Advanced Micro Devices unveiled new desktop processors this week that feature a new chip socket platform aimed at easing the update to newer DDR2 memory technology and processor virtualization. AMD said its new socket AM2 platform makes use of AMD chips — such as the new Athlon 64 X2 5000 dual-core processor — easier for motherboard and systems makers at the same time it reduces cost through better economies of scale.
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AMD Updates Desktop Chip Socket Design
Posted by: Jay Lyman May 23, 2006 01:38 PMAdvanced Micro Devices unveiled new desktop processors this week that feature a new chip socket platform aimed at easing the update to newer DDR2 memory technology and processor virtualization. AMD said its new socket AM2 platform makes use of AMD chips — such as the new Athlon 64 X2 5000 dual-core processor — easier for motherboard and systems makers at the same time it reduces cost through better economies of scale.