AMD (NYSE:AMD) announced the AMD Athlon? II X2 dual-core 245 and 240 processors, delivering 45nm technology-based performance to mainstream PC users for less than $67 USD. When combined with AMD’s chipsets, these processors are designed to provide plenty of performance to handle today’s popular mainstream applications in multitasking environments – all while remaining cool and quiet. Why: Given the current economic environment, consumers are seeking the best computing value without sacrificing