HL9.JUN–Carrera Computers–pm
RISC-based motherboard targets high-end PC users
Uses R4400 processor to register 79.2 SPECmarks with an internal speed of
100 MHz
Designed for CAD/CAM, EDA, and other high-power applications, the Cobra
R4400 motherboard is based on a Mips Computer R4400 RISC processor running
at internal and external speeds of 100 and 50 MHz, respectively. With the
advent of processor-independent Windows NT, the board aims to leverage its
full 64-bit-wide data and address capabilities in a PC world controlled by
the complex-instruction-set computer. The Cobra has on-board controllers
for SCSI-2, Ethernet, and floppy-disk devices. The motherboard also has a
parallel port, a keyboard port, and two serial ports. Four EISA expansion
ports are provided along with memory expansion capability up to 256 Mbytes
via SIMM modules. A 64-bit local-bus adapter is also provided. Targeted
operating systems include Windows NT, Unix System Laboratories's Unix, and
Unisoft Uniplus+. An Ethernet board, a 64-bit bus video board, and a
keyboard/mouse controller board are included with the Cobra motherboard.
($5,495–stock to 30 days ARO.) Carrera Computers, Inc. Laguna Hills,
CA Mark Perry 714-707-5051 Fax 714-707-5053
CAPTION:
The Cobra R4400 leverages the full 64-bit capabilities of Mips Computer's
R4400 RISC processor for high-end PC applications.
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