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Computex 2007: Intel planning to enter discrete graphics card market in 2008
Ricky Morris, DIGITIMES, Taipei [Thursday 7 June 2007] Sources from multiple graphics card vendors have confirmed that Intel has approached them to lay down plans to enter the discrete graphics card market for desktop PCs. The new products from Intel would be positioned as direct competitors to AMD's ATI Radeon and Nvidia's GeForce series of cards. At this stage all plans are still rather vague, according to the sources, with Intel scheduled to deliver a more complete roadmap and specifications in the fourth quarter of this year. However, according to most of the sources, Intel will aim for the mid-range market in the initial stages with pricing targeted around US$300. In the current market, graphics cards at the high-end are priced at around US$800. In order to be competitive, the cards will need to match the features of products from AMD and Nvidia such as support for DirectX 10 and equivalent memory densities, the sources pointed out. Whether or not Intel will implement a technology to support multi-card configurations similar to SLI and Crossfire is unknown at this stage but it is a possibility as most of Intel's mid-range and high-end chipsets support multiple PCI Express slots already. Reception to the news is generally positive with one graphics card vendor stating that it will almost certainly support the Intel line with new products, while most of the others are all waiting for more information before they make a decision. Many of the card makers feel that the entrance of Intel into the market will increase competition and will spur AMD and Nvidia to be more aggressive in terms of technology and costs. Sources at Intel where typically coy about discussing the plans, simply stating that the discrete graphics card market is one of the areas the company is considering. According to Jon Peddie Research, Intel held over a 50% share of the integrated graphics market (IGP) in the first quarter of 2007. However, sources at the card vendors noted that this lead will not guarantee Intel success in the discrete market as the market channel for motherboards and graphics cards are very different. Sources at AMD also pointed out that success in the discrete market is heavily dependent on drivers. Whether or not Intel is successful will depend largely on how well it can win the cooperation of game developers, the sources said. If current plans go smoothly, the launch of the new products is expected to be around early in the second quarter of 2008, according to the graphics card vendors. http://www.digitimes.com/mobos/a20070606VL207.html |
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Computex 2007: Intel planning to enter discrete graphics cardmarket in 2008
On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:38:19 -0700
AirRaid wrote: Sources from multiple graphics card vendors have confirmed that Intel has approached them to lay down plans to enter the discrete graphics card market for desktop PCs. The new products from Intel would be positioned as direct competitors to AMD's ATI Radeon and Nvidia's GeForce series of cards. If they stick with their open source driver model for linux, I'll happily ditch my existing cards for intel cards when I can get one. |
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Computex 2007: Intel planning to enter discrete graphics card market in 2008
"Tom Horsley" wrote in message news:20070607183156.6ebaf288@zooty... On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:38:19 -0700 AirRaid wrote: Sources from multiple graphics card vendors have confirmed that Intel has approached them to lay down plans to enter the discrete graphics card market for desktop PCs. The new products from Intel would be positioned as direct competitors to AMD's ATI Radeon and Nvidia's GeForce series of cards. If they stick with their open source driver model for linux, I'll happily ditch my existing cards for intel cards when I can get one. First of all, linux is a hobby for me and I am far from being a linux guru. I believe that Nvidia is working on this project with Intel and I have found Nvidia's linux support for OpenGL much better than ATI has ever been. I never did get an ATI X850 PCIE card working correctly in any linux distro. I have never had problems with Nvidia cards, at least in the past 3-4yrs or so. Intel's driver support has also been very good. As just a linux tinkerer, I tend to agree. Ed |
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Computex 2007: Intel planning to enter discrete graphics card market in 2008
"AirRaid" wrote in message oups.com...
Ricky Morris, DIGITIMES, Taipei [Thursday 7 June 2007] "Many of the card makers feel that the entrance of Intel into the market will increase competition and will spur AMD and Nvidia to be more aggressive in terms of technology and costs." Sources from multiple graphics card vendors have confirmed that Intel snip, according to the graphics card vendors. http://www.digitimes.com/mobos/a20070606VL207.html This spur idea along with the drift of this guys "filler" article is not based in reality. Of course what part of Taipei is based on reality. What ? is he looking IN at the U.S. ? imho: Intel historically: has botched every video card effort they have ever attempted. This again as before for intel - will represent to ATI and NVIDIA a stinking fly splat on their windshield of fast paced moves along the freeway graphics card of life. imho: Intel going with support for Linux - is Intel's only hope to be competitive at anything. BTW: I read that the Intel think tank is out of "brain bits" regarding the creation of a 64 bit CPU. Intel can't get a 64 bit cpu off the assembly line that works. Let alone begin the process of making them cost effective to the comsumer. This Directx 10 that I am so waiting for... alone with the Intel 64 bit CPU, new memory, new mainboard HAS to be released soon.. Gheesh I so do not want to purchase an intel dual quad cpu that is in only a super screaming fast machine... why ? cause the day after I spend my $3400.00 intel WILL release their 64 bit cpu and what i have will be suddenly struck with the lightning bolt called junk. oh... okay, i am back down from my soapbox. excuse me, you may continue.. ** no fate ** dracman http://www.smokeypoint.com/My_PC.htm oh... this is cross posted....... Zebby (the machete) NE Huntress / Aja Nightstalker cat (bite,prowl) http://armory.worldofwarcraft.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Zul'jin&n=Zebby Marksmanship solo PVE 16/28/10 Aliase Hume Rogue http://armory.worldofwarcraft.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Zul'jin&n=Aliase Subtlety solo PVE 5/15/34 WoW ingame pictures in a smoke free environment: http://www.smokeypoint.com/if_airport/telaar.html http://www.smokeypoint.com/if_airport/IF_airport.htm http://www.smokeypoint.org/wow/worldofwarcraft1.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- dracman Tomb Raider: Shotgun City http://www.smokeypoint.com/tomb.htm ** Far Cry with Valerie as the Adventuress ** http://www.smokeypoint.org/farCry.htm http://www.smokeypoint.org/traod/traod.html http://www.smokeypoint.com/tombraide...r1pictures.htm http://www.smokeypoint.com/tombraide...1midaspics.htm http://www.smokeypoint.com/3dfx.htm ** Win2k and winXP hi-res with TR1 http://www.smokeypoint.com/glidos.htm ** Tomb Raider 1 add on UB levels http://www.smokeypoint.com/tomb2.htm#Tova -=-=- ** Final Fantasy Online mega ingame Pictures ! ** ** for those whom wonder about "whats it like anyway huh" http://www.smokeypoint.com/ffxionline/traod.html http://www.smokeypoint.org/ffxionlin...ibb/Jueno.html -=-=- ** GTA III vice City Character MOD http://www.smokeypoint.com/uzi.htm#gta3 ** Singles: Flirt UP Your Life AI and character MOD http://www.smokeypoint.com/childrenspajamas.htm#singles =============================== ** No Pili'kaia ** .................................................. ............... Posted via TITANnews - Uncensored Newsgroups Access at http://www.TitanNews.com -=Every Newsgroup - Anonymous, UNCENSORED, BROADBAND Downloads=- |
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Computex 2007: Intel planning to enter discrete graphics card market in 2008
"Dr. Richard Cranium" wrote in message
. .. "AirRaid" wrote in message oups.com... Ricky Morris, DIGITIMES, Taipei [Thursday 7 June 2007] "Many of the card makers feel that the entrance of Intel into the market will increase competition and will spur AMD and Nvidia to be more aggressive in terms of technology and costs." This spur idea along with the drift of this guys "filler" article is not based in reality. Of course what part of Taipei is based on reality. What ? is he looking IN at the U.S.? Racist ... and non sequitur. imho: Intel historically: has botched every video card effort they have ever attempted. Edison failed hundreds of times with his light bulb. But he persevered. Anyway, whatever Intel does not know about this market can be bought. AMD bought ATI. Intel's response? Wait and see. This again as before for Intel - will represent to ATI and NVIDIA a stinking fly splat on their windshield of fast paced moves along the freeway graphics card of life. Brilliantly intuitive |
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Computex 2007: Intel planning to enter discrete graphics card market in 2008
Alfred Einstein wrote:
This again as before for Intel - will represent to ATI and NVIDIA a stinking fly splat on their windshield of fast paced moves along the freeway graphics card of life. Brilliantly intuitive Unlike your apparent inability to place a blank line between what is quoted and your response. Not to mention your crapware newsreader mangling what you quote. |
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Computex 2007: Intel planning to enter discrete graphics card market in 2008
On Jun 12, 12:18 am, "Dr. Richard Cranium"
wrote: BTW: I read that the Intel think tank is out of "brain bits" regarding the creation of a 64 bit CPU. Intel can't get a 64 bit cpu off the assembly line that works. Let alone begin the process of making them cost effective to the comsumer. What's this supposed to mean? The C2D's have EM64T, 64 bit extension. rax, rbx, etc. all work just fine. Did you mean something entirely different with this blurb? |
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Computex 2007: Intel planning to enter discrete graphics card market in 2008
AirRaid quoted from DT :
... Intel ... plans to enter the discrete graphics card market for desktop PCs. The new products from Intel would be positioned as direct competitors to AMD's ATI Radeon and Nvidia's GeForce series of cards. That would be the only point in getting into the card market. Intel is already in the integrated market. In order to be competitive, the cards will need to match the features of products from AMD and Nvidia such as support for DirectX 10 and equivalent memory densities ... No, they need to match the PERFORMANCE of those cards. And that isn't easy. Just ask Matrox. Heck, ask ATI. Sources at Intel where typically coy about discussing the plans, simply stating that the discrete graphics card market is one of the areas the company is considering. The obvious answer is for Intel to buy Nvidia. AMD, having bought ATI, would hardly be in a position to file a credible anti-trust complaint. http://www.digitimes.com/mobos/a20070606VL207.html Already migrated to paid subscriber only. DT is like that. -- Regards, Bob Niland http://www.access-one.com/rjn email4rjn AT yahoo DOT com NOT speaking for any employer, client or Internet Service Provider. |
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