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TriStar Announces New Additions to Its Server Lineup

Phoenix, AZ – June 19, 2007 – TriStar Computer announced today the immediate availability of several new additions to its server lineup. Utilizing Intel Xeon 3000 and 5000 sequence processors, TriStar’s new line of server platforms offer a wide variety of form factors to meet the varying needs of its diverse customer base.

TriStar’s goal is to provide the engineering industry a “Total Solution” of hardware, software, training and consulting. “We want to ensure the PTC software products we sell are completely supported,” said Bob Powers, TriStar Hardware Division Manager. “This includes developing hardware configured specifically for the Windchill environment.”

TriStar’s new entry level StarServer X3 is based on Intel’s S3000AH server board populated with a Dual-Core Intel Xeon 3000 Sequence processor. Designed to accommodate engineering workgroups of up to 10 users, StarServer X3s provide enterprise performance and reliability at an affordable price.

TriStar has introduced two new platforms for larger PDM server environments supporting up to 25 users, the StarServer X5 and StarServer RX5. Both utilize Intel’s new S5000VSA Server Board based on next generation 5000 Sequence technology for reliability and easy scalability. TriStar’s 2U rack-optimized server, the StarServer RX5 allows for flexible drive configurations and tool-free serviceability.

Server Specs

StarServer X3

• Dual-Core Intel Xeon 3000 Sequence processor
• Intel S3000AH Server Board
• Intel pedestal chassis with an optional rack mount conversion kit
• Pricing starts at $2195 for a fully equipped StarServer X3 including 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 320GB SATA hard drive and Windows Server 2003

StarServer X5 and RX5

• Supports up to two Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5100 Series or Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5300 Series processors.
• Intel S5000VSA Server Board
• Available in Intel pedestal or 2U rack-optimized form factors
• Supports up to six hot-swap SATA hard drives and features the option for fully redundant hot-swap 600-watt power supplies
• Pricing starts at $3695 including two Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5100 sequence processors, 4GB of FB ECC DDR2 RAM, three 250GB SATA hard drives and Windows Server 2003

About TriStar
Since 1988, TriStar has been serving the CAD/CAM markets by providing high-performance workstation systems for the engineering environment. TriStar became a PTC Platinum Authorized Reseller in 2001, offering the full line of PTC software and certified training. Today, TriStar is PTC's leading provider in North America and offers a complete range of engineering products and services. For more information about TriStar servers, visit www.tristar.com/hardware.