Alienware Unveils Latest Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition 955 In Area-51 7500 And ALX Systems

Business Wire, Jan 16, 2006

MIAMI -- Intel Pentium 955 Processor Extreme Edition Dual-Core Processor with HyperThreading Technology Empower Gamers and Power-Users with Exceptional Performance

Alienware(R) -- the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server, and professional systems -- introduced the new Intel(R) Pentium(R) processor Extreme Edition 955, the latest dual-core processor from Intel with HyperThreading Technology, to the Area-51 7500 and ALX lines. Armed with the Pentium processor Extreme Edition, high-end gamers, creative professionals and multi-media enthusiasts will experience an increase in realism and richness in graphic performance by enabling increased bi-directional bandwidth to the graphics and I/O interfaces.

The Area-51 7500 and ALX, equipped with the Intel Pentium processor Extreme Edition 955, permit users to create virtual "partitions" isolating multiple user environments, such as dedicating resources to a PC game, graphics application or video creation-type environments with Intel(R) Virtualization Technology. Gamers and creative professionals who require effortless multi-tasking performance will be able to create, edit, and encode graphically intensive files while also running a virus scan in the background without a glitch. In addition, the Intel Pentium processor Extreme Edition 955 includes Intel(R) High Definition Audio, uniting improved digital entertainment with support for surround-sound audio technologies.

"The new Intel Pentium processor Extreme Edition 955 opens up a number of doors for both gamers and creative professionals looking to take their PC to the next level," said Frank Azor, Senior Vice-President and General Manager for Alienware. "We are pleased to offer our customers the latest Intel Extreme Edition processor, which allows Alienware's high-powered systems to provide exceptional performance and stability."

"PCs powered by the Intel Pentium processor Extreme Edition 955, such as Alienware's Area-51 7500 and ALX line, will change the way consumers experience PC graphics and multi-tasking," said Jeff McCrea, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Group, Intel.

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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/955EE or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).