{"id":5807,"date":"2010-04-28T15:42:40","date_gmt":"2010-04-28T05:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=5807"},"modified":"2010-04-28T15:42:40","modified_gmt":"2010-04-28T05:42:40","slug":"amd-delivers-elite-visual-computing-performance-with-latest-desktop-computing-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=5807","title":{"rendered":"AMD Delivers Elite Visual Computing Performance with Latest Desktop Computing Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">AMD Delivers Elite Visual Computing Performance with Latest Desktop Computing Platform<\/span><br \/>\nNew AMD Phenom\u2122 II X6 Processor, AMD 890FX Chipset and ATI Radeon\u2122 HD 5000 Series Graphics Create AMD\u2019s Most Powerful Desktop Platform Ever<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sydney, Australia: April 28th, 2010 \u2014 AMD announced the immediate availability of the AMD Phenom\u2122 II X6 processor and AMD 890FX chipset ushering in a new era of immersive 3D entertainment and visualization. Trailblazing consumers seeking immersive 3D entertainment and high definition multi-monitor display now can affordably upgrade to six-core performance and award-winning ATI Radeon\u2122 HD 5000 series graphics. Today also marks the availability of the flagship AMD Phenom\u2122 II X6 1090T Black Edition processor, AMD\u2019s fastest and most tunable desktop processor ever.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith AMD Phenom II X6 processors, discerning customers can build an incredible, immersive entertainment system and content creation powerhouse,\u201d said Bob Grim, director of Client Platform Marketing at AMD. \u201cAMD is answering the call for elite desktop PC performance and features at an affordable price.\u201d<br \/>\nAMD Phenom II X6 processors feature new Turbo CORE technology that transfers performance to three dedicated cores operating at higher frequency. AMD Phenom II X6 processors can shift to Turbo mode for demanding games and productivity software which may employ two or three cores, or shift back to six real cores for the demands of core-hungry content creation and immersive 3D applications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">The <a href=\"wlmailhtml:{912E957C-4F18-4B24-83B9-FA97839F0302}mid:\/\/00000175\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.vision6.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd0w0k\/1203127\/6e608gm6m.html\">AMD Phenom II X6 processor<\/a> works with existing AM3 and AM2+ socket motherboards with proper BIOS support, making these processors an easy upgrade<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">With the new AMD OverDrive\u2122 3.2.1, computer enthusiasts can tune system performance, customize settings, and tune memory performance for the latest AMD platforms with the new AMD Phenom II X6 processor1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">The AMD 890FX chipset is the premier complement to the AMD Phenom II X6 processor, featuring ATI CrossFireX\u2122 technology, and is ready for up to four ATI Radeon HD graphics cards and award winning ATI EyeFinity multiple-display technology2<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">All of the necessary components to build a complete AMD-based system featuring the AMD Phenom II X6 processor can be purchased for less than the price of our competition\u2019s only six-core desktop processor3<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">The AMD 890FX with SB850 chipset includes the latest SATA 6Gb\/s hard drive interface, Gigabit Ethernet, HyperTransport\u2122 3.0 technology, and PCI Express\u00ae Generation 2.0 designed to provide high performance data flow<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Many AMD 890FX-based motherboards feature SuperSpeed USB 3.0, quickly synchronizing and transferring digital media files on the new generation of USB 3.0 devices <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Pricing and Availability<br \/>\nVendor: AMD<br \/>\nModel: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">AMD Phenom\u2122 II X6 processor and AMD 890FX chipset<\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">RRP:<br \/>\nAU $371 for 1090T<br \/>\nAU $254 for 1055T<br \/>\nWebsite: www.amd.com<br \/>\nAustralian and New Zealand Distributors: Avnet, Synnex and Ingram<br \/>\nAvailability: Now<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Supporting Resources<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"wlmailhtml:{912E957C-4F18-4B24-83B9-FA97839F0302}mid:\/\/00000175\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.vision6.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd0w0k\/797232\/6e608s5dj.html\">AMD Phenom II X6 Features on the AMD At Home Blog<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"wlmailhtml:{912E957C-4F18-4B24-83B9-FA97839F0302}mid:\/\/00000175\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.vision6.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd0w0k\/1153907\/6e608104v9.aspx\">AMD Underground Do-It-Yourself Web Site<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"wlmailhtml:{912E957C-4F18-4B24-83B9-FA97839F0302}mid:\/\/00000175\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.vision6.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd0w0k\/1153905\/6e608v2s7.html\">AMD 8-Series Chipsets Product Page<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"wlmailhtml:{912E957C-4F18-4B24-83B9-FA97839F0302}mid:\/\/00000175\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.vision6.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd0w0k\/1153906\/6e608z37x.html\">AMD 5000 Series Graphics Product Page<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"wlmailhtml:{912E957C-4F18-4B24-83B9-FA97839F0302}mid:\/\/00000175\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.vision6.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd0w0k\/882928\/6e6087br4.html\">AMD GAME! Web Site <\/a><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"wlmailhtml:{912E957C-4F18-4B24-83B9-FA97839F0302}mid:\/\/00000175\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.vision6.com.au\/ch\/23709\/2dd0w0k\/1153909\/6e60898hv.html\">ATI EyeFinity Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AMD\u2019s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking \u2013 even when overclocking is enabled via AMD software.<br \/>\n2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ATI Eyefinity technology can support up to 6 displays using a single enabled ATI Radeon\u2122 graphics card with Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating systems (systems with multiple graphics cards can support a maximum of 8 displays with 6 in SLS and 2 in extended mode) &#8211; the number of displays may vary by board design and you should confirm exact specifications with the applicable manufacturer before purchase. ATI Eyefinity technology works with games that support non-standard aspect ratios, which is required for panning across multiple displays. To enable more than two displays, additional panels with native DisplayPort\u2122 connectors, and\/or certified DisplayPort\u2122 adapters to convert your monitor\u2019s native input to your cards DisplayPort\u2122 or Mini-DisplayPort\u2122 connector(s), are required.\u00a0<br \/>\n3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pricing based on\u00a0 competitive MSRP averages of: motherboard, memory, ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics, hard drive (7200 rpm), chassis, power supply unit, standard\u00a0 24\u201d 1080P LCD, as advertised on www.newegg.com on 4\/15. AMD processor pricing is online at AMD\u2019s website. Intel Core i7 six-core price as advertised on www.newegg.com on 4\/15. All prices subject to change.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMD Delivers Elite Visual Computing Performance with Latest Desktop Computing Platform New AMD Phenom\u2122 II X6 Processor, AMD 890FX Chipset and ATI Radeon\u2122 HD 5000 Series Graphics Create AMD\u2019s Most Powerful Desktop Platform Ever Sydney, Australia: April 28th, 2010 \u2014 AMD announced the immediate availability of the AMD Phenom\u2122 II X6 processor and AMD 890FX<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=5807\">Read More\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-game-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5807"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5808,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5807\/revisions\/5808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}