If AMD's newly unveiled roadmap is accurate, we should be seeing its next
generation chipset quite soon.
Codenamed the RS780, the new chipset is intended for consumer and commercial
desktop platforms. The RS780 chipset features an integrated graphics
solution and will come with DX10 support, AMD's UVD technology, DisplayPort,
HDMI and DVI support, and an integrated audio controller. In addition, the RS780
combines two display controllers and an independent frame buffer. With a full
x16 PCIe 2.0 slot and a number of lesser PCIe 2.0 lanes, users can opt for
better graphics or include other expansion cards. An interesting thing about the
RS780 is its Southbridge (SB700), which only supports PCI. All PCIe slots were
moved to the NB for increased bandwidth and faster access. The Southbridge
supports 12 USB 2.0 ports 2 USB 1.1 ports, 6 SATA 2 ports, and a good old IDE
port. While the new chipset appears to be exciting, there's no word on when it
will be released.