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Taipei,
Friday, December 5, 2008
08:16 (GMT+8)
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AMD updates chipset schedule for next year Dec 3, 16:33 AMD plans to launch a new entry-level IGP chipset, the 760G based on RS780 architecture, in January 2009. The chipset will support DirectX 10 and Shader Model 4.0, but will not support Unified Video Decoder (UVD) and Hybrid CrossFireX technologies nor HDMI and Display Port connections, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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More details of AMD 45nm desktop CPU schedule revealed Dec 1, 14:11 After the launch of its 45nm AM2+ Phenom II X4 900 series CPUs on January 8 next year, AMD is expected to introduce six 45nm AM3 CPUs in February: the quad-core Phenom II X4 925 and 910 with 6MB L3 Cache, the quad-core Phenom II X4 810 and 805 with 4MB L3 Cache, and the triple-core Phenom II X3 720 and 710 with 6MB L3 Cache, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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New AMD CPU numbering scheme similar to Intel Core i7 Nov 18, 14:46 AMD has recently changed its CPU numbering scheme plans from five digits number to only three digits, similar to that of Intel's Core i7 CPUs, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Nanya DDR2 800MHz ready for AMD 45nm CPUs Nov 17, 11:50 Nanya Technology has announced that shipments of the company's 800MHz DDR2 registered dual in-line memory module (RDIMM) designed specifically for the new quad-core AMD Opteron processors have begun. Read more |
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Nvidia to cut graphics card prices to counter AMD market share gains Nov 14, 15:46 With AMD making gains in the discrete graphics card market – rising to around 40% in third-quarter 2008 according to a recent report from Jon Peddie Research (JPR) – Nvidia is planning to cut its graphics card prices in an attempt to curb further loss of market share, according to sources at graphics card makers. Read more |
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AMD announces new server processors; details new desktop platform for 45nm CPUs Nov 13, 15:33 AMD has announced widespread availability of its 45nm quad-core AMD Opteron processor, which it claims delivers up to 35% more performance with up to a 35% decrease in power consumption at idle. Read more |
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Acer considering launch of non-Atom nettop in early 2009 Nov 10, 14:46 Acer is planning to launch a low-power and low-cost 1-liter nettop at the beginning of 2009, according to sources at OEM providers. Read more |
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Alienware launches first ATI CrossFireX notebook Nov 4, 16:38 Gaming notebook manufacturer Alienware is putting two ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3800-series graphics processors in the Alienware M17 notebook PC. The Alienware M17 is the world's first notebook from a major manufacturer to include AMD's ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU technology with Microsoft Direct X 10.1 support, according to the company. Read more |
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More details of AMD 45nm CPU lineup revealed Nov 4, 14:08 AMD is planning to launch two 45nm quad-core desktop CPUs (Deneb) – the Phenom X4 20550 and 20350 for socket AM2+ systems with core frequencies of 3GHz and 2.8GHz, respectively in November this year, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Intel maintains microprocessor momentum in 3Q, says iSuppli Oct 30, 11:37 Intel gained market share in the worldwide microprocessor business in the third quarter of 2008, on both a sequential and a year-over-year basis, padding its lead in the industry, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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SiS says it will not quit the PC chipset market Oct 29, 16:19 Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) has responded to market rumors that it is planning to phase out of the PC chipset business to focus on digital TV and handheld device chips, saying that the company will continue shipping its PC chipsets products based on client demand. Read more |
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AMD launches ATI Radeon HD 4830 graphics card Oct 23, 14:59 AMD has introduced the ATI Radeon HD 4830 graphics card priced at less than US$150. Like all ATI Radeon HD 4800 series products, the new offering delivers excellent game performance and HD multimedia capabilities, as well as support for DirectX 10.1 games, highlighted the company. Read more |
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AMD reports 3Q08 results Oct 17, 16:54 AMD has reported third quarter 2008 revenues from continuing operations of US$1.776 billion, including process technology license revenues of US$191 million. Third quarter 2008 revenues increased 32% compared to the second quarter of 2008 and 14% compared to the third quarter of 2007. Read more |
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AMD and Advanced Technology Investment Company of Abu Dhabi to create new leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing company Oct 8, 01:00 AMD and the Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) of Abu Dhabi have announced the creation of a US-headquartered, leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing company to address growing demand for independent, leading-edge foundry production capabilities. The new global company, to be temporarily called "The Foundry Company", will serve this need by combining advanced process technology, industry-leading manufacturing facilities and aggressive plans to expand its global capacity footprint. At the same time, the Mubadala Development Company will increase its current investment in AMD to 19.3% on a fully diluted basis. Read more |
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Albatron announces mini-ITX motherboard supporting AM2+ CPUs Oct 6, 16:50 Albatron Technology has announced the KI780G mini-ITX motherboard featuring the AMD 780G chipset. The mini-ITX board's most distinguishing feature is its AM2+ socket and support for quad-core and triple-core AMD Phenom processors. Read more |
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AMD to launch nine 45nm Shanghai server CPUs in October Oct 2, 01:05 AMD has updated server makers that it is planning to bring forward the launch of 45nm server processors (Shanghai) from the original schedule of January 2009 to mid-October. Nine CPUs with core frequencies between 2.3-2.7GHz will be offerered initially, according to sources at server makers. Read more |
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AMD announces ATI Radeon HD 4550 and 4350 graphics cards Sep 30, 15:53 AMD has announced the introduction of the ATI Radeon HD 4550 and ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics cards, the latest additions to its ATI Radeon HD 4000-series graphics line up. Both cards are based on the same technology found in ATI Radeon HD 4800-series products, including support for the DirectX 10.1 games and HD multimedia capabilities, the company pointed out. Read more |
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AMD launches two Fire Pro graphics accelerator cards for workstations Sep 12, 16:25 Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Digital Content Creation (DCC) professionals who require maximum performance from their workstations can turn to AMD's new ATI FirePro V8700 graphics accelerator. Additionally, the new ATI FirePro V3750 delivers superior performance in an entry class professional graphics accelerator. Delivering on the AMD commitment to the professional graphics market, according to the company. Read more |
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AMD introduces ATI Radeon HD 4600 series graphics cards Sep 10, 17:05 AMD has announced the ATI Radeon HD 4600 series mainstream graphics offerings that deliver exceptional gaming and HD multimedia performance while consuming less power than a standard light bulb, according to the company. Read more |
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AMD media processor chosen to power LG handset Sep 10, 01:30 AMD has announced that the AMD Imageon M180 media processor is powering the the new LG KC550 mobile phone. AMD's processor technology helps enable LG to deliver the latest multimedia features that consumers demand, said the chipmaker. Read more |
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AMD to launch new GPUs this month and 45nm CPUs by the end of 2008 Sep 9, 15:39 AMD is planning to launch mid-range ATI Radeon HD 4000-series GPUs (the ATI Radeon HD 4600-series) this month and two 45nm quad-core CPU by the end of this year, according to sources at motherboard and graphics card makers. Read more |
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AMD to launch two low-power desktop CPUs for low-cost PC market in November Sep 5, 01:10 AMD is planning to launch two low-power desktop CPUs – Athlon 2650e and Athlon X2 3250e – under its UVC (Ultra-Value Client) product line targeting OEMs in November, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors to power new HP blade server Sep 3, 15:44 AMD has announced that its Quad-Core Opteron processors are been adopted for Hewlett-Packard's (HP's) latest ProLiant BL495c virtualization blade. Read more |
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Broadcom to acquire digital TV business from AMD Aug 26, 10:58 Broadcom and AMD announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement for Broadcom to acquire AMD's digital TV (DTV) business. Read more |
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AMD aims to grab 50% share of discrete graphics card market by the end of 2008 Aug 15, 14:25 With AMD officially announcing its ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 GPU, the company has noted that its ATI Radeon HD 4800-series has boosted the company's discrete graphics card market share from 30% to 40%, and it expects to achieve a 50% market share by the end of 2008, and will surpass Nvidia in 2009. Read more |
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AMD launches ATI Radeon HD 4800 X2 series graphics cards Aug 13, 11:30 AMD announced its latest high-end ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2, delivering 2.4 teraflops of processing power. Also announced today is the ATI Radeon HD 4850 X2 graphics card. Read more |
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Biostar launches an AMD 790GX-based motherboard Aug 8, 15:51 Biostar Microtech International has launched the T-Series TA790GX A2+, an integrated motherboard based on AMD's 790GX chipset with an integrated ATI Radeon HD 3300 GPU. The motherboard supports AMD Phenom-series multi-core processors and dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory, and provides optimized overclocking ability, according to the company. Read more |
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Asustek launches AMD-based overclocking motherboard Jul 29, 17:06 Asustek Computer has released the M3A79-T Deluxe motherboard equipped with the AMD 790FX/SB750 chipset and support 140W CPUs. Read more |
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Taiwan market: HP launches five Compaq Presario notebooks Jul 24, 14:55 Hewlett-Packard (HP) has launched five consumer notebooks under its Compaq Presario brand in Taiwan based on both AMD's Puma and Intel's Centrino 2 platform. Read more |
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Intel brings forward Nehalem launch Jul 24, 14:13 Originally scheduled to launch in November or December this year, Intel's Nehalem-based Bloomfield processors will now launch in September along with X58 chipsets, sources at motherboard makers have revealed. Read more |
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AMD reports disappointing second quarter results Jul 18, 12:38 AMD has reported second quarter 2008 revenues from continuing operations of US$1.349 billion, a 7% decrease compared to the first quarter of 2008 and a 3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2007. As part of its previously communicated review of its non-core businesses, AMD decided to divest its handheld and DTV product businesses, and therefore is classifying them as discontinued operations for financial reporting. Read more |
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AMD Radeon HD 4870 X2 ready by August Jul 3, 01:00 Following the recent launch of the ATI Radeon HD 4850 and 4870 GPUs, AMD plans to introduce the high-end dual-GPU HD 4870 X2 by the end of July, according to sources at graphics card vendors. Read more |
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AMD makes long-term gains in 1Q08 processor market, says iSuppli Jul 2, 12:30 Intel gained momentum in the worldwide processor business in the first quarter, while rival AMD continued its long-term increase in market share, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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AMD introduces the latest Phenom X4 processors Jul 2, 11:48 AMD has released the Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition quad-core processor featuring Clock Multiplier Control. Combined with AMD OverDrive software, the latest Black Edition processor enables customizable platform performance and tunability, highlighted AMD. Additionally, for energy-conscious users, the energy-efficient AMD Phenom X4 9350e and AMD Phenom X4 9150e processors, which consume no more than 65W, are now available. Read more |
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Gainward to launch AMD Radeon products Jul 1, 01:15 Graphics card vendor Gainward, previously an exclusive AIB partner of Nvidia, has begun working with AMD and will launch ATI Radeon HD GPU-based products soon, according to market sources. Read more |
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MSI and GeCube unveil ATI Radeon HD 4870-based graphics cards Jun 27, 17:09 MSI and GeCube have unveiled ATI Radeon HD 4870-series graphics cards. Read more |
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AMD expected to grab 40% discrete graphics card market share in 3Q08 Jun 27, 14:24 With AMD's ATI Radeon HD 4800-series graphics cards successfully cutting into the US$200-300 mainstream market forcing Nvidia to cut the price of its previous generation GeForce 9800 GTX down to US$199, sources at graphics card makers see AMD's discrete graphics card market share as having a chance to increase to 40% in the third quarter this year from around 30% at the beginning of 2008. Read more |
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Nvidia to cut mid-range GPU pricing to counter AMD Jun 23, 12:28 Facing pressure from AMD as it launches its ATI Radeon HD 4850 GPU priced at US$199, Nvidia plans to counter by reducing the price of the GeForce 9800 GTX GPU. Read more |
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AMD to launch low-cost PC processor by year-end Jun 20, 01:15 AMD has recently notified its partners it is developing a processor to enter the low-cost PC market alongside Intel's Atom and Via Technologies' Nano CPUs. The new CPUs will be officially launched by the end of this year, while related netbook products will begin shipping in the first half of 2009, according to sources at PC makers. Read more |
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AMD to update its low-power CPU lineup Jun 17, 15:42 AMD is planning to launch several low-power triple-core and quad-core CPUs during the second half of 2008 all featuring a TDP of 65W, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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AMD stream processor first to break one teraflop barrier Jun 16, 16:38 At the International Supercomputing Conference, AMD introduced its next-generation stream processor, the AMD FireStream 9250, specifically designed to accelerate critical algorithms in high-performance computing (HPC), mainstream and consumer applications. Leveraging the GPU design expertise of AMD's Graphics Product Group, AMD FireStream 9250 breaks the one teraflop barrier for single precision performance. It occupies a single PCI slot, for unmatched density and with power consumption of less than 150W, the AMD FireStream 9250 delivers an unprecedented rate of performance per watt efficiency with up to eight gigaflops per watt, according to AMD. Read more |
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AMD suspends several Phenom-family desktop CPUs until 45nm generation Jun 11, 14:24 AMD originally planned to launch two 65nm dual-core processors codenamed Kuma (based on a variant of the Stars core currently seen in quad-core and tri-core Phenoms) for the desktop PC market in May or June this year, however the company has recently suspended the plans and will let its Athlon X2 5600B processor cover the market until the company enters 45nm production, according to sources at motherboard makers. Read more |
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Computex 2008: AMD unveils new notebook graphics solutions and server processors Jun 4, 16:58 AMD has launched several new graphics solutions for notebooks and new processors for servers – the ATI XGP (external graphics platform) technology, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3800, the ATI PowerXpress, and the quad-core Opteron 1300 series. Read more |
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