BOXX Supports New AMD Opteron Processors

BOXX Technologies Inc. is increasing the processing power of its new BOXX APEXX 4 super-workstation and its 3DBOXX 7400 and 5400 series dual-processor workstations by supporting Dual-Core AMD Opteron Models 885 and 285. Based on AMD’s Direct Connect Architecture, which directly connects CPU, memory and I/O resources, the new AMD Opteron processor models promise to greatly enhance productivity and workflow for visual computing professionals.

‘BOXX is committed to providing visual effects customers with leading-edge technology for optimal performance,’ says Francois Wolf, director of marketing for BOXX Technologies Inc. ‘Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Models 885 and 285 provide outstanding performance and performance per watt resulting in cool and quiet operation, fast rendering and leading-edge reliability for our workstations.’

‘We salute BOXX for being among the first to incorporate innovative technologies in order to address the computing performance requirements of their digital content creation customers,’ adds Pat Patla, director of server/workstation marketing for AMD. ‘The new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors deliver native dual-core technology and increased compute power within AMD’s standard 95-watt maximum thermal infrastructure, allowing them to remain efficient while delivering industry-leading performance per watt.’

Visual effects professionals are able to application-tune and customize BOXX workstations. BOXX APEXX 4 is one of the only personal workstations powered by four Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture, HyperTransport technology and integrated memory controllers in each processor for best performance scaling across eight cores. According to the company, the fast data interconnect between CPUs reduces rendering time to mere seconds and provides record-breaking speed when running today’s most widely used visual effects software.

BOXX APEXX 4 and 3DBOXX 7400 and 5400 series workstations with Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Models 885 and 285 were made available today through BOXX and its worldwide network of resellers. Pricing varies with system configuration. For more information about BOXX and its products, go to www.boxxtech.com.