This increase exceeds the performance of the first generation of Intel Core (Nehalem). Although the increase was accompanied by changes in all the support facilities (such as the use of the new socket and chipset), all these changes commensurate with what is achievable in terms of performance.
As is known, in order to support new generation CPU, Intel motherboard present and the new socket (the LGA1155). The chipset was also presented varied according to the targeted segment. Like the racing arena is filled with various types of cars, as well as variants that were presented Intel with its 6-series chipsets, such as P67, H67, H61, P61 to Z68 for desktop platforms.
Like the racing arena, they are ready to compete to seize the throne to become the best in each class. This time we discuss H67 Intel chipset that has onboard graphics feature.
Graphics through the processor
The interesting thing about Intel chipsets H67, the onboard graphics support using the "power" of the processor. The aim is that its performance be better than just relying on the chipset. Interestingly, all processors that can be used on an Intel chipset H67 supports the use of onboard graphics. This is different from previous generations, while the Intel chipset H57 can only activate the onboard graphics chip on a particular series processors.
Onboard graphics chip with Intel HD Graphics name has been supports DirectX 10.1, Shader Model 4.1 and OpenGL 3.0 which is enough to play the latest games low resolution. Similarly, the graphics chip is already tough enough to play high-definition video to Blu-ray format. Also included both analog and digital ports such as D-Sub, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, until SPDIF. Various features is suitable for those who want to build a multimedia PC or HTPC.
Without overclock facility
Intel Chipset H67 presented for those who do not really need the increased performance via overclocking. So simply, chipset Intel H67 using onboard graphics chip is equipped with facilities without overclock. In addition, this chipset also limits the speed of the RAM at 1333 MHz levels. Although the processor overclocked eliminated, H67 allows you to overclock the onboard graphics chip embedded on the processor. This is different from Intel's P67 which is the opposite.
Here's a little comparison of chipset Intel H57 and H67 according to the reference from Intel:
Chipset | Intel H57 | Intel H67 |
Socket Type | LGA1156 | LGA1155 |
Processor Support | Nehalem | Sandy Bridge |
Code Name | Ibex Peak | Cougar Point |
Chip grafis onboard | Ada (DirectX 10) | Ada (DirectX 10.1) |
Support Processor with Onboard Graphics Chip | Intel Core i5 (650, 660, 661, 670) Intel Core i3 (530 dan 540) Intel Pentium G6950 | Intel Core i3/i5/i7 seri 2xxx |
Output | HDMI, Display Port, DVI, VGA | HDMI, Display Port, DVI, VGA |
Like other 6 series chipset, H67 using a type of single chipset that handles tasks northbridge and southbridge chips. This chipset supports SATA3 supports 6 Gbps port, USB3.0 port while still using additional chips.
Substitute BIOS
Interestingly some of the 6 series chipset motherboards have been using UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) instead of BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The old BIOS version was considered outdated even though its function is still relevant today.
However, some motherboards still use conventional BIOS functions thanks to a still quite strong in some lines.
Conclusion
Ditandem with Intel's Sandy Bridge processor, chipset Intel H67 is the perfect solution for building high performance HTPC using the latest technology. It is also possible thanks to support for the onboard graphics chipset and analog or digital output ports, represented by D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort.
Although the onboard graphics chip only supports up to DirectX 10.1, it is more than enough to satisfy those who want to build a HTPC. The gamers who need the graphics capability of up to DirectX 11 can take advantage of PCI Express x16 graphics slots use a separate graphics card.
(Dayu Akbar - Contributor) infokomputer.com