Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

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MSI 690G MB pics, preview upcoming:
http://www.anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=2908
"After attending a short presentation by AMD on the benefits of their upcoming 690G chipset that features Radeon X1250 graphics capability, we stopped by the MSI booth to view an early board built on this chipset. The initial performance numbers show the 690G easily outperforming the Intel G965 X3000 graphics core, and with some additional driver tuning it should offer a very competitive platform choice when compared to the NVIDIA 6150 boards, along with providing additional features.

The board we viewed was an early design release from MSI and will be marketed at the K9AGM2-FHI. It is a mATX design that features the AMD 690G Northbridge, AMD SB600 Southbridge, Realtek 8111B Gigabit Ethernet, Realtek ALC888 HD audio codec, and IEEE 1394 support from the VIA VT6308P chipset. The 690G chipset features native HDMI output via the integrated transmitter and HDCP support.

Based upon our early viewing of the X1250 graphics capability we have to say that AMD has an excellent solution for the HTCP crowd. The gaming performance was acceptable at 1280x1024 resolutions in both the Half Life 2 and Prey demos while providing more than enough capability for running most RTS and simulation type games. We will have an early preview of this board in the upcoming days."

Also, hkepc 690G PC Partner MB review:
http://www.hkepc.com/bbs/hwdb.php?tid=728310&tp=amd-rs690&rid=728314