“Next up is the new and improved nForce MCP430. This new Southbridge was added by nVidia to aid the adoption of the Digital Home, similar to Intel’s DH series of Southbridges. The MCP430 adds a few extra features to its predecessor to jumpstart the Digital Home revolution towards the nVidia platform. First on the list is HD Audio. This has been elusive from nVidia since the removal of Sound Storm, the first ever hardware HD audio integrated into a Southbridge, and this was from nVidia back in the nForce 2 days. Using the Intel Azalia Audio specs, nVidia has added a 7.1 HD audio controller into the MCP430.”Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
Systems
- Mini computing at Computex 2006 @ VIA Arena
- Zalman HD160 HTPC Case @ PC Apex
- Shuttle XPC SD36G5M VIIV Ready Small Form Factor PC @ Futurelooks
- AOpen miniPC MP915-B “Mac Mini” System Review @ PCSTATS.com
- OrigenAE X10 HTPC Case @ OC3D
- Shuttle XPC SN27P2 SFF Socket AM2 Barebones Review @ PCSTATS.com
Foxconn provides the basis for a killer HTPC system
Foxconn’s Winfast 6150K8MD Micro-ATX Motherboard, based around nVidia’s 6150 chipset will let you build a powerful s939 HTPC system. With 7.1 sound onboard, as well as 4 SATA ports, you will be able to store and play a lot of media. Drop by TweakTown for the full review.
