AMD launches 'Spider'

Bangalore

November 21st, 2007

AMD unveiled its new platform codenamed 'Spider, with the first true
quad-core processor supporting scalable graphics. The AMD Spider platform
combines the introduction of AMD Phenom quad-core processors, ATI Radeon HD 3800
series graphics processors with Microsoft DirectX 10.1 support, AMD 7-Series
chipsets with CrossFireX and AMD OverDrive software.

According to Dirk Meyer, president and COO, AMD, "The AMD Spider
platform embodies our approach to platform-level innovation and delivers a
advanced, feature-rich enthusiast computing experience."

AMD's Spider platform advances enthusiast computing by delivering
sophisticated multi-GPU enthusiast platform ever with ATI CrossFireX technology.
The combination of the energy-efficient 55nm ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series of
graphics processors and the increased system bandwidth of PCI Express Generation
2.0 and HyperTransport 3.0 technology, provide optimal processing power for a
scalable HD multi-GPU experience.

The cohesive nature of the Spider platform design allows the AMD 7-Series
chipset, high-performing AMD Phenom quad-core processor, and the already cool
and quiet ATI Radeon HD 3800 graphics cards to all be placed for maximum airflow
and cooling.

Video enthusiasts can enjoy best-in-class HD entertainment on AMD Spider
platforms with the addition of the powerful visual processing capabilities of
the ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series. AMD's Spider platform offers multiple upgrade
options to increase performance and boost compatibility with configurations that
can deliver an estimated two teraflops of desktop processing power by harnessing
four graphics processors.

Enhanced features include AMD CoolCore technology, support for split power
plane motherboard designs and the ability to set independent core frequencies.

Availability and pricing

AMD Phenom processors 9600 (2.3GHz) and 9500 (2.2GHz) are now available for
$283 and $251 respectively in 1,000-unit pricing. The ATI Radeon HD 3850 with
256MB of GDDR3 memory begins at US $179 MSRP and the ATI Radeon HD 3870 with
512MB GDDR4 memory from US $219 MSRP, available from AMD's selected graphics
products partners.