Evergreen 1 GHz Upgrade Bundles Deliver Power & Memory for Users to Best Enjoy Multimedia, Entertainment, Internet Features of Windows XP OS.Business /High Tech Editors CORVALLIS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2001 New Performa III 1GHz (powered by Intel's Coppermine PIII PIII Pentium III Processor (Intel) PIII Phase III (clinical studies) PIII Plasma Immersion Ion Implanter ), Performa 1GHz and Spectra III 1GHz (powered by Intel's Celeron II) CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. upgrades bundle with 128Mb SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. to give comprehensive performance boost for users with early Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). , Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. , and Celeron machines Evergreen Technologies, Inc., a leader in PC performance upgrades since 1989, today announced new Hardware Upgrade Bundles for Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. which boost performance of early Pentium III, Pentium II and Celeron systems, in preparation for the increased demands of the new Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. XP operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . In these discounted bundles, Evergreen's new Performa III 1GHz, Performa 1GHz, and Spectra III 1GHz are paired with 128Mb of SDRAM memory to provide users comprehensive system performance equal to that available in brand new PCs shipping with Windows XP. Separately, Evergreen's Performa III 1GHz will be made available bundled with 256Mb of SDRAM as a special offer for users of Windows XP through Microsoft's website during the official launch period. These new Hardware Upgrade Bundles for Windows XP deliver enhanced 3D performance for graphics, video and sound to enable users to fully experience the features of their new operating system. "Windows XP allows users to manage and enjoy their multi-media, entertainment and Internet activities in more powerful ways than before, if they have the system platform to adequately support the new features," said Mike Magee, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Evergreen Technologies. "Microsoft indicates a minimum 500MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. processor is needed for smooth performance, and many industry watchers say you'll need significantly more power to really enjoy the new features. In tough economic times, we expect many users of Windows XP will consider revving up their existing systems in lieu of purchasing new ones. For those on a tight budget, and with second or third systems that need a boost to run Windows XP enjoyably, Evergreen's Hardware Upgrade Bundles for Windows XP provide an affordable and effective choice." "One of our goals with Windows XP was to build on the momentum of the Internet and digital media, uniting PCs, devices and services," said Charmaine Gravning, product manager for Windows at Microsoft Corp. "With advanced software features comes additional system power requirements. We are glad Evergreen Technologies is helping our customers bring their older PCs the power to truly enjoy their new Windows XP experience." Product Specifics: Evergreen's new Performa III 1GHz provides the processing power of Intel's full Coppermine PIII core--including the latest MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). and SIMD (Single Instruction stream Multiple Data stream) A computer that performs one operation on multiple sets of data. It is typically used to add or multiply eight or more sets of numbers at the same time for multimedia encoding and rendering as well as scientific video enhancement instructions (SSE (1) An earlier full-screen editor in OS/2. (2) (Streaming SIMD Extensions) A series of additional instructions built into Pentium CPU chips for improved multimedia performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the ) and 256K of L2 cache memory--for upgrading early Slot 1 Pentium III and Pentium II systems running at 100MHz front side bus speeds (350MHz and higher). Evergreen's new Performa 1GHz upgrade provides the processing power of the Intel Celeron(TM) II flip-chip processor--the value-based (128K vs. 256K L2 cache) derivative of the full Coppermine PIII core--for upgrading the same 350 MHz and higher Slot 1 Pentium III and Pentium II machines. Based on the same Intel Celeron II flip-chip, Evergreen's new Spectra III 1GHz may be used in new system builds based on Socket 370 motherboard architecture or as an upgrade for any older Socket 370 Celeron system. Additional speed grades are available in each product line, listed in the Pricing Section later in this release. Customers may use Evergreen's exclusive Web-based pre-qualification tool to help determine if their system is a candidate for any of these products. From www.evergreennow.com, users click on "Take the Test, Find an Upgrade Now!" to download Evergreen's System Information Utility. Once executed, the program displays complete system information and links to the most appropriate compatible products for the user's specific machine. Easy Installation, No Reinstallation of Software Necessary: Customers need only open their system case, and follow Evergreen's step-by-step installation guide to remove the old CPU and replace it with the new processor upgrade. Additional memory can be installed at the same time. No technical knowledge is required. The process takes only minutes. Also, the customer will not need to reinstall To go through the installation process once again, because files have become corrupted. See reload. or reconfigure any software currently on the system. Web Purchase Pricing of Processor & Memory Upgrade Bundles for Windows XP: Performa III (based on Coppermine PIII) Hardware Upgrade Bundles for Windows XP for early PIII and PII See Pentium II. systems running at 350 MHz and above: -- Performa III 1GHz + 256Mb SDRAM (available only to new users of Windows XP through Microsoft's Windows XP Special Offers area ) - $299.99 -- Performa III 1GHz + 128Mb SDRAM - $299.99 -- Performa III 800MHz + 128Mb SDRAM - $239.99 -- Performa III 700MHz + 128Mb SDRAM - $159.99 Performa (based on Celeron II, 100MHz front side bus) Hardware Upgrade Bundles for Windows XP for early PIII and PII systems running at 350 MHz and higher: -- Performa 1GHz + 128Mb SDRAM - $199.99 -- Performa 900MHz + 128Mb SDRAM - $139.99 -- Performa 800MHz + 128Mb SDRAM - $119.99 Performa (based on original Celeron at 66MHz front side bus) Hardware Upgrade Bundle for Windows XP for 233 MHz and higher speed PII systems, as well as Slot One-based Celeron systems: -- Performa 766 MHz + 128Mb SDRAM - $109.99 Spectra III (based on Celeron II, 100MHz front side bus) Hardware Upgrade Bundles for Windows XP for systems using Socket 370 architecture: -- Spectra III 1GHz + 128Mb SDRAM - $189.99 -- Spectra III 900MHz + 128Mb SDRAM - $139.99 Availability and Support: The Evergreen Performa III, Performa and Spectra III lines are available through national distributors, retailers, PC mail order catalogs and directly from Evergreen's website. These product lines are covered by a one-year warranty, and technical support is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST PST Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, see there . For more information, call 800.733.0934, visit www.evergreennow.com or send email to sales@evergreennow.com. About Evergreen Technologies, Inc.: Evergreen Technologies, Inc., based in Corvallis, Oregon, designs, manufactures, distributes and supports performance and system upgrades for the PC (Windows and Macintosh) marketplace. Since 1989, Evergreen has pioneered a range of solutions that "refresh" older systems to current system performance and functionality. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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