New SIS Chipset Addresses DDR2-667 Memory

Dom · Jun 2, 2004, 11:29 AM

Silicon Integrated Systems Inc. on Monday announced its first PCI Express chipsets, which support DDR-2 memories at speeds up to 667-MHz, the company said.

SIS introduced the SiS656, a chipset for the Pentium 4, which supports PCI Express x16 slots for the new generation of graphics. PCI Express graphics cards. Graphics maker ATI Technologies unveiled its fist PCI Express cards on Tuesday.

Although Via Technologies commands a higher public profile than SIS, SIS has historically dominated the low-end chipset market, competing with Via for the second position in overall sales. With the SiS656, SIS appears to be targeting the boutique performance niche. DDR-667 DRAM has yet to make an appearance, however, so the chipset will appeal to overclockers.

"DDR2 promises to bring new potential to desktop and notebooks, offering higher performance with lower power consumption and less heat," said Daniel Chen, president and chief executive of Taiwan's SiS, in a statement. "Our SiS656 chipset gives SiS customers a necessary edge in today's competitive market."

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Jun 2, 2004, 11:29 AM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	New SIS Chipset Addresses DDR2-667 Memory Silicon Integrated Systems Inc. on Monday announced its first PCI Express chipsets, which support DDR-2 memories at speeds up to 667-MHz, the company said. SIS introduced the SiS656, a chipset for the Pentium 4, which supports PCI Express x16 slots for the new generation of graphics. PCI Express graphics cards. Graphics maker ATI Technologies unveiled its fist PCI Express cards on Tuesday. Although Via Technologies commands a higher public profile than SIS, SIS has historically dominated the low-end chipset market, competing with Via for the second position in overall sales. With the SiS656, SIS appears to be targeting the boutique performance niche. DDR-667 DRAM has yet to make an appearance, however, so the chipset will appeal to overclockers. "DDR2 promises to bring new potential to desktop and notebooks, offering higher performance with lower power consumption and less heat," said Daniel Chen, president and chief executive of Taiwan's SiS, in a statement. "Our SiS656 chipset gives SiS customers a necessary edge in today's competitive market." Read More... ________________________ Source: ExtremeTech