NVIDIA Delivers First Modern Motherboard GPU to Intel-Based Desktops

 The recent
introduction of Microsoft Vista and a slew of other 3D-optimized applications,
including Google Maps and Microsoft Office 2007, has redefined customers'
expectations for experiencing visually-rich mainstream applications on their
home and business PCs. As a result, consumers have now made the GPU a primary
requirement in their PC purchasing decisions. As the only independent GPU
provider, NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) is well positioned to capitalize
on this emerging trend, and is proud to announce that it has extended its
family of GeForce 7-Series motherboard graphics processing units (mGPUs) to
Intel processor-based PCs. Starting today, GeForce graphics are more
affordable and accessible than ever before for Intel customers.
 

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 "The use of powerful graphics is not limited to just games anymore. Many
of today's most popular business and consumer applications, including Adobe
Acrobat, Second Life, and Apple iTunes are optimized for the power of a modern
GPU," said Jon Peddie, president of Jon Peddie Research (JPR), a leading
market research firm based in Tiburon, CA. "With their new GeForce mGPUs,
NVIDIA is pioneering the development of new graphics technologies that are
helping to evolve the capabilities of mainstream PC platforms. Customers
understand that their overall PC experience is largely defined by the graphics
processors. Anyone, from a seasoned IT pro to a college student can compare
the PC experience delivered by NVIDIA mGPUs against any traditional integrated
graphics solution and realize the dramatic impact a modern GPU can make."
 

 The NVIDIA GeForce 7150 mGPU delivers the performance of an entry-level
discrete GPU and leading graphics compatibility when compared against
traditional integrated graphics solutions. The GeForce 7150, 7100, and 7050
mGPUs are designed to support a full range of Intel CPUs (Core 2, Pentium, and
Celeron CPU families), including upcoming 45nm Intel "Penryn" processors and
other new features, such as 1333MHz frontside bus technology. In addition to
delivering an unparalleled graphics experience to mainstream PCs, the GeForce
7-Series mGPUs support optional HDMI or DVI digital output capability to
enable the playback of protected digital content directly from the PC to high-
definition televisions and other displays.
 

 Designed as single chip solutions for cost-effective PC system integration
for both AMD and Intel platforms, all NVIDIA GeForce 7-Series mGPUs enable the
premium graphics experience on Windows Vista, and incorporate NVIDIA nForce
core-logic functionality, including advanced storage and networking features
for powering today's connected digital lifestyles.
 

 "Integrated graphics are no longer 'good enough' for mainstream
applications," said Drew Henry, general manager of MCP business at NVIDIA.
"Windows Vista has opened consumer's eyes to an entirely new visual
experience. We are ecstatic that our customers will now be able to harness the
power of NVIDIA graphics and application compatibility and have an exceptional
PC experience no matter what their price budget or intended application usage
is."
 

 NVIDIA is the recognized market leader for GPU desktop and notebook
solutions for both Intel and AMD platforms. New PCs and motherboards featuring
the NVIDIA GeForce 7-series mGPUs for Intel platforms will be available later
this month directly from global system integrators and industry-leading
motherboard partners including: Abit, Asrock, Asus, Biostar, Colorful, ECS,
EVGA, Foxconn, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Hassee, Inno3D, Jetway, J&W, Maxsun, MSI,
Onda, Palit, PC Partner, PNY, Supox, Unika, XFX, and more.
 

 To watch a video podcast on NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series mGPUs, please visit
http://download.nvidia.com/video/pr/NV_GeForce_mGPUs.wmv. For more technical
information on NVIDIA mGPUs, please visit http://www.nvidia.com/mGPU.
 

 About NVIDIA
 

 NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics
processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing
products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA is
headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and
the Americas. For more information, visit http://www.nvidia.com.
 

 Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to,
statements as to the impact, benefits, features and capabilities of NVIDIA
GeForce 7-Series mGPUs, as well as the timing of and sources of availability
of NVIDIA GeForce 7-Series mGPUs are forward-looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially
different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially include: delays in ramping new products into production;
difficulties in the development of new and enhanced products; development of
faster or more efficient GPUs; manufacturing or software defects; unexpected
loss of performance of our products; the impact of technological development
and competition; general industry trends; our reliance on third party
manufacturers; customers adoption of competitor's products; changes in
industry standards and interfaces as well as other factors detailed from time
to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange
Commission including its Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended July 29, 2007.
Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on our website and are
available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and,
except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these
forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
 

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trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features,
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