VIA Comes Up With ARTiGO Builder Kit

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VIA technologies launches ARTiGO Builder Kit for the Pico-ITX

VIA Technologies launched VIA ARTiGO, a DIY builder kit for enthusiasts wanted to build an ultra compact personal computer. The creators of the Pico-ITX form factor design the kit, and it also offers a more sophisticated DIY experience.

VIA ARTiGO is a complete x86 computer and a sleek black x86 system that can handle the day-to-day rigors of modern computing with a full complement of multimedia features. Weighing about 520g (less than 1.2lbs) and measuring a mere 15cm x 11cm x 4cm high (5.9" x 4.3" x 1.8"), the VIA ARTiGO is about half the size of a regular desktop optical drive and can even be installed inside the drive bay of a regular desktop computer.

Daniel Wu, Assistant Vice President, VIA Embedded Platform Division, VIA Technologies, Inc., said, "We have been overwhelmed by the positive response to the launch of the Pico-ITX boards from end-users and the embedded industry alike, so we are delighted to now make it easy for enthusiasts to build their own ultra s

mall personal computer,"

As far as its accessibility is concerned it is available in leading online and IT stores in the US and the UK. The VIA ARTiGO kit contains a VIA EPIA PX10000 Pico-ITX board, chassis, power adapter and all essential accessories. The power board has been specially designed to support the remarkably low power draw, with a complete system consuming around 15 watts in idle, while the mainboard itself consumes a maximum of 20 watts under full load.

The VIA ARTiGO package also supplies all the cabling and port accessories the DIY builder needs. Moreover, the system is customizable – simply add your choice of system memory and hard drive and you're ready to install your choice of operating system.

It also leverages the remarkable energy efficiency and power-performance-size ratio of the Pico-ITX form factor, and further cements VIA's position as a leading innovator in the x86 space