Premio Computer Launches Premio Athena Mid-Tower ATX PC Chassis and Proteus Convertible Chassis to Support Three New DDR Enabled Pentium 4 Systems

Business Wire, March 12, 2002

Business Editors & High-Tech Writers

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2002

Designed for computer users seeking systems capable of encasing the latest motherboard technologies, Premio Computer Inc. announced the new Premio(R) Athena and Premio(R) Proteus Desktop PCs.

Offering the latest in DDR enabled Pentium(R) 4 capabilities, the Athena mid-tower features a full-size ATX PC while the Proteus features a micro ATX board and convertible chassis.

The initial motherboards offered in the new cases provide users the opportunity to reap the benefits of cutting-edge technological advancements in processor, memory, and chipset architecture, including speeds of 2.2GHz and higher. The new systems are designed for high-end multimedia content creation, CAD or CAM applications that are memory bandwidth intensive, or for anyone desiring fast, no-wait computing.

The Athena, measuring 17-inch x 7.5-inch x 18-inch (HxWxD), features three 5.25-inch external drive bays for easy addition of CD, DVD, and CDRW drives, two 3.5-inch external drive bays for floppy and zip drive installation, two 3.5-inch internal drive bays for hard disk drives, and 300W power supply.

The beige color-scheme with non-protruding rounded corners and front bezel give the Athena a professional look and make it a superior complement to any office, school, or home environment while providing durable protection for internal components. Side rails slide off easily, making access simple and quick.

Located on the front panel are connectors for two USB peripherals, one microphone and one headphone. The Athena also provides four USB 12Mbps ports, two ATA-100 IDE bus-mastering channels and integrated AC97 audio.

The Proteus ultra-compact PC in the micro ATX form factor measures just 5.5-inches x 13-inches x 13-inches (WxHxD) in the convertible desktop or midtower case. The Proteus is a powerful small form factor PC for users with limited desk space, yet requiring a fast CPU and DDR memory. The front panel chassis features two USB, one microphone, one headphone connector and the system has a 200W power supply.

Integrated features include AC97 audio and 10/100Mbps LAN for quick connections to existing networks.

"Both the Athena and smaller Proteus PCs provide excellent means of achieving performance rivaling Rambus PC800 supported systems, with much more affordable price tags," said Lili Yu, Premio product manager. "Users who create multimedia and complex graphics will find either unit an ideal solution for upgrading their system while offering expandable flexibility for future needs."

Premio offers toll-free technical support, a 3-year limited warranty (2-year limited warranty on motherboard) and full documentation available on the Premio Web site: www.premiopc.com.

About Premio Computer Inc.

With headquarters in the City of Industry, Premio Computer manufactures, custom-configures, markets and distributes Premio(R) brand servers and desktop computers through its base of resellers across the nation. Regional operations in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Miami and New Jersey provide local, responsive service and support to its loyal base of customers.

Premio's "build-to-order" philosophy carries through installation, networking, service and training to ensure that each customer's specific goals are met. In 1998, Premio Computer was awarded ISO-9002 certification for manufacturing, reaffirming that all Premio systems are manufactured with stringent quality standards.

Founded in 1989, Premio's products are present in countless schools, government agencies and businesses across the nation. GSA and state contract vehicles are also available.

For more information and detailed technical specifications on Premio's products, contact the Premio marketing department at 800/677-6477, or visit Premio's Web site at www.premiopc.com. Premio Computer is located at 918 Radecki Court, City of Industry, Calif. 91748, Telephone: 626/839-3100, Fax: 626/839-3111.

Note to Editors: Premio is a registered trademark of Premio Computer Inc. All trademarks are properties of their respective companies.