Intel to exit entry-level chipset market

**MIG-31** · Aug 3, 2005, 06:46 AM

Intel plans to phase out its 865 and 915PL/GL chipsets in the fourth quarter and exit the entry-level chipset market, sources with motherboard makers revealed. Intel has only told some first-tier mobo makers and OEM clients about the decision, and the company is not expected to make a public announcement, the sources said.

Intel declined to comment.

In the short term, the move is expected to dampen the entry-level and mid-range motherboard market, and may benefit competitors such as Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS), VIA Technologies, ULi Electronics and ATI Technologies, the sources said.

However, whether Intel’s competitors can really increase their shipments of low-cost chipsets will hinge on their ability to secure production capacity from foundries, whose capacities are currently running tight, the sources added.

SiS, a chief supplier of entry-level chipsets for the Intel platform, has secured a promise from United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) for more capacity, but SiS still expects its 661 chipset to be in short supply through the end of the year, the sources said.

VIA’s chipsets chiefly support the Advanced Mirco Devices (AMD) platforms although the maker has stepped up its efforts to develop products for the Intel platform.
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Source: Digitimes

The_Neon_Cowboy · Aug 3, 2005, 04:42 PM

"exit the entry-level chipset market" I'm shocked to hear that.
Becouse 865/915 as I thought are just older chipsets nothing really
made for the value or entry level. Just outdated chipsets kept in
production.

Intel wants to push 775 scokets and dual core anyway tha means
945 and later chipsets.

Necrosis · Aug 3, 2005, 05:18 PM

Well isn't the 945 an entry level chipset as well?

Aug 3, 2005, 06:46 AM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,845 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Intel to exit entry-level chipset market Intel plans to phase out its 865 and 915PL/GL chipsets in the fourth quarter and exit the entry-level chipset market, sources with motherboard makers revealed. Intel has only told some first-tier mobo makers and OEM clients about the decision, and the company is not expected to make a public announcement, the sources said. Intel declined to comment. In the short term, the move is expected to dampen the entry-level and mid-range motherboard market, and may benefit competitors such as Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS), VIA Technologies, ULi Electronics and ATI Technologies, the sources said. However, whether Intel’s competitors can really increase their shipments of low-cost chipsets will hinge on their ability to secure production capacity from foundries, whose capacities are currently running tight, the sources added. SiS, a chief supplier of entry-level chipsets for the Intel platform, has secured a promise from United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) for more capacity, but SiS still expects its 661 chipset to be in short supply through the end of the year, the sources said. VIA’s chipsets chiefly support the Advanced Mirco Devices (AMD) platforms although the maker has stepped up its efforts to develop products for the Intel platform. _______________ Source: Digitimes __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Aug 3, 2005, 04:42 PM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	"exit the entry-level chipset market" I'm shocked to hear that. Becouse 865/915 as I thought are just older chipsets nothing really made for the value or entry level. Just outdated chipsets kept in production. Intel wants to push 775 scokets and dual core anyway tha means 945 and later chipsets. __________________

Aug 3, 2005, 05:18 PM	#3
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Well isn't the 945 an entry level chipset as well?