The SiS672 is a highly integrated chipset designed for desktop PCs, supporting Intel Core 2 Duo and Celeron processors. It offers a balance of performance and features, making it suitable for various applications ranging from office productivity to multimedia tasks.

Applications

• Desktop PCs for Home and Office Use
• Multimedia PCs
• Value-Oriented Gaming PCs (with a discrete graphics card)

Features

• Supports Intel Core 2 Duo and Celeron processors
• Supports DDR2 667/533 SDRAM
• Integrated Mirage 3 Graphics Engine
• PCI Express x16 interface for discrete graphics cards
• Supports USB 2.0
• Supports SATA II

Benefits

• Provides a stable platform for Intel Core 2 Duo and Celeron processors
• Offers sufficient memory bandwidth for most applications
• Integrated graphics reduces cost for basic usage
• Allows for graphics upgrades with the PCI Express x16 slot
• Fast data transfer with USB 2.0 and SATA II

Technical Details

The SiS672 chipset integrates the Northbridge functions. It supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) of up to 1066MHz. The memory controller supports up to 4GB of DDR2 667/533 SDRAM. The integrated Mirage 3 Graphics Engine provides basic graphics capabilities. The PCI Express x16 interface allows for the use of a discrete graphics card for improved graphics performance. The Southbridge (typically SiS968) provides connectivity for peripherals such as USB ports, SATA devices, and audio. The chipset supports multiple USB 2.0 ports and SATA II for fast data transfer. The SiS672 is positioned as a value-oriented solution, offering a balance of features and performance for mainstream desktop PCs.