At 11:47 AM 5/9/01 +0800, Jackie wrote the following:
>I see "Intel 810 chipset" in most PC specs, but today as I was comparing
>specs (before making a purchase), I came across "SiS 630". I like to know
>what exactly is a chipset ? And in what way does it affect my purchase
>decision. I tried looking on the Net for answers but I guess it's too
>technical for my understanding.
>
>I hope I am not starting a debate here , just a hardware novice in doubt.
A chipset is a collection of integrated circuits that are designed to be
used together for some specific purpose such as a modem, a control circuit,
a motherboard, etc. Generally speaking, chipset is used to refer to the
basic functions of a motherboard more than anything else.
Intel 810 chipset product overview
http://developer.intel.com/design/chipsets/810/
SiS 630 chipset Information Brief
http://www5.pc.ibm.com/us/me.nsf/ee8a81475a967409852569310062f304/07ab0446f6
45e53b852569920075e047?OpenDocument
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Gerry Boyd
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