New chips debut at Computex

Intel and AMD have unveiled new chip kit at Computex in Taiwan

Intel and AMD used the Computex trade show in Taiwan to unveil technologies such as new power-efficient processors and a small form factor system specification from AMD, while Intel announced new chipsets that will form part of its updated vPro business platform.

Intel officially announced its 3 Series of motherboard chipsets that paves the way for the firm's 45nm Penryn family processors due later in 2007.

“There is a tremendous amount of excitement and anticipation for our forthcoming 45nm processors based on the Intel Core microarchitecture," said Intel executive vice president Sean Maloney.

The chipsets support faster DDR2 memory and new data security and manageability features for business users, which will form the foundation for Intel’s next-generation vPro platform, codenamed Weybridge.

The G33 and G35 Express Chipsets include integrated graphics functions with enhanced video playback and support for high definition (HDMI) outputs. The integrated graphics fully support Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, Intel said.
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AMD's new dual-core Athlon 64 X2 BE-2350 and BE-2300processors are designed to fit within a 45W power envelope more typical of single-core chips, the firm said, which will help deliver smaller, quieter and more power-efficient systems.

Complementing the new chips, AMD announced finalisation of the DTX small form factor PC specification. Driven chiefly by AMD itself, DTX is intended to boost adoption of more compact PC systems that can stand on a desk beside the monitor instead of on the floor, AMD said. The standard is backed by various motherboard and chassis vendors.