Intel eyes life after 1GHz

Intel Corp. is looking to push its Pentium III chip past the 1GHz mark.

The chip maker is evaluating its options for introducing Pentium III chips running faster than 1GHz in the second half of this year. The new chips, if introduced, would raise performance of mainstream PCs, while keeping Intel competitive with rival Advanced Micro Devices. Story to follow. -- John G. Spooner, ZDNet News