It looks like Nvidia learns from mistakes of G7x generation
On April 17th, Nvidia is set to introduce 8500GT, which will feature a chip
with a full 128-bit memory controller, supporting either 256 or 512MB of DDR2
SDRAM memory. The GPU will be clocked 450 to 500MHz, depending on cooler and
MSRP, while memory clocks will be set at 800MHz - you can expect faster versions
as well. The chip only supports one Dual-Link DVI, so forget about running two
30-inch monitors but big issue is absence of mandatory HDCP. This may be a cause
for cheer, because you can actually pick a card without HDCP, which leaves doors
open for the creation of software emulators. We will see what nV planned with
this one... AMD will follow with an event in Tunisia from 22nd to 25th of April,
and we will be able to what Chimpzilla does with its RV610 design.
