VIA Hardware has posted a preview on the Samuel II based Cyrix III processor from VIA.

Sub-$800 PCs hold the largest retail market share. In order to make a Value PC, you need value parts. VIA realized this and purchased S3 graphics, which eventually led to the integrated PM and KM133 chipsets. VIA designed the Samuel II for the type of applications that users who purchase Value PCs typically do. These applications include MS Office, web browsing, and e-mailing. Since people who purchase Value PCs typically don´t do any hardcore 3D gaming, the Cyrix III is not designed to excel at 3D applications.

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