The manufacturer of chips for computer graphics cards, Nvidia Corp., is developing a microprocessor for tablet chips that will be able to compete directly with the products of Intel Corp as stated by two sources, familiar with the matter.

Nvidia Corp., the manufacturer of chips for computer graphics cards, is functioning on a microprocessor for tablet devices that would immediately contest with Intel Corp. products, two people familiar with the matter said.

Chipmaker Nvidia Corp (NVDA. O) on Wednesday slashed its second-quarter sales outlook, citing increased costs for memory and economic weakness in Europe and China, and its shares fell 6.6 percent.

NVIDIA claims to have acquired the Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab certification for its 258.96 range of drivers which apparently will provide support for 3D vision and GeForce GTX 460 GPU.

The company blog stated that the recently released drivers come in handy for notebook PCs that are based on NVIDIA Optimus technology, as in the case of desktops too.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 GPU recent launch has led to a release of the latest Black GTX 460 graphics card that comes with high-end gaming performance coming at an affordable price range.

Aimed at the enthusiasts who want value for money offering gets this right as this card aids in overclocking more than 20% of its stock speeds, offering an extra edge towards gaming conditions.

GeForce GTX 470 and 480, Nvidia's latest graphics cards, were finally launched last Friday, at the Penny Arcade Expo East in Boston, after months of delays and expectation.

On Thursday, NVIDIA introduced to the world its latest GPU, the GeForce 310, the first in a 300- series line up of the firm's next generation graphic units. The latest offering will be replacing the company's GeForce 210 as an entry-level chipset for customers who want to improve the graphics quality of their machines.