{"id":25272,"date":"2012-10-23T18:18:21","date_gmt":"2012-10-23T08:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=25272"},"modified":"2012-10-23T18:18:21","modified_gmt":"2012-10-23T08:18:21","slug":"new-amd-fx-line-up-brings-faster-speeds-and-higher-performance-core-over-previous-generation-to-pc-enthusiasts-and-gamers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=25272","title":{"rendered":"New AMD FX Line-Up Brings Faster Speeds and Higher Performance Core over Previous Generation to PC Enthusiasts and Gamers"},"content":{"rendered":"

New AMD FX Line-Up Brings Faster Speeds and Higher Performance Core over Previous Generation to PC Enthusiasts and Gamers<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Guinness World Record-holding AMD FX Series Delivers a Stunning PC Experience with up to Eight Unlocked \u201cPiledriver\u201d Cores Running up to 4.2 GHz<\/p>\n

Sydney Australia \u2014 Oct. 23, 2012 \u2014<\/strong> AMD<\/a> announced an update to the Guinness World Record-setting AMD FX<\/a> family of central processing units (CPUs) that continues the brand\u2019s history of delivering a fully unlocked and customizable experience for performance desktop PC users. At the heart of the latest AMD FX processor is the new \u201cPiledriver\u201d multi-core architecture that offers up to a 15 percent increase in performance at a lower price than the previous generation\u00a0 \u2013 with the highest-performing AMD FX processors starting at less than $200. The increased performance from the latest architecture is designed for multi-threaded applications like content creation, video and audio encoding, and games, allowing users extreme responsiveness and mega-tasking performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cGamers and PC enthusiasts who buy AMD FX processors have even more to cheer about with the increased speeds and value we are delivering starting today,\u201d said Leslie Sobon, vice president of Desktop and Component Products, AMD.\u00a0 \u201cAfter introducing the industry\u2019s first and only eight-core desktop processor last year, we now have even faster stock frequencies and an all-new, high-performance x86 core architecture to satisfy power-users.\u201d<\/p>\n

The AMD FX opens the door to a world of possibilities when combined with other AMD technologies, like an AMD 9-Series chipset motherboard and AMD Radeon\u2122 HD 7000 Series graphics cards with AMD Eyefinity technology multi-monitor support.\u00a0 AMD also provides downloadable software upgrades that free the creative user to push performance with the AMD OverDrive\u2122 utility, manage their gaming with AMD Catalyst\u2122 Control Center, or harness the power of multiple graphic cards working in parallel with AMD CrossFire\u2122 technology.<\/p>\n

“After what we’ve seen of the previous generation of AMD FX Series, the overclockers at HWBOT are very eager to find out what the new AMD FX Series will bring to the game,” said Frederik Colardyn, founder and CEO of the competitive overclocking site, HWBOT.org.\u00a0 “As the previous generation shattered the frequency world record, pushing it to a new high, we hope to see the new AMD FX Series raise the bar even further.\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting today, the new AMD FX CPUs will be available from global retailers.<\/p>\n

Pricing and Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Website:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/www.amd.com<\/a>
\nDistributors:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Avnet and Ingram Micro
\nAvailability:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Now<\/p>\n

Industry Support<\/p>\n

ASRock:<\/strong> \u201cThe new AMD FX Series is perfect for performance-driven PC enthusiasts,\u201d said James Lee, ASRock vice president of Sales and Marketing. \u201cWe are beyond thrilled to inform users that our new ASRock motherboards work seamlessly and give full play to the AMD FX Series.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asus: <\/strong>\u201cA year ago, the FX Series broke records and we\u2019re excited about the 15 percent increased performance this year,\u201d said Joe Hsieh, general manager of Asus\u2019 Motherboard Business Unit.\u00a0 \u201cWe produce a large number of motherboards each month and are always committed to providing customers with an unmatched PC experience. The update to the FX Series allows us to continue to outfit our motherboards with leading processor performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

GIGABYTE:<\/strong> \u201cThe latest AMD FX Series CPUs provide PC builders eight power cores, great for multi-threaded applications and extreme multitasking,\u201d commented Henry Kao, vice president of GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit. \u201cGIGABYTE\u2019s AM3+ series motherboards together with the latest AMD\u2019s second generation AMD FX Series CPUs will ensure our customers are getting unparalleled features and processor performance from their AMD platform.\u201d<\/p>\n

MSI:<\/strong> \u201cThe increased speeds and value offered by the latest AMD FX Series gives overclockers and performance enthusiasts the responsiveness needed for any task,\u201d said Ted Hung, MSI vice president of Mainboard Department. \u201cWhen the FX Series is paired with an MSI AM3+ mainboard, not only do users get maximum performance, but they\u2019re also taking advantage of our OC Genie II technology providing military-class stability and intelligent overclocking within just one second.\u201d<\/p>\n

Supporting Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n