SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- January 10, 2006 --As part of
AMD’s ongoing commitment to deliver the industry’s highest-performing
PC technology, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the immediate
availability of the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor, the
world’s ultimate processor for PC enthusiasts. Providing exceptional PC
performance on games, digital media and intense applications, the new
AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor will allow enthusiasts to
experience the next generation of multi-core supported games and
applications using AMD’s most powerful PC processor ever released.
“As more and more games and applications support multi-core
environments, PC enthusiasts can experience the true advantages
delivered by the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor,” said Bob
Brewer, corporate vice president, Desktop Division, Microprocessor
Solutions Sector, AMD. “Those who crave ultimate performance on 3D
games and intense digital media applications can experience realistic
physics and lighting, advanced artificial intelligence and amazing
performance on digital media applications with the first dual-core AMD
Athlon 64 FX processor. The AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor is
designed to deliver the ultimate in performance for our customers who
demand nothing short of the best.”
As requirements for high performance in PC games and digital media
content continue to escalate, independent reviews have shown that AMD
Athlon 64 dual-core processors outshine the competition. The AMD Athlon
64 FX-60 dual-core processor takes its place as the highest performing
dual-core consumer processor from AMD, and shows an average 34 percent
improvement on overall digital media performance and an eye-popping 80
percent faster performance on certain benchmarks over similar
single-core processors.
Velocity Micro is among the first computer manufacturers to address the
growing demands of gamers and enthusiasts with a high-performance PC
system powered by an AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor. North
American retail outlet Best Buy is featuring Velocity Micro’s new
Gamers’ Edge DualX T1425.
“Velocity Micro caters to the needs of enthusiasts and gamers, and
makes every effort to offer the ultimate gaming experience,” said Randy
Copeland, president and CEO, Velocity Micro. “For the first time ever,
Best Buy is offering flagship Velocity Micro systems based on the AMD
Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor, which verifies our dedication to
delivering gaming PCs optimized for ultimate PC performance. Our
systems, which utilize the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor, are
designed to offer ultimate performance with the highest resolution and
detail, bringing games to life.”
“As a qualification associate for the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 processor, ATI has ensured that the millions of Radeon
Xpress chipsets work flawlessly with this powerful new processor,
enabling solutions that exceed the expectations of even the most
demanding customers,” said Rick Bergman, senior vice president, PC
Business Unit, ATI Technologies Inc. “With ATI’s dual-core driver
support, industry-leading graphics cards and Crossfire solutions, end
users can fully leverage the multi-tasking capabilities of the AMD
Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor in a variety of critical
applications, including gaming, content creation and digital video for
The Ultimate Visual Experience.”
“We believe the AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 processor and the AMD Athlon 64
FX-60 dual-core processor are the fastest processors available for PCs
today,” said Drew Henry, general manager of MCP business at NVIDIA.
“With our powerful SLI technology combined with engineered dual-core
drivers designed to increase overall performance on our award-winning
GeForce and NVIDIA nForce
products, the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor enables
enthusiasts to experience gaming performance that was only available
for those with access to high-end military-style simulators just a few
years ago.”
Incorporating AMD's most advanced processor technology, the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor line features the first Windows-compatible
64-bit PC processor designed specifically for PC enthusiasts. The AMD
Athlon 64 FX processor enables enthusiasts to immerse themselves in
their digital world. They can play games with realistic physics,
lighting and sound previously only reserved for the world of
simulations, or create and manipulate digital media like a pro. The AMD
Athlon 64 FX processor brings the next generation of digital media and
games to life.
Availability and Pricing
The AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor is available immediately
worldwide. The AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 processor is priced at $1,031 in
1,000-unit PIB quantities. For pricing details, please visit: www.amd.com/pricing.
Systems based on the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor are
expected to be available from the following companies worldwide:
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Europe: Evesham and Mesh.
- North America: ABS, Alienware, CyberPower, Falcon Northwest,
Hypersonic, iBuyPower (AFT), Might Micro, Mighty Micro, Monarch,
Overdrive PC, Polywell, Velocity Micro, Voodoo PC, XI Computer,
Zipzoomfly, and ZT Group.
Source: Press Release
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