AMD announced at Computex that its next-generation notebook platform is now available and features not only new chipsets, but new graphics options and new processor availability. AMD says that the next-generation notebook platform -- code named Puma -- will be the foundation for the new AMD Business class, AMD GAME! and AMD LIVE! notebook solutions.

The notebook platform utilizes the new AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-core mobile processor. The new processor has technology to make it more energy efficient including AMD Independent Dynamic Core technology, mobile-optimized memory controller and a new power-optimized HyperTransport 3.0.

The new mobile chipset also features integrated ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics and supports DirectX 10. Integrated graphics in a notebook usually means the inability to do anything requiring intense graphics like gaming. AMD says that its integrated HD 3200 graphics delivers up to three times the 3D performance of competitor’s products and features built-in ATI Avivo HD technology for smooth HD video playback.

ATI announced a new Mobility Radeon 3800 series as well offering the highest performance of any Mobile Radeon HD part. The Mobility Radeon 3800 supports PCI Express 2.0, DirectX 10.1, integrated HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort as well as multi-monitor support. The 3800 can support up to 4 displays natively.

The Mobility 3800 also works with ATI’s CrossFireX and Hybrid Graphics to provide more performance by running both the discrete and integrated graphics processors at the same time.

AMD says that notebooks running the next-generation Puma platform are now available from OEM suppliers like Acer, Asus, Clevo, HP and more.

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Many enthusiasts are avoiding DDR3 RAM for their computer systems because despite the higher frequencies DDR3 can operate at, much of the benefit of the higher frequencies is lost to timings not as tight as what DDR2 offers.

At Computex Aeneon is showing its line of DDR3 RAM called Xtune. Aeneon Xtune RAM on display is DDR3-1866 CL10 modules. Aeneon says these modules are aimed at gamers and overclockers using high performance desktop platforms including the Intel X38, X48 and P45 chipsets as well as the NVIDIA 790i Ultra chipset.

The new Aeneon Xtune modules are available in 2x1GB dual channel kits with support for XMP and EPP2.0. The 1866MHz speed of the RAM can be achieved at standard voltages.

Aeneon is also introducing an Xtune DDR3-1600 CL9 line that offers 4GB dual channel 2x2GV modules. Aeneon probably isn’t a name as readily identifiable to gamers and overclockers as Corsair or OCZ. Aeneon is the retail arm of DRAM maker Qimonda. Qimonda is also the provider for ATI’s GDDR5 memory that will be used in ATIs upcoming video cards.

DailyTech reported Qimonda was the GDDR5 supplier for ATI in May 2008. The first video cards from ATI to use the GDDR5 RAM will be from the forthcoming HD 4800 series.

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