Intel to push Mini-ITX motherboard for entry-level and multimedia PCs

Elko will adopt Intel’s 945GC chipset, while Fly Creek will adopt its G45 chipset featuring the GMA X3500 graphics core for better multimedia performance. Tom Rampone, general manager of Intel Channel Platforms Group said there is market demand for smaller-size PCs, but current nettops do not meet the requirements for entry-level or multimedia markets. The two new motherboards satisfy these markets. Rampone added in saying that Intel expects Mini-ITX to replace Micro-ATX and become the mainstream for future low-cost, entry-level and multimedia PC markets.