ASRock ION 330 is a nettop based on Intel Atom processor, an innovative device that offers basic PC functionality. It delivers an affordable computing experience and easy access to the Internet. A highlight of this device is its built-in Blu-ray drive, which feels good in the ASRock nettop. The Blu-ray drive delivers a “silky and smooth” playback smoothly. An efficient device, it is quiet and has a low-power operation. It provides the performance expected from the Ion/Atom combination. The system can be easily over clocked to 2.1GHz without glitches in stability. Equipped with Intel Atom 330 (Dual-Core CPU) and NVIDIA ION graphics processor, the nettop is a capable machine. It is a silent machine with low noise levels of below 26 dBA.
Looks wise, it s stylish and has a high-gloss. Energy-efficient, it consumes very less power. It has Energy Star 5.0 level and also features ASRock OC Tuner (Overclocking) and ASRock Instant Boot. A low-cost Atom processor, it is a small system with a good battery life. Instead of using just the Intel Atom processor, this nettop makes use of NVIDIA’s ION technology, which features a GeForce 9400M graphics processor chipset. This helps extend the capabilities of the system for HD video playback and some basic gaming. Generally, nettops are good enough for basic office type computing and surfing the Internet or sending emails. But in case you purpose is to entertain, then purely Intel based nettops don’t have the hardware features or the power to handle it. ASRock ION 330 Nettop system built by Pegatron and designed by ASRock is the most high-end nettop system. It features a ION processor and also comes with an Atom 330 dual-core processor and dual channel memory support. Though it still does not compare to a full-sized modern gaming desktop system, it is very good for its tiny size and low cost.
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