MJ-12 7550a Workstations Featuring the Dual-Core AMD Opteron Processor
Model 280 Deliver Improved Performance per Watt while Also Supporting
AMD PowerNow!(tm) technology with Optimized Power Management
MIAMI - Sept. 26, 2005 - Alienware(r) -- the leading manufacturer of
high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server, and
professional systems -- has made the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron(tm)
processor Model 280 available on the powerful Alienware MJ-12(r) 7550a
workstation. Equipped with the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model
280, the MJ-12 7550a provides the best performance-per-watt architecture
on the market for creative professionals.
MJ-12 7550a workstations powered by the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor
Model 280 feature cutting-edge dual-core processing technology which
includes two execution cores on a single die for enhanced workstation
efficiency and performance. This can allow multiple applications to run
at once without any decrease in performance, significantly increasing
user productivity when multitasking.
The Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 280 also enables MJ-12 7550a
workstations to deliver advanced technologies, such as Direct Connect
Architecture and AMD PowerNow!(tm) technology with Optimized Power
Management, while providing industry-leading performance for both 32-bit
and 64-bit applications. AMD PowerNow! technology is designed to
decrease overall power consumption and helps the MJ-12 7550a run cooler
and quieter at optimum performance and power levels. With AMD's Direct
Connect Architecture, the processor cores, memory controllers, and the
I/O are directly connected to help eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in
traditional front-side bus architectures.
"Loaded with next-generation components such as the latest Dual-Core AMD
Opteron processors, Alienware's MJ-12 7550a workstation continues to
provide an avenue for creative professionals to thrive," said Nestor
Villalobos, worldwide product manager for workstations and servers at
Alienware. "The Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 280 delivers the
highest performance yet for the growing number of MJ-12 7550a users."
"As the industry leader in x86 dual-core processors, AMD is advancing
processor performance and efficiency even further on Alienware MJ-12
7550a workstations with the introduction of the new Dual-Core AMD
Opteron processor Model 280," said Pat Patla, director,
Server/Workstation Marketing, Microprocessor Solutions Sector, AMD
(NYSE: AMD). "Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors are designed to meet the
needs of today's creative professionals who require high levels of
processing muscle."
About Alienware
Alienware manufactures high-performance desktop, notebook, media center,
server, and professional systems. Alienware offers unique and
award-winning products that incorporate state-of-the-art components,
innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service.
Alienware systems are available direct within the United States, Europe,
Australia, and New Zealand, and will soon be offered in other locations
around the Pacific Rim. For more information, please visit
http://www.alienware.com/opteron280 or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).