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SYS Technology Announces World's Fastest, Commercially-Available x86 PC:
At 800MHz the SYS Cold-Fusion 800 Sends Chills Through the Competition

August 16, 1999 - SYS Technology today announced the latest and fastest of its renowned Cold-Fusion PCs, the SYS Cold-Fusion 800. The new system combines AMD's new Athlon processor, KryoTech's world-acclaimed vapor phase refrigeration technology, and Sys' knack for finding the last ounce of system performance, to produce the world's fastest, commercially-available, x86 PC. "Thermally accelerated" to 800MHz, the system provides 3D content creators, ultra-serious gamers, and tens of thousands of processor-bottlenecked system users a VERY quick way to put the "cold shoulder" to tough, time-consuming tasks...not to mention a slew of aliens and other assorted bad guys.

The SYS Cold-Fusion 800 is one of the first computers to utilize the new Athlon (K7) processor from AMD, and the only one available from a nationally recognized and respected system integrator to team it with KryoTech's vapor phase cooling sub-system. By using thermal acceleration, Sys is able to boost the Athlon processor's impressive performance from its 600MHz rating to an unprecedented 800MHz.

Based on extensive data compiled by AMD, and confirmed by hundreds of PC media editors worldwide, the Athlon processor significantly outperforms sixth-generation processors running at the same clock speed. And it does so at a lower price per megahertz. One key to this performance advantage is the Athlon's 200MHz Alpha EV6 system bus, an industry first. The Athlon also boasts a 128KBs L1 cache and a 512KB L2 cache, scalable to 8MB.
Utilizing a KryoTech vapor phase refrigeration sub-system built into the base of the system, the SYS Cold-Fusion 800 boosts performance by cooling the Athlon processor to -40 degrees Celsius (-40º C). [Vapor phase refrigeration is the same technology used in refrigerators and air conditioners. See http://www.kryotech.com/vapor.asp for a brief discussion.]

In its base configuration, the SYS Cold-Fusion 800 includes 128MB of high-speed PC100 SDRAM, 18.2GB, 7200 rpm UDMA/66 hard drive, Diamond Viper V770 Ultra video card (32MB), 6X DVD drive, gorgeous 19" (18.0" viewable) monitor, Creative Labs Live Value sound card, Altec Lansing ACS-54 speaker system, 56K, V.90 WinModem with voice capabilities, and Windows 98 Second Edition . As configured, the system is priced at $3799, FOB Cypress, California. Shipments will begin in mid-September. Popular options include the E&S Tornado 3000 and 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX1 video cards, SCSI hard drives, and additional system memory.

Sys also offers a like-configured 600MHz Athlon system, without the KryoTech cooling sub-system, priced at $2499, FOB Cypress, California. This configuration is already shipping.

The system is backed by a limited six year warranty on memory, five years on labor, and three years on parts (excluding KryoTech-supplied components). There is a one year limited warranty for parts and labor on the KryoTech-supplied components (CPU, chassis, power supply, motherboard and cooling sub-system). Also included is one year of unlimited 24-hour/7-day, toll-free telephone technical support and first year on-site service (USA, 50-states). Restrictions apply.

SYS Technology, a leading system integrator since 1988, develops, integrates, and markets high-performance desktop computers, workstations and servers for major corporations, education, government, small and SOHO businesses, and individuals who demand the very best. Phone: (714) 952-8767; Web: www.sys.com; Email: info@sys.com