The 3DNow!: Definition

3DNow! is the name of a multimedia extension created by AMD for its processors, starting with the K6-2. In more technical terms, it's an addition of SIMD instructions to the traditional x86 instruction set, to better cope with the vector-processing requirements of many graphic-intensive applications. It was originally developed as an enhancement to the MMX instruction set to extend it from integer-only to floating point capabilities too. Later, Intel would add similar (but incompatible) instructions to the Pentium III, known as SSE.


AMD - Innovative Microprocessors Wallpaper Series from Ahmed Nayyer

:: 1.0 AMD's Rights:
> AMD reserves the right to withdraw permission to use the AMD Trademarks and/or the AMD Graphics, in its sole discretion, I will remove my artwork in this case.

:: 1.1 AMD "Innovative Microprocessors" Wallpapers:
> Part of the upcoming AMD "innovative microprocessors" Wallpaper series by me. (Coming this November, 2004)

:: 1.2 My Exisiting work for AMD:
> My existing artwork for AMD will not be replaced and could be seen in my gallery at [link]

:: 1.3 Official Guidelines and Logo Usage:
> Contrary to mine and all other existing wallpapers by many for AMD, these Wallpapers are made while keeping in mind AMD's official guidelines for collateral/logo usage, also the logos are from original high resolution EPS 3.0 4 color files provided by AMD.

:: 1.4 Mistakes and Error Reporting:
> However mistakes do happen, despite these are unofficial wallpapers, I would do prompt corrections, as soon as any flaws came to my knowledge, you are requested to let me know any faults.

:: 1.5 Official Collateral Usage Agreement:
> This official AMD logo/Collateral/ usage agreement could be visited here:
[link]

:: 1.6 Available Resolutions:
> You can use these wallpapers for all resolutions not higher than 1600x1200 pixels (original size)

- 1600x1200
- 1280x960
- 1024x768
- 800x600

:: 1.7 Featured Processors:
> The Wallpapers feature the following processors:

- AMD K6
- AMD K6-2 with "3DNow" (Artwork Developed)
- AMD Duron
- AMD Athlon
- AMD Sempron
- AMD Athlon XP (Artwork Developed)
- AMD Athlon 64
- AMD Athlon 64 FX
- AMD Opteron 64
- AMD Opteron 64 FX

:: 1.8 Type of Image:
> JPEG at 100% quality

:: 1.9 Usage of this Artwork:
The wallpapers are not for redistribution in any form and may not be altered or re-used in any artwork. These are for your personal use only. You may not use them for profit either individually, or in any sort of collection or distribution package over any medium. Thanks for downloading my artwork, I hope this would remain on your desktop for some time.

:: 2.0 Wallpaper Credits:

Designer:
- Ahmed Nayyer

Skulls Texture by
- Nate [link]

Software used:
- Adobe Photoshop 7
- Adobe Illustrator 10
- Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Professional
- Electric Rain Swift 3D 3.0

System used:
- Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz.
- Intel D850GB Desktopboard
- Samsung PC600 128 MB RD RAM
- Nvidia Riva TNT2 M64
- Creative Sound Blaster Live Value 5.1
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2

* Please note that I like processors both from AMD and Intel, but the level of support that AMD provided me is far higher than that of Intel's, so I am an enthusiast of AMD.

Display Device / Monitor used:
> LG Flatron L1510S 15" TFT Active Matrix LCD

More graphics:
> [link]
> [link]

Recommended For:
> LCD Displays on minimum 400:1 contrast ratio and minimum of 1024x768 resolution.

Ahmed Nayyer