AMD Athlon 64 FX 57 2.8 GHz

AMD Athlon 64 FX 57 2.8 GHz ... revolutionary technology that 1) allows the processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling the coming wave of powerful, 64-bit software applications, and 2) provides Enhanced Virus Protection when supported by the OS. AMD64 technology shatters barriers to new and advanced software that require 64-bit technology and blazing processor performance. Power-hungry enthusiasts and gamers can explore the full potential of AMD64 technology while enjoying outstanding performance on today's PC software.

The next generation of games will demand unprecedented performance to provide an extraordinary level of realism and awesome 3D graphics. Systems based on the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor are able to deliver leading-edge performance for the most demanding entertainment in the future. With AMD64, life-like games with cinema-quality graphics are within PC users' reach. Advanced 64-bit operating systems designed for the AMD64 platform from Microsoft, Red Hat, SuSE, and TurboLinux have already been announced.

Enhanced Virus Protection is a feature of AMD64 technology. This feature is enabled by the operating system, like Windows XP SP2 and Windows XP 64-bit Edition for 64-bit Extended Systems, and is designed to trap a certain type of malicious exploit known as "buffer overrun" or "buffer overflow". Enhanced Virus Protection together with the aforementioned operating systems are designed to prevent the spread of certain viruses, like MSBlaster and Slammer.