DFI HB P45-ION-T2A2 pairs ION and P45 chipsets in hilarious Engrish

Robert Hallock (Thrax) DFI announced today the HB P45-ION-T2A2 motherboard which combines the Intel P45 and NVIDIA ION chipsets on a single board, a model which DFI calls "Hybrid."

November 17, 2009 11:19 AM ET in News, , , , , , ,

dfi_hybrid_boardDFI announced today the HB P45-ION-T2A2 which combines the Intel P45 and NVIDIA ION chipsets on a single board, a model which DFI calls “Hybrid platform.”

The firm says that an onboard hardware switch will allow two users to operate from the same mainboard–one user on the ION, the other on the P45’s resources. The outfit also says that Hybrid is good for cost and power-conscious people who can choose to switch to the low-power ION platform on the fly.

It really is a unique concept, but we really just wanted to post the terrible Engrish press release.

Hybrid platform not only help you lower your electrical bills, but also save money from purchasing hardware. Do you have second computer needs? However, in order to own two computers, you need to purchase second set of related equipments. Hybrid platform is equipped with integrated hardware switch and LAN switch. With Hybrid platform, one set of devices can be used for both systems, and therefore the total cost of ownership will be decreased.

For more information, visit DFI’s janky press site and put a pointer on the “DFI Patent Dual System Platform, Hybrid is Disclosed” link.

6 Comments:

  1. AlexDeGruven
    17 Nov '09, 4:41 pm

    It's hard to tell from the release, but, are they saying that the system will run both platforms concurrently, or that you can opt for the lower-power ION when you don't need the P45's capabilities?

    They really need a fluent-english-speaking consultant over there, 'cuz that release is OMGWhoa hard to read.

  2. Thrax
    17 Nov '09, 4:43 pm

    1. The system will run both platforms concurrently.
    2. Two users can use the same system via onboard switching hardware: Two monitors, two mice, two keyboards. One user on P45+CPU, one user on ION.
    3. A single user can switch to ION for general computing while the P45's resources handle an intensive load.

  3. lordbean
    17 Nov '09, 4:43 pm

    It sounds like you can run both at once, but my thoughts are that you'd still need two separate OS configurations. You'd have to have two core driver sets. That probably suggests you need at least one hard drive hooked up to the SATA controller of each north bridge.

  4. Cliff_Forster
    17 Nov '09, 4:44 pm

    DFI has the absolute worst website of any major hardware manufacturer. Its a good thing their products are fantastic.

  5. AlexDeGruven
    17 Nov '09, 4:48 pm
    Quoting Thrax

    1. The system will run both platforms concurrently.
    2. Two users can use the same system via onboard switching hardware: Two monitors, two mice, two keyboards. One user on P45+CPU, one user on ION.
    3. A single user can switch to ION for general computing while the P45's resources handle an intensive load.

    That's kind of what I was gathering, but I wanted to make sure.

    This is 1000 kinds of awesome.

    First use that comes to mind: Hybrid HTPC/Gaming system. Run just the ION platform when you're doing only HTPC duties, and switch to (or just fire up) the P45 setup to do some 1080p fragging.

    Great stuff.

  6. Gargoyle
    17 Nov '09, 7:34 pm
    Quoting Thrax

    1. The system will run both platforms concurrently.
    2. Two users can use the same system via onboard switching hardware: Two monitors, two mice, two keyboards. One user on P45+CPU, one user on ION.
    3. A single user can switch to ION for general computing while the P45's resources handle an intensive load.

    So there's an Atom processor on board for the Ion to use?

    Their press site is borked for me, so I wasn't able to find out if there's an onboard Atom or what speed it is.

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