When Old is New: The VIA HT8501 Chipset: aka the VIAGRA

Seems this picture is making its rounds:

VIA HT8501

It is a VIA HT8501/VT8501 North Bridge, used on Socket 7 systems. It included Trident Blade 3D Graphics
Commonly known as the Apollo MVP4 Chipset. I suppose it adds new meaning to integrated Trident Blade. Its no wonder VIA didnt use this branding for long lol. If your system stays up for more then 4 hours….

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