Computex 2001 Exclusive: New Graphics Chips from SiS and Trident

SiS 315, Continued

In addition, the chip supports two-monitor setups using an add-on chip called the SiS 301 :

  • VGA and VGA
  • VGA and TV out
  • VGA and TDMS flat screem (up to 1280x1024)

Thanks to the flexible memory interface supporting both symmetrical and asymmetrical chip setups as well as memory sizes between 16 and 128 MB, the chip will make sure that graphics cards manufacturers can go for the most cost-effective memory configuration, providing a wide performance range. Besides Club 3D, ECS and some others are also going to sell cards with the 315.

Check out the SiS website for more information : www.sis.com.tw or www.sis.com.tw/products/multimedia/315.htm

Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.