AMD to power desktop with Dragon platform

BANGALORE: AMD, a provider in embedded systems and designs, today announced the launch of its 'Dragon' platform technology for desktop PCs featuring the new AMD Phenom II X4 processor.

The dragon platform technology would provide power to do it all by combining AMD's highest-performing CPU, the AMD Phenom II X4 processor, with award winning ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series graphics and AMD 7-Series chipsets, said a press release.

Leading global PC manufacturers HP, Dell and Alienware plan to offer Dragon platform technology-based desktop systems in the first quarter of 2009, with Dell offering immediate availability in its Dell XPS desktop line, it added.

"The XPS 625 desktop powered by AMD's Dragon platform technology features new AMD Phenom II processors to enable a significant boost in speed for enhanced gaming, as well as the flexibility to enable multi-tasking and HD video capabilities free from delays, stalls and lags," said Arthur Lewis, general manager of Dell Gaming Group.

The heart of Dragon platform technology is the AMD Phenom II X4 processor featuring intelligent multi-core technology that automatically provides processing power where it's needed most during multitasking among demanding applications, the release said.

"With Dragon platform technology, AMD is changing the desktop industry landscape by offering affordable performance and maximum headroom for gaming, video editing, and other media-intensive tasks," said Leslie Sobon, vice president, product marketing, AMD.

"Through our Fusion platform approach, AMD is able to deliver CPUs, GPUs and chipsets that work better together to meet the industry's evolving needs today and well into the future,"Leslie added. © CyberMedia News