The main goal of the development platform AM1 was to strengthen positions in the budget segment of compact low-power solutions. Moreover, all three words in this case both are key – If any of them drop, competitors might be preferable. The need for strict...
Comparing the AM1 motherboards the ASRock AM1H-ITX is our favourite. In terms of functionality this board is clearly a step above the rest. It has the option to use an external DC-adapter, 4x USB 3.0, 4x SATA600, Displayport and the option to place a mi...
Abstract: Targeting power-misers, AMD's low-energy Kabini-based APUs could easily find their way into entertainment PCs, office machines, and PoS terminals. Of course, you need a motherboard to make it a “platform” and we found three companies willing to help. Do...
Abstract: Yesterday AMD launched their latest high end GPU, the R9 295X2, a £1000/$1500 monster of a product which offered flawless gaming performance at 1080p and impressive performance at 4K resolutions. For the limited consumers who can afford (or need) it there...
Abstract: The AM1 Platform takes APU technology and looks to keep costs as low as possible while maximising performance and features in the budget market. Today we take a look at MSIs AM1I motherboard along with AMDs $59 Athlon 5350 APU.
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Published: 2014-11-26, Author: Brian , review by: pcmag.com
Inexpensive. Layout is savvy for the most part. Mini-PCIe slot.
Text-based BIOS. No label on front-panel connector. Has only four USB ports
The MSI AM1I is a Mini-ITX motherboard that delivers a solid feature set for just a few dollars more than the very cheapest AM1 boards....
Published: 2014-07-02, Author: Thomas , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: Targeting power-misers, AMD's low-energy Kabini-based APUs could easily find their way into entertainment PCs, office machines, and PoS terminals. Of course, you need a motherboard to make it a “platform” and we found three companies willing to help. Do...
Low price, Equipped with a Mini-PCIe slot, Mostly savvy board layout
Front-panel connector isn't labeled, Text-based BIOS, Only four USB ports
Just a few dollars more than the very cheapest AM1 boards, the AM1I delivers a solid feature set for this budget platform, including a Mini-PCIe slot. If a Mini-ITX board will do, it's the most bang for your AM1 buck. Read More…...
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Published: 2014-04-27, Author: Alex , review by: extremespec.net
Abstract: As we already reviewed the new processor for the AMD AM1 platform, form the AMD Kabini, AMD Athlon 5350 , with the motherboard of the ASRock company, ASRock AM1B-ITX also with AMD memory RAM. This Processor form the AMD Kabini, AMD Athlon 5350 is good for...
Das MSI AM1I ist ein eher unauffälliges Mainboard, das zuverlässig und stabil arbeitet. Seine Performance liegt auf dem Niveau der Mitbewerber und die gebotene Ausstattung beschränkt sich auf jene Funktionen, welche die SoCs der Kabini-Familie an Bord hab...
