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Ok, check this out.. It's the press release for the new ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium, and they talk about a 3rd 16x PCI-e slot for nVidia physics card.. Think it's a dedicated PPU with new hardware? Or just a slot to put in an old card, that will do the physics processing the announced alittle while back?
ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP Motherboard Enables Superior Gaming Realism with Quad-SLI, Intel Core2 Extreme and Physics Card Support
Taipei, Taiwan, August XX, 2006 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), the worldwide leader of motherboards, today introduced the P5N32-SLI premium/WiFi-AP, which leveraged Quad-SLI technology, Intels Core2 Extreme support, and a third PCI Express x16 slot for Nvidias upcoming Physics card to deliver superior gaming realism. Teamed with SupremeFX and DTS connect, P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP-powered systems provide gaming experiences that look, feel and sound real.
Powerful processing capability for games
The P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP is a gamers dream up true. It is Quad-SLI ready and supports the Intel Core2 Extreme processor, providing superior processing power for the most graphics resource-hungry applications. The motherboard incorporated three PCI Express x16 slots (two for SLI-ready dual-GPU graphics cards and one reserved for Nvidias Physics card) to enable unparalleled graphics performance and gaming realism.
In a gaming system, the CPU drives game AI and logic, while the GPU delivers beautiful three-dimensional visual representation. Physics cards take gaming to the next level with never-seen-before dynamic motion and interaction. By bringing the laws of physics into video performance, the P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP now offers enhanced realism for explosions, flying debris, liquid flows, water splashes and movements influenced by wind. No two motions will be the same, which means no more canned animations and predetermined interaction.
Supreme audio and realistic sound
The SupremeFX audio card and DTS connect combined to offer great sound quality to go with the robust video power. The SupremeFX offers enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, while DTS connect, with 24bit/192kHz full sampling in all 7.1 surround channel, delivers exhilarating surround sound for games, MP3, WMA and CD etc.
AI Lifestyle features
The motherboard, of course, included a wide range of exclusive features found only on ASUS solutions.
8-Phase Power Design
The 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to generate less heat (at least 15°C) than other conventional power solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and VRM (voltage regulation modules) from suffering the risk of high power stress. It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode.
WiFi-AP Solo Wireless connection even when the system sleeps
WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of PC versatility by providing both access point (AP) and wireless client modes. Even when the system sleeps the AP mode continues to connect devices in the WLAN for games, Internet access and printer functions sharing.
Fan-less Designs Stack Cool and Copper Heat Pipe
The fan-less designs bring effective and noiseless cooling to counter the heat generated by components. Watch movies, listen to music and play games, and enjoy the peace and quiet. System damage from fan failure is also a thing of the past. The copper heat pipe directs heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back I/O ports, where it can be carried away by existing airflow, while Stack Cool effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for fast heat dissipation.
Performance and silent computing
With AI Nap, users can instantly relax their PCs without terminating current tasks. System will continue to operate at minimum power and noise when users are temporarily away. It downloads files and run applications at the quietest state while users are asleep. Simply click on the mouse to wake up the system in seconds. To balance system performance and silent computing, AI Gear enables users to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and power consumption.
For more information on the P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP and other ASUS motherboards, please visit the company homepage at http://www.asus.com/.
Specification summary
-Quad-SLI Ready
- Intel® Core2 Extreme/Core2 Duo Ready
- Intel® Pentium® Extreme/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® D Ready
- NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI Intel Edition
- Dual-channel DDR2 800(OC)/667/533
- SupremeFX/DTS connect/Array Mic/Noise Filter
ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP Motherboard Enables Superior Gaming Realism with Quad-SLI, Intel Core2 Extreme and Physics Card Support
Taipei, Taiwan, August XX, 2006 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), the worldwide leader of motherboards, today introduced the P5N32-SLI premium/WiFi-AP, which leveraged Quad-SLI technology, Intels Core2 Extreme support, and a third PCI Express x16 slot for Nvidias upcoming Physics card to deliver superior gaming realism. Teamed with SupremeFX and DTS connect, P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP-powered systems provide gaming experiences that look, feel and sound real.
Powerful processing capability for games
The P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP is a gamers dream up true. It is Quad-SLI ready and supports the Intel Core2 Extreme processor, providing superior processing power for the most graphics resource-hungry applications. The motherboard incorporated three PCI Express x16 slots (two for SLI-ready dual-GPU graphics cards and one reserved for Nvidias Physics card) to enable unparalleled graphics performance and gaming realism.
In a gaming system, the CPU drives game AI and logic, while the GPU delivers beautiful three-dimensional visual representation. Physics cards take gaming to the next level with never-seen-before dynamic motion and interaction. By bringing the laws of physics into video performance, the P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP now offers enhanced realism for explosions, flying debris, liquid flows, water splashes and movements influenced by wind. No two motions will be the same, which means no more canned animations and predetermined interaction.
Supreme audio and realistic sound
The SupremeFX audio card and DTS connect combined to offer great sound quality to go with the robust video power. The SupremeFX offers enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, while DTS connect, with 24bit/192kHz full sampling in all 7.1 surround channel, delivers exhilarating surround sound for games, MP3, WMA and CD etc.
AI Lifestyle features
The motherboard, of course, included a wide range of exclusive features found only on ASUS solutions.
8-Phase Power Design
The 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to generate less heat (at least 15°C) than other conventional power solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and VRM (voltage regulation modules) from suffering the risk of high power stress. It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode.
WiFi-AP Solo Wireless connection even when the system sleeps
WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of PC versatility by providing both access point (AP) and wireless client modes. Even when the system sleeps the AP mode continues to connect devices in the WLAN for games, Internet access and printer functions sharing.
Fan-less Designs Stack Cool and Copper Heat Pipe
The fan-less designs bring effective and noiseless cooling to counter the heat generated by components. Watch movies, listen to music and play games, and enjoy the peace and quiet. System damage from fan failure is also a thing of the past. The copper heat pipe directs heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back I/O ports, where it can be carried away by existing airflow, while Stack Cool effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for fast heat dissipation.
Performance and silent computing
With AI Nap, users can instantly relax their PCs without terminating current tasks. System will continue to operate at minimum power and noise when users are temporarily away. It downloads files and run applications at the quietest state while users are asleep. Simply click on the mouse to wake up the system in seconds. To balance system performance and silent computing, AI Gear enables users to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and power consumption.
For more information on the P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP and other ASUS motherboards, please visit the company homepage at http://www.asus.com/.
Specification summary
-Quad-SLI Ready
- Intel® Core2 Extreme/Core2 Duo Ready
- Intel® Pentium® Extreme/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® D Ready
- NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI Intel Edition
- Dual-channel DDR2 800(OC)/667/533
- SupremeFX/DTS connect/Array Mic/Noise Filter