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I know there will be a new PIII 0.18u stepping soon, but we all know that at 0.18u the PIII design is pushing the limits at 1000MHz. Even the 1GHz for desktop systems runs a 1.75v (maybe 1.70volts, not sure) and requires serious cooling.
How are they going to get this thing running at a reasonable voltage for notebooks? I guess if they can reduce the voltage the cooling will kind of take care of itself. Even with speed step backing down to 900MHz when on battery power, getting this chip to run at under the 1.6 volts required for efficient notebook operation is going to be a feat with the PIII and 0.18u process technology.
How are they going to get this thing running at a reasonable voltage for notebooks? I guess if they can reduce the voltage the cooling will kind of take care of itself. Even with speed step backing down to 900MHz when on battery power, getting this chip to run at under the 1.6 volts required for efficient notebook operation is going to be a feat with the PIII and 0.18u process technology.