- 10 October 2011 16:00
Unlock Your Record Setting AMD FX Series Processor Today
Sydney, Australia. — Oct. 12, 2011 — AMD
(NYSE: AMD) today unleashed the AMD FX family of CPUs, delivering a fully unlocked
and customizable experience for desktop PC users. The
AMD FX series of desktop CPUs includes the first-ever eight-core desktop processor,
enabling extreme multi-display gaming, mega-tasking and HD content creation for
PC and digital enthusiasts – all for less than $245 (suggested U.S. retail
price). This marks the first retail availability of processors that use AMD’s
new multi-core architecture (codenamed “Bulldozer”), which is included
in AMD’s upcoming server CPU (codenamed “Interlagos”) and
the next-generation of AMD
Accelerated Processing Units.
“AMD FX CPUs are back with a vengeance, as validated by the recent
feat of setting a Guinness
World Records® for ‘Highest Frequency of a Computer Processor,’”
said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Group
at AMD. “While overclockers will certainly enjoy the frequencies the AMD
FX processors can achieve, PC enthusiasts and HD media aficionados will appreciate
the remarkable experience that AMD FX processors can provide as part of a balanced,
affordable desktop system.”
All AMD FX CPUs offer
completely unlocked processor clock multipliers for easier overclocking, paving
the way for PC enthusiasts to enjoy higher CPU speeds and related performance
gains. Additionally, these processors use AMD Turbo Core Technology to dynamically
optimize performance across CPU cores enabling maximum performance for intense
workloads.
Without spending a
small fortune, users can combine an AMD FX CPU with an AMD 9-series chipset motherboard
and AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics cards to create the AMD “Scorpius”
platform for an astounding gaming and HD entertainment experience. As part of
the “Scorpius” platform, AMD FX CPUs also support AMD CrossFireX™
technology, which allows the combination multiple graphics cards in a PC for stunning
visual experiences, and AMD Eyfinity technology support for super resolution on
up to six monitors.1 With AMD
CatalystControl Center™ / AMD VISION Engine Control Center, users
can get regular updates to help improve system performance and stability, and
to add new software enhancements.
Starting today, the below AMD FX CPUs will be available from global retailers.
Additional AMD FX CPUs and systems based on the AMD FX processors will be available
for purchase following the initial launch.
Pricing
and Availability
Manufacturer:
AMD
Product Name: AMD FX series
Australia Distributors: Avnet and Ingram Micro
New Zealand Distributors: Ingram Micro
Website: http://www.amd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMD
RRP:
| CPU Name | No Cores | CPU Friequency | Price AUS | Price NZ |
| FX-8150 | 8 | 3.6 GHz (3.9GHz Turbo Core, 4.2GHz Max Turbo) | $285 | $365 |
| FX-8120 | 8 | 3.1 GHz (3.4GHz Turbo Core, 4.0GHz Max Turbo) | $235 | $300 |
| FX-6100 | 6 | 3.3 GHz (3.6GHz Turbo Core, 3.9GHz Max Turbo) | $200 | $255 |
| FX-4100 | 4 | 3.6 GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Core, 3.8GHz Max Turbo) | $129 | $165 |
AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a semiconductor design innovator leading the next era of vivid digital experiences with its groundbreaking AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that power a wide range of computing devices. AMD’s server computing products are focused on driving industry-leading cloud computing and virtualization environments. AMD’s superior graphics technologies are found in a variety of solutions ranging from game consoles, PCs to supercomputers. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.
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