Fireblade
06-03-2008, 16:21
With today's introduction of its new 780G chipset, AMD is finally enabling users to build an HTPC or multimedia computer for HDTV,
HD-DVD or Blu-ray playback that doesn't require an add-in graphics card.
(AMD already included HDCP support and an HDMI interface in its predecessor chipset, the 690G)
The northbridge chip of the new 780G chipset also features an integrated Radeon HD3200 graphics unit, that can decode any current high-definition video codec.
As a result, CPU load is decreased to such a degree that even a humble AMD Sempron 3200+ is sufficient for HD video playback.
Also, while Intel's chipsets get more power-hungry with every generation, AMD's newest design was designed with the goal of reducing power consumption.
Read the full, in-depth article (19 pages!) on Tom's Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/03/04/amd_780g_chipset/) ;)
HD-DVD or Blu-ray playback that doesn't require an add-in graphics card.
(AMD already included HDCP support and an HDMI interface in its predecessor chipset, the 690G)
The northbridge chip of the new 780G chipset also features an integrated Radeon HD3200 graphics unit, that can decode any current high-definition video codec.
As a result, CPU load is decreased to such a degree that even a humble AMD Sempron 3200+ is sufficient for HD video playback.
Also, while Intel's chipsets get more power-hungry with every generation, AMD's newest design was designed with the goal of reducing power consumption.
Read the full, in-depth article (19 pages!) on Tom's Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/03/04/amd_780g_chipset/) ;)