The new products include one dual-core and five single-core 45-watt processors made for computer manufacturers or system builders looking to build business or consumer desktops that meet the latest requirements for energy-efficient certification by the Environmental Protection Agency. Because the chips use less power, they require less cooling, making the processors candidates for smaller desktops.

The Athlon 64 2000+, 2600+, and 3100+ feature maximum power consumption of 8, 15, and 25 watts, respectively. The chips are made for network-attached storage systems, advanced mezzanine cards used in telecommunications, and various single board computing and industrial implementations.

On the higher end of AMD's product line, the company unveiled last month its second Black Edition processor, a lower-priced dual-core gaming chip aimed at enthusiasts. The Athlon 64 X2 processor 5000+ Black Edition is available with a customizable clock multiplier, enabling amateurs and enthusiasts to maximize the performance of their desktop computers. For upgrading machines, Black Edition processors can be combined with the ATI Radeon HD 2000 series graphics processor and the AMD 580x or upcoming AMD 700 series chipsets. The latest Black Edition's pricing starts at $136 in batches of 1,000 units.

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