GIGABYTE G1.Assassin 2 gaming motherboards come with the Killer E2100

We’ve had a great relationship with GIGABYTE for a while now, and the Killer E2100 platform has been featured on each G1-Killer motherboard that has come out. It shouldn’t be a surprise that the latest version gaming motherboard offering from the company, the G1.Assassin 2, has the embedded networking platform, too. This latest update to the well-received motherboard series also features the Intel® X79 Express Chipset, which means it is compatible with some of the latest and best desktop CPUs.

You can learn more about the Killer E2100 and the GIGABYTE G1.Assassin 2 in the full release below:

 

Qualcomm Atheros Announces the Availability of the Killer E2100 Game Networking Platform on GIGABYTE Motherboards

Killer E2100 Integration Provides Superior Networking Experience with Advanced Stream Detect, Visual Bandwidth Control and Application Priority

 

SAN JOSE, Calif. — November 30, 2011 — Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced that the Qualcomm Atheros Killer™ E2100 game networking platform is integrated and available in new GIGABYTE G1.Assassin 2 motherboards based on the Intel® X79 Express Chipset. The Killer E2100 Network Processing Unit is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet controller designed for faster game traffic and better networking for all online applications. The Killer E2100 provides superior networking for games, HD video and streaming audio through Advanced Stream Detect, Visual Bandwidth Control and Application Priority.

“The people who purchase our motherboards demand the ability to play games, watch movies and stream content in HD how they want and when they want without any interruption,” said Tim Handley, deputy director of motherboard marketing at GIGABYTE. “Killer E2100 is a perfect addition to our portfolio of motherboards based on the X79 chipset, as it delivers our customers the best in high-performance networking along with complete control of bandwidth allocation. This ensures a top-quality experience and faster-paced game play.”

Killer E2100 is the only network processing unit available for high-performance networking that is specifically targeted to the gaming sector. Its Advanced Stream Detect feature automatically identifies online games, HD video and high-quality audio for a better experience and fewer interruptions. The Visual Bandwidth Control feature allows the user to see which applications are hogging bandwidth and tune performance for each application so they do not interfere with online game play. The Application Priority feature automatically puts high-priority, latency-sensitive network data such as gaming and real-time VoIP streams ahead of all other network traffic.

“GIGABYTE motherboards are known in the industry to provide excellent graphics, audio and networking capabilities and we are excited to be the network performance pick for these motherboards,” said Todd Antes, vice president of product management at Qualcomm Atheros Inc. “At Qualcomm Atheros, we are focused on providing high-performance technology that empowers people to have full control over their home networks. The Killer Technology product line continues to be a noteworthy addition with its outstanding performance, unrivaled intelligence and superior control.”

About Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions featuring Wi-Fi®, GPS, Bluetooth®, Ethernet, HomePlug® powerline and passive optical networking technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to www.qca.qualcomm.com.

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