Evergreen announces CPU upgrade using AMD-K6 MMX Chip; Replaces original Pentium CPU with speed grades up to 233 MHz.CORVALLIS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 1997--Evergreen Technologies, Inc., an industry leader in processor upgrades for personal computers, today announced the industry's first 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). processor upgrade for Pentium(R)-based systems using the new AMD-K6(TM) MMX 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. . The Evergreen MxPro(TM) Processor for Pentiums enables existing Pentium users to dramatically boost Windows(R) and Multimedia performance by replacing the original Pentium CPU with the highest performance MMX processor. Unique Technology Enables Upgrade --------------------------------- Evergreen's exclusive BIOS and voltage technology allows the AMD- K6 MMX processor to be used as a direct processor replacement for Pentiums. "The Evergreen MxPro combines Evergreen's exclusive Flash Upgrade Technology(TM) with AMD's K6 processor, making it easy for users to upgrade their older systems regardless of the original BIOS, motherboard, and voltage," said Daniel McKenna, Evergreen's vice president of engineering. Delivers Unprecedented Performance Boost to Older Systems --------------------------------------------------------- "The AMD-K6 MMX processor delivers industry-leading performance on Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , Windows 95, and MMX software while leveraging the cost-effective socket-7 infrastructure," said Rob Herb, AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. vice president, strategic marketing, computation products group. AMD benchmarks show that the AMD-K6 MMX processor meets or exceeds the performance of similarly clocked Intel processors including both the Pentium with/MMX and Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. . Improves ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). of Installed PCs ----------------------------- By refreshing older Pentium PCs, Fortune 1000 corporations can improve return-on-investment (ROI) of their installed systems. Businesses get the processing power needed to transition to Windows NT 4.0, plus the functionality of MMX technology MMX technology - Matrix Math eXtensions for new software such as video conferencing. "Businesses can increase the useful life of installed PCs by upgrading the CPU," said Mike Magee, president and founder of Evergreen Technologies, Inc. "With the MxPro, MIS managers can avoid the PC obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. treadmill and save money." Leapfrogs Intel CPU Upgrades ---------------------------- The Evergreen MxPro leaps ahead of the Intel MMX OverDrive by delivering the first 6th generation MMX processor upgrade. In addition to its advanced architecture which delivers superior 16-bit and 32-bit performance, the Evergreen MxPro allows higher clock speed settings than comparable Intel MMX Overdrive CPUs. "The MxPro runs at the full PR2-166, -200, and -233 speed grades of the AMD-K6 MMX CPU regardless of the original Pentium system speed," said Bill Blagdan, Evergreen vice president of product development. "The Intel OverDrive MMX upgrade's fastest speed is 166 MHz (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. currently, but is limited to 125 and 150 MHz speeds for Pentium-75 and Pentium-90 systems respectively." Pricing and Availability ------------------------ The Evergreen MxPro Processor for Pentiums is expected in June 1997, and will list for under $500 Suggested Retail Price (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ) for the PR2-166 version. The PR2-200 and -233 versions are planned for the second half of 1997. The MxPro will be available through major worldwide distribution channels and carry a three-year warranty. Additional product information is available from Evergreen Technologies Inc. at 541/757-0934 and via the world wide web at www.evertech.com . -0- Evergreen Technologies, Evergreen MxPro, MxPro, and Flash Upgrade Technology are trademarks of Evergreen Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Bill Blagdan, VP, Product Development 541/757-0934, ext. 245 blagdanb@evertech.com |
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