AMD's Fusion frenzy continues with the introduction of refreshed C and E-Series accelerated processing units (APUs) for mobile platforms, such as ultrathins, value oriented notebooks, and netbooks, and also for low power all-in-one (AIO) machines and desktop PCs. The new APUs add support for DDR3-1333 memory and HDMI 1.4a, and offer faster performance and longer battery life.
Rumors, leaked pictures, and supposed specifications of a tri-core Llano APU have been floating around the Web since early July, and if you had any lingering doubts that this chip was real, you can put them to rest. AMD just sent us word that it's new tri-core A6 3500 APU is shipping now and is available for less than a C-note. Confirmed specs after the break.
cards that aren't long for this world, not when you have accelerated processing units (APUs) that are more than capable of pushing pixels around your screen. And don't go shedding any tears for low-end videocards, AMD says it's all for the best.
AMD currently has two Llano desktop APUs on the market, with four more chips scheduled for release later this year. A product roadmap recently discovered inside MSI marketing material has already shed light on three of the four upcoming chips. As for the fourth one, our friends over at Fudzilla now claim to have all the details.
The first accelerated processing units (APUs) for desktops from AMD became available in late June. The first installment of desktop APUs comprises two quad-core chips, the A6-3650 and A8-3850, both of which have garnered mixed reviews. PC manufacturers, too, haven’t quite warmed up to the new chips so far. Nonetheless, boutique system builder AVADirect has announced a couple of Llano-equipped PCs.
Announced last month at Computex, the E-450 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) will be joining AMD’s 
AMD last week announced the availability of a couple of desktop A-series quad-core APUs -- A6-3650 and A8-3850 -- both of which are now offered in CyberPower's gaming PC lineup. These Llano parts are the main attraction in CyberPower's Gamer Ultra desktop line, and you can pick up a full blown setup for as little as $595.
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