AMD QuadFX Platform

QuadFX, previously code-named 4x4, will launch with three new Athlon 64 FX processors. The FX-70 (2.6 GHz), FX-72 (2.8 GHz) and FX-74 (3.0 GHz) use the new socket 1207 and are built in 90 nm. Pricings tarts a $600 for two FX-70s. Two FX-72s willc ost $800

Block diagram for QuadFX. The layout resembles a workstation platform that supports up to four graphics cards in SLI and up to 12 SATA hard drives.

Block diagram for QuadFX. The layout resembles a workstation platform that supports up to four graphics cards in SLI and up to 12 SATA hard drives.

Layout of the Asus QuadFX launch mothebroard.

Layout of the Asus QuadFX launch mothebroard.

Another view of the board. Pricxes are unknown at this time, but are expected to fall into the range of $350 to $400.

Another view of the board. Pricxes are unknown at this time, but are expected to fall into the range of $350 to $400.

QuadFX is for Megatasking, says AMD. Translation: Use fthree, four or more applications at the same time and the platform will show its horsepower.

QuadFX is for Megatasking, says AMD. Translation : Use fthree, four or more applications at the same time and the platform will show its horsepower.

Nvidia (not ATI) has built what AMD considers the ultimate QuadFX machine. we were told that teh system can be seen at Nvidia's headquarter in Santa Clara, CA.

Nvidia (not ATI) has built what AMD considers the ultimate QuadFX machine. we were told that teh system can be seen at Nvidia’s headquarter in Santa Clara, CA.

The QuadFX logo: DSDC stand for "dual socket, direct connect".

The QuadFX logo : DSDC stand for "dual socket, direct connect".

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