AMD Reveals New AM1 Platform for Low-Cost Computing
AMD has introduced its AM1 platform that features the AMD quad-core and dual-core Kabini APU into the component channel for system builders.
AMD has introduced its AM1 platform that features the AMD quad-core and dual-core Kabini APU into the component channel for system builders.
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Combined with motherboards from leading manufacturers, the new AM1 platform will deliver the Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, and AMD Jaguar CPU cores, and bear the AMD Athlon and AMD Sempron APU brands. This will create an ecosystem of flexible and upgradable platforms that also feature USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbps support, and MicroATX and MiniITX motherboards for power-efficient small form factor PCs.
Availability of Kabini desktops and components are slated to be on-shelf in selected regions beginning early April, with global availability expected on 9 April. Socketed Kabini allows for productivity, web browsing, and compute acceleration for the larger mainstream, emerging markets looking for outstanding value and performance at low power.
The AMD AM1 platform delivers balanced computing with DX11.2 and Windows 8.1 support to mainstream markets. In addition, motherboard manufacturers including, ASRock, ASUS, BIOSTAR, ECS, Gigabyte, and MSI are poised to deliver a range of next-gen desktop motherboards based on socket FS1b. These motherboards will support the latest specifications of native USB 3.0 and SATA 6GBps for AMD Athlon and Sempron-series APUs for the AM1 platform.
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