Editing Cyrix (section)

=== Cyrix MediaGX ===

In 1996, Cyrix released the [[MediaGX]] CPU, which integrated all of the major discrete components of a PC, including sound and video, onto one chip. Initially based on the old 5x86 technology and running at 120 or 133&nbsp;MHz, its performance was widely criticized but its low price made it successful. The MediaGX led to Cyrix's first big win, with Compaq using it in its lowest-priced [[Presario]] 2100 and 2200 computers. This led to further MediaGX sales to [[Packard Bell]] and also seemed to give Cyrix legitimacy, with 6x86 sales to both Packard Bell and [[eMachines]] following.

Later versions of the MediaGX ran at speeds of up to 333&nbsp;MHz and added MMX support. A second chip was added to extend its video capabilities.