ZOTAC announces three new GeForce GT430 series graphics cards

New ZOTAC® GeForce® GT 430 series graphics cards combine value, features and performance for the ultimate DirectX® 11 upgrade

HONG KONG – Oct. 11, 2010 – ZOTAC International, a leading innovator and the world’s largest channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today announces the ultimate combination of value, features and performance with the new ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series graphics cards. The new ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series graphics cards supercharge your computing experience for GPU-accelerated photo and high-definition video editing, superior multimedia capabilities and push the limits of your web experience.
GPU-acceleration is taken to another level with the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series graphics cards. With 96 unified shaders on tap, the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series dominates NVIDIA® CUDA™-enabled applications for a phenomenal computing experience that is productive and fun.
The ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series takes movies to the third dimension with Blu-ray 3D compatibility when paired with a 3DTV and capable Blu-ray playback software for the ultimate in-home cinematic experience. Hardware video decode acceleration technology enables the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series to deliver stunning high-definition 3D video playback smoothly for an uninterrupted high-definition experience.
When paired with a compatible home theater receiver, the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series graphics card is capable of bitstreaming loss-less Dolby® TrueHD and DTS®-HD Master Audio for unmatched audio fidelity with Blu-ray movies.
“Our ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series graphics cards are the ultimate companion for high-definition capable home theater PCs. By combining world-class Blu-ray 3D playback capabilities with crystal clear audio, the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series delivers an unrivaled high-definition audio and visual experience,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.
The ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series improves web browsing by enabling GPU-acceleration capabilities with next-generation web browsers such as Internet Explorer 9 for ultra-responsiveness and lightning-fast load times. Adobe® Flash® acceleration technology brings smooth streaming high-definition video playback for a rich multimedia-filled online experience with the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series graphics cards.
Three models are available in the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series – the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430, GeForce® GT 430 ZONE® Edition and GeForce® GT 430 LP – to let users select the perfect GeForce® GT 430-series powered graphics card to GeForce® their PC with DirectX® 11 graphics.
“ZOTAC offers our customers a variety of options to let them decide what works best. The availability of our ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 in standard, passive and low-profile models just shows that we are flexible and have graphics solutions for all computing needs whether its standard ATX, silent computing or small form factor,” said Mr. Berger.
The ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 graphics card packs 1GB of high-speed DDR3 memory attached to a 128-bit memory interface for optimal value and performance while the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 ZONE Edition transforms the GeForce® GT 430 into the ultimate upgrade for home theater PCs and silent PC aficionados by eliminating cooling fans for pure silence. The low-profile ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 LP is available for height-constrained small form factor systems.
It’s time to play with the ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series.

General details
o New ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 series graphics cards
o NVIDIA® Fermi architecture – DirectX® 11 done right
o NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 430 graphics processor
 Engine clock: 700 MHz
 96 unified shaders
 Shader clock: 1400 MHz
 1GB of DDR3 memory
 128-bit memory interface
o ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430
 Memory clock: 1800 MHz
 Dual-link DVI, HDMI & DisplayPort outputs
o ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 ZONE Edition
 Memory clock: 1600 MHz
 Dual-link DVI, HDMI & DisplayPort outputs
o ZOTAC GeForce® GT 430 LP
 Memory clock: 1600 MHz
 Dual-link DVI, HDMI & VGA outputs
o PCI Express 2.0 interface (Compatible with 1.1)
o Microsoft DirectX® 11 with Shader Model 5.0 and DirectCompute support
o OpenGL® 4.0 compatible
o NVIDIA® CUDA™ ready
o Hardware video decode acceleration technology
o HDMI 1.4a compliant (w/Dolby® TrueHD™ & DTS-HD™ Master Audio bit streaming audio ready)
o xvYCC Color & DeepColor compatible
o Blu-ray 3D ready
o ZOTAC® Boost Premium software bundle included



Specifications:
Product Name GeForce® GT 430 GeForce® GT 430 ZONE® Edition GeForce® GT 430 LP
GPU NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 430 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 430 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 430
Engine Clock speed 700 MHz 700 MHz 700 MHz
Unified Shaders 96 96 96
Shader Clock 1400 MHz 1400 MHz 1400 MHz
Memory Clock speed 1800 MHz 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory 1GB DDR3 1GB DDR3 1GB DDR3
Memory interface 128-bit 128-bit 128-bit
Display Outputs DL-DVI, HDMI & DP DL-DVI, HDMI & DP DL-DVI, HDMI & VGA
HDCP Yes Yes Yes
Cooling Active (with fan) Passive (no fan) Active (with fan)
DirectX® version DirectX® 11 with Shader Model 5.0
Other hardware features 8-channel Digital Surround Sound (LPCM & Dolby® TrueHD & DTS®-HD MA bitstreaming), HDMI 1.4a compatible, Blu-ray 3D ready
Software Features nView® Multi-Display, Hardware Video Decode Acceleration Technology, NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology, OpenGL® 4.0,
Windows 7 capability Windows® 7 with DirectCompute support


About ZOTAC International (MCO) Limited

ZOTAC International is a part of PC Partner Ltd. Group. ZOTAC is also one of the largest NVIDIA graphics cards and motherboard manufacturer in the world with over 10 years of quality manufacturing experience. The ZOTAC philosophy is to deliver the latest products at competitive prices without sacrificing quality.
For further information please visit www.zotac.com