Intel Corp (INTC)

[weaksidehelp]

wbmw, can you refresh my memory on die size for the .13micron Banias. That would be without a north bridge I would assume?

You indicated: With the increase in complexity, the Astro is sure to dissipate more heat than the TM5800, but at least the extra die size will allow for additional cooling.

The early info on the Astro was that it required around 1/3 less energy than the TM5800 (this is from memory, but it was around there), so with a larger die size I would think the chip would be very cool. Perhaps some info on the Astro energy requirements will soon leak from Las Vegas.

regards, wsh