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Nvidia to flex new nForce chipsets
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Posted by: Tweaker
Graphics chip leader Nvidia is expected to announce next week a new generation of nForce, its integrated product that combines graphics and chipset functions.
Nvidia introduced nForce last year, after signing a deal with chipmaker AMD. nForce combines a chipset--which connects an AMD Athlon or Duron processor with other PC components such as memory--with a low-end graphics processor.
Integrated chipsets are tricky financial propositions for graphics chip makers. Profit margins are wafer-thin compared with those associated with the market for flashier standalone graphics processors, where a small but significant audience of gamers and other enthusiasts is willing to pay stiff premiums for the latest technology. Development costs involved in mastering chipset design are also high for anyone entering the business.
The advantage of having both chipset and standalone graphics products is that the chipsets allow a graphics chipmaker to squeeze more life out of investments in graphics technology. Nowadays, flashier, standalone graphics chips become obsolete quickly. But the integrated products tend to have legs.
Features are great, however, in the end it's "performance" that counts. The dual channel DDR memory controller is a great feature in theory, but unless it's well designed it simply doesn't translate to better performance.
Source: C/NET News
Posted by: Swilo
Just like any nForce to date, it will make great prebuilts.
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