ZOTAC News

2013 International CES

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:59:53 +0000

We have several exciting products that we will be showcasing to start off the new year. Come by the ZOTAC booth to see it for yourself. From our sleek portable ZBOXes, to high-performance graphics cards, to the leading small form factor motherboards, make sure to stop by to gain hands-on experience with the latest we have to offer!

Find us in South Hall 3 at Booth #30272

It's time to play!

Join us! We'd love to talk to you. Schedule a meeting with a ZOTAC representative.

View the CES 2013 promotional page

General Details:
Who: ZOTAC
What: 2013 Consumer Electronics Show
Where: South Hall 3 - Booth #30272 @ Las Vegas Convention Center
When: Jan 8 - 11, 2013

ZOTAC Injects ZBOX with a Performance Boost

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:58:59 +0000

New ZOTAC ZBOX receives greater graphics and processing capabilities without sacrificing energy-efficiency

ZOTAC injects the ZBOX AD06 with the all new AMD Brazos 2.0 chipset, reinventing Mini-PC computing with improved graphics performance, faster clock speeds, and reduced energy consumption in a powerful yet inconspicuous package.

The ZBOX AD06 utilizes the AMD E2-1800 APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), and integrates the 1.7 GHz dual-core processor, with the AMD Radeon HD 7340 graphics processor unit. The Dual-Core CPU provides users with 10-percent performance boost in system responsiveness and usability, while the AMD Radeon HD 7340 incorporates Microsoft DirectX 11 support, providing users with a rich, flawless multimedia experience.

The ZBOX AD06�s E2-1800 APU also provides users with native USB 3.0 ports, a native SD card reader, and SATA 6.0GB/s support for faster data transfers. For added convenience, an IR based Media Remote is bundled for easy navigation of popular home theater applications such as Windows Media Center, XBMC, and Media Player Classic. The AD06 is available as barebones (ZBOX AD06) without memory or hard drive and as a Plus version with 2GB of memory and a 320GB hard drive pre-installed (ZBOX AD06 Plus).

It's time to play!

View Product Page - ZOTAC ZBOX AD06

View Product Page - ZOTAC ZBOX AD06 Plus

View the ZOTAC ZBOX AD06 & ZOTAC ZBOX AD06 Plus Promotional page

General details:

ZOTAC ZBOX with AMD Radeon HD 7340 graphics

AMD E2-1800 APU (dual-core, 1.7 GHz)
AMD Radeon HD 7340 GPU
DVI & HDMI outputs
ZOTAC ZBOX AD06 Plus
- 2GB DDR3
- 320GB 5400RPM HDD

ZOTAC ZBOX AD06
- 2 x 204-pin DDR3-1066 SO-DIMM slot
- Supports 2.5-inch SATA HDD

2 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports
4 x High-Speed USB 2.0 ports (2 on back panel, 1 on front, 1 on top)
Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi & Bluetooth 4.0 technologies
High-amperage USB charging capable (yellow ports)
Bundled MCE-compatible remote w/ USB IR receiver
Bundled VESA75/100 mount

Specifications:

Product Name	ZBOX AD06 Plus	ZBOX AD06
SKU	ZBOX-AD06-PLUS-U	ZBOX-AD06-U
Memory	2GB DDR3	2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM (up to 4GB)
Hard Drive	320GB 5400RPM HDD	Supports 1 x 2.5-inch HDD
CPU	AMD E2-1800 (dual-core, 1.7 GHz)
GPU	AMD Radeon HD 7340
Video Memory	Shared Memory Architecture
Display Options	1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI
Memory Card Reader	6-in-1 (SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD)
SATA	N/A
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Mbps
WiFi	Onboard 802.11n WiFi & Bluetooth 4.0
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0 (1 front, 1 top, 2 rear) (tablet-charging), 2 x USB 3.0 (rear)
Audio	Onboard analog stereo high-definition audio, HDMI audio (bitstream), Digital Optical S/PDIF
DirectX� Support	DirectX� 11 with Shader Model 5.0
Other Features
HDPC	Yes
Windows Capability	Windows� 8 ready

ZOTAC Completes GeForce� Kepler Lineup

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:09:37 +0000

New ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 Ti series enables gamers to step up to turbocharged GeForce� GTX graphics

ZOTAC unveils the GeForce GTX 650 Ti and GTX 650 Ti AMP! Edition graphics cards, the latest members of the GeForce Kepler family. Equipped with the latest NVIDIA architecture, its class-leading performance and features allow gamers to play like the pros at 1080p high-definition resolution without breaking the bank.

Measuring at half the length of full-sized graphics cards, the 6-inch ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti series is compact and unobtrusive, yet packs quite the punch. The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti takes full advantage of NVIDIA� Surround technology and offers Quad Display support and vivid Blu-Ray 3D capability via Dual HDMI and Dual DVI. Enjoy the compact size, without compromising your entertainment or gaming needs.

Completing the Kepler lineup, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti series is the budget overclocked graphics card. With the 28 nano-meter fabrication and smaller transistors, it results in lower wattage consumption and overall cooler temperatures. The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti is available in both 1GB and 2GB of GDDR5 memory configurations while the overclocked GeForce GTX 650 AMP! Edition - with 2GB GDDR5 - yields a performance boost up to 12-percent for more demanding gamers.

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View Product Page - ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti

View Product Page - ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti 2GB

View Product Page - ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti AMP! Edition

View the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti Series Promotional page

General details:

New ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 Ti series graphics cards

ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 Ti series
NVIDIA� GeForce� GTX 650 Ti GPU
768 processor cores
Custom enhanced cooling solution
1GB or 2GB GDDR5 memory
128-bit memory interface
ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 Ti
- Engine clock: 941 MHz
- Memory clock: 5400 MHz

ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 Ti AMP! Edition
- Engine clock: 1033 MHz
- Memory clock: 6200 MHz

PCI Express 3.0 interface
NVIDIA� Surround capable
NVIDIA� FXAA & TXAA technology
NVIDIA� Adaptive Vertical Sync
NVIDIA� NVENC video transcoding acceleration capable
DirectX� 11.1 technology & Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL� 4.3 compatible
Blu-ray 3D ready
Loss-less audio bitstream capable

Specifications:

Product Name	ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 Ti AMP! Edition	ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 Ti
GPU	NVIDIA� GeForce� GTX 650 Ti
Engine Clock Speed	1033 MHz	941 MHz
Processor Cores	768
Shader Clock	N/A
Memory Clock Speed	6200 MHz	5400 MHz
Memory	2GB GDDR5	1GB or 2GB GDDR5
Memory Interface	192-bit
Display Outputs	2 x DL-DVI, 2 x HDMI	2 x DL-DVI, 2 x HDMI (2GB) 2 x DL-DVI, mini-HDMI (1GB)
HDCP	Yes
Cooling	Custom Dual-Slot
DirectX� Version	DirectX� 11 with Shader Model 5.1
Other Hardware Features	Hardware accelerated Blu-ray 3D ready
Software Features	Hardware Video Decode Acceleration Technology, NVIDIA� CUDA� technology, NVIDIA� GPU Boost technology, NVIDIA� Adaptive Vertical Sync technology, NVIDIA� Surround ready, OpenGL� 4.3
Windows Capability	Windows� 7 with DirectCompute support

ZOTAC Pushes The Limits Of The GeForce� GTX 660 Ti

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:48:52 +0000

ZOTAC Pushes The Limits Of The GeForce� GTX 660 Ti

New ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition takes performance to new extremes

ZOTAC supercharges the GeForce GTX 600 series by introducing the limited edition GeForce GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition. Armed with the latest NVIDIA Kepler architecture, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition goes above and beyond the competition - raising both engine and memory clocks higher for a greater performance boost in the latest games and applications, making this beastly card one of the fastest on the market.

Similar to the GeForce GTX 660 family, the ZOTAC Extreme Edition card is equipped with the exclusive Dual Silencer cooling solution utilizing premium copper heatpipes to dissipate heat efficiently. In effect, the Dual Silencer cooling solution delivers temperatures 10-degrees (Celsius) cooler than the reference design and maintains a 10 decibel rating noise reduction under full load in comparison to standard coolers. But what makes the GeForce GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition the ultimate GeForce GTX 660 Ti-based graphics card is the 13-percent performance boost over standard versions. The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition provides an enhanced experience for gamers seeking the best in today's visually demanding games.

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition graphics card by ZOTAC bolsters its arsenal by delivering 4K resolution high-definition video playback. Supporting up to three simultaneous displays with a fourth accessory monitor makes productivity easier than ever. At a mere 7.53-inches in length, this dual-slot graphics card proves that the best things come in small packages.

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition also comes bundled with a Roccat Taito gaming mouse pad for superior gaming precision. The Roccat Taito provides a smooth surface for lightning-fast mouse movement which compliments the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition's phenomenal visuals and class-dominating performance perfectly.

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View Product Page - ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition

View the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition Promotional page

General details:

New ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition

NVIDIA� GeForce� GTX 660 Ti GPU

1344 processor cores

Engine clock: 1098 MHz (base), 1176 MHz (boost)

Dual Silencer enhanced cooling solution

2GB GDDR5 memory

192-bit memory interface

Memory clock: 6608 MHz

Roccat Taito gaming mouse pad bundle

PCI Express 3.0 interface

NVIDIA� Surround capable

NVIDIA� FXAA & TXAA technologies

NVIDIA� SLI� ready (3-way)

NVIDIA� Adaptive Vertical Sync

NVIDIA� NVENC video transcoding acceleration capable

DirectX� 11 technology & Shader Model 5

OpenGL� 4.2 compatible

Hardware-accelerated Full HD video playback

Blu-ray 3D ready

Loss-less audio bitstream capable

Specifications:

Product Name	ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 660 Ti AMP! Extreme Edition
GPU	NVIDIA� GeForce� GTX 660 Ti
Engine Clock Speed	1098 MHz (base), 1176 MHz (boost)
Unified Shaders	1344
Shader Clock	N/A
Memory Clock Speed	6608 MHz
Memory	2GB GDDR5
Memory Interface	192-bit
Display Outputs	DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI & DisplayPort
HDCP	Yes
Cooling	Dual Silencer Enhanced Cooling (dual-slot)
DirectX� Version	DirectX� 11 with Shader Model 5
Other Hardware Features	Hardware accelerated Blu-ray 3D ready
Software Features	Hardware Video Decode Acceleration Technology, NVIDIA� CUDA� technology, NVIDIA� GPU Boost technology, NVIDIA� Adaptive Vetical Sync technology, NVIDIA� SLI� ready, NVIDIA� 3D Vision� Surround ready, OpenGL� 4.2
Windows Capability	Windows 8 / Windows� 7 with DirectCompute ready

ZOTAC Introduces New GeForce� GTX 660 and GeForce� GTX 650 Series

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:28:02 +0000

New ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 660 and GeForce� GTX 650 series deliver a fantastic gaming experience

ZOTAC introduces the new GeForce� GTX 660 and GeForce� GTX 650 series graphics cards with Kepler architecture for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts. The ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 660 and GeForce� GTX 650 series enable gamers to enjoy the latest Microsoft� DirectX� 11-based titles at high-definition resolutions of 1080p for a fantastic gaming experience. When paired with a high-definition 1080p LCD monitor - the latest GeForce� GTX 660 or GeForce� GTX 650 series by ZOTAC create an unbeatable combination of stunning visual quality, performance, and value for gamers.

The GeForce� GTX 660 and GeForce� GTX 650 series introduce new features to the mainstream product-class with NVIDIA� Surround technology that enables triple-display gaming capabilities and NVENC encoding instructions that quickly accelerate video processing tasks. Together, the new NVIDIA� Surround and NVENC features enable gamers to experience unmatched immersion yet also allow the use of the graphics cards to speed up video transcoding tasks - quickly converting videos for use on portable media devices. By possessing the ability to leverage the power of graphics processing to convert video formats for portable consumption, a much faster performance is delivered when compared to typical CPU transcoding.

Whether you're a gamer or a multimedia enthusiast, there's a card suited for every need. Gamers seeking a performance kick can select the ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 660 or ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 660 AMP! Edition graphics card with its 960 powerful processor cores and 2GB of video memory while the ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 series is perfect for value-conscious gamers. The ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 series is available in 1GB or 2GB of video memory configurations with a supercharged 2GB ZOTAC GeForce� GTX 650 AMP! Edition for more demanding users.

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View Product Page - ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 1GB

View Product Page - ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 2GB

View Product Page - ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 AMP! Edition

View Product Page - ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660

View Product Page - ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660 AMP! Edition

View the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 and GTX 660 series Promotional Page

General details

New ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660 & GeForce GTX 650 series graphics cards
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660 series
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 GPU
- 960 processor cores
- Dual Silencer enhanced cooling solution
- 2GB GDDR5 memory
- 192-bit memory interface
- ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660
  - Engine clock: 993 MHz (base), 1059 MHz (boost)
  - Memory clock: 6008 MHz
- ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660 AMP! Edition
  - Engine clock: TBD MHz (base), TBD MHz (boost)
  - Memory clock: TBD MHz
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 series
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 GPU
- 384 processor cores
- 128-bit memory interface
- Custom dual-slot cooling
- ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650
  - Engine clock: 1071 MHz
  - Memory clock: 5000 MHz
  - 1GB or 2GB GDDR5
- ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 AMP! Edition
  - Engine clock: TBD
  - Memory clock: TBD
  - 2GB GDDR5
PCI Express 3.0 interface
NVIDIA Surround capable
NVIDIA FXAA technology
NVIDIA TXAA technology
NVIDIA SLI� ready
NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync
NVIDIA NVENC video transcoding acceleration capable
DirectX 11.1 technology & Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.2 compatible
Hardware-accelerated Full HD video playback
Blu-ray 3D ready
Loss-less audio bitstream capable
TrackMania 2 Canyon 3-Day Game Pass included

Specifications:

�Product Name	�	ZOTAC GeForce GTX 660	ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 AMP! Edition	ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 series
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
Engine Clock speed	TBD	993 MHz (base) 1059 MHz (boost)	TBD	1071 MHz
Processor Cores	960	384
Shader Clock	N/A
Memory Clock speed	TBD	6008 MHz	TBD	5000 MHz
Memory	2GB GDDR5	2GB GDDR5	1GB or 2GB GDDR5
Memory interface	192-bit	128-bit
Display Outputs	DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI & DisplayPort �	DVI-I, DVI-D, Dual HDMI	DVI-I, DVI-D & Mini-HDMI (1GB) DVI-I, DVI-D & Dual HDMI (2GB)
HDCP	Yes
Cooling	Dual Silencer	Custom Dual-Slot
DirectX version	DirectX 11.1 with Shader Model 5.1
Other hardware features	Hardware accelerated Blu-ray 3D ready
Software Features	Hardware Video Decode Acceleration Technology, NVIDIA CUDA^� technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost technology, NVIDIA Adaptive Vetical Sync technology, NVIDIA SLI� ready, NVIDIA Surround ready, OpenGL 4.2
Windows 7 capability	Windows 7 with DirectCompute support