Manufacturers still expect cheaper memory to relegate Rambus-based chipsets for Pentium 4 to a niche by the end of the year.
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Another manufacturer is expected to start making Pentium 4 chipsets using Rambus memory, which could help revive support within the industry for the memory standard.
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The Intel processor is moving toward wide circulation with new computers that for the first time wed it with standard memory, rather than RDRAM.
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Intel will continue its assault on rival AMD by announcing even faster P4 processors and a new chipset.
We put Intel's 850E chipset up against VIA's P4X333. Intel relies on Rambus chips, while VIA uses DDR333 memory. Which one is right for you?
AMD's latest Athlon XP processor uses a smaller fabrication process and runs at a higher clock speed than its 'Palomino' predecessors. ZDNet puts it through its benchmark paces.
Intel has updated its chipset offerings, a move that promises better performance for a wide range of desktop PCs.
A possible glitch with the processor throws a wrench into the company's plans to bring out new silicon for high-performance chips for top-of-the-line PCs.
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