For all those on the look out for new motherboards, two top players, Micro Star International (MSI), and TopNotch Infotronix (better known as Zebronics) have announced the latest series motherboards.

MSI has launched its P6NGM Series of motherboards, while Zebronics has launched two new motherboards -- the 945 GCVE and the 945 GC.

The MSI P6NGM series motherboards support the latest Intel FSB1333 multi-core processors, including Core 2 Quad/Duo and other Core architecture-based processors, promising outstanding performance in microATX form factor.

MSI claims its P6NGM series motherboards are the first HDMI-ready mainboards supporting Intel processors. They are based on Nvidia MCP73 Series chipset integrated GeForce 7 graphics for Intel processors.

These motherboards offer video resolution up to 1,920 x 1,080 (1080i) HD video output. They feature 1 PCI Express x16 and 1 PCIe x1 slot.

The series comprises three models: the P6NGM-L, the P6NGM-FD, and the P6NGM-FIH, priced at Rs 4,900; Rs 5,800; and Rs 6,800.

Meanwhile, Zebronics has also launched two motherboards -- the 945 GCVE and the 945 GC, both based on the Intel 945G chipset platform for Intel Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual Core processors.

The Intel 945G Express Chipset delivers outstanding system performance through high-bandwidth interfaces such as dual-channel DDR2 memory, 1066/800 MHz system bus, PCI Express x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 input/output ports, serial ATA 3.0 Gbps, and hi-speed USB 2.0 connectivity.

The 945 GC is a full-featured and full-function motherboard, and is Windows Vista compatible. It features 7.1 channel HD audio, and 3-phase PWM with solid state capacitor to enhance stability and reliability.

Whereas the 945 GCVE is a value edition motherboard with 5.1 channel HD audio targeted at the value/budget segment.

Zebronics' 945 GC and 945 GCVE motherboards are priced at Rs 2,250 and Rs 2,200 respectively.