AMD Preps am3 motherboard lineup.

[chew*]

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/amd...opus,6364.html

"Now onto the AM3 platform definition. Socket AM3 is designed to exclude AM2 and AM2+ parts – has DDR3-1333 memory support. Thermal monitoring is moving over entirely to Thermal Sense Interface (TSI) monitoring – no more Diode based monitoring. Phasing out of Diode based monitoring has already begun with current products being pressed and net yet shipped. PCI VR control is also scheduled to be phased out for all future AM3 processors."

What is the PCI VR control? What is it for?

Voltage regulator?

Alot more than a voltage regulation, explained here If it doesn't have multiple meanings > http://www.tarek.com/pcie_overview.htm