AS a motherboard and CPU combo, the ASUS AT3IONT-I Deluxe is an ideal and affordable solution for you to build a home server or home theater PC.
Achieving the balance between performance and power consumption, the Atom 330 CPU has no troubles handling regular web browsing, e-mail, productivity and video playback tasks. The integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphic unit provides adequate graphic performance for light-level game users.
You'll also enjoy the dual channel DDR3 ram support up to 4GB, one PCI Express x 16 slot, 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and the remote control and receiver. Rear panel ports contain D-Sub, HDMI, one optical S/PDIF out and 6 USB ports. Get the ASUS AT3IONT-I Deluxe today and build your little power house.
Integrated Intel Atom 330 CPUClocked at 1.6 GHz, the integrated Intel Atom 330 processor delivers plenty of power for day-to-day tasks such as web browsing, e-mail, social networking, office productivity and many other applications.
NVIDIA ION Graphics ProcessorPowered by a brand new NVIDIA ION graphics processor, the ASUS AT3IONT-I Deluxe provides outstanding media capabilities, including 1080p high definition video playback, and robust support for DirectX and OpenGL.
DDR3 Memory SupportThe ASUS AT3IONT-I Deluxe features 2 DDR3 DIMM slots to support up to 4GB of DDR3 1066/800 MHz memory for superior performance.
Home Theater GateFeaturing specially-designed large icons and user-friendly interface, the ASUS Home Theater Gate allows you to easily and conveniently operate the media applications via a remote control.
HDMI OutputThe ASUS AT3IONT-I Deluxe features an HDMI output for connection to your high-definition video equipment. With the HDMI interface ensuring lossless transmission of high-quality HD video signals, play back HD contents on your computer and view them on your large HDTV set for more comfort.
802.11n & Bluetooth SupportThe WLAN 802.11n ensures you faster surfing speeds, higher throughput and improved range, and the Bluetooth gives you an easier way to connect devices with Bluetooth connection, eliminating cable clutter.
Pros: -N Wifi works great, better even than my previous full size Rosewill N Card -Integrated bluetooth picks up my Logitech Dinovo keyboard -plays my HULU, Netflix, and h.264 files just great (having installed Flash 10.1 RC) -takes DDR3 memory, which uses less power and is now cheaper than DDR2. -Win 7 seems snappy enough at 1.6ghz, but I read these are readily overclockable to 2.0ghz. -Comes with Laptop power adapter and the molex adapter that plugs into the MB can power 3 Sata devices, which GREATLY reduces wire clutter
Cons: Hotter than expected, was hoping for completely fanless, but I'm not comfortable with this: Cold boot temp was 35 CPU, 25 MB, but temp approached 65 CPU/ 45 MB when running 1080p video. This is normal, considering it is a high powered GPU. I read about a fanless Zotac board hitting 71C and no crashing problems. Regardless, I threw a 80mm fan on the heatsink. MB reserves 512MB for itself, plus another 256-512MB for the GPU. So my OS reports only 3 of my 4GB. Memory clock max is 1066 (the board's limit without upping the FSB), and I had to manually set timings since is defaulted to CL8 vs CL7.
Overall Review: Running Win 7 x64 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH Could I run it without a fan on the heatsink...probably. I disabled the "Home Gate" that comes up prior to OS, because I prefer straight OS over "User Friendly"