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Via introduces CPU with integrated chipset

Posted by sphere on 16 March 2003 - 17:16 · 8 comments & 509 views

Via Technologies Thursday will introduce a 1GHz processor with an integrated Northbridge chip that will allow vendors to build smaller PCs.

Called Mark, the chip includes a 1GHz C3 processor and Via's Pro Savage CLE266 Northbridge chip, which is one of the components that comprise the Northbridge-Southbridge chipset architecture used in most PCs.

In a Northbridge-Southbridge chipset there are two chips, called the Northbridge and Southbridge. The Northbridge is the chip that controls the front-side bus, which connects the processor to high-speed PC components, such as memory and the PCI bus. The Southbridge, which is connected to the Northbridge via the PCI bus, controls the lower-speed components in a PC and connects to peripherals, such as a CD-ROM drive and hard disk.

Mark offers integrated graphics capabilities and is expected to begin appearing in devices during the early second half of the year, said Richard Brown, Via's associate vice president of marketing. The chip is priced at around US$75 in 1,000-unit quantities, he said.

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#1 Posted by zivan56 on 16 Mar 2003 - 17:53: They already have the C3 Cyrix integrated into the mobo, and now this?

#2 Posted by Mr magoo on 16 Mar 2003 - 18:20: heh cool eh

#3 Posted by iomayho on 16 Mar 2003 - 18:24: interesting...... things are getting smaller and smaller...^^

#4 Posted by xStainDx on 16 Mar 2003 - 18:32: Doorstopper!

#5 Posted by noll3095 on 16 Mar 2003 - 18:43: Wow, a chip/technology with a regular name, Mark. I wish all makers did the same with the naming scheme. Then I'd have to descide between an Intel Bob or an AMD Jack

#6 Posted by Krome on 16 Mar 2003 - 21:13: hmmm.. chips get personal

#7 Posted by King Mustard on 16 Mar 2003 - 21:31: Consoles have been doing this for years, nothing special

#8 Posted by leebobs on 17 Mar 2003 - 09:58: Perfect for the Office... Low Power consumption, Low Space Useage...

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