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Date added: 12/21/2011 MarketWatch - PLX Enables High-Performance PCI Express on ASRock's Flagship X79 Graphics Platform

PLX Technology, Inc. PLXT -2.50%, the leader in high-speed connectivity
solutions for the enterprise and the home, and leading motherboard maker ASRock Inc. (3515:TT) today announced PLX's ExpressLane(TM) PEX8605 switch is providing the high-performance PCI Express (PCIe) interconnect on ASRock's new flagship X79 Extreme9 motherboard. The integrated PLX(R) PCIe switch connects the Intel-based x79 processor and other endpoints to five PCIe Gen3-ready expansion slots for unparalleled performance and flexibility, satisfying bandwidth-hungry graphics requirements such as extreme gaming and Adobe Photoshop.

 "Our X79 Extreme9 motherboards, supported PLX PCI Express switches, were designed to deliver a premium experience for gamers and high-end graphics," said James Lee, ASRock vice president of sales and marketing. "PLX has again provided a perfect match for our cutting-edge Extreme9 design with unmatched performance and scalability, while housed in an ideal package."

 "PLX is once again delivering superior high-performance PCI Express fan-out capabilities to ASRock motherboards," said Gene Schaeffer, vice president of global sales at PLX. "Working closely with the ASRock development team has been instrumental in our understanding of the needs of this exciting market and we look forward to opportunities in its next generation of products."

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