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MSI MEGA 180 (MS-6265-010) (2004)
July 12, 2004
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Editor's Rating:
85%
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After a lackluster start with their first SFF system, MSI is back with their second-generation generation SFF, the MEGA 180. Based on the nForce2 chipset, the MEGA 180 offers built-in 802.11b Wi-Fi, an AM/FM radio tuner, Dolby Digital 5.1 SRS audio, a slick new remote control unit and color LED display, and all the performance you'd expect from a desktop system. But how does it stack up to the competition? Find out in today's review!

Description:
Special Features:
• Home Theater PC
- Create, Watch, Edit Rich Media Content in Your Living Room
- Surf the Web and Play Internet Games Wirelessly
- Instant on CD / Radio / MP3 support
• Bundled MSI Media Center Deluxe Software
• 5.1ch Surround Sound
• Intelligent Color LCD Display
• Built-in WiFi
• 6 in 1 Media Card Reader
• AMD Processor Support

Product Specifications:

System Features
• Supports Socket 462 for AMDฎ Duron™ and Athlon™ XP processors up to 3000+
• nVIDIA nForce2 (Crush 18G) + MCP2T Chipset
• Supports up to 2 DIMMs , 2.0GB DDR 333 memory
• Supports 1 x 8X AGP Slot
• Supports 1 x PCI 32 bit Slot


Audio Features
• Instant-ON CD / MP3 and Radio Features
• Support for 5.1ch Surround Sound Audio
• nVIDIA SoundStorm™ Dolbyฎ Digital (Needs Dolby Receiver)
• Dual Optical SPIDIF In / Out (Front / Rear)


Video Features
• Integrated nForce2 (8X AGP)
• Dual VGA out
• S-Video Out


Communication Features
• Wireless LAN 802.11B
• 10/100Mbps LAN
• 56K Modem


Front Panel Connectivity
• Optical SPIDIF in
• Mic-In
• Headphone Jack
• USB 2.0 x2
• IEEE 1394 Firewire x 2 (6 pin and 4 pin)
• 6 in 1 Media Card Reader


Rear Panel Connectivity
• Dual VGA
• PS2 Keyboard and Mouse
• LAN Port (RJ-45)
• USB 2.0 x2
• Parallel Port
• S-Video
• Optical SPIDIF Out
• Speaker-out / Line-in / Mic – in (5.1ch)
• 56K Modem
• AGP Slot
• PCI Slot


TV Tuner Functions (Optional with MS-8606-040 MEGA TV Tuner Card)
• Free Scan
• Time-Shifting
• Scheduled Recording (MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4)
• Channel Preview
• Screen Capture
• Parental Control
• DVD / Photo / Video Authoring Software bundle


Software and Other Features
• Bundled MSI Media Center Deluxe III Software
• Microsoft PC 2001 Compliant
• Suspend to Ram/Disk Function
• Top Tech III (Thermal Overheat Protection Technology)
• PC Alert System Hardware Monitor
• 250W(PFC 5V/12V SB) Full Range
• Dimensions: 202 (w) x 320 (d) x 151 (h) mm


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Not RecommendedThe MSI MEGA 180 is a great standalone computer and a decent home stereo unit but attempts at combining these two functions results in a somewhat clunky user experience. --[WhiningDog.NET]

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Manufacturer:
(MSI) Microstar InternationalOfficial Website ]

Hardware Type:
Small Form Factor (SFF): AMD

Year Released: 2004

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