Dante Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 On October 25, 2006, AMD and ATI joined forces in a transaction that combines AMD’s technology leadership in microprocessors with ATI’s strengths in graphics, chipsets and consumer electronics. The result is a processing powerhouse: a new competitor, better equipped to drive growth, innovation and choice for its customers in commercial and mobile computing segments and in rapidly-growing consumer electronics segments. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with centers of excellence around the world, the new company has a combined workforce of approximately 14,900 employees. This transaction breaks new ground for both companies and is expected to provide increased customer benefits in four key technology areas: Commercial Clients As a combined company, AMD and ATI will develop commercial platforms that deliver simplicity, stability, and manageability in graphics-rich and mobile environments. Mobile Computing As a combined company, AMD and ATI will advance mobile computing by delivering integrated platforms that are designed to extend battery life while optimizing graphics and media processing. Consumer Digital Media As a combined company, AMD and ATI will empower users to create and experience rich, immersive digital entertainment across multiple consumer devices, including PCs, handhelds, and digital televisions. High-Growth Markets As a combined company, AMD and ATI will deliver highly-integrated, low-cost, power-efficient solutions to meet the expanding demands of billions of new users in emerging markets. I wonder if Nintendo Wii consoles will still carry the ATI logo?
Cube Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 Was planed for ages. AMD said ATi products will keep their name. Think Google buying YouTube.
conzer16 Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 This happened a while back didn't it? Or maybe it was just announced it was going to happen ages ago? ATi will have their name on Wii don't worry
McPhee Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 ATi the company is no more, but AMD will keep the branding Could be good news, i'll be interested to see what AMD do with ATi. DX10 cards tailored to work perfectly with AMD processors?
Konfucius Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 I wonder if this could mean PC games will go down the route of console games. "Only for AMD-ATi graphics solution" for instance. It slowly goes that way already with the "works best with Nvidia cards" (although that's mostly bullshit).
Bogbas Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 ATi the company is no more, but AMD will keep the branding Could be good news, i'll be interested to see what AMD do with ATi. DX10 cards tailored to work perfectly with AMD processors? Actually kind of. They're planning to release codenamed 'fusion' chips after two years which combines the cpu and gpu on one chip. And there are rumours of intel merging with nvidia. It's a very exciting time for pc hardware at the moment
Shino Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 Actually kind of. They're planning to release codenamed 'fusion' chips after two years which combines the cpu and gpu on one chip. And there are rumours of intel merging with nvidia. It's a very exciting time for pc hardware at the moment I beg to differ we already have a console market.
Bogbas Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 I beg to differ we already have a console market. Well on pc you don't have much of a choice. Microsoft and dx10 makes sure that the games will run on both ati/amd and intel/(nvidia?) systems. There might be similar optimized code available as there is now. But if it comes to that you have to have a certain brand gpu/cpu to be able to play games, I'll sell my pc and play more with consoles.
McPhee Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 Actually kind of. They're planning to release codenamed 'fusion' chips after two years which combines the cpu and gpu on one chip. Excelent The sort of thing i was hoping for, and around the time i'll be buying a new comp too!
DCK Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 Ironic how Wii will carry the AMD logo over a few months while it's actually powered by IBM.
Dieter Posted November 4, 2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Ironic how Wii will carry the AMD logo over a few months while it's actually powered by IBM. ATi the company is no more, but AMD will keep the branding Could be good news, i'll be interested to see what AMD do with ATi. DX10 cards tailored to work perfectly with AMD processors? Either one of you is wrong or the other didn't read the thread.
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