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Originally Posted by Neuromancer
I dont see Intel buying out nVidia ever for two main reasons.
a) Intel is the largest GPU manufacturer in the world.
b) Nvidia is all about GPU over CPU. Intel is so CPU over GPU it was found the CPU accelerated the IGP on one of the GMA series (I forget which one)
with 6000 series gpus branded AMD they might see a increase in cpu sales based on association.
TBH I don't care if they call it the supermodel series SX-69 humdinger or the crapola de garbage pail OUH8IT. As long as the price/performance ratio is right in my budget range I will buy it.
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For us in the DIY crowd this means nothing. I'm looking at the whole discrete VGA market and the un-educated buyers in it. I could see intel buying nvidia. Of course they are going to base their argument that their said product is more important. Its their job to market as such. Nvidia has a strong hold on the high margin professional graphics market and have made leaps and bounds in parallel computing. Intel would change their mind quick about GPU's if they bought nvidia.
You also got to realize that everything is moving to the "eco-system". AMD and their fusion brand. EVGA and their entrance into the PSU and case market to have an "SR-2 eco-system". Everything is all about integration and keeping as many customers running everything with your name on it. Its the future. I think the only reason EK started making radiators is to have that EK eco-system. Now he can sell full water cooling kits featuring nothing but EK. Hell he just started selling EK branded water pumps even though they are a re-brand.