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CardJoe · 31st Jul 2008, 09:02

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/07...no-processor/1

VIA has launches the new Nano processor, formerly codenamed Isaiah, as part of the new VIA EPIA-SN platform.

Jack_Pepsi · 31st Jul 2008, 09:21

The fact the chipset supports a single PCIe x16 alone puts it ahead of the Atom for me. I wouldn't be surprised if we see Atom boards appearing with one in the not so distant future mind.

jokkos · 31st Jul 2008, 09:27

I'm very, very interested in this new VIA cpu. Can't wait to see some tests!

Rexxie · 31st Jul 2008, 09:49

Tests? http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/articl...50aGlzdWFzdA==

jokkos · 31st Jul 2008, 09:50

yup I found them as well :-) Thanks anyway Rexxie. Seems very promising.

Bindibadgi · 31st Jul 2008, 09:54

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Originally Posted by Jack_Pepsi

The fact the chipset supports a single PCIe x16 alone puts it ahead of the Atom for me. I wouldn't be surprised if we see Atom boards appearing with one in the not so distant future mind.

No you won't - Intel has locked the Atom CPU to the 945 chipset that has had it's PCI-Express specifically removed. If you want PCI-Express you should buy a Celeron.

I would have had the VIA Nano and Atom tested for today, but our VIA board was DOA

bowman · 31st Jul 2008, 09:57

Currently none of them interest me, the Atom needs an aging NB/SB combo that restricts it to oversized pocket PCs and Eee style laptops. The way the platform is implemented currently it actually competes with Nano, and it strikes me more as a proof of concept.

Call me when Moorestown arrives and the MIDs really are small and pocketable rather than fat, heavy, bloated devices!

eek · 31st Jul 2008, 10:29

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two pints of larger and a chicken curry

I'm guessing Cobra hasn't been rebranded to Larger and this is a typo

Timmy_the_tortoise · 31st Jul 2008, 10:34

If I ever need a SUPER low power, SUPER compact PC (perhaps for in a car).. I'd probably consider these chips..

Bindibadgi · 31st Jul 2008, 10:34

It's my own special brew, eek

seveneleven · 31st Jul 2008, 12:04

What does the "+" stand for behind the frequency of the U2400?

Timmy_the_tortoise · 31st Jul 2008, 12:12

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Originally Posted by seveneleven

What does the "+" stand for behind the frequency of the U2400?

I assume it means that it's available at higher frequencies..

Solidus · 31st Jul 2008, 12:16

everytime i see your name timmy, it makes me smile.......sorry...i thought i would put that out there..

Timmy_the_tortoise · 31st Jul 2008, 12:20

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Originally Posted by Solidus

everytime i see your name timmy, it makes me smile.......sorry...i thought i would put that out there..

Glad you did.. It's a play on a NOFX song called Timmy the Turtle.

Cupboard · 31st Jul 2008, 15:46

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Originally Posted by Solidus

everytime i see your name timmy, it makes me smile.......sorry...i thought i would put that out there..

me too!

The jump in power consumption between the top two and the rest of the pack is huge! Still, I hope this is as good as it is supposed to be. How do the different speeds compare to "normal" chips?

Icy EyeG · 1st Aug 2008, 00:37

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and no PCI-Express

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

No you won't - Intel has locked the Atom CPU to the 945 chipset that has had it's PCI-Express specifically removed. If you want PCI-Express you should buy a Celeron.

Are you sure?? How about ECS 945GCT-D?

Gravemind123 · 1st Aug 2008, 02:51

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Originally Posted by Icy EyeG

Are you sure?? How about ECS 945GCT-D?

It could be that they are using one of the Southbridge PCI-Express lanes to do that, if I remember correctly ICH7 has 6 PCI-Express x1 links in the chipset.(maybe it was 4, I can't remember).

Bindibadgi · 1st Aug 2008, 08:57

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Originally Posted by Icy EyeG

Are you sure?? How about ECS 945GCT-D?

OK, I meant to say the 945 chipset has been stripped of its x16 lanes, but the (butchered) ICH7 has a couple of x1s though iirc

Gravemind123 · 2nd Aug 2008, 01:22

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

OK, I meant to say the 945 chipset has been stripped of its x16 lanes, but the (butchered) ICH7 has a couple of x1s though iirc

What did they remove from the ICH7 for the Atom platform?

Bindibadgi · 2nd Aug 2008, 10:48

I can't remember specifically I'd have to spend time looking it up, but it's a mobile ICH7 to make it super-low power.

31st Jul 2008, 09:02	#1
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