Processor maker AMD recently announced that its Athlon XP processors have been adopted by the new Hewlett-Packard (HP) for its latest Compaq D315 desktop PCs, which is aimed at the business market. For the supporting chipset, the new PC is equipped with the nForce, Nvidia’s AMD-based core logic product.
Jeff Groudan, head of marketing for HP’s business PC group, said that “the powerful combination of technologies in the new Compaq D315 Business PC allows HP to meet a growing demand for AMD technology and offer increased choices for mainstream and value-conscious business users.”
The Compaq D315 Business PC offers an AMD Athlon XP processor 2000+, NVIDIA GeForce 2 graphics, 20 gigabyte hard drive, 128 megabyte double data rate (DDR) SyncDRAM memory, standard 48x CD-ROM drive, network interface card and six USB ports. The estimated US street price is $549 with Microsoft Windows XP Home or $599 with Microsoft Windows XP Pro after the limited-time $100 rebate.
Article translated by Christy Lee and edited by Christy Lee
