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gfroniewski — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:46:35 GMT

UPDATED: #AMDRedTeam Summer VLAN Party

gfroniewski — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:17:13 GMT

UPDATED July 24, 1:23PM CT:

We've updated the rules to now include prizing! Scroll down to check out the newly updated giveaway rules and see what's up for grabs.

Whether you're hoping to get an AMD upgrade or just want to hang out for a day of games and fun with your #AMDRedTeam friends, we can't wait to see you tomorrow from 11AM-7PM CT! If you haven't already, make sure to comment on this post to register. See y'all in chat tomorrow!

That’s right – mark your calendars because another VLAN is on the horizen (see what we did there)? This time, we’re getting together to play some games in honor of the newly launched AMD Ryzen 3000XT Series and more! So, what’s in store?

On July 25 at 11AM CT/6PM GMT, we’ll be on the AMD Twitch channel and the Red Team Discord hanging out and playing games with your favorite streamers for 8 hours.

Streamer schedule

Streamer	US Central Time (CT)	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Bognogus	11AM-1PM	4PM-6PM
Piegon	1PM-3PM	6PM-8PM
Sonuchi	3PM-5PM	8PM-10PM
Kiings	5PM-7PM	10PM-12AM

Registered Participants

remixreviews	randyc71	neon	blazek	brubawil87
venaur	scruff_01	spinalfailed	wuvein	bernie8001
apstwitch	rengy	theo_yells	s049031	beardybaldy
wildcard1978	muroko	jamesc359	larrydarren	enormouschunks
devinedragoon	timmahotool	leidenminne	vyp3r	anubismarc
jace2010	xman0980	inacurate	kataztrophik	strezzedoutz
crossbourne	notnsane	knightwolf	laozsoy	jquagga
soupinator	karamia	0zw5d2ttv9	thedak	terminalgain
Terry 3G's	epicorg	madakish	ehvox	poppymeadows
caerbannog	redlampshade	rumbull	mikagee	larrydarren
planetkeeper	xsoulsin	poeticwil	superamdfan	morphinebear
eazydozer	mapdma	painfulsplit	proteus_jax	kuappy
alucardshinigami	jdm	benman2785	paltryarrow7897	lorddarkhelmet
elgenericosi	creativem0dz	peepsqueak	dryden	johnwolf999
inzaneamaru	xtrumo	phermanit	mr.bunny	ridinggraboids
shinn_c_chen	jmackay	buggzluva	@sozaalwi	rqs-devine
ambasta	jivanf	jtancg	darkchewie	ramenrider
the_monkeybaron	ajlueke	ahmed4119	nitrodesign	cbwardog
nator	allanlngkty	johncito	hannibalx	walking_corpse
foxman150	darklm	capallan	jrandym	glutenfree
toasttheoriginal	fouroctets	tredeuce	derezzedrammi	lolakiaz
warpfact0r10	vesprite2	red5	narc71	drmariokart
natewu	reamoeniker	witness	awaisak	mikefox
corez113	javagnome	sainrub	maruchero	bobpi
kahkarot	meraut	xlenduroman	thepaka	am1sf1t
jothe	deadlydeadius	johnny_cee	g-red	nulling
owntheweb	sthero7	speciald3livery	spuddy	jeechan
dhruv1fy	umami_559	nachoe94	faidesish	burgerbur
abskprhr1997	professortech	jensendang	rippex	gtagshuffle
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barneysyard	slayback	beaststyle9	gi_jungle	skitxx_
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jmtechz	sunrayminor	anmoldubey	hiramkunz	deviantant
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ozsiix	bigd16	chojin_1999	wömir	nlaha
seams	subterfuge	dalegends	king_cactus	penguin123es
hardboiled	thedubliv	flyingwooper	gysixho	jif_the_gamer
simnyl	sandersen	nequewishh	isaacphoenix89	darknessmuta
electroagent47	mauii_the_g	tfwusernamenotavailable	pixiedust1975	viretteman
gpadiddy	kratosintheflesh	freedom37803	kidoo	s.pratapdell
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1kal1	andy76swe	br09	overkillington	the1reaper
johnnye	squigglymootv	kazu	juststew	hagoosumo
shihounin	invective	fusionzzknight	whakarob	bussthemartian
lotso	bleuhawk	rettso	notwabbitseason	deueuq
pepperftw96	gsdragoon	elpuertorro	twitch0125	karataiser
siresalty	arapaima	kalorn	truzzle	atal_7
kabukiq	waymantan	roos-skywalker	draxo	savra87
hibson	caboose1007	captnchunk	moo	amdiskul
ranmasaotome013	13daniejast	enormouschunks	spalter	bottoilet
j0rdy	odian	wolranker	doomplayer28	mikkiz
antics05	markoazul	hexxitz	ltcdata	advent
peter@nixeus	ggelato	astr0thundr	cmoney	kortana
pxtrick12	bodatious_pie	hardcorepawnnz	stefferbunny	fisher471
lhiml	ejstreet	dixx-nuts	brianfagioli	yaga
morbidporpoise	misteracharyz	nogaru	ohsofranco	dgauer03
oblivionz	vertabre	gimpone1	deathbyfitz	lwka4
serenemango	xenodemon	engininja	hotwings13	facuruguay95
thebigyesh	ohiotexan	arjunprasaath	echouniform97	mixy
im1up	rkarnes	kavunffs	nuckemaan	danetrain05
delaney_a	gizmospeed	wiggetacraft	p5ydar	goldyxxx
buttercutter333	arceusmi	prakhar3112006	cabal001	kiui
dracozolt	no0va.bhamade	tio_mod	zenno	neeraj3

Official rules for the event can be found here, rules for the giveaway can be found here, and you can register simply by replying to this thread. Even if you’re not able to game, you can still join in on the fun by hanging out and chatting with us on Twitch and Discord during the VLAN!

We’ll be playing all manner of games and, of course, giving away some top-notch prizes including some of the recently launched AMD Ryzen 3000XT Series processors and B550 motherboards.

We hope you’ll join us for a day of Red Team fun, gaming, and awesome prizes. Stay tuned as we’ll be updating this blog with more details as we get closer to the VLAN. More to come!

How to Get More Involved in the AMD Red Team

gfroniewski — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:08:05 GMT

For long-time fans and new community members alike, the AMD Red Team is a place for all those who bleed AMD red. With more gamers, PC builders, streamers and creators joining the AMD Red Team ranks every day, we thought it was only fitting to revamp the community experience. So, what’s new?

Since every great community needs a home base, we’ve updated the Red Team Gaming Community Page to make it even easier to participate with the AMD Red Team, get involved, and even sport some official AMD Red Team digital swag. Here’s a quick tour of the new one-stop shop for all things AMD Red Team.

Love to Stream or Review? Tell Us More About Yourself
Are you a Red Team member who loves to stream or has interest in reviewing products? Tell us a little more about yourself and your channels through our interest form so we can connect with you.

Claim Your AMD Red Team Digital Swag
Are you a long-time AMD fan or brand new community member that wants to rep the AMD Red Team? Download our new Red Team toolkit complete with overlays, cover photos, and more so you can show the world your AMD Red Team pride.

Stay in the Know
Whether you’re a first-time AMD product user or just want to stay up to date on the community, make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter to be plugged in to what’s going on with the AMD Red Team.

We hope these updates help you feel even more at home within the Red Team and make it a place where AMD fans can come together on and offline to share, learn, and, of course, game! Here’s to a bright future for AMD and our community.

Stay in touch by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Twitch!

Updated: AMD Red Team Holiday VLAN Party

gfroniewski — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:31:22 GMT

*UPDATE*

Thank you so much for coming out to celebrate with us on Saturday! We all had an amazing time hanging out in chat, playing some games, and unwrapping some presents. We're still waiting on confirmation from our grand prize winner, but you can find the list of folks who won in Twitch chat below.

*MOAR UPDATES*

corez113 has been chosen as our grand prize winner! Join me in congratulating them alongside all the other winners listed below.

Epicorg

scruff_01

venaur

jace2010

proteus_jax

jaynasty78

xlenduroman

auto_exec

punk4evr

californacated

redlampshade1

RBuschyX

rhuntx6

tredeuce1992

majorhdrx8

Congratulations to you all – please expect an email from me in the coming days!

-Gary

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

2019 is almost over, but we’re not done yet! As we make our way through the holidays, there’s a lot to be thankful for – not the least of which is our AMD Red Team community. Our VLAN to round out the year is meant to be a celebration of that, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with all of you!

On December 14th from 11AM CT/5PM GMT to 7PM CT/1AM GMT, we’ll be on the AMD Twitch channel and the Red Team Discord hanging out, playing games, and also playing Santa.

It’s the holiday season, and that means enjoying food, friends, family, and gifts! Along with registration information and our streaming roster, we’ve added a plethora of goodies to the rules document found here. Trust us, you will see something from your list.

Registration is now open, and you can find the official Event Rules and Giveaway Rules here and here. If you have already commented, please post another comment as your first one did not count. We'll be sending out an email to remind you before the event, as well. If you’re not able to game with us but still want to join in on the fun, jump on Twitch and Discord to chat during the event.

Streamer schedule

Who's on Twitch	CST	GMT
Boltzdameek	11-1PM	5-7PM
Piegon	1-3PM	7-9PM
Sonuchi	3-5PM	9-11PM
Tyler2k	5-7PM	11PM-1AM

Registered Participants

theo_yells	iambox	spinalfailed	dryden	hornetamx77
terrybear	rbuschyx	wildcard1978	karamia	darkchewie
beardybaldy	epicorg	n7_hanukun	ramenrider	jace2010
creativem0dz	walking_corpse	chojin_1999	johnny_cee	rengy
eazydozer	drmariokart	caerbannog	ridinggraboids	corez113
vanzan27	bosschecker	foxman150	gheddah	deken
jquagga	wuvein	inzaneamaru	scruff_01	n00bert0
untamedloli	realmadrooster	the_individualist_8	lorddarkhelmet	pixiedust1975
feiling	painfulsplit	maiyagygery666	neon	xtang85
g-red	omaresber	am1sf1t	packmanisback	planetkeeper
larrydarren	viperdog	mikagee	devinedragoon	notnsane
musical	kataztrophik	ozsiix	xsoulsin	mr.bunny
californicated	leidenminne	gi_jungle	ehvox	datnotguy17
poeticwil	jumbobears	swaccelerated	phuri	jamesc359
palinker	ghastlywulf	metalmankemmer	blaubont	rumbull
remixreviews	apstwitch	terminalgain	strezzedoutz	bigryguy04
viperdog	generalchaos	saywhut	red5	memba
toasttheoriginal	forcefedflesh	esmea	alucardshinigami	illusion2269
killermandan	huntx6	zeroteam24	superalphajellybean	metag[8]
rqs-devine	c0mput0r	spikeypup	tosblackdeath	s049031
cyberstorm64dd	mapdma	nightfire	geneslicer	enormouschunks
xcypherxgamingx	dicegerry	nator	warpfact0r10	beautyinblack95
caustin1023	tredeuce	haysleyez	subterfuge	rippex
0zw5d2ttv9	feverstriker	garyhtx	fumiko05	sabah70
punk4evr	tomikov1	beaststyle9	joe238	benman2785
vanzan27	hibson	remixreviews	sawtoothsquid	ghastlywulf
proteus_jax	eisegreis	serithfc	phermanit	deno03
positive	cptluckystar	morphinebear	natewu	braden
jb1001	zengoon	venaur	beck0n	cholidsnake
ultr0s	jeremythelee	keepitcold3	iwalkwithedead	gabbros
darklm	maya2088	tfwusernamenotavailable	sthero7	jaynasty
falco	bretongaming	chuchuyea	bernie8001	extide
xlenduroman	retrask	greenman343	kalorn	lotso
fraderikusus	playedbyhatem	gregapher	nulling	nn_quantum
vsw211	blam	optolemos	autoexec04	kuappy
killerkoltnine	poppymeadows	karataiser	allanlngkty	boneheadeh
superamdfan	kahkarot	muroko	narc71	yougoshatenshi
timmahotool	furyshate	elgenericosi	rubish1	madakish
fuzzbhug	poseidonss	nikki	micosan	deasile
rykarian	wallapalooza	altoid	braveprogram	cptluckystar
kiui	rettso	ihtisham	professorbob	portfail
satirepotato	nymeria_doe	engininja

The time is almost here! Remind your friends to register, and we'll see you Saturday.

Until then.

Red Team Rewind: November 2019

gfroniewski — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:11:11 GMT

Introduction

October is out and November is in, and that means another month of happenings in the world of gaming and the AMD Red Team. Between The Outer Worlds taking us to new horizons, the release of the first gaming laptop to use AMD’s 7nm technology, and the holiday spirit kicking down our collective doors, we couldn’t be more amped for what’s to come!

See You Space Cowboy

The Outer Worlds hit stores on October 25th, and the reception thus far has been nothing short of amazing. Obsidian’s latest hearkens back to many of our favorite RPGs of old – with memorable characters and dialog, beautiful locales to explore, and plenty of decisions that change the course of your adventure.

AMD partnered with Obsidian to deliver gameplay designed to take full advantage of the power of AMD Ryzen processors, and it’s turned out to be an experience that’s truly spectacular. If you haven’t had a chance to try The Outer Worlds yet, you might like to know that you can get a copy FREE with the purchase of select Ryzen CPUs. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass for PC to try as well!

MSI Alpha 15

October also marked the release of MSI’s Alpha 15 laptop. The first gaming laptop to utilize 7nm technology is powered by Radeon RX 5500M and Ryzen 7 3750H, sporting up to a 144hz FreeSync display for ultra-fast, buttery smooth gameplay.

We couldn’t be more excited for this bad boy to be introduced to the world, and we hope you all are too. If you’re looking for no-compromise gaming on the go, the MSI Alpha may just be the laptop for you. Not to mention the fact you get Borderlands 3 or Ghost Recon Breakpoint free when you pick one up (just sayin’).

Dare to Dream

If you’re headed to Dreamhack Atlanta this weekend, make sure to stop by the CLX area! They’ll have a wealth of all-AMD systems set up so you can take a break from all the gaming with, well, even more gaming! You might even see some members of the Red Team community on the floor, so be on the lookout.

HyperX will also be on the scene with their esports bus, hosting tournaments and giveaways all weekend. If you’re blood is running hot for some competition, make sure to head their way to see what they’ve got going on.

We’re Getting a Makeover

As I said in last month’s post, we’re continuing the updates to our online presence very soon! We’ve been rolling out updates to our Discord server and Twitch channel, and now it’s our community page’s turn.

So, without further ado, we're happy to introduce you to the new and improved version of the Gaming Community Page! This is just the start, and you can expect more details soon on what we’re planning for our next phase starting in 2020.

What’s Next?

As you can tell, we’ve got a lot going on in the community this fall, and there’s always more to come. Like I alluded to above, the holidays are upon us, and we’re ready to celebrate with all of you! Be on the lookout for some signs of the holiday spirit as we make our way into December. We know you’re on the edge of your seats waiting to find out about our next VLAN, and you can rest assured it’s going to be a big one to close out the year.

Stay tuned here for more updates. Until then, see you next time!

Red Team Rewind: October 2019

gfroniewski — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:54:13 GMT

Introduction - Wake Me Up When September Ends

Hello, Red Team! We’re back again with another another Red Team Rewind, this time revisiting our latest VLAN and going over all the game releases we had to round out the summer! Plus, we’re looking ahead to the rest of the year and beyond.

100 games of summer

Another season, another Red Team VLAN! Thank you to our kickass community members for stopping by to help us say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. We had an amazing day of gaming – exploring the Xbox Game Pass for PC, giving away some Ryzen and Radeon hardware, and hanging out with all of our fellow Red Teamers.

Be on the lookout for info on our next event in the coming months. They’re never too far off, and we’re always looking forward to the next time we can welcome all of you for a day of fun, games, and (of course) prizes.

Ghosts, gears, and psychos – oh my!

This fall is rife with game releases, and we’re having an amazing time helping introduce them all to gamers around the world. Between Gears 5 and Borderlands 3 adding new stories to their fantastical worlds and Ghost Recon Breakpoint bringing us back down to Earth with gritty spec ops action, there are plenty of experiences to be excited about when it comes to the games the Red Team is playing.

Ubisoft’s latest foray into the world of tier one operator action is now available on all platforms, so grab your fellow Ghosts and head to Auroa for intense 4-player co-op and 4v4 PvP in Ghost War. If you haven’t heard yet, you can Raise the Game and choose to get Ghost Recon Breakpoint for free with the purchase of select Radeon graphics cards. Not only that, but you’ll also get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass for PC included!

Looking for a CPU instead? Participate in Ryzen’s Equipped to Win bundle to get a choice of Borderlands 3 or The Outer Worlds (or both with select processors) with the same opportunity to try out Game Pass.

Change is in the air

The end of the year is fast approaching, and that’s causing us to think about what’s next for our AMD Red Team community. That being said, we have some changes on the horizon we're very excited about, and we can’t wait to reveal more in November.

You may have noticed some updates to our Twitch page and Discord server over the past few months, and that was just the beginning. Soon you’ll be seeing more pop up across the web, so keep a sharp eye out as we’re headed into the holidays.

Until next time – stay classy, Red Team.

Red Team Rewind: September 2019

gfroniewski — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:44:38 GMT

Introduction

What’s up, Red Team? From recent events to upcoming goodness, we’re here with your very first Red Team Rewind to keep you updated on all the latest ways to connect with the AMD Red Team community!

CNE Gaming Garage

For the second year in a row, AMDers descended on the beautiful city of Toronto to take part in the much-beloved Canadian National Exhibition. Hosting the AMD Gaming Garage was an incredible experience, and we can’t thank our partners and co-sponsors enough for making it even better.

From Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller emceeing the event to ExtraLife and the SickKids Foundation’s spirit of philanthropy, we were honored by the response the Garage received.

We welcomed thousands of gamers of all ages, gave away some awesome prizes, and most importantly shared in our love of being part of a global community of gamers. See you again next year, Toronto!

Gamescom

At Gamescom, the world’s largest event celebrating all things gaming, we showed off the latest games on over 800 AMD-powered systems across the show floor!

It was a blast meeting all of our Red Teamers on the floor and experiencing the love with all of you. Thanks for the warm welcome, Germany, and we’ll see you again next year!

PAX West

But the party didn’t stop there! AMD joined our friends at 2K and Gearbox to start some mayhem at PAX West 2019, giving players the chance to explore Pandora in crystal clarity.

We even teamed up with XIDAX to build beautiful, Vault Hunter-themed PCs! Powered by Ryzen and Radeon, these beauties can take you through the campaign in style. And guess what? You can even WIN one!

We also celebrated the upcoming launch of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint with our friends at Ubisoft! Who else is ready to step into the boots of Ghost Recon fireteam leader "Nomad" for launch on October 4th?

We had a great time showing off the hottest upcoming titles and we can’t wait to see you on the Seattle show floor next year!

What’s Next?

Gears 5 Launch

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears 5 is bigger than ever! With five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet, Gears 5 launches worldwide on Tuesday, September 10th.

Borderlands 3 Launch

Borderlands 3 is almost here, baby! Loot your way through a mayhem-fueled adventure on Friday, September 13th. Don’t forget, you can preload on the 11th so you don’t miss a minute of the action.

Red Team Streamers Bear, Kiings, Bognogus, and Sonuchi are teaming up to take on Borderlands 3! Join us on the AMD Twitch channel on Saturday, September 14th from 11AM to 3PM CT to experience each new Vault Hunter firsthand.

Xbox Game Pass for PC VLAN

The next AMD Red Team VLAN is fast approaching, and what a big one this is going to be! We’re showcasing Xbox Game Pass for PC this time around, and we’re excited to game out with over 100 titles to choose from. Join us on Saturday the 21st for a day of fun, games, and community! For more info and to register, click here.

And that’s a wrap on our first Rewind! Have any events taking place in your communities? Let us know in the comments below and make sure to join our Discord to keep up with everything AMD Red Team!

AMD Xbox Game Pass for PC VLAN Party

gfroniewski — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:51:23 GMT

It’s been an exciting summer of events for AMD fans and gamers around the world, and what better way to cap that off than with a good ol’ fashioned VLAN? It’s time to once again gather Red Team members from far and wide for a day of fun and games, and of course that includes you!

On September 21st from 11AM CT/5PM GMT to 7PM CT/1AM GMT, we’ll be on the AMD Twitch channel and the Red Team Discord hanging out and playing games with your favorite streamers, showcasing all the awesome games available on Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Streamer schedule

Streamer	US Central Time (CT)	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Derrickgott007	11AM to 1PM	5PM to 7PM
Whiiskey	1PM to 3PM	7PM to 9PM
Tyler2k	3PM to 5PM	9PM to 11PM
Boltzdameek	5PM to 7PM	11PM to 1AM

Registered Participants

larrydarren	supermufti	painfulsplit	red5	mr.bunny
spinalfailed	iambox	beardybaldy	randyc71	wuvein
lorddarkhelmet	jace2010	derrickgott007	eisegreis	epicorg
apstwitch	newlexican	laozsoy	dan71w	jamesc359
morphinebear	bernie8001	ehvox	nulling	eazydozer
iwalkwithedead	wildcard1978	soupinator	extide	staggeredsix
kataztrophik	falco	mikagee	dryden	androidgal
caerbannog	neuromantis	warpfact0r10	xsoulsin	am1sf1t
benman2785	theo_yells	poeticwil	iambox	anubismarc
gi_jungle	beardybaldy	scruff_01	hornetamx77	karamia
s049031	narc71	timmahotool	0zw5d2ttv9	terminalgain
torynduron	feiling	planetkeeper	terrybear	proteus_jax
sonuchi	essen2608	ramenrider	blazek	bearoftwitch
whiskey-foxtrot	darkchewie	esmea	strezzedoutz	toasttheoriginal
buggzluva	thumper	madakish	ajlueke	fearless_fx
johnweland	autoexec04	saywhut	neon	maya2088
zigarot	xenoaroe	cholidsnake	geneslicer	joe238
foxman150	colin83	rqs-devine	coyotezeye	illusion2269
antifusc	devinedragoon	tr1pw1r3	superalphajellybean	johnny_cee
s3qu3nc3	punk4evr	zecableguy	stoggy28	glutenfree
phuri	feverstriker	utp216	creativem0dz	viperdog
mapdma	n00bert0	mustick	g-red	souleatr45
usna92	evalution	chojin_1999	inzaneamaru	xtrumo
redsg154	killerkoltnine	ozsiix	abhishek_myth	roph
deadlydeadius	colesdav	xlenduroman	ghastlywulf	drmariokart
zovyra	logun	realmadrooster	staticfx	roos-skywalker
warryx	baddog6915	jmackay	alucardshinigami	rumbull
sthero7	jumbobears	superamdfan	ekelem	garyhtx
mtrai	tosblackdeath	keetoowah	positive	nator
natewu	nesha00	timelordisaac	beaststyle9	zohaib2044
phermanit	nightfire	cyberstorm64dd	skullman678	mipa
kc5vdj	n7_hanukun	wallapalooza	blaubont	blazek
chuchuyea	blam	cptluckystar	sniper51	crzypck
nashsfz	zaid.23	davedoesstuff	jaysinsan	gakagammy
kiui

Official rules can be found here, and, as always, all you have to do to register is comment on this thread. If you’re not able to game with us but still want to join in the fun, jump on Twitch and Discord to chat during the event.

As mentioned above, with this VLAN we’re showcasing all the great games you get on Xbox Game Pass for PC. If you buy a new Ryzen processor or Radeon graphics card, you’ll enjoy three free months of access to this library of over 100+ titles, and there are more being added all the time. This is a great chance to preview the pass and see what it's all about!

Of course, it wouldn’t be a VLAN without some prizes, and prizes there will be. You can now check out our Official Giveaway Rules to see what you can win and how to enter!

Either way you must be registered here on the forums to win, so make sure to sign up and comment in this thread before Friday, September 20th at 11:59:59PM CT when registration closes!

There’s nothing we love more than a day of gaming with our community, so come hang out with us and see what adventures await on Xbox Game Pass. We’ll be updating this blog with more details as we get closer to the event so stay tuned!

AMD at E3 2019 | Next Horizon Gaming

gfroniewski — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:47:40 GMT

AMD is headed to E3 2019 for a special #NextHorizonGaming event, and we want to invite our entire Red Team community to participate! On Monday June 10th at 3PM Pacific Time, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su will be taking the stage to talk about how our upcoming products will change the face of PC, console, and cloud gaming for years to come.

Hosted by The Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley and featuring details about all the gaming innovation you can expect from AMD in 2019 and beyond, this is a presentation you don’t want to miss.

As such, we have plenty of ways for you to watch and get it on the excitement! Whether you’re in the LA area or watching from home, it’s important to us that everyone be a part of this momentous occasion.

If you’re in the LA area, you can sign up to attend the event in person at The Novo at LA Live. Red Team members, industry folks, and anyone else in the community are welcome to join on a first-come, first-served basis, and you can register right here for your chance to attend!

If you’re joining us online, you can also sign up to be notified when the stream goes live by entering your information here.

Watch us on:

AMD Gaming on Facebook

AMD on Twitch

AMD on Mixer

AMD on YouTube

Thanks for reading, everyone. We can’t wait to see you at #NextHorizonGaming!

AMD 50th Anniversary VLAN Recap

gfroniewski — Wed, 15 May 2019 20:23:29 GMT

Howdy Red Team!

We’re spending 2019 celebrating AMD’s 50th Anniversary, and we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the fun we’ve already had this year as a community. From our 50th Anniversary VLAN last Saturday and the launch of the #AMD50 Stories contest to a special surprise you’ll find out about below, there are a lot of exciting things happening (and only more to come)!

AMD 50th Anniversary VLAN

On May 4th, our AMD Stream Team joined forces with all of you to host a day of games, fun, and giveaways. We can’t thank you enough for coming out to join in on the celebration, and what a celebration it was! All in all, we had about 2,600 of you hanging out in Twitch and Discord playing some of your favorite games and vying for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

We gave away four massive hardware bundles with 50th Anniversary products as well as copies of World War Z to our lucky winners, and we’re already looking forward to playing with you all again soon. In the meantime, our Stream Team is live every day, and they’re always happy to have you hanging out and chatting on our Twitch channel.

#AMD50 Stories

Another way we’ve been getting the community involved in the anniversary fun is through the #AMD50 Stories contest, where you have the opportunity to highlight some of your favorite AMD memories from over the years.

We’re still accepting entries until May 17th, but we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of our favorites so far:

w00t Doc and his friends enjoying the launch of Athlon 64. Nothing beats a launch event where you walk away with prizes!

Spending quality time with dad and hoping that everything went right with your first build!

Giddily returning home with your brand-new video card ready to enter a new age of gaming.

And, of course, meeting the love of your life and landing your dream job.

There are plenty more stories where that came from, and we want to hear yours too! Visit our posts on the Ryzen and Radeon Twitter pages to submit your favorite AMD memory for a chance to win some sweet 50th Anniversary hardware. We'll be selecting the winners randomly, and you can find the full rules here.

Last but not least... we're getting a fresh new look!

Many of you have been with us for years, and you've seen our style change over time. With it being AMD's 50th Anniversary, we're celebrating the past but also looking forward to the future. Without further ado, here's the new logo for all things Red Team:

As we look to continually grow the Red Team and establish ourselves as the very best gaming community to be part of, we want to make sure our style grows with it. This new logo is modern and refreshing while still maintaining the sleek, angular look we've come to know and love from our past branding.

We're so excited to start the next chapter on our community's journey, and this is just the beginning. Be on the lookout for changes that will take place on Twitch, our website, and right here on the forums. Over the next few months we'll be updating our online presence with our new look as well as offering you a variety of new content to explore.

Thanks to each and every one of you for making the AMD Red Team the amazing community that it is. We look forward to making it even better, and we're thrilled to have you all be an integral part of that process.

AMD 50th Anniversary VLAN Party

gfroniewski — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:56:21 GMT

Everyone loves celebrating a birthday, and that’s why we’ve decided to hold an AMD 50th Anniversary VLAN Party! That’s right – we’re getting together to play some games and blow the candles out with our entire community, and you’re invited!

On May 4th from 11AM CT/5PM GMT to 7PM CT/1AM GMT, we’ll be on the AMD Twitch channel and the Red Team Discord hanging out and playing games with your favorite streamers.

Streamer schedule

Who’s on Twitch	US Central Time (CT)	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Bear	11AM to 1PM	5PM to 7PM
Piegon	1PM to 3PM	7PM to 9PM
Tyler2k	3PM to 5PM	9PM to 11PM
Sonuchi	5PM to 7PM	11PM to 1AM

Registered Participants

randyc71	orsuna	gaming.mh	durindeathless	chojin_1999	spinalfailed
bernie8001	tcgmeta	deno03	devinedragoon	kxuping	benman2785
terminalgain	newlexican	rgtek	derrickgott007	staggeredsix	ozsiix
b0rdin1989	planetkeeper	dryden	karamia	poeticwill	eazydozer
scruff_01	sonuchi	jamesc359	arcticwind	madakish	johnny_cee
corez113	anubismarc	rqs-devine	theo_yells	beardybaldy	mapdma
mr.bunny	nulling	rengy	larrydarren	wuvein	wildcard1978
warpfact0r10	whiskey-foxtrot	tosblackdeath	nokki	terrybear	darkchewie
gheddah	rumbull	johnwolf999	tindeath	hawkeye_amd	narc71
gtagshuffle	iambox	apstwitch	superben	gi_jungle	proteus_jax
ajlueke	xsoulsin	sebastianbaraj5	timmahotool	bretongaming	jace2010
laozsoy	epicorg	qthenukes	philadelphiacollins	saywhut	maya2088
neon	vaughnveneratio	s049031	hashhakaj	edwardss123	toasttheoriginal
brenhudd	gagnongaming	drmariokart	thesass	379786	coyotezeye
ipeeblood91	thumper	gamingrex716	shink1rou	therevplays	am1sf1t
kaleby	natewu	ardamir	trippinvoid	podvinski	xtrumo
inzaneamaru	illusion2269	bonziebuddy	nator	alucardshinigami	corwynn
acesjg81	keepithumble87	maximussnowfall	blazek	vyp3r	esmea
xlenduroman	puglifejm	scuubz	drussdaaxe	lorddarkhelmet	luisfpr
vlad001	killermandan	morphinebear	superalphajellybean	flamebomb	dan71w
not12listen	killerbyte	n00bert0	hoseonahill805	xavirav	laiguanapez
colin83	punk4evr	mech_cheese	feverstriker	walking_corpse	richdmz
cptluckystar	ehvox	giggles	rapier	amirmaqhashmi	gamingrex716
yavamir	shasty	deken	haysleyez	nattyselect	bvarchangel
khalidgravi	shyguy4no1	boltzdameek	feiling	painsworth91	zecableguy
ninjasorus	nesha00	hobbitmerhy	dripandrip	kram	maiyagygery666
adlwinn.mt	mrorddarius	reece	lomo50	tr1pw1r3	hornetamx77
jamesranger	javier	beaststyle9	joe238	jumbobears	sthero7
swires86	stephni	commando_bender	joonk1313	utsadeli	coljonsquall
s3qu3nc3	the1reaper	farmerboy	1c3m4n	brkdmariner	tagerck
cbwardog	darkkell	ninjasorus	sionelle	the_gentleman_crow	iczerone
ganstakingofsa	alantorrej	justcallmethekid	notmo	darkwolfca	jquagga
toothnnailz	xenoaroe	jolietjake	kc5vdj	mosesc	red5
lorddarkhelmet	invective	ijgemini	fahq	adrianduck	biscuitswimmer
gpx123	lok1nu	ridokilos	lhiml	alphoenix87	timelordisaac
branithius	gizmosan	ramenrider	jaysinsan	teckem	ridinggraboids
claydoh00	kucuro	blitzmaster	exquisitus	cookidd1	grimrpr6942
lcboboy	slugmate	keepitcold3	igetdenied	evalution	feropi
soul_est	hibby	thehomiemiggs	itsmiffy	kuappy	caerbannog
yune	chubrock	painfulsplit	iam_mewtwo	killerkoltnine	kataztrophik
soupinator	realmadrooster	hcdesigns	dammitteejay	jgarcia0427	neuromantis
deadlysniper007	mikagee	beskargam	onepiece_zyx	st_ing_8	wallapalooza
drunkentrex	chuchuyea	grayishshade	g-red	tomikov1	darkrei
aldraia	alexkywalker	atifexthebeardbarian	lolakiaz	crossbourne	sqin
sylar220	nemesis.ie	strezzedoutz	machetex1	tick007	traceman
elpuertorro	merfy	essen2608	kaashmire	swaccelerated	doodruid
timr9flan	musical	geneslicer	r1z70	coolgam3r215	guccimods
haphazarddamage	devinlawson	wunmu	bohjangles	irverter	rainbrodash666
tredeuce	sajjad2199	arsham911	mooosey	kennykid2002	arsham911
kashay	earthishome7569	elvind	monukai	blam	sis1582
arsham911	zohaib2044	jojo2009	feuerlee	highlander2000	feuerlee
deadlydeadius	bocirirics	aleninja73	lostpj	orical	artful
yunki	danger696	qualiasg	kalitvenic	tibore	esyphelon
is_the_big_boss	bearoftwitch	harunjuhasz	kalorn	lycros	viretteman
vhchasten	vedoemax5	sandor	usna92	bn999nl	slock1
max_sokol376@ukr	matthewv1998	carnageheart	ndbob95	evgen9884	radguy88
mckobain	bullruso	gavrik1629	arapx	sadfroggo	rogiman
topert99	outspac	ninjarain87	nightfire	bombay	fumiko05
zihlus	kiui

Official rules can be found here, and, as always, all you have to do to register is reply to this thread. If you’re not able to game with us but still want to join in the fun, jump on Twitch and Discord to chat during the event.

We’ll be playing a variety of games throughout the day as well as squadding up to outlive the dead in World War Z. In addition to the juicy headshots on all those zombies, we’ll have some juicy prizing, including four chances to win a prize bundle including Ryzen 7 2700X, Radeon RX 590, a Gigabyte AORUS X470 Gaming 7 motherboard, and a copy of World War Z.

Full giveaway rules here.

If you don’t manage to win a grand prize, we’ll also be giving out some more copies of WWZ throughout the day.

You must be registered here on the forums to win, so make sure to sign up before Friday, May 3rd at 11:59:59PM CT when registration closes!

Come hang out with us, celebrate AMD’s 50th Anniversary, and enjoy a day of gaming with your fellow Red Team members. We’ll be updating this blog with more details as we get closer to the event so stay tuned!

AMD Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Open Beta VLAN Party

gfroniewski — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:25:40 GMT

It’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to play with y’all, so the Red Team is back with another VLAN party just in time for The Division 2 Open Beta!

On March 1st from 3PM CT/9PM GMT to 9PM CT/3AM GMT, we’ll be on the AMD Twitch channel and the Red Team Discord roaming the streets of post-collapse DC. The AMD Red Team couldn’t be more excited to squad up with you! Check the full schedule below for details on when your favorite streamer will be live.

Streamer Schedule

Who’s on Twitch	US Central Time (CT)	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
WhiskeyFoxtrotActual	3PM to 5PM	9PM to 11PM
DerrickGott007	5PM to 7PM	11PM to 1AM
Mohotashi	7PM to 9PM	1AM to 3AM

Registered Participants

rengy	wuvein	terminalgain	devinedragon
kxuping	scruff_01	nitrus79	sonuchi
jamesc359	blazek	rainbrodash666	deadlydeadius
terrybear	larrydarren	wildcard1978	eazydozer
bernie8001	deno03	apstwitch	mr.bunny
corez113	theo_yells	ehvox	rqs-devine
neon	drg197	morphinebear	dan71w
gi_jungle	zeppelin193	rippex	dryden
gtagshuffle	nulling	johnweland	randyc71
madakish	tcgmeta	alucardshinigami	zurran
brynnlynn	drmariokart	benman2785	buggzluva
jaynasty	ganstakingofsa	vaudevillian	karamia
kenyurigames	kiroinc	cearig	tibrael
xsoulsin	toasttheoriginal	benman2785	hornetamx77
thesass	johnny_cee	proteus_jax	itsmiffy
joebangles	everspy	merrick_yap	rumbull
majorbutthurt	stavanator	darkchewie	mi6
iwalkwithedead	walking_corpse	beaststyle9	spinalfailed
suspiciouspixel	dripandrip	keepitcold3	staggeredsix
irverter	garwynn	exceus	derchristian
winters__	mavryk	planetkeeper	secsmaster69lmao
smithmconnor	dkiscrushin	mapdma	deuceat
jumbobears	sp00kygastly	lawandhijinks	chancebond
jagreen3	tfwusernamenotavailable	zetty	masterbasher
boltzdameek	mansysgg	vwassassin	caerbannog
kataztrophik	bonemarrowjr	musical	bretongaming
sthero7	birdofnight	remixreviews	n00bert0
jgarcia0427	radguy88	chuchuyea	russ1234
wallapalooza	kittenz	blam	maxxhew
narc71	timmahotool	mmokellak	moonminx
jojoyojimbi	altoid	androidgal	inzaneamaru
goldouss	zecableguy	garajose	maya2088
r1z70	pandaring16	kiui	akroma_86
magic_taco	colesdav	fluffytoe	nsarubbi

For this event we’ll be playing the Open Beta, so be sure to download the client and update it in time for the stream if you want some sweet, sweet loot. If you don’t get a chance to sign up to play with us on stream, you can still form your own group with other Red Team members, as well.

We want to make sure as many Agents as possible get a chance to play with us, so check out the rules here then get yourself registered by replying to this thread. If you’re not able to game with us but still want to join in the fun, jump on Twitch and Discord to chat during the event!

As always, we’ll be giving out IRL loot too, including 3 chances to win a prize bundle that comes with a Ryzen 5 2600, a Radeon RX 580, and a Gold Edition copy of Tom Clancy's The Division 2.

You must be registered here on the forums to win, so make sure to sign up before Thursday, February 28th at 11:59:59PM CT when registration closes.

Come hang out with us, make new friends, and help reclaim our nation’s capital from the brink. We’ll be updating this blog with more details as we get closer to the event so stay tuned.

We can't wait to see y'all there!

Hello, Red Team!

gfroniewski — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 18:27:57 GMT

Hey everyone,

My name’s Gary, and I’m your newest AMD and Red Team Community Manager! I’ve already had the chance to talk to a few of you, and I’m excited to get to know even more.

About me:

It might come as no surprise to y’all that I mainly spend my free time playing video games, but I also love to hike, explore new restaurants and bars all over Austin, and also go see live music as much as possible. I graduated from UT with a communications degree with the idea that I would work in social media (preferably in video games), so here I am. 🙂

Gaming:

I’ve been gaming for as long as I can remember, going back to NES when I was a wee lad. I play most of the major releases with particular interest in online shooters and action RPGs. When a hot, new single player title isn’t fresh off the presses, you can find me playing everything from Apex Legends and Blackout to Overwatch and Rainbow Six: Siege.

Industry work:

This is my first job in the games industry, but I’ve been working in social media for nearly half a decade now. I started off as a community manager serving companies of all kinds – everything from restaurants, bars, and BNBs to dentists, mechanics, and comic shops – and I’m both excited and hugely proud to now be working with AMD. It’s a dream of mine to infuse my passion with my profession, and I feel lucky to get the opportunity to accomplish that here.

Contact me:

You can find me on the Red Team Discord as gary_games. Feel free to reach out to me if you want to say hi or discuss anything AMD related! You can also find me on Twitter @gary_froniewski if you want to talk about anything else, but it is a personal account that doesn’t represent AMD in any way, so please be aware of that when you visit.

*Bonus picture of my derpy cat, Albus, included*

2018 AMD Community Year in Review

thepancake — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:26:34 GMT

Happy (almost) New Year, Red Team!

From celebrating Ryzen’s one-year anniversary and launching a refreshed Red Team program, to community meet ups at PAX, TwitchCon and more, it’s been a packed and amazing year for AMD and our community. To celebrate, we’re counting down the five best moments of 2018.

#5: Community Meet Ups!

PAX, E3, CNE Gaming Garage and more, we were there and so were you—loud and proud. This year we put our stamp on gaming conventions all over the world. You showed us how pumped you were to get hands on experience with AMD products at Tokyo Game Show, China Joy, DreamHack and TwitchCon. While there, we hosted memorable Red Team meet ups with swag, giveaways, photobooths and social media contests: and we’re looking forward too many more in 2019!

#4: 12 Days of Streaming

To show our appreciation to our passionate community we kicked off a special event. Just in time for the holidays, we launched a special 12 Days of Streaming Twitch event. Alongside our special guests hosts NaomiKyle, iAmLucyMae, PancakePowTV and Kiings, we streamed for 12 days straight playing your favorite games, chatting about our products and giving away a few, too! We gave away processors, graphics cards, laptops and desktops to 12 lucky winners to enjoy!

#3: The new AMD Red Team

The AMD community leveled up in June when we rolled out new updates to the Red Team. We’ve expanded the Red Team banner to include 4 new teams to spotlight all of your skills, interests, and excitement for everything AMD. These new teams include: Streamers, Reviewers, Students, and the Street Team.

Whether you’re a fan-favorite streaming personality or a PC hardware guru, we’d love to have you play an integral role in our community in 2019 and beyond. If you bleed AMD Red and want to learn more about the Red Team programs, watch our community video and consider applying here.

#2: VLANs on VLANs on Super VLANs

We can’t complete this year’s highlights without remembering the VLANs we hosted in 2018. This year we held 3 VLANs with you all: the Superfan VLAN, the 2^nd Gen Ryzen VLAN, and the AMD VLAN featuring MicroCenter. One of our favorites was the 12-Hour Superfan VLAN where so many of you showed up, gamed hard, and won Ryzen and Radeon powered PCs.

Hosting VLANs gives us the chance to introduce new faces and personalities to the stream, try out new games, and interact with the Red Team community. And then we throw in tons of prizes for fun!

#1: Ryzen’s 1^st Birthday

And number one on the list? It’s only fitting that celebrating the one-year anniversary of Ryzen tops our year in review. The outpouring of support, excitement, and passion you showed with Ryzen coming into the market was nothing short of exceptional! We went big with Ryzen’s Birthday. Between VLANs, giveaways, an epic event at SXSW, and of course – Ryzen birthday cupcakes, this was the cherry on top of a great 2018 with our community.

Honorable Mention

Of course, when we talk about all the exciting community activities we took part in over 2018, we can’t forget about all the giveaways. Between VLANs, contests, and events, we created a ton of opportunities to win some awesome AMD hardware. Over the entire year, we gave away over $62K worth of prizes! Be sure to follow all our social channels in 2019 for more chances to win.

Thanks to each and every one of you for making 2018 a great year for AMD. We’re looking forward to what’s next in 2019, and we couldn’t do it without our devoted Red Team community. Here’s to a fantastic New Year together!

To keep up with what’s going on in the Red Team community in 2019, follow us Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Twitch!

AMD 12 Days of Streaming

thepancake — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:25:46 GMT

Tis the season of joy and gift giving! And this year, AMD wants to help you get in the holiday spirit with a special 12 Days of Streaming livestream event.

From December 12th through the 23rd, we’ll be live on the AMD Twitch channel every day at 11AM CT/5PM GMT playing games, chatting AMD hardware, spreading holiday cheer, and of course, giving presents away. But that’s not all. To make it extra special, NaomiKyle, iAmLucyMae, PancakePowTV, and Kiings will be your holiday hosts for all the festivities.

Each day we’ll be focusing on a different AMD product while playing games with all of you. We’ll be showing off Ryzen CPUs, Radeon GPUs, and AMD-powered laptops and desktops. Best of all, we’re in the gift-giving mood, so at the end of each stream we’ll give that day’s featured product away! See the schedule below for each day’s prize.

Be sure to check out the full contest rules below for eligibility. And remember, we’ll DM the winner on Twitch so you must be present to win.

So, get your Santa hat ready and tune in for all the holiday fun with the AMD 12 Days of Streaming!

MUST SEE LINKS!

Giveaway Rules

AMD Twitch Channel

AMD Red Team Discord

Schedule

Date	Streamer	Giveaway Prize
Dec 12	NaomiKyle	Ryzen 7 2700X
Dec 13	iAmLucyMae	Radeon RX 590
Dec 14	NaomiKyle	Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop powered by Ryzen 7 2700X
Dec 15	Kiings	Ryzen 5 2600X
Dec 16	NaomiKyle	Radeon RX Vega 56
Dec 17	Kiings	HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop powered by Ryzen 5 2400G
Dec 18	iAmLucyMae	Ryzen 7 2700X
Dec 19	PancakePow	Radeon RX 590
Dec 20	Kiings	Radeon RX Vega 64
Dec 21	PancakePow	Ryzen 5 2400G
Dec 22	iAmLucyMae	Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop
Dec 23	PancakePow	HP Envy x360 laptop

AMD #RyzenAND Sweepstakes

thepancake — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:01:33 GMT

Would you pay a lot more for a pizza that’s only a little bigger? We certainly hope not. So why would you overpay for your CPU?

Unlike the other guys, we want to make sure you get the absolute best price per performance possible; and with Ryzen, you get incredible, award winning performance that’s readily available. To show how dedicated we are to making sure you enjoy that price to performance savings, we’re giving you a chance to win a Ryzen prize pack of your choice!

From Nov 9 through Nov 17, we want you to tell us what you’d buy using the money saved going with Ryzen over the competition. A new motherboard? Faster RAM? Extra money to enjoy this holiday season? Don’t just get a CPU. Get Ryzen AND more!

We’ll pick one winner each day from everyone who tweets to @AMDRyzen with hashtags #RyzenAND and #SweepstakesEntry. Each winner will receive a Ryzen 7 2700X AND their choice* from a long list of prize options. See the full contest rules for complete details.

Prizing

Motherboards:

MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon - $179.99

Gigabyte X470 AORUS Gaming 5 - $169.99

Gigabyte B450 AORUS mATX - $81.26

ASRock X470 Gaming-ITX - $176.20

ASUS ROG Strix X470-I Gaming mITX - $193.01

RAM:

G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2x8) - $204.99

Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO 16GB (2x8GB) - $214.99

Team Dark Pro 16GB (2x8GB) – $199.99

G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2x8GB) - $228.99

Cases

Phanteks ENTHOO EVOLV Mid Tower ATX Case - $189.99

NZXT H700 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $164.99

Corsair Crystal Series 280X RGB Micro-ATX Case Computer Case - $159.99

Thermaltake Suppressor F1 Mini-ITX Computer Case - $159.99

Fractal Design Define R6 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $149.99

GPU

Radeon RX 570

Cash

$200 Visa Gift Card- More holiday shopping

$200 Steam Gift Card- Get the games too

*Winners are eligible to choose one prize from the list

9 Days. 9 Winners. Award-winning performance. Choose Ryzen AND enjoy the best price to performance. Period!

AMD VLAN with Micro Center

thepancake — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:15:25 GMT

What’s that? Another VLAN? Can it be that time already?

That’s right! It’s time for another AMD VLAN!

Starting October 20^th at 11AM CT/5PM GMT, we’ll be live on the AMD Twitch channel and the Red Team Discord playing your favorite games for TWELVE hours straight! The AMD Red Team is hyped to hang out with you.

But that’s not all. We’re excited to be partnering with Micro Center to bring you a ton of awesome prizes!

We want as many people as possible to play with us, so register now by replying to this thread letting us know which games you want to play. If you’re not able to game with us but still want to join in on the fun, you can always jump on Twitch and Discord to chat!

This is a Bring Your Own Game event, so make sure your favorite multiplayer titles are up-to-date. There’s only so many games we can fit into twelve hours. If we aren’t playing your game on stream, you can form your own group with other Red Team members. We’ll have Discord channels dedicated to all your favorite games!

And of course, thanks to Micro Center, we have lots of giveaways including a PowerSpec B241 PC, a Ryzen 7 2700 CPU and more!

You must be registered here on the forums to win, so make sure to sign up before Friday, Oct 19^th at 11:59PM CT when we’ll be closing registration.

Come hangout with us, play some awesome games, and make new friends! We’ll be updating this blog with more details as we get closer to the event, so stay tuned!

MUST SEE LINK!

Giveaway Rules

AMD Twitch Channel

AMD Red Team Discord

Streamer Schedule

Who’s on Twitch	US Central Time (CT)	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
DerrickGott007	11AM to 1PM	5PM to 7PM
WhiskeyFoxtrotActual	1PM to 3PM	7PM to 9PM
Sonuchi	3PM to 5PM	9PM to 11PM
Bear	5PM top 7PM	11PM to 1AM
Boltzdameek	7PM to 9PM	1AM to 3AM
Toothlesshero	9PM to 11PM	3AM to 5AM

Registered Participants

379786	cedrickmapa	esmea	inzaneamaru	limeay	oslion	saywhut	toasttheoriginal
1sharkbait1	challanger	essen2608	itszeropower	lionneard	ozsiix	scruff_01	tommatosauce
9linesyndicate	chickensloup	everspy	iwalkwithhedead	lobogaming	painsworth91	sgtbilko	toothlesshero
aardiem	chojin_1999	falco	jace2010	lorddarkhelmet	painteduniverse	shadowstreak	tosblackdeath
ajlueke	cholidsnake	farhan66308	jaekylls	maco2035	palinker	shinzuer	toxvr
alucardshinigami	chrisenemy	fatherslappy	jamesc359	madakish	peter@nixeus	shockey7979	tredeuce
am1sf1t	chuchuyea	faunsce	javier	maevaald	phartindust	sinfamousp	trueplague
aml2wo	clanky	feiling	jaynasty	majcorako	pippington	sionelle	tymkojin1
anovaft	colin83	fenriz1533	jesse_bercier	mapdma	pizza_snail	skyblade	uncleelias
anubismarc	conzolee	foxzenn	jmackay	masterman918	pjghangouts	smolchips	untamedloli
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AMD Red Team Meet Up at PAX West 2018

noscopemistress — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:53:40 GMT

Red Team...ASSEMBLE

It's that time of year again, we're heading to PAX West in Seattle and ready to meet you!

Join us for our AMD Red Team Meet Up! Wear your Red Team gear and meet other AMD fans, PC builders, PAX West attendees, AMDers, and more! Swing by to say hi or hang out and chat about all things Ryzen, Radeon, gaming, you name it. While you're there, get the inside scoop into how you can win a Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics card!

Get prepped for PAX then head to the convention floor to see all the latest games, including the first playable demo of Tom Clancy's The Division 2, only at the AMD Booth.

Find all the details listed below. See you there!

When: Friday, August 31 at 2PM PT

Where: Grand Hyatt Seattle lobby, 721 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101

Directions: Look for AMDers wearing Red Team shirts. You've made it!

2nd Gen AMD Ryzen VLAN

thepancake — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:17:00 GMT

It’s been too long since we last got together to play some games with all of you, and we want to change that! This time, we’re showing off the power of 2^nd Gen Ryzen processors.

Starting July 28 at 11am CT/5pm GMT, we’ll be on the AMD Twitch channel and the Red Team Discord playing all your favorite games for TWELVE hours! The AMD Red Team is fired up to play some games with you, so check out the full schedule below.

We want to make sure as many people as possible get a chance to play with us, so check out the rules below then get yourself registered by replying to this thread. Be sure to let us know which games you want to play too. If you’re not able to game with us but still want to join in the fun, jump on Twitch and Discord to chat!

This will be a Bring Your Own Game event, so make sure your favorite multiplayer titles are up-to-date. Even if we aren’t playing your game on our stream, you can still form your own group with other Red Team members.

And what would an AMD VLAN be without giveaways? This time we’re excited to be giving away Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktops all powered by Ryzen 7 2700X and Radeon RX 580! We have 6 desktop gaming PCs we’ll being giving out during each of our Red Team streams, so even if you can’t catch them all you’ll still have a chance to win. We've divided the giveaways into morning and evening, so be sure to take a look at the full giveaway and eligibility rules below.

Come hangout with us, meet new people, play your favorite games, and win some awesome prizes. We’ll be updating this blog with more details as we get closer to the event, so stay tuned!

Must See Links!

VLAN Rules

Early Bird Giveaway Rules

Second Mouse Giveaway Rules

AMD Twitch Channel

AMD Red Team Discord

Streamer Schedule

Who’s on Twitch	US Central Time (CT)	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Bear	11AM to 1PM	5PM to 7PM
Caveman12342	1PM to 3PM	7PM to 9PM
Mohotashi	3PM to 5PM	9PM to 11PM
Tyler2K	5PM top 7PM	11PM to 1AM
Virgo	7PM to 9PM	1AM to 3AM
Elena2424	9PM to 11PM	3AM to 5AM

Registered Participants

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Dell Inspiron Gaming PC Winners

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2nd Gen Ryzen VLAN, and a huge congrats to the winners of the Dell Inspiron Gaming PCs!

It's A New Community Manager!

thepancake — Wed, 09 May 2018 17:06:12 GMT

Hello Red Team!

I’m Sean “The Pancake” Clanton, and I’m a new AMD and Red Team Community Manager!

About me:

I play video games, disc golf, have worked for a few different game studios, watch a lot of anime and sci-fi, read a great deal of fantasy novels, and love horror movies. I’m a bit of a metalhead and have been known to be found in a mosh pit, but I’m also a total geek and love all things Star Wars, Star Trek, LotR, Doctor Who, etc., I’ve also been told I have waaaay too many Funko figures (is that even possible?). Oh, and in my spare time I like to tinker with making craft beer.

Gaming:

I’ve been a video game junkie for most of my life. Saved up all my birthday money when I was 6 to buy my first console, and been gaming ever since. I mostly play MMORPGs and ARPGs, but will give anything a go. I’ve been a PC gamer since Ultima Online and was an original beta tester for WoW. I now mostly play Final Fantasy XIV and Diablo 3, and I’m doing my best to wait for Monster Hunter to release on PC. I’ve been building PCs since vanilla WoW, and have hosted quite a few Diablo 2 and Quake LAN parties back in the day.

Industry work:

I’ve worked in the PC/Gaming industry for quite some time. After an initial stint in the marketing agency world working for the likes of Hyatt and Hilton Hotels, I transitioned over to video games. I earned my first gaming stripes at Red 5 Studios leading all the social efforts for Firefall from closed beta all the way to its unfortunate demise. After that, I moved over to Carbine Studios handling social for WildStar where I managed all social media operations, as well as a lot of behind-the-scenes work with livestreamers and YouTubers. Most recently, I was the social media manger for NCSOFT working on Blade & Soul, Aion, Lineage 2, and Master X Master (RIP). I’ve handled everything from livestreams, to customer care, to social media operations, to event management.

Contact me:

You can always find me on the Red Team Discord as ThePancake. Feel free to reach out to me anytime for your AMD-related needs or if you just want to send me pics of your doggos. You can also find me on Twitter a lot, but don’t expect much AMD talk there. It’s for my personal amusement and doesn’t represent AMD in any way, so please respect that if you decide to give me a follow.

That’s me, and I’m excited to get to know all of you!

Sean “The Pancake” Clanton

PS: I just got a dog, so here’s an obligatory photo.

Red Team Meet-up at PAX South 2018

noscopemistress — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:12:43 GMT

Calling all Red Team Members!

We're happy to announce that AMD will be making the trip to PAX South 2018. Although we won't have a booth available, we will be on the ground floor sharing our Red Team Pride!

At PAX South we will be hosting an AMD Red Team Meet-up! Wear your Red Team t-shirts if you have one and come hang out! Meet with us and local Red Team members. We'll have swag available for new members as well as a video crew that will be capturing footage to be featured in our Red Team Community Video.

Find all the details listed below. See you in San Antonio!

When: Saturday, January 13th at 3PM CT

Where: Plaza on the corner of Market St. and Tower of the Americas Way

San Antonio, TX 78205

Directions: Walk outside of the main entrance of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, turn right and walk down until you hit the corner Plaza. You're here!

AMD’s Ruby Marks Her Return with Quake Champions

erin_maiorino — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 23:38:43 GMT

AMD’s Ruby Marks Her Return with Quake Champions

by Annie Lee

Guess who’s back?

AMD’s iconic Ruby returns! Years after being dormant from her adventures, Ruby is making her appearance once more in the public eye—this time, as a skin for Nyx in Bethesda’s highly-anticipated arena shooter Quake Champions.

Nyx Becomes Ruby in Quake Champions

Our beloved Ruby takes after the fashion of Nyx, the playable assassin in the fast-paced arena shooter. With her abilities like “Ghost Walk” and a stealthy approach to fragging players, Ruby/Nyx is going to be one delightful character to speed around with.

Are you eager to play as AMD’s treasured hero in this fast-paced arena? Here’s how you can unlock her skin for Nyx:

Purchase a Radeon™ RX 580, 570 or 560 from participating retailers, or
Purchase a powerful Ryzen™ 5 or Ryzen™ 7 processor from participating retailers
To get a code for a “Champions Pack” for Quake Champions

Quake Champions is a free-to-play title, but permanent access to specific champions and skins can only be gained through in-game purchase, or by receiving the Quake Champions Pack with the qualifying Radeon and Ryzen products listed above. The Champions Pack will contain all current and future champions, including with the additional Ranger skin and Ruby skin for Nyx. Once you get the Champions Pack, these champions will be in your arsenal forever! The bundle is available now—find out where and how you can get it here.

The Return of Ruby Contest

But that’s not all. To celebrate Ruby’s return, we’re also giving away a Radeon RX 570 in the “Return of Ruby” Twitter contest.

It’s easy:

Retweet the Ruby video on Twitter
Include the required hashtags
That’s it

Yup, that’s it. Imagine that—all you have to do is retweet and you may win a Radeon RX 500 Series graphics card. Check the T&Cs for full details!

So—are you ready to enter the arena? Get the Quake Champions Bundle now!

Annie Lee, Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Radeon Technologies Group at AMD. Her postings are her own opinions and may not represent AMD’s positions, strategies, or opinions. Links to third party sites and references to third party trademarks are provided for convenience and illustrative purposes only. Unless explicitly stated, AMD is not responsible for the contents of such links, and no third party endorsement of AMD or any of its products is implied.

Overclocking the RX 570 Featuring the Aorus RX 570 and Radeon Wattman

cavemanthe0ne — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:07:07 GMT

Today, courtesy of AMD sending me both an RX 570 to test with and a Ryzen 5 1500X based system, I will be looking at the performance of the RX 570 and how to overclock it.

The system I’m testing on is listed below:

CPU: Ryzen 5 1500X

CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Max

Motherboard: Gigabyte B350 Gaming 3

GPU: Aorus RX 570

RAM: 32 GB G.Skill DDR4 @ 2400 Mhz

HDD: 2 TB Seagate

Case: Cybertron PC case

PSU: 650 Watt Cybertron PSU (Gold rated)

Some photos of the GPU, which is quite the beast of a card being a well designed GPU. The front of the Aorus RX 570 has a dual fan design with a black and orange shroud, and you can see the fairly beefy heatpipes and aluminum as well:

On the backside of the GPU, there is a backplate and a copper GPU heatsink as well.

When installed, the GPU has a RGB panel on it that can be controlled through Aorus software tools, and it can be seen here in all it's RGB glory!

First things first when it comes to overclocking: you will need the latest drivers and software for your system. In my case that is the Radeon 17.4.4 drivers, from the AMD website- but as new drivers come out this will vary, and you can find the latest drivers on the AMD website. You may want to install custom software to overclock with your GPU, but the built in Radeon Wattman should do well for most users, and is what I will be using in this guide. Some other options include MSI Afterburner, Aorus Graphics Engine, and Sapphire TriXX to name a few. The other thing you will need is a good GPU stress test, I tend to use GPUPI which is a benchmark, but if you set it to the 100B test it will crank the GPU to 100% for a number of hours which is a good indication if you have a stable overclock or not. Another great tool is Furmark, although sometimes it has issues it still is a good way to test if you are running to high of an overclock for the GPU cooler to handle.

Once you have drivers installed you should run games and benchmarks at stock settings to see how the card performs, and if you want to overclock at all if the performance is good enough for what you want to play games at. I will do this with a variety of games and benchmarks, starting with 3dmark Firestrike.

Next up is Metro Last Light Redux. The settings are below:

And the results from 3 runs are an average of 44.82 FPS at max settings at 1080P, as you can see below.

The next game I’ll be testing is Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor, and the settings I used are below:

After running the benchmark three times, the average FPS with the above settings was 91.266 FPS.

The next game I’ll test to see the stock performance of is Tomb Raider 2013, which is an incredibly GPU bound game. The settings I used for testing are below:

An average of three runs of the benchmark in game gave a result of 146.67, which is buttery smooth at 1080P. Example of one of the results below:

Now that the stock performance has been tested, time to get ready to overclock. When using Radeon Wattman, you simply need to pull up the Radeon Settings by right clicking on the desktop or clicking on it from the icons in windows. From there you will need to go to the “Gaming” tab in the settings as seen below:

And then click on the Global Settings tab, which will bring you to this tab.

Click over onto the Global Wattman tab and you will be in Radeon Wattman, the built in overclocking tool. You can see all kind of information here, like clock speeds, fan settings, RPM, and etcetera. For an RX 570, this is about what is should look like by default, and there are some important settings to take note of.

First off, the page with the green bars and power states are typically for more advanced users who want to fine tune how fast the GPU is at different states. For example, when idling, (Performance State 0) typically the GPU will sit at 300 mhz. Or when watching Youtube or netflix, it will kick up to 600 mhz..

For the purposes of this article, I’ll just be tuning the last two power states- the full load and Boost settings as they will impact gaming the most. I also switched the setting to show the speed in Mhz instead of percentages, so it is easier to read.

The next part of Wattman is the memory overclocking page, which is similar to the GPU speed one in the performance states graph. However it only has one as memory runs at the same speed all the time. This part of Wattman also shows the fan and power limit settings, which are useful for control the temperature and the amount of power the GPU can use (respectively). The fan settings are pretty straightforward, and you can find ones that work for you or you can let Wattman pick the fan speed automatically- though that may not work as well for keeping temps down. The power limit I will go into more later in the article.

To begin overclocking, just increase the frequency of the GPU core by small amounts, like 25mhz increments, and then test to see if GPUPI, Furmark, or the games you like are stable with it. If the GPU crashes in the stress tests, or gets too hot than you have found the limit of the GPU. The max temperature you usually want an RX series card is around 95 Celsius, and they can safely run to about 90C without issues. If you go higher than that, you can risk damage to the GPU.

But, if you have thermal head room- like 5 or 10 degrees Celsius extra (or more) you can make the power limit higher without any problems. This setting will automatically give, for example, up to 10% more power to the GPU if you set it to +10%. The max setting is +50% and I typically will run somewhere between +25% and +50% as long as temps are good on RX series cards.

Once you have increased the power limit from the default settings, you'l need to test the stress tests again to see if the added power has brought stability. If it has, you can keep adding the small frequency bumps until the card isn't stable again- and then add more power limit again. Typically you will reach a barrier of either stability of temperature before too long, but a 5-15% overclock on the GPU is about normal for most RX 570s.

On to my testing of the Aorus RX 570, which did pretty fairly by achieving a 1405 Mhz overclock on the GPU core, while staying at a max of 73C with a power limit of +50%. Any higher and the GPU would not be very stable through runs of Metro Last Light and GPUPI. That is about a 10% overclock over the stock 1244 Mhz boost clock (or about a 6% overclock over the boost clok of the Aorus card, which has a boost speed of 1330 Mhz), which isn't bad at all and it stayed fairly quiet as well. For those interested the settings I used are pictured below.

Now for the results of the overclocks on performance, starting with 3DMark Firestrike.

In Firestrike, the around 6-10% boost from the stock speed of the Aorus RX 570 amounted to a 5% overall improvement, which is a very decent amount. Not quite linear, but close to it.

Next up is Metro Last Light Redux and the overclocked system got an average FPS of 47 FPS, vs the 44.82 FPS of stock which amounts to about a 5% performance increase as well.

Next up is Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor, which when the RX 570 is overclocked, got an average of 95.71 FPS over three runs of the benchmark. This compared to the stock performance of 91.266 there is about another 5% speed increase, which is quite a decent improvement.

Last but not least, Tomb Raider 2013 at 1080P ultra got an average of 156 FPS when the RX 570 is overclocked, vs the 146.67 FPS when stock which is a 6.3% increase. This is a more linear increase in speed, as Tomb Raider 2013 is a very GPU dependent game so it sees a greater increase from overclocking.

In conclusion, I hope this guide has helped you figure out the basics of how to overclock using Radeon Wattman, and how to test GPU overclocking on the RX 570 GPUs in general! If you have any thoughts, questions, comments let me know in the comments I’m more than happy to help. If you would like me to test other games or go more into depth on anything let me know as well, i can do that too!

Also special thanks to AMD for the 1500X and motherboard and Aorus for the RX 570 to test and review.

Ryzen Manta Build Log Part 1

phartindust — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:05:20 GMT

Home Sweet Home

Craig Deeter

With AMD’s Ryzen launch, I’ve started gathering parts for my new PC. I’m really looking forward to this build, as I’m anxiously awaiting mITX boards for AM4 processors. With that in mind, I purchased a NZXT Manta mITX case. There are a few reasons for choosing this particular case, not the least is that NZXT has a history of building quality enclosures that aren't just a square box. I tend to like cases that standout instead of trying to blend in. Another is the support for dual 280 radiators, and a reservoir, as this will be my first custom loop build. No, it’s not the smallest ITX case out there, and I’m fine with that. To me it’s the right size for a complete gaming rig, that even with all the bells and whistles, still has a smaller footprint. Let’s take a look.

NZXT calls the Manta a “High-performance small form factor mini-ITX case.”

Fully filtered, easy-to-remove intake
Integrated PSU shroud for a beautifully clean build
Kraken X61-ready with push/pull capabilities
Dual 280mm liquid cooling support
Double the cable management space
Elegant, curved steel paneling and window
New manufacturing technology offers unparalleled build quality

Here are the specs from their website:

Dimensions	W: 245 x H: 426 x 😧 450mm
Weight	7.2kg
Motherboard Support	mini-ITX
I/O Ports	I/O Panel LED On/Off 1 x Audio/Mic 2 x USB 3.0
Drive Bays	Internal 3.5”: 2 Internal 2.5”: 3
Expansion Slots	2
Power Supply Support	ATX
Fan Support	Front: 2 x 140/120mm (2 x 120mm included) Top: 2 x 140/120mm Rear: 1 x 120mm (Included)
Radiator Support	Front: Up to 280mm Top: Up to 280mm Rear: 120mm
Clearance	CPU Clearance: 160mm GPU Clearance: 363mm PSU Length: 363mm

The large side panel window gives an unfettered view of the interior. More on that in a bit, but first let’s take a trip around the outside.

As you can see, all the outer panels are curved, and I like the contrast of the matte white paint with black accents. The side panels stand out from the sides a bit giving the chassis room to take air in, and exhaust it.

Around the back there is additional venting in the top panel, the opening for the motherboard I/O ports, 2 expansion slots, and the opening for an ATX PSU. The side panels are held on with captive thumb screws.

Up top there is the power button, 2 USB 3.0 ports, and the headphone and mic inputs along with the power LED.

With the side removed, we can get a better look at the inside. The Manta comes with 3 120mm fans preinstalled – 2 in the front, and 1 in the rear. There is also 2 2.5” drive mounts on the right side. There are plenty of cutouts in the motherboard tray to make for a clean build, and the motherboard standoffs are preinstalled.

Next to the 2.5” mounts is an area that will allow for the routing of cables while keeping them hidden. It is also fairly deep to help keep the 24 pin snake under control.

The vented PSU shroud covers most of the bottom, and includes an opening for your GPU cables, stopping short of the front to allow for the installation of a radiator.

Up top there is the mounting point for a second 280 rad, or 2 140mm fans.

With the right side panel removed, we get a look at what the Manta has available for cable management. There are numerous cable tie down points, and the curve of the panel further increases the space available. As you can see the bottom portion is wide open which will make cable routing a snap.

A closer look at the bottom shows the removable filter for the PSU, and the mounting point for a 3.5” storage drive.

Also on the back there is a fan hub with support for up to 8 fans.

With the front cover removed, we can see the front filter, which is easily removable.

Here we see the 2 preinstalled 120mm fans, and the mounting points for 140mm fans and/or radiators. The top and front covers come off, and are easy to replace.

On the bottom there are 2 large U-shaped feet that provide a good deal of clearance allowing the PSU to breathe freely, and 4 rubber strips to keep the case in place on your desk.

Well there’s a look at my new PC’s home. I hope you enjoyed it, and stick around, as I will be taking a look at the other components that will make up the build, and of course the build itself. For now, the Manta will get boxed back up, and shipped off to my good friend and fellow RTP member Ian aka @torn_tv. He will be repainting the interior all white, and applying some vinyl decals for me.

Berwick Theater 2nd Annual Game On Contest Build

phartindust — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:11:19 GMT

A couple of things I admire about AMD are their commitment to the gaming community, and supporting grassroots efforts to build that community. Case in point – I recently had the opportunity to help a local community gaming competition. The Berwick Theater is a small independent movie theater that had a great idea for a fundraiser – holding a Halo gaming competition using that giant movie screen to display all that great action on. They are using an Xbox One, which has a custom AMD SOC powering it, as that allows them an easy way to display 4 players at the same time. One of my friends is on the Board of directors, knew I was a member of AMD Red Team Plus, and reached out to me to see if I could help.

Of course I said yes. Time to spring into action! To get the ball rolling, I contacted Erin at AMD and asked if they would be able to donate something for a prize. They blew me away and offered a FX 8370 CPU, Sapphire RX 460 GPU, Asus Sabertooth Tuf motherboard, and a Samsung 850 EVO SSD!

I said to myself, with a few more items, I could put together a nice system as a Grand Prize. Immediately I thought of my good friend, and fellow RTP member Ian Johansson. He does YouTube reviews for Rosewill, and he really hooked me up. He sent me Rosewill’s brand new Bradley ATX case, RX 9300 mechanical keyboard, and RGM 400 gaming mouse along with their Valens 600w modular PSU!

Almost there, just a few more items. MePush, the IT comapny that I work for, came to the rescue and provided a copy of Windows 10, and a Western Digital 1TB storage drive. I already had 16GB of Gskill ram available, and I got a 5 pack of Apevia LED 120mm fans to finish it off. The theater completed the package with an Asus VG245 Freesync 24” monitor. It was time to build!

And build I did. Take a look!

Our Grand Prize is alive and looking good with a nice view through that window. Let’s take a look inside.

Someone is going to walk away with this bad boy, and I hope it serves them well. Thank you to AMD, Ian and Rosewill, and MePush for helping make this possible.

What To Look For in a Laptop

nelstar15 — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 19:02:25 GMT

So, you’re looking to buy a new laptop and asking, what now? The answer to “what should I get?” can be answered many ways. It all comes down to how you plan to use your new laptop.

In this series, we’ll look at a variety of different uses, starting with the average, every day user. Someone who just wants to troll social media, make a few memes, write a paper and listen to music. If that’s you, or someone you know, read on for the top 5 categories you should look for in a laptop.

Processor

The processor is the brain of your computer, and will have a huge impact on your PC’s performance. AMD created the APU (accelerated processing unit) to cover your CPU and GPU needs in one chip, maximizing power while saving space and battery. For a reliable, simple laptop, look at our A series of APUs. This will give you the power and graphics you need, at a low cost.

RAM

RAM (random-access memory) is what stores your most frequently used program instructions to increase your system’s speed. Budget systems usually come with 2GB, but we recommend 4-8GB of RAM for this scenario.

Storage Drive

This is pretty straight forward, as this is where everything on your computer is stored. If you’re looking for a PC to browse and save a few photos and songs, you don’t need a large amount of storage. Going with 250-500GB should suffice.

Battery Life

If you’re going to leave your laptop on a desk and plugged in, this isn’t important. If you plan to bring it on the go, you want to find a battery with 8+ hours of life. Watching movies and other videos will effect battery life, but simple browsing will extend the life of the laptop.

Graphics Chip

Graphics are important to your browsing experience, but you don’t need to go overboard! Lucky for you, Radeon graphics are built into every AMD APU, meaning you’ve got the same graphics gamers and creative professionals love without having to worry about choosing a laptop GPU. You’ll save money on this step and still get the performance you need.

With what we’ve listed, you should be set to make a purchase on a very reliable laptop. Follow these guidelines and you can get the performance you want without breaking the bank.

Come back soon, when we’ll talk work laptops!

National Clean Out You Computer Day, Tips and Tricks

nelstar15 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 21:02:50 GMT

Happy national clean out your PC day! Our gift to you? Four simple, performance boosting tips for a clean PC!

Disabling Startup Items

We can see it now: you turn on your PC, and upon boot a litany of programs open. So many pop up that you can’t do anything with your PC for a few minutes. By having all these programs load at startup, you’re overloading your CPU, and in turn slowing down the entire PC.

Sometimes, these programs aren’t front facing, so you don’t have the ability to just close them like a window. Now, we’ll walk you through how to disable these programs.

First, right click on your task bar, and select “Task Manager.”

Second, click on “More Details” at the bottom of the Task Manager.

Third, click on the “Startup” tab, and it will display all programs set to boot at you PC’s start.

Lastly, you’ll want to disable any non-important programs. Windows is great in that it gives you the level of impact the program has on your computer. You can disable all without serious adverse effect on your system. Some “Low” programs can be left on, such as Java and Defender.

Just like that, you’ve sped up your boot time, and prevented your CPU from being crippled when you first turn it on.

Disk Cleanup

Disk Cleanup is a simple tool that Microsoft has been included on Windows for quite some time now. To access Disk Cleanup, simply search for it via the Start Menu or Cortana. Once you run the cleanup, it will run through your system and delete unnecessary things like temporary or cache files. This will free up space on your hard drive, and increase performance.

First, search for “Disk Cleanup” on your laptop or PC. (It may begin with a quick calculation of what it can clear up for you.)

Second, you will select what drive you wish to purge. If you have multiple drives, you can select the ones you want to clean.

Third, after you have selected the drives, click “OK”

The tool will then do the work for you. It’s that simple! Once this finishes you'll be rid of the necessary files slowing your computer’s performance down.

Uninstalling Applications

We all have unused applications, it happens. In a moment’s notice, you download a random program, install it, use it, and never touch it again. Uninstalling unused application can also improve performance of your PC.

As with the Disk Cleanup, this is easy to do. All you need to do is search for “Control Panel" in your Start Menu, or with Cortana. (Side note on Windows 8.X or 10, you can right click the start menu and select Programs and Features.)

When you first open your Control Panel, you’ll want to select “Programs and Features.”

Once that panel is open, you are free to go in and uninstall anything you don’t use. (Don’t uninstall Microsoft programs, as they may be necessary for your computer to run.)

Not only have you just cleaned up your hard drive, you may have uninstalled the background functions of these programs. That allows your PC to increase real time computes, and work at a faster pace.

Remove the Dust

Much like everything else in your home, your laptop or PC will collect dust. Fans are a magnet for dust and, if clogged, could drastically impact the performance of your PC. Cleaning the inside and outside of your computer on a regular basis can prevent major issues.

There are two options to cleaning the dust from your PC, compressed air or a vacuum. This is hotly debated in the PC world, so we’ll let you choose which you use. Compressed air is one of the easiest ways to clear the dust, but tends to go everywhere else in the room. While vacuuming is also effective, trying to manage the vacuum in the confines of a PC can be frustrating.

Cleaning your PC is necessary to increasing the longevity of your computer. If you follow these steps 1-3 times a year, you’ll see improvements in the way your computer functions. As always, you can find us on Twitter at @AMDLaptop, we’re here to help you with any questions you may have!

Four Signs You Need a New Laptop

nelstar15 — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:08:41 GMT

Knowing when to buy a new computer can be difficult, and upgrading with every wave of new hardware isn’t logical. Sometimes it just seems easier to ignore computer problems when they arise. We get used to the performance of our PC, learn to live with the laptop always plugged in, and just ignore that broken USB port. Anything to avoid the hassle of laptop shopping, right? Well, we say enough with the lagging track pad and missing space bar! It’s time to stop the denial. If one or more of these symptoms fit your PC, it’s time to upgrade:

Your PC is slow.

When you first got your laptop, it was blazing fast, and started up in seconds. Now, you can brew a pot of coffee in the time it takes to boot. Performance may also tank when you’re browsing the internet. Multitasking is a thing of the past, gone are the glory days of streaming music, browsing Reddit, ordering a pizza and writing a paper all at once. Now you’re lucky if you can start a presentation and check your email at the same time.

While you can clean up your PC and gain some speed, most of the time the slowness is just a sign that your laptop has seen better days.

You’ve run out of space.

Running out of space is something you just can’t avoid. Eventually, all the cat pictures and random things you download eat away at your hard drive. Your hard drive is a very important piece to your computer, and filling it up can effect performance as well. If you have to delete 10 things just to download something else, you may need to start looking for a new laptop.

You can replace your hard drive, but when you get to the point that you’ve filled a large hard drive, it’s usually a sign to upgrade.

Your PC needs to be fixed regularly.

This is the most telling sign that you need to replace your laptop. There’s a time in a laptop’s life that everything starts breaking. You bring it to be fixed, and 3 days after you get it back something else needs to be fixed. When your PC has to be fixed multiple times, there could be many reasons. Different parts are failing, your storage is limited, or your parts are becoming obsolete. Sometimes, though, you can replace the parts, but this can be more expensive than a new system. In most cases, skip the upgrades, as it’s probably more efficient to get a new system. PCs have a life cycle, and many times, this is the last leg.

So, when you have to fix your laptop regularly, you need to replace it.

Your PC makes weird noises.

There are a lot of moving parts in a laptop. Fans, disk drives, and more can all get loose, or stop working the right way. When this happens, your laptop will start to make less than pleasant noises. While you may feel compelled to let it express its DJ prowess, resist the urge because it’s time to start looking for PC who’s rattling fan doesn’t outplay your speakers.

If you’ve noticed these signs of distress in your laptop, it’s probably time to retire it. Don’t fret, though! Buying a new laptop doesn’t have to be painful when you’ve got @AMDLaptop on your side. We find the best deals on AMD laptops and take the hard work out of shopping, so you can get back to making fire memes.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided + VR

virgo4u — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:29:50 GMT

Let me start by saying that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a beautiful, rich, futuristic game that allows you to play through the eyes of Adam Jensen. Adam takes advantage of two different styles of game play, you can either go in stealthy or be loud and proud, shooting up the place. I'm not particularly a stealthy person so going in guns-a-blazing was my main expertise through the campaign.

I particularly like the many augmentations acquired throughout the game. These augments bring a "talent-tree" type skill base that the player can freely choose to enhance their particular play style. Need some help manipulating conversations or maybe need to hack a computer faster? Adam has it covered. Acquiring and upgrading these augments give the game that RPG feeling that I love.

In Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the plot is about finding out who are the gold-masked augmented mercenaries, terrorists, and the Illuminati. The story helps with multiple choices that allow me to decide what I want to happen throughout the game. Multiple choice games are always interesting, due to the different paths you can take with differing consequences. So, I can play through the game again, but this time, a more stealthy version of the story.

Steam now also has a virtual reality experience for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. This virtual experience takes a look at various locations that were part of the main story through the eyes of Adam. You can move around freely and appreciate the amount of detail each area has to offer. Some of these areas are Dubai, Golem City, and Adam’s apartment with that "BIG" TV. I am keen to see how much farther the developers will take this VR experience and shape it into the hacking and shooting experience that is the campaign.

A beginners guide on overclocking your CPU

cavemanthe0ne — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 19:46:50 GMT

So, you’ve heard of this “overclocking” thing right? Not sure what it is, or afraid of blowing up your PC when doing it? Well, here is a guide on the basics on overclocking for you. To make sure you don’t set anything on fire, or otherwise break any hardware, or anything like that (which would be bad).

So where do we start? Well, here are a few pieces of information you will need to know throughout this guide.

BCLK or Baseclock	The base speed of the CPU.
Multiplier	Usually in 20x or similar format, this times the BCLK is the speed the CPU runs at.
Vcore	Volts of the CPU. Usually formatted like 1.20v or similar.
Frequency	The overall speed of your CPU, for example an FX 8370 has a stock frequency of 4000 Mhz.
BIOS	The BIOS is where you do all the tuning of your hardware, you will need to learn how to navigate the one on your motherboard to overclock.
CPU Temp	The temperature of the processor, MSI afterburner measures it well.
Memory speed	Frequency of the memory. It’s the BIOS as well as the OS.

So those are the basic terms you’ll need to know to start. There are a TON more, but for the purposes of this guide (being a very basic how-to) I’ll not get into all the things like LLC calibration, and other settings that more advanced overclocking will implement.

First things first: Install CPUz and a temperature monitoring software of your choice. I usually go with MSI Afterburner, as it has temperature reading for ALL THE THINGS and it’s very accurate, and I typically will also install either AMD Overdrive (on AMD-based systems) or Intel XTU (on Intel rigs). Hwmonitor is also a good monitoring program, although it sometimes doesn't read AMD CPU temps very well. Once you have those set up, and configured with the settings you want, then always keep the temperature monitors on screen or in the background to see what the temps are.

Why do I say this? Because the temps are the biggest factor in whether or not to keep an overclock- if they are okay, then you are set.

What are good temperatures?

Well, that depends greatly but for the most part on AMD systems you want to stay under 60-65* C while under 100% load. On most intel systems, the max you want to hit is 85* C under 100% load of the CPU. These temps will keep your CPU from dying too early, which isn’t an issue most of the time anyway but it will keep the CPU’s from degrading over time as well.

Next up:

Download a few CPU tests to see if the overclocks will be stable. I usually use Geekbench 4, Cinebench R15, GPUPI, and lastly CPUz Stress Test to test if my overclock is stable. You can also do benchmarks like 3Dmark to test the CPU as well. I typically start off with benches that will hammer the CPU like Cinebench R15 and Geekbench, and then test ones like 3dmark 11 to see if the CPU is also stable during heavy gaming loads, but you can choose which ones you like.

Now that you’ve set up monitoring software and benchmarking tools, comes the part that is more interesting. You will need to restart your computer and boot into the bios, typically by using the delete key or one of the function buttons.

To demonstrate the various settings I’ll use the Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 and FX 8370, however the settings you have may look different if it is a different motherboard. With that being said, the core settings like vcore, frequency, etc, are all universal so I can show you those and how to use them to do basic overclocking.

So, once you are in the BIOS it should look something like this:

From here you can see the various settings that can be changed. What you then need to do to overclock is switch the overclock settings from Auto to Manual (Asus calls this AI Overclock Tuner, other companies have other names for the same function). This will make it so you are the one that sets the various settings, not any kind of automatic BIOS setting.

First things first:

Read and take note of what all of the settings are by default. Take particular attention to what the CPU, memory, and the other voltage settings are on your motherboard and write them down- you need these for reference. Also take note of the stock speed of the BCLK, Multiplier, and RAM- so that you know the settings that are guaranteed to work if an overclock fails.

Now that you have taken note of the stock settings, the first thing you should always do is see how far you can get the CPU to run on the stock voltages. All that is required for this is to change the multiplier from (in the case of the FX 8370) the stock multiplier of 20, to a multiplier of 20.5- and then save that and reboot.

If it works and boots into windows, then run the benchmark tools to make sure it is stable. I run them from anywhere between an hour or 12 hours, depending on how sure of stability I want to be. If that works, then repeats the process and raise the multiplier again.

Keep doing the above method, until Windows no longer boots- OR Windows crashes when running one of the benchmarks. Geekbench 4 in particular will crash an unstable system.

When this happens- don’t worry- it’s just the CPU not having enough power. You need to go back into the BIOS and this time look at the volts of the CPU.

Remember those default values that you wrote down earlier? Well, here is where they will come in handy. Look at the default value for the CPU volts, and then raise it by .05v. If you still don’t have stability in benchmarks and stress tests, then raise the volts again by another increment.

You can do this until it is either stable, or the CPU is getting above the earlier mentioned maximum temperatures (60-65C on AMD, 85C on Intel). You typically won’t have to worry about having way too many volts going through the CPU if you have really good cooling. If you have good enough cooling than you should be able to run the volts pretty high without worrying about it, *until* about 1.55V which is about the highest you ever want to run 24/7 on an AMD CPU, and on an Intel CPU, about 1.35 volts is about the most you will want to run for 24/7 use.

So, you have increased the multiplier… and put more volts through the CPU if needed? What next?

Well… that’s about it really. Overclocking is actually, fairly simple as long as you keep the temperatures within the limits, and don’t put a massive amount of volts through the CPU. I’ll be putting out a guide soon going over GPU overclocking as well, so stay tuned for that! If have any feedback, questions, or comments feel free to let me know in the comments! I'm more than willing to help with any overclocking related things, among other things as well.

If you would like you can check out Hwbot, which is a way to compete with other overclockers around the world by trying to get the most out of your hardware. The AMD Red Team has a Hwbot team here: AMD Red Team @ HWBOT and I am the team captain there, so if you would like to join in go ahead! It's open for anyone. I've written a quick guide already for how to submit to Hwbot here if you'd like to learn how as well you can check it out: A guide for submitting results on Hwbot.org!

Meet The Members of Red Team Plus

nelstar15 — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 18:18:40 GMT

We’ve battled long and hard to find the supreme AMD superfans, those that live, bleed and breathe red, and the new Red Team Plus has finally arrived. Made up of new and returning members, this team brings enthusiasm and strengths of epic proportions to the AMD community.

Meet the faces of the new Red Team Plus and read what they want you to know about themselves:

Dave (@Dav3Schneider)

Dave’s your average 22-year-old video game fanatic who would rather get a monitor tan than a real one. He works as a bartender, but makes time to stream for you!

Benedict (@SuperBen)

Benedict enjoys flying around the world both for work and fun! He’s a pc and video game enthusiast who’s not afraid to show it in his love for gadgets and emerging technology. He loves to play all video games: consoles, handhelds and PCs. If it’s a game, Benedict is going to play it. You can find him at SXSW, San Diego Comic-Con, and others! Follow Benedict’s adventures with #SuperBenTravels.

Craig (@PhartinDust)

A long-time gamer, Craig started building systems in 1995. He likes playing mostly RPG’s, First Person Shooters (FEAR series of games), and racing games (NFS and DiRT Rally). Craig works for Mepush and has an associate’s degree in Network Admin, along with CompTIA A+ and NET+ certifications.

Daniel (@iwalkwiththedead)

Daniel, also known as Dan, DMoney and iwalkwithedead, takes care of his mentally-challenged brother who is also a PC gamer. The first PC Daniel owned was in 2002 and was an Intel 133MHZ CUP, 32MB of EDO RAM with Windows® 98, 3GB HDD, CD Rom in an HP slim desktop case – and it was really slow! Over the years he got chances to update, but then he stopped. Daniel began Xbox gaming and ignored PCs until 2012, when he decided to sell the Xbox® 360 and get back into PC building. To Daniel now, PC is life, PC is love.

Dean (@J3SteR727)

Dean has been into computers, and gaming, for most of his life. From his early days playing on a ColecoVision and Atari 2600, to killing demons on Mars in DOOM on a PC, gaming has always been a part of what he loves. Dean began tinkering with computers in his early teens, when his family got an Intel 486 DX2 Packard Bell PC. One night, he decided he was brave enough to take apart the computer while everyone was asleep. After that, he was hooked and now claims to be a full-fledged techie! He builds systems, arcades, and even pinball tables. Dean loves all kinds of music and is the father of three amazing children.

Derrick (@DerrickGott007)

He is a systems technician for a large ISP and a lover of all things tech, especially AMD. Derrick is a member of the AMD stream team, streaming on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8:30PM CST. He’s not one to pass up free candy, so he thinks it’s a miracle he hasn’t been kidnapped yet.

Frank (@iamthesaga)

Frank was born and raised in the Chicago area. He is a husband, father, and lover of technology and music. He is fully invested in the PC enthusiast community and he believes that community is one of the best things he’s been a part of. Frank enjoys helping others in whatever way he can. Feel free to hit him up in the corners of the internet!

Ian (@tORN_TV)

Ian is Canadian by birth, of Danish decent and now lives in “Sin City” (as they call Las Vegas). He grew up around cars and trucks, which led him to spending most of his time either racing, customizing or painting them. He took his passion for speed and tinkering to computers back in the late 80s and hasn’t looked back since. In Ian’s opinion, OC’ing is truly just a hobby now, and his advice is never under-buy hoping to squeeze what you need out of something. The best place to find him is on the Twitterverse!

Janet (@janettwokay)

Janet is an engineer and a mom. She says that Ruby Slippers and Enchanted Glass Sneakers are in her bag of tricks.

Jeremy (@KelleyTech)

Jeremy is a father, husband, and a relative newcomer to the custom computer building arena. After seeing what his friend spent on a “custom” gaming computer and doing some research to find out it was a waste of money, he began building. The first computer he built had an AMD FX-6300 and XFX 6770 – he was hooked! Jeremy now builds, and rebuilds, from scratch regularly and has found some of his best friends that share the hobby of PC building.

Joe (@iWalkingCorpse)

Most people know Joe by his online handle, iWalkingCorpse. From researching specs to browsing builds and interesting gadgets, Joe lives, thinks, and breathes technology. He’s never happier than when he is broadening his knowledge on all things tech!

John (@jlahtinen)

John, or more often called WarpFact0r10, began his PC gaming journey with the original DOOM back in 1993. Prior to that, John loved console gaming on whatever system was available – Atari, ColecoVision, Nintendo, Sega and others. He has been a long-time proponent of AMD technology and is a proud member of Red Team Plus.

Johnny (@jweland_me)

First and foremost, Johnny is a husband and a father to his daughter. Johnny is a software engineer and a martial artist studying the art of Tang Soo Do. He is a gamer, a patriot, and has a bit of a superhero complex.

Lenny (@LennyA42)

An AMD fan since the early 90s, Lenny is a gaming moderator and one of the leaders of Fragging Frogs, a non-competitive gaming group at PC Perspective. You can find him on twitter as @lennya42, and in game as FFLenny.

Marissa (@Evil_Zoe)

Marissa is a creative thinker with a passion for video games and technology. She enjoys many types of games such as MMORPGs, FPS, action, adventure, and simulators. Collecting video games and attending game conferences are a few of her favorite hobbies. Marissa enjoys getting her hands on new technology and gadgets.

Nik (@Nik_Caven)

Nikolas is an avid overclocking enthusiast and likes tuning performance on a wide variety of different hardware. He loves playing video games and interacting with the community!

Renee (@Virgo4u86)

Renee is a 30-year-old living in Oklahoma and is a stay-at-home mother. She started gaming as a little girl and her favorite games to play are survival horror, action, adventure, FPS, MMO, and RPG. She loves going to events like PAX to meet gamers and help in the community. Renee streams on the AMD Twitch channel and does community streams when she can.

Shannon (@BioGenx2b)

Shannon is a variety gamer with a penchant for fighters and shooters. He’s been gaming since the age of four, and tinkering with PCs from as early as he could get his hands on one. Shannon became a firm AMD advocate when he built his first system in 2005. The rise of the PC gaming platform as a place where everyone can play together is what fuels him.

Slate (Nelstar15) is a Community Manager for AMD. His postings are his own opinions and may not represent AMD’s positions, strategies or opinions. Links to third party sites are provided for convenience and unless explicitly stated, AMD is not responsible for the contents of such linked sites and no endorsement is implied.

My review of the Cybertron PC Celestrium

cavemanthe0ne — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:07:21 GMT

The Cybertron Celestrium is a full ATX gaming desktop that has an FX 8300, 16gbs of DDR3, a Gigabyte 990FX motherboard, dual MSI GTX 950’s and a 2tb HDD, all in a gaming case that has a very nice side panel. It also has built in AC wifi which is a good thing to have in the event that you don’t have Ethernet cables where you want to put the PC. It is also bundled with a Logitech keyboard and mouse,

Here are few photos of the rig:

As you can see, the cable management is very impressive, and the looks of the case are pretty good as well. It's too bad there is no lighting to light up the internals, as that would make it look just that much better.

Middle Earth: Shadows of Mordor:

2048x1536:

Ultra settings got an average of 80 FPS with dips into the 50s, and maxed at 100 FPS. In game performance was similar, averaging around 75-80 FPS depending on the number of enemies on screen.

World of Tanks (SD Client):

1440x1050:

110 FPS average on highest settings in a random match.

GTA V:

1440x1050 Ultra:

Average of 55 FPS through the benchmark run. Min of 50 and max of 60. For some reason GTA doesn’t recognize SLI on this rig unless Vsync is also turned on, which actually is not an issue. It did run very smoothly through the benchmark run with no stutters.

3dmark Firestrike:

http://www.3dmark.com/fs/10958478

3dmark Timespy:

http://www.3dmark.com/spy/814905

The Celestrium also is very quiet when playing games, it is never loud enough to be noticed (even when under heavy load, although the CPU fan can get loud if you are running the CPU at 100% for an extended period of time). The build quality of the computer is very good, and the included Logitech keyboard and mouse are decent. The mouse has a high sensitivity compared to most, but is accurate so it is good at FPS type games if you like high sensitivity mice. I have no way of testing the input lag but it doesn't appear to have any from using it. The keyboard is… also decent. It is not mechanical but is one of the better membrane keyboards that I have tested.

There are a few downsides to the system, the only main one being that there is no SSD to be found. The 2 Tb HDD is OK but at $1100 I would have liked an SSD or perhaps an SSHD could have been a good option as well.

A minor downside to the PC is the PSU is not a name brand one, however that doesn’t really seem to be an issue right now- it would just be nice to see a tried & trusted brand of PSU. The price is also somewhat high considering on the same site, for $1100 you can get a system that is the same CPU but with a GTX 1070.

*addendum: The price of the Celestrium has been reduced to $1000 as of this post, which alleviates this issue to an extent.

In conclusion:

The Celestrium is a very well built machine, with no bloatware coming preinstalled and the Celestrium performs very well in 1080P and some higher resolution. The price of the machine could be better, but the machine does everything you would expect a gaming PC to do. If you wanted to build the exact same system (parts wise) yourself it would actually cost more than this PC does though, so you do get a bit of a discount there and an install of Windows. So I think it's a fair option, and while you may be able to build a better PC specs wise for less this is one impressive pre-built machine.

This is a review of the Cybertron Celestrium that AMD sent me for review. All opinions are my own. The system reviewed is available here:

CybertronPC Desktop - AMD FX-Series - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 - 2TB Hard Drive Multi TGMCLSTRGTX45BG - Best…

And if you would like to check out similar systems like this from AMD partners you can check them out here: ComputersResults

AMD + PAX South 2016

erin_maiorino — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:09:25 GMT

We are excited to announce that AMD will be at PAX South 2016 in San Antonio from January 29th - 31st! Stop by our booth to see some incredible AMD powered battlestations, try the latest VR experiences, participate in our LAN tournaments, and have the chance to win an AMD Radeon™ series graphics card from one of our partners!

Flagship Battlestations:

CYBERPOWER PC: powered by AMD FX™ 8320 and AMD Radeon™ R9 Fury X
CYBERTRON PC: powered by SAPPHIRE Radeon™ R9 390X
MAINGEAR: powered by SAPPHIRE Radeon™ R9 FURY X
ORIGIN PC: powered by AMD FX™ 9590 and VisionTek Radeon™ R9 390X

We are also offering the opportunity for you to game on Cybertron PC systems powered by AMD FX 8370 processors and AMD Radeon™ R9 390 graphics that will be powering stutter free ASUS 27" MG279Q gaming monitors.

For the latest and greatest PAX South information, make sure you follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

See you in San Antonio!

We would like to thank the following partners for their support:

Introducing Radeon Software Crimson Edition

erin_maiorino — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:01:50 GMT

The wait is over, Radeon Software Crimson Edition is here! For more information, you can read our introductory blog and check out our overview video:

Let me know what you think about Radeon Software Crimson Edition!

Erin

Red Team Plus: The Gathering

sam-amd — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:52:00 GMT

You need thick-skin to be a Community Manager nowadays. Thankfully, being a Community Manager at AMD has its perks, especially when managing our Advocacy Program, the mighty Red Team Plus. And being a member of Red Team Plus has even greater perks, like the annual teambuilding event at our facilities in Austin.

It’s been almost two years since the launch of the AMD Advocate Program. And for the second time, we’ve held another successful event called “The Gathering”. I can confidently say that this year’s event was by far the highlight of the program for both the AMD staff and the members of Red Team Plus:

“It was great to actually have a little session with Dr. Lisa Su. I gathered great insight on why she is a great fit as CEO of AMD and how her leadership and experience as an engineer can drive the company forward.” – Benedict C.

“My favorite parts were the open discussion with Lisa Su, the Tech Lab tour with Tony Salinas and having discussions with AMD folks like Robert over dinner and strictly for the fun-factor the K1 Racing” – Leonard A.

“The trip was excellent. Honestly the whole package was put together perfectly from dinner on Thursday, all the meetings on Friday, and the go kart trip on Saturday.” – Keith M.

Like last year’s inaugural event, all members of Red Team Plus were flown to Austin for a “red” weekend filled with activities prepared by yours truly and the “amazing” Caitlin Stewart. They toured our campus, met with some of our staff, and participated in a focus group all while experiencing “The AMD Way”. Unlike last year however, they received a behind-the-scene sneak peak of our next-generation AMD Radeon™ graphics cards, including the AMD Radeon™ Fury X GPU and the AMD Radeon™ Nano graphics card by Tony Salinas and his team! Now that’s one hell of a perk!

Speaking of perks, the team had the opportunity to get a glimpse into AMD’s future thanks to President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su. From “Carrizo” and “Zen” to her least favorite class at MIT, the team asked numerous questions, including her thoughts on our competition and marketing strategies! In the afternoon, they enjoyed lunch with our AMD gurus Robert Hallock and James Trudeau where they learned more about Microsoft DirectX® 12, AMD LiquidVR™ technology, and insight into the relationship between AMD and our partner developers. To top things off, they had a roundtable session with our CTO Mark Papermaster where he shared his vision for our next-gen CPU cores and HBM.

Lead by Georgeanna Liu, the team participated in a focus group where they had the opportunity to offer their valuable, objective opinions about our company and our products. Later in the afternoon, the team got a tour of our Customer Engagement Center where Brandon Page provided an overview of the various AMD powered systems on display, his dual AMD Radeon R9-295x2 gaming rig…and introduced them to our beloved Ruby!

To close the tour, James Prior briefed the team on “Godavari”, held a Q & A, and surprised everyone with a giveaway! Two lucky members of the team received PC systems complete with AMD Freesync™ compatible displays.

Now I’m a huge fan of surprises. In fact, I’ve surprised the team with numerous gifts and special projects throughout the year. But nothing compared to our very own Corporate Vice President Ron Myers’ surprise. After a full day at our campus, the team had the pleasure to see Ron perform live at The Oasis on Lake Travis while drinking beers and chowing down on some good old fried-everything! My favorite part of the weekend? The following day, we took everyone go-kart racing at K1 Speed! Red Team Plus is made of overclockers, modders, system builders and gamers…but not racers I guess! I kicked their butt and took first place. I can’t tell you how gratifying this was for me since most of the team knives me in the back in Battlefield 4!

On behalf of Red Team Plus, thank you AMD for a great, red weekend!

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