Nvidia G72 set for 2006

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From Digitimes:

Nvidia has scheduled its G72 graphics processing unit (GPU), which will be manufactured using 90nm process technology, to be introduced in early 2006, according to sources at Taiwan graphics card makers. The G72, a 90nm version of the G70 GPU, will compete with the 90nm R-series from ATI Technologies, which will announce the launch of its long-awaited R520, RV515 and RV530 GPUs on October 5, U.S. time, indicated the sources.

The 90nm G72 will have a much smaller size than the 0.11-micron based G70 allowing for multiple GPUs to be utilized on one graphics card through SLI technology, providing an effective and attractive alternative to those who do not want to fork out money for two graphics cards, the sources claimed.

Graphics card makers are ready to ship R520- and RV515-based products, following ATI’s official release, according to sources at the makers. RV530-based graphics cards will be volume shipped at the end of this month, indicated the sources.
 
I knew nVidia was going to come out with something better than the GTX. Damn it. But If i kept waiting, Id be playing the waiting game and be waiting forever to upgrade. But nVidia said that with Forceware 80, memory wont matter in SLI so well see how that goes. As far as what theyll call it, maybe the 7800GTX 512MB? Or give it some other name? Perhaps an Ultra tagline or not? I hope its something cool maybe like 7800 GTX FK (or Fudo Killer) :p
 
I'm more curious to see if they slap a dual slot cooler on G70, add 512 megs of super fast memory, crank the clocks up, and call it an R520 killer...

We know they're going 512meg...dunno if they'll change anything else...
 
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