AMD
Processors Go into Alienware Gaming Notebook
Gaming notebook manufacturer Alienware is using two ATI Mobility Radeon
HD 3800 series graphics processors from AMD in the Alienware M17
notebook PC. Support for Blu-ray and high-definition video backed by
AMD’s Unified Video Decoder is also provided for HD media playback.
The
Alienware M17 is claimed to be the world’s first notebook from a major
manufacturer to include the raw horsepower of AMD’s ATI CrossFireX
multi-GPU technology with Microsoft Direct X 10.1 support.
“The
M17, loaded with all the capabilities of ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU
technology, delivers outstanding performance at an extremely aggressive
price point,” said Patrick Cooper, director of product planning,
Alienware.
“When
two ATI Mobility Radeon 3800 series graphics processor units (GPUs) are
combined using AMD’s ATI CrossFireX technology, the result is blistering
speed and an astonishing gaming experience for gamers on the go,” says
Rick Bergman, senior vice president and general manager, Graphics
Products Group, AMD.
According to AMD, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3800 series graphics deliver
performance of HD computing. Notebook users can get HD gaming experience
with support for Microsoft DirectX 10.1 for lifelike realism, lighting
effects, and better performance found in such games as S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Clear Sky from GSC, and BattleForge from Phenomic.
The ATI
Mobility Radeon HD 3800 series delivers support for Blu-ray and
high-definition video backed by AMD’s Unified Video Decoder to ensure
smooth HD media playback, says the company.
