Dick Splash 23 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Analyst: AMD, ATI May Merge The research analysts at RBC Capital Markets believe that a tie-up between graphics chip manufacturer ATI (provider of GPUs for Wii, GCN, and Xbox 360) and microprocessor firm AMD is likely to happen in the near future. According to RBC Capital Markets, chip maker and Intel rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) may be looking to acquire graphics technology company ATI Technologies, which provides the GPUs for the Nintendo GameCube, the forthcoming Wii and Microsoft's Xbox 360. Analyst Apjit Walia believes that the PC food chain dictates that such a buyout is likely to take place, as graphics companies are often thought to be acquisition targets for microprocessor companies. More Here..... DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin 0 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Now that would be interesting, good move or just another large company sqeezing others. I think it would be a good move from a gamers point of view. Good Read Bro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pz3 338 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 ^^^ thats what I think. things could get intreasting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Splash 23 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 Hmmmm....I'd imagine Aegia will be up for grabs soo too, either by one of these boys or a motherboard manufacturer! DS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pz3 338 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 AMD + ATI + Ageia ..... Things could get crazy for PC gaming. If it happens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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