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To: wanna_bmw who wrote (81380)	6/2/2002 11:52:34 PM
From: ptanner	Respond to of 275872

wbmw, re: "Ever wonder about how integrated graphics solutions will be implemented without a direct connection to memory? Accesses will have to go through the CPU, right? Might be lower performance, but maybe not. It should add another layer of difficulty to validation, though." eDRAM? <g> Yes, the integrated graphics do add a new twist in how to save parts/money for budget systems. It looks like Nvidia figured out a way to do it, though, and some sacrifice in performance relative to a non-integrated solution would be similar to previous generations. On a related topic, HardOCP has an interesting article on cooling solutions for Hammer CPUs here: hardocp.com The article notes an "incredible" force of 40psi but I think they might mean 40 pounds. This is relative to a nominal force of 20lbs for Athlons and 70lbs nominal for P4. The higher force compresses the TIM to reduce it to minimal thickness and thermal resistance. I sent e-mail to the author for clarification on psi vs lbs. -PT