Advanced Micro Devices' proposed $5.4 billion acquisition of ATI Technologies could open up new opportunities for systems builders, but questions remain about how the deal will affect Intel.

AMD says the move will allow it to offer systems builders a platform-centric model, an approach Intel has taken already with its Centrino mobile platform, Viiv media platform and forthcoming vPro business platform.

"Today there's really only one choice when it comes to an integrated solution, that's Intel, and we want to double that," says AMD spokesperson Bruce Shaw. "The result will be more choices in platforms and more competitive offerings for VARs, resellers and customers."

AMD plans to offer integrated microprocessor-graphics chip solutions in 2008.

By: DocMemory
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