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AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Retail HDZ955WFGBMBOX from: AMD Amazon.com's Price: $149.99 as of 09/06/2010 16:06 EDTAvailability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Brand: AMD EAN: 0730143267199 Item Dimensions: Label: AMD Legal Disclaimer: We do not in any way represent that any part we sell is legal to possess in your jurisdiction. Check with you local authorities to ensure it is legal for you to possess before buying! Manufacturer: AMD Model: HDZ955FBGMBOX MPN: HDZ955FBGMBOX Number Of Items: 1 Processor Count: 1 Publisher: AMD Studio: AMD Warranty: 3 years warranty Features:
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 Rating:  - Good CPU, Good price, runs HOT!I got this CPU for a new budget gaming build. Its essentially this CPU, an ASUS Micro ATX AM3 board, 4GB DDR-1600 memory, and a 5770 GPU. I am using RaidMax SMilodon case, stock cooler and Arctic Silver 5 thermal paste. Under stock conditions the GPU ran at 35C idle, and 49-50C load. I than OCed it to the setting I wanted, 3.6GHz, and my idle jumped to 43-44C and load was 56-58C, which was way to much for me. I than dropped it to 3.4GHz and my temps went to 39-40C idle and 52-54C load. I than decided to see if dropping the voltage below stock would keep it stable at 3.4. It did and now at 3.4Ghz and 1.3V it dropped 33-34 and 46-48C load. So unless I want to break 50C, which I dont, I am limited to 3.4Ghz with stock cooler and a descently well ventilated case. I know I can get a better cooler, but this a budget build, but I was still hoping for a little more :( Rating: - Good processor, be mindful of the watt requirement.The processor is good, and runs great, but be mindful of the watt requirements of the processor. Even if your motherboard documentation states the motherboard supports that processor model 955, there are 2 versions of it. The 125W and the 95W processor. My motherboard only supports the 95W processor, so this specific processor worked, but very slow. In the end, I traded it with a friend for a slower processor that runs at 95W. That was my mistake (so no negative ratings), and if you plan to buy this processor, check your motherboard website for the watts supported by the motherboard. Other than that, the processor runs great, and is very fast. At least it runs great on my friends computer, and he likes overclocking. He's really happy with 'my' purchase at least. So the product is good, but be mindful of the watts required and do not make the same mistake as me. Rating: - Stout ProcessorI like AMD. This processor is the best I have had. Even though I've only built two systems, this processor was everything I wanted and more. I will say that when I first put it to use it seemed to do the same amount of work as my dual core, til I looked online and read how to unleash the beast. Now I convert whole movies in under ten minutes. Which took 30-40 under my dual core. Works through everything I want it to. Rating: - HDZ955WFGBMBOXThis was released a while before the hex cores were. It was supposed to address power consumption concerns. Mine does not run much lower than the "old" styles temp output, as I would have assUmed. With a Corsair H50 cooler it idles at 90.8F. It will however (UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS) tear up anything I've used to this piont. Overclocked several ways, AMD fusion, will limit mine to around 4.02 gH. Without Fusion running AOD will keep climing and I get nervous. |
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