Local PC components distributor, World Computer Systems (WCS) has released the Black Ice E-Max system - part of its Oasis PC product array. The Black Ice E-Max machine is a fully pre-assembled, calibrated PC that supports Intel`s Hyper-Threading technology.
The launch of the Black Ice E-Max PC also sees the distributor join the Intel Hyper-Threading Partner Programme recently unveiled to channel partners in SA.
Nikki Cardoso, product manager at WCS, says the Intel Hyper-Threading Partner Programme holds major benefits for the channel and end-users. "Hyper-Threading utilises processor-level threading to achieve more efficient use of processor resources for greater parallelism and improved performance."
Cardoso adds that the Black Ice E-Max is a competitive offering aimed at customers in the SME, gaming and high-end markets. "The E-Max machine offers up to 25% performance increase over its non-Hyper-Threading counterparts," he says.
Mohammad Denath, co-founder and marketing director of WCS, adds that Hyper-Threading technology increases the number of transactions that can be processed in a machine, thereby improving business productivity and providing faster response times for Internet and e-business.
"As WCS moves to increase awareness of its Oasis brand in the local channel, it is vital that the company targets specialised segments with specialised needs. Hyper-Threading technology provides immediate value in today`s computing environment by enabling the processor to simultaneously execute two software program threads. This lets the user run two software applications in parallel without sacrificing performance."
Built on Intel`s Pentium 4 processor, 2.6GHz, the Oasis Black Ice E-Max PC delivers reliable performance for gamers and power users who demand processing strength to handle today`s most advanced applications. It is the only Oasis PC to carry a two-year warranty.
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