AMD Phenom II X4 970 3.5GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor

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Actually fast, works via whatever I throw at it, I was forgetting to close programs immediately after minimizing, then opening other individuals as properly, didn't noticed till I was done for the night that counter-strike, contemporary warfare two, fear, and require for speed had been all operating. Cool. Very best I've owned. Reminds me of the old amd days Loud fan If your thinking about getting the 955 or something less than this, don't. Its worth the additional couple of duckets.

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Excellent CPU. upgraded from a Amd Quad Core 9850 read testimonials and By passed the amd fan and went With a Thermaltake Black Window Spin Q Idle at 30 Cel and max about 38 cel. Max Settings on all My Games. Run 60 Fps In SC2 Maxed and Final Fantasy 14 with this Cpu gained about 13 Fps form the 9850 Fed Ex damaged the box in shipment . Amd Quad 9708gbs Computer 6400 DDR twoPny Geforce 480Antec 900 CaseTermaltake 850 Watt Black Window energy provide

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This was my 1st make and im glad i created this choice! Super quick clocking around three.5. No require to get the six core this is Entirely capable! You even get to cut back on the budget a little! All around 120% fantastic! I play games such as black ops and this baby barely has to operate above 20% capacity! Great for anything! Bent the cpu pins on the installation, luckly i bent em back :) Deneb for the win!

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Runs exceptionally quickly, gets every little thing I require it to do with out overclocking. The heat sink/fan was the absolute toughest factor to install. Would not appropriately latch onto the board without having truly pushing it. Undoubtedly thinking of getting an aftermarket heat sink and fan for this CPU as my program runs incredibly hot with the video card.Phenom II X4 970 BE three.five GHzG.Skill Ripjaw 4gƒx2GB) X two 1600MHzASUS M4N98TD EVO AM3 NVIDIA nForce980aSLIASUS ENGTX470 GeForce GTX470Antec TruePower Blue 750W

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Upgraded from X2 4200+ (dual core) while keeping all my other components the very same. Just undertaking this significantly enhanced the efficiency of my games like Mass Effect 2. Virtually doubled 3DMark06 score from 8000's to close to 15000's. I kept the very same video card - which is an ASUS NVidia GTS 250. Run's "Loud 'n' Not" in my smalllish midtower case when using the stock fan - close to 60C under load. Only a mild efficiency improvement noticed when running everyday Windows stuff (like Workplace apps) or browsing the world-wide-web. Genuinely, my old Athlon 4200+ dual core performed additional than sufficient for that purpose. Just swapping the CPU enhanced my WEI scores for Processor and Memory from 5., 7.1 to 7.four, 7.four. But like I stated, I actually notice that additional processing power in my games. With the stock fan, my PC was NOT quiet especially under load, but I swapped it out for the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ and at least now the noise is tolerable and the CPU is cooled much a lot more effectively. To earn the 5th egg from me, AMD ought to actually offer a far better stock fan. The one integrated does the job, loudly, and absolutely nothing a lot more.

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Installed with no problems. Runs wonderful. Windows rates this 7.four out of 7.9 none This is what I'm rocking:Microsoft Windows 7 Property PremiumASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX MotherboardAMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition Deneb 3.5GHz ProcessorMSI N460GTX Hawk Talon Attack GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bitG.SKILL Sniper 8GB ƒ x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600

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AMDPhenom II AM3stock 3.five GHzIt simply OC'd to three.6 ( This is incredibly light OC'ing and i havn't had time to push it further but i believe this chip will make it to four.o GHz quickly.Good Cache size None赔 but thats nonetheless less costly than any Intel chip at the very same level of compute power. I have mine cooled with a Coursair H50 sealed water cooler. With this it idle's at 35 C (@ three.6 GHz)

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Installed this processor on my old AM2+ board until I can upgrade to a newer 1, worked like a charm. Processor wasn't listed as supported under the Motherboard manufacturer but I figured I'd at least attempt as the x4 965 is supported.Bumped my processor and memory score from 6. up to 7.4 in W.E.I None at the moment. I haven't touched the O.C capabilities but, waiting on newer board.Cost went up a few dollars right after getting it.

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windows 7 score of 7.four wasnt cost-free stock fan temps remain arount 30-35c on games like hawxs 2, guild wars, bioshock 2, temps may go up to 45c. works good

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Blazing speed, no issues. 5+ eggs for CPU. None Stock fan/heatsink don't seem to be reliable. I didn't even try them, installed 3rd party stuff.

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- Excellent bang for the buck.- Excellent for gaming. Even if you're do a small video editing, it does fantastic. - Overclocking is very limited compared to most intel processors Huge gamer, on any budget ought to get this. A extremely good CPU.

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Good searching case. Comes with all the required screws and connectors. A lot of space. Price. For the value, I expected a lot more. But the case works excellent so far.

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screaming rapidly and quickly oc'd to 4ghz stable. I was going to go 6 core, but i read that not quite a few games or programs call for it ideal now. A excellent thing is i can upgrade later if i need to have to. fantastic value too. none PSU ANTEC|EA750 750W RTMEM 2Gx4|GSKILL F3-10666CL9Dcoolermaster hyper 212+sapphire vapor-x radeon 5850 1gigMB ASUS| M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3CASE ANTEC|NINE HUNDRED TWOWD Caviar Black 640 7200 RPM 32MB

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Overclocked to 4.two Ghz (See hardware in other) None Cooler: CORSAIR CWCH60 Hydro SeriesRAM: CORSAIR XMS 4GB ƒ x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-870A-UD3 AM3

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Built a machine for the livingroom for a multimedia box and this chip has Seriously large shoulders!!! Video editing, iTunes, Microsoft Media Center, Black Ops, Borderlands, it does it all. I use an Intel i7 960 im my primary machine and I have a lot of respect for this guy big time!!! None You won't miss a thing with this child in your box!!!

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-Cheap-Quick out of the box-Faster with overclock -None I just picked this 970 up to replace my aged AM2+ X4 940. I was only able to get my 940 up to 3.4Ghz stable with an AC64 cooler cooling it. The 970 out of the box is already three.5Ghz, and along with my new Hyper 212 with a Ultra Kaze attached I began correct away with a 4.0Ghz setting and have noticed no issues however. Upped the voltage to 1.45v to be stable. Have but to play about with it to squeeze that added 100-150Mhz out of it that I know is there.I'm amazed that this 970 @ four.0Ghz with the Hyper 212 and Ultra Kaze is idling 6c cooler than the 940 @ three.4Ghz with an AC64 with modified Ultra Kaze setup. It also assists that I have yet another Kaze feeding from the front directly in line with the Kaze on the 212, and directly to the rear, a different Kaze venting out the back. A good 3 in a line Ultra Kaze train of cold air.Final initial setup of four.0Ghz @ 1.45v with 31c idle and ㅞc load. I'm pleased for a 赔 investment, until Bulldozer comes out.

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wonderful quad core for the cost. Upgraded from a AMD Phenom II X2 555 Callisto 3.2GHz. Runs Black ops a complete lot far better. I read an article that gave it greater stats than the I7-950. as always if you plan to overclock buy a new heatsink

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If on a budget amd is a great thing to know of. i picked up on of these and put it into my build. If all u want is a gaming rig amd makes what u need for a good price. It may not be as fast as i7 but its the money u save what matters. most games don't need more then 4 cores and for the price can't beat it. overclocking is easy and stable. I have had this cpu since May 2011 and no problems so far. this cpu is one of my favorites that i have used i have and i7 but thats for video editing... but gaming wise i like the amd 970

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rapidly processer, it plays all my game son it truly properly, The cost is ok for what you get out of it. none really, just a decent get

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Awesome processor I have mine at 4GHz with Idle 30's to mid 20's and Full load on Prime 95 at 48c..Defiantly worth the 170 you spend for it. Nein H50 Push/Pull cooler

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Rock solid - cool as a cucumber ࿼ - 96F) with stock fan - Got if at one hell of a wonderful price and figured I'd get two additional - Some say there's not considerably distinction from this and the 955, Add 16Gb of DDR3 1600 and you'll see the distinction, Little WeedHopper! None, Nada, Zip and Uh Uh. Slammed this poor boy onto an Asus M4A89GTD Pro wቬGb's G. Skill DDR3-1600 and 2x1Tb Seagates with Linux goodness occupying those platters! VirtualBox VM's on 1 and XBMC Media Center Rockin' the Blu-Ray and HiDEF Movie channels on the other. A 24" Samsung LED HD LCD and crunchin' movies for the PtP networks was never so quickly. "Who wants Intel when you gots the Hook up from AMD, SUCKA'S!!!

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Decent upgrade from a x4 940 be , have it operating @ 3.8 on air without a hitch making use of a zalamn 9900, temps idle 30c and 47c max load after about 25 min of prime 95, will oc higher but i dont care to push it any harder cooler temps and stability are a lot more important to me none just a small buyers remorse see other purchased to upgrade as a last cpu for my asus m3a79-t , then 2 weeks later decided to nab a asus crosshair iv and 8gb 1600 ripjaws, so now im wishing i had a new 6 core rather

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I can now convert video files a lot faster with no high cpu usage alerts. I had to upgrade mobo too just to use it.

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Quite quickly processor that never holds me back. Gaming, Mapping, CAD programs all run incredibly smoothly without having maxing out my processing abilities. it also helps that i have 8GB of RAM....Stock cooler also works ideal. Save you funds and don't buy a diverse heatsink unless you strategy on doing some over clocking. None however Look for promo codes before purchasing, I saved 10%

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went from a 2.8ghz unlocked x3-x4 phenom to a accurate x4 oc three.9ghz im pretty satisfied wish i could hit four. perhaps its my mobo. decent cpu then they came out with the 3.6's right after i bought..... that sheet annoys me