| Q: | What is the AMD platform codenamed “Spider”?
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| A: | Introduced on November 19, the AMD platform codenamed “Spider” combines next-generation AMD Phenom™ quad-core processors, ATI Radeon™ 3800 series graphics, AMD 7-Series chipsets and ATI CrossFireX™ platform technology to deliver a scalable enthusiast desktop platform.
With the platform, AMD can also offer enthusiast-class platform longevity and capabilities to the mainstream, with a superior price/performance proposition and perfect system balance for “no-compromise” gaming and HD entertainment. Accelerating computing for The Ultimate Visual Experience, the platform can also deliver maximum control for a personalized experience with performance tuning for novice and advanced users, and modular graphics capabilities for easy upgradeability.
In addition, high-performing, energy-efficient AMD Spider platforms provide leading performance-per-watt by combining a low power enthusiast chipset, low-power, high-performance 55nm graphics processors and energy-efficient AMD Phenom quad-core processors for an improved computing experience. |
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| Q: | When will AMD Spider platform configurations be available?
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| A: | AMD expects AMD Spider platform configurations to be available from leading system builders, system integrators and ecosystem partners beginning November 19, and from leading OEMs beginning in Q1 2008. |
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| Q: | How will AMD Spider platforms perform?
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| A: | The AMD Spider platform is designed for a variety of consumers, from high-end PC gamers and media enthusiasts to mainstream consumers who want the ability to scale their systems as needs increase.
On the CPU front, AMD Phenom processors can deliver the increased performance and efficiency of true quad-core and HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology. On the graphics side, AMD will offer the second generation of CrossFire™ – delivering enhanced multi-GPU capabilities and tremendous DirectX 10 performance scaling. In addition, our next-generation CrossFire platform will continue to deliver performance, scalability and upgradeability for enthusiasts and end users.
The combination of an AMD processor with ATI graphics is held together by our AMD 7-Series chipsets to deliver our next-generation enthusiast platform. AMD 7-Series chipsets are designed to meet enthusiast demands with AMD OverDrive software – an incredibly powerful and intuitive tool for enthusiasts who want to continue breaking performance records on AMD platforms.* |
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| Q: | What are the advantages of having an all-AMD platform? For OEM and system builders?
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| A: | An all-AMD platform provides incredible scalability and system longevity; socket compatibility and BIOS compatibility. The flexibility to grow systems with up to four GPUs, depending on motherboard and system capabilities, makes an all AMD platform a very sustainable solution.
OEMs and system builders will appreciate the platform’s versatility. They will have a wide range of configuration options, whether they target the high-end mainstream, the digital media enthusiast or the gaming enthusiast. All of these systems will offer an impeccable HD experience on an efficient platform at a good price. |
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| Q: | Why should consumers pay for an all-AMD platform?
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| A: | First, all of these components offer world-class performance and provide end users with an incredible computing experience. The AMD Spider platform is an amazingly efficient solution that empowers users with industry leading performance-per-dollar.
One key differentiator is the performance tuning capabilities with AMD OverDrive.* Also, an all AMD platform provides incredible scalability and system longevity; socket compatibility, BIOS compatibility and the flexibility to grow the system with up to four GPUs, depending on motherboard and system capabilities, makes an all AMD platform a very sustainable solution.
This platform allows your system to grow with AMD innovation. As AMD moves forward with its plans for 45nm manufacturing in 2008, this system’s AM2+ socket is designed to support that transition. Competitive solutions may force users and developers to invest in a full system overhaul. |
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| Q: | Who are the target audiences for AMD Spider?
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| A: | The AMD Spider platform is designed for a variety of consumers – from high-end PC gamers who want the ultimate in performance and graphics capabilities – to media enthusiasts looking for the latest accelerated high-definition video with extreme resolution, quality and performance – to the mainstream consumers who want the ability to scale their systems as their needs increase. AMD Spider is all about scalable, affordable performance.
*AMD’s product warranty does not cover damage caused by overclocking. |
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