Alienware Systems Now Available Featuring the New Amd Athlon™ 64 FX-60 Dual-Core Processor; Aurora 7500 and Aurora ALX Systems Empower Users to Get More Done with Extreme Multi-tasking Performance of New AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-60 Dual-Core Processor

Business Wire, Jan 10, 2006

MIAMI -- Alienware(R) -- the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server and professional systems - is now featuring the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor on both the Aurora ALX and Aurora 7500 desktop platforms.

The Aurora ALX and Aurora 7500 systems equipped with the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor delivers ultimate PC performance for gaming enthusiasts, while adding multitasking benefits. AMD Athlon 64 FX processors fulfill the requirements of intense 3D games and applications with leading-edge performance, an integrated memory controller, and fast HyperTransport(TM) technology. Alienware's Aurora ALX and Aurora 7500, equipped with the latest AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor, can run multiple process-intensive applications while still providing truly exceptional PC performance. Armed with the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor, gamers can play the latest intense 3D game while creating, editing or enjoying their favorite digital media.

"The Aurora ALX and Aurora 7500 featuring the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor allow users to unlock the true potential of their PC by delivering extreme application and system performance," said Patrick Cooper, Director of Product Management for Alienware. "The AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual-core processor lets customers take multi-tasking to the next level, appealing to users interested in the highest-performing PC processor available."

"By offering the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 dual core processor in their Aurora systems, Alienware helps achieve the next level of high-performance gaming and digital media," said Bob Brewer, corporate vice-president, Desktop Division, Microprocessor Solutions Sector (MSS), AMD. "Alienware's AMD Athlon 64 FX processor-based systems are known for being among the highest-performing systems on the market and now, with dual-core technology, they can offer their customers the ultimate in enthusiast PC solution."

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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/FX60 or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).