Integrated DX9 class graphics hardwre and DDR2-667 among highlightsATI has sent out a PR today announcing the introduction and availability of their RADEON XPRESS 200 line up on the Intel side following the earlier introduction of the XPRESS for the Athlon64.
MARKHAM, ON ?March 11, 2005 ?ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX: ATY, NASDAQ:ATYT), today announced the introduction and general availability of a new high performance integrated chipset for desktop Intel platforms ?RADEON?XPRESS?200. This new PCI Express chipset is designed to support Intel's Socket 775 class of processors, both single and multi-core, along with next-generation DDR2 memory up to 667 Mhz. Highly versatile, RADEON XPRESS 200 for Intel provides system builders and OEMs with platform technology that is ideally suited for mainstream consumer PCs and low cost media center solutions. RADEON XPRESS 200 is the only integrated chipset currently listed by Microsoft that supports Windows Media Center Edition 2005. Technology partners for the launch of RADEON XPRESS 200 for Intel include, Acer, Samsung, Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Tul, Sapphire, ECS, FIC, Shuttle and Jetway.
This looks like a good alternative to the Intel chipsets for those that are looking for better than extreme integrated graphics.牋One爋f the things that ATI mentioned last year was that they were shooting for even newer games like DOOM 3 and HL2 to be爌layable (albeit at low resolutions and with爏ome eye candy turned off) on their營GP.?Article Link: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 for Intel
