Biostar
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Biostar or Biostar Microtech International Corp, is a motherboard manufacturer based in Taiwan
, designing and manufacturing of computer hardware
products such as motherboards, video card
s, barebone computers
and industrial PC
s, to meet the demands of market development by providing more integrated solutions to customers.
Biostar is an independent company listed on the main floor of Taiwan Stock Market, stock id number . Biostar caters to the entry-level through mainstream to high-end markets.
The company was founded in 1986, manufacturing XT form factor mainboards and in later years add-on cards. In 1999 Biostar were listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange
& also certified ISO 9001 standard within the same year.
Biostar has shifted from the SI/OEM
market to the channel market with the portion of branded products close to 100 percent.
To date, the company is the first to allow end-users to modify voltages and frequencies of the video card's GPU and memory to boost performance to extreme limits (overclocking
). Those cards are either called "V-Ranger" or "V-Series".
Their mainboards, notably the "T-Power" and "T-Series", have been widely reviewed to be highly overclockable achieving world record FSB overclocks.
In October 2008 Biostar was awarded “Top 20 Taiwan Global Brand” conducted by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) with an estimate brand value of US$ 46 million. Only three companies had a chance to crack the Top 20 list for the first time – and Biostar was among them.
and is represented in many continents throughout the world through its 5 regional headquarters:
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, designing and manufacturing of computer hardware
Computer hardware
Personal computer hardware are component devices which are typically installed into or peripheral to a computer case to create a personal computer upon which system software is installed including a firmware interface such as a BIOS and an operating system which supports application software that...
products such as motherboards, video card
Video card
A video card, Graphics Card, or Graphics adapter is an expansion card which generates output images to a display. Most video cards offer various functions such as accelerated rendering of 3D scenes and 2D graphics, MPEG-2/MPEG-4 decoding, TV output, or the ability to connect multiple monitors...
s, barebone computers
Barebone computer
A barebone computer is a partially assembled platform or an unassembled kit of computer parts allowing more customization and lower costs than a retail computer system. They are available for desktop computer, notebook and server purposes, and in nearly any form factor...
and industrial PC
Industrial PC
An Industrial PC is an x86 PC-based computing platform for industrial applications.- History :IBM released the 5531 Industrial Computer in 1984 , arguably the first 'industrial PC'. The IBM 7531, an industrial version of the IBM AT PC was released May 21, 1985. Industrial Computer Source first...
s, to meet the demands of market development by providing more integrated solutions to customers.
Biostar is an independent company listed on the main floor of Taiwan Stock Market, stock id number . Biostar caters to the entry-level through mainstream to high-end markets.
The company was founded in 1986, manufacturing XT form factor mainboards and in later years add-on cards. In 1999 Biostar were listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange
Taiwan Stock Exchange
The Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation is a financial institution, located in Taipei 101, in Taipei, Taiwan. The TSEC was established in 1961 and began operating as a stock exchange on 9 February 1962...
& also certified ISO 9001 standard within the same year.
Biostar has shifted from the SI/OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
An original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, manufactures products or components that are purchased by a company and retailed under that purchasing company's brand name. OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the product. When referring to automotive parts, OEM designates a...
market to the channel market with the portion of branded products close to 100 percent.
To date, the company is the first to allow end-users to modify voltages and frequencies of the video card's GPU and memory to boost performance to extreme limits (overclocking
Overclocking
Overclocking is the process of operating a computer component at a higher clock rate than it was designed for or was specified by the manufacturer, but some manufacturers purposely underclock their components to improve battery life. Many people just overclock or 'rightclock' their hardware to...
). Those cards are either called "V-Ranger" or "V-Series".
Their mainboards, notably the "T-Power" and "T-Series", have been widely reviewed to be highly overclockable achieving world record FSB overclocks.
In October 2008 Biostar was awarded “Top 20 Taiwan Global Brand” conducted by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) with an estimate brand value of US$ 46 million. Only three companies had a chance to crack the Top 20 list for the first time – and Biostar was among them.
Location
Biostar is located in Sindian City, TaiwanTaiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
and is represented in many continents throughout the world through its 5 regional headquarters:
- America HQ, located in City of IndustryIndustry, CaliforniaIndustry is an industrial suburb of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County. Home to over 2,500 businesses and 80,000 jobs, but only 219 residents at the 2010 census - down from 777 residents as of the 2000 United States census - the city is almost entirely industrial...
, CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, also Miami, FloridaFloridaFlorida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, USA. - Latin AmericaHQ, located in USA.
- Asia Pacific HQ, located in ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. - Europe HQ, located in NetherlandsNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
.
See also
- List of companies of Taiwan
- AsusASUSASUSTeK Computer Incorporated is a multinational computer technology and consumer electronics product manufacturer headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Its product range includes motherboards, desktops, laptops, monitors, tablet PCs, servers and mobile phones...
- Elitegroup Computer SystemsElitegroup Computer SystemsElitegroup Computer Systems Co., Ltd , is a Taiwan-based electronics firm. It is the fifth largest PC motherboard manufacturer in the world , with production reaching 24 million units in 2002...
(ECS) - Gigabyte TechnologyGigabyte TechnologyGigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of computer hardware products best known for its motherboards. The company is publicly held and traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange .-Company:...
- Micro-Star InternationalMicro-Star InternationalMicro-Star International Co., Ltd is a Taiwan-based electronics company and one of the world's largest motherboard and video card manufacturers.-Overview:MSI is one of the top three motherboard and video card manufacturers worldwide...
(MSI)