 300W power supply, up to 2x3.5" HDD bay, and 1xAGP; PCI and SI can offer various configurations for workstation market demand.
Company Overview
IWILL Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of dual processor workstation motherboards. Over the last decade, IWILL's foundation has remained constant - provide reliable and innovative solutions for corporate, enterprise, education, scientific, manufacturing and government organizations.
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