The SiS651 chipset is a highly integrated solution designed for desktop PCs, supporting Intel Pentium 4 processors. It offers a balance of performance and features, making it suitable for a range of applications from office productivity to multimedia consumption.

Applications

• Desktop PCs for home and office use
• Multimedia PCs
• Budget-friendly gaming PCs (with a discrete graphics card)

Features

• Supports Intel Pentium 4 processors
• Single Channel DDR333/266 SDRAM support
• AGP 4X interface for discrete graphics cards
• Integrated Northbridge
• Integrated Southbridge
• Integrated audio controller

Benefits

• Provides a stable platform for Intel Pentium 4 processors
• Offers sufficient memory bandwidth for most applications
• Allows for graphics upgrades with the AGP 4X slot
• Reduced system cost due to integration of key components
• Enhanced multimedia capabilities with integrated audio

Technical Details

The SiS651 chipset consists of a Northbridge and a Southbridge. The Northbridge handles communication between the CPU, memory, and graphics card. It supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) of up to 533MHz. The memory controller supports up to 4GB of DDR333/266 SDRAM. The AGP 4X interface allows for the use of a discrete graphics card for improved graphics performance. The Southbridge provides connectivity for peripherals such as USB ports, IDE devices, and audio. This Chipset uses a 0.15 micron manufacturing process. The SiS651 allows a cost-effective build, by integrating the Northbridge and Southbridge chipset components.