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Today, NVIDIA officially
unveiled the nForce 2 core logic chipset. This
second generation of the nForce brings with it a host of
new features that should make it a favorite amongst
enthusiasts and OEMs. The nForce 2 incorporates
GeForce 4 MX level graphics, USB 2.0, IEEE-1394 and dual
Ethernet controllers. The most important addition
though is support for DDR400 memory through the use of an
updated memory controller that NVIDIA states will give the
nForce 2 a performance advantage over competing chipsets.
If you want more information,
we've got the official Press Releases posted (these files
are in PDF format and will require Adobe Acrobat
Reader)...
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ENLARGED VIEW
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NVIDIA Unveils the nForce2 Family of Platform Processors
"PLATFORM CONFERENCE ? SAN JOSE, CA ? JULY 16, 2002 ?
NVIDIA® Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the worldwide leader
in visual processing solutions, today unveiled the NVIDIA
nForce?2?the Company?s newest family of highly integrated
platform processors. With features and performance
optimized for both the corporate and consumer desktop PC
environments, NVIDIA?s nForce2 Platform Processors will
transition the traditional desktop PC into a digital media
platform suitable for new non-traditional PC markets and
price segments."
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NVIDIA New nForce2 Platform Processors Optimized for
DDR400 Memory
"PLATFORM CONFERENCE ? SAN JOSE, CA ? JULY 16, 2002 ?
NVIDIA® Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the worldwide leader
in visual processing solutions, today announced that the
Company?s new NVIDIA nForce?2 Platform Processors will be
qualified and optimized for Double Data Rate 400MHz
(DDR400) memory modules, providing PC users with the
fastest and most stable PC platform ever designed."
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NVIDIA and Shuttle Computer Open the Digital Media Gateway
"PLATFORM CONFERENCE ? SAN JOSE, CA ? JULY 16, 2002 ?
NVIDIA® Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the worldwide leader
in visual processing solutions, and Shuttle Computer
Group, Inc., a leading provider of motherboards and small
form-factor PCs, today announced an extensive partnership
that will lead to the design of innovative new digital
media platforms based on NVIDIA?s highly integrated NVIDIA
nForce?2 Platform Processors and Shuttle Computer?s
innovative, small-form factor PC designs."
Jeff and I had a chance to see
the nForce 2 live in meeting we had in New York with the
folks from NVIDIA in late June. We were not able to
run any benchmarks, so we'll wait until we test final
hardware before we comment on performance, but seeing this
level of integration, at the price points NVIDIA mentioned
was impressive. We were told some basic nForce 2
motherboards will be sold for prices lower than $70 US!
I'm sure we'll see loaded, higher-priced boards from some
OEMs, but getting GF4MX level graphics and DDR400 support
from a mobo that inexpensive is awesome. We're told
reference boards should hit reviewers soon, so stay tuned.
SOME NFORCE 2 PREVIEWS:
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