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LucidLogix Virtu to Bridge Discrete and Integrated Graphics on ASUS Z68 Motherboards

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Expanding their relationship beyond hardware, LucidLogix today announced that its' Virtu GPU virtualization software will be integrated into various SKUs of ASUS motherboards based on the Intel Z68 chipsets. Virtu allows the systems to simultaneously take full advantage of both the low-power best-in-class media processing features of the 2nd generation Intel Core processor graphics and the 3D gaming performance of add-in cards with graphics processing units (GPUs) from AMD and NVIDIA.

"Since ASUS supplies a third of the world's motherboards, their knowledge and expertise in the market magnifies the importance of a seamless media experience only provided by Lucid," said Offir Remez, president and founder of Lucid. "The Virtu solution is rapidly becoming a standard, must-have feature and its expanding market acceptance creates a runway for further innovation in both desktop and notebook PC graphics."



Utilizing its knowledge and capabilities to serve generic graphics processors, Lucid has developed an important improvement for media and gaming PC users. Until now, once a discrete GPU was attached to a desktop computer, the integrated GPU became inaccessible. Now with Lucid virtualization it is possible to run one or two discrete GPUs and still utilize the transcoding performance and lower power of the Intel HD graphics in the 2nd generation Intel Core processor.

ASUS will make Virtu available in various motherboard SKUs based on the Z68 chipsets where the Virtu brand will be featured on the board's packaging for system integrators and end users.

"ASUS again raises the bar with Z68 motherboards. Empowered by exclusive DIGI+ VRM digital power design, the graphical interface-based UEFI BIOS and Lucid Virtu capabilities, ASUS P8Z68 Series motherboards give our customers faster multimedia transcoding while also providing universal graphics support that takes advantage of every brand's benefits and features. ASUS P8Z68 owners can make the most of a wide range of technologies without having to compromise or sacrifice functionality," said Chewei Lin, head of ASUS Motherboard Business Unit.

Lucid plans to continue expanding the availability of its Virtu desktop virtualization features into more motherboard brands as well as providing more added value technology features.

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so, isn't this just marketing talk for switching gpu's
 
so, isn't this just marketing talk for switching gpu's

Yes it is.
1. Doesn't support dual dvi link (no 120Hz,no 3D vision)
2. Modern GPU's dont eat that much power anyway.
 
What's this thing translate to in real world power savings?

I recall that most GPUs use about 25W at idle, which although impressive, is still much higher than I'd like it to be.
 
What's this thing translate to in real world power savings?

I recall that most GPUs use about 25W at idle, which although impressive, is still much higher than I'd like it to be.

My alarm clock uses 4Watts when its "idling".
 
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