Originally published at: AMD launches 800MHz Athlon processor | POCG
AMD has kicked off the new millennium with an 800MHz Athlon processor, and the company is not being shy about it. Compaq, IBM, and CyberMax are among the manufacturers planning systems using the new chip, which AMD is pricing at $849 in 1,000-unit quantities. The 800MHz Athlon brings AMD’s seventh-generation x86 design, enhanced 3DNow!, 128KB…