Smash the Hourglass!
With The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor
Frustrated by staring at the hourglass icon as soon as you try to work on more
than three programs at once, especially when you’re working with digital
media? Increase your performance by up to 80% with the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2
dual core processor. Work or play with multiple programs without any stalling
or waiting. Dual-core technology is like having two processors, and two working
together is better and faster than one working alone. Do more in less time with
the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor.
Better Multi-Tasking Means Increased Office Productivity
Productivity in today’s workplace requires smooth, efficient and seamless
multi-tasking. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor delivers TRUE multi-tasking,
allowing users to switch from one program to another without pausing for the
computer to catch up and reducing annoying processing pauses. The end result
is an increase in office productivity performance of 22% on average.
Ready for the 64-bit future
Like all the processors in the AMD Athlon 64 family, the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
processor is designed for people who want to stay at the forefront of technology
and for those who depend on their PCs to keep them connected, informed, and
entertained. Systems based on AMD Athlon 64 processors are able to deliver leading-edge
performance for demanding productivity and entertainment software today and
in the future.
With AMD64 technology, the AMD Athlon 64 processor is fully compatible with
existing software, while enabling a seamless transition to 64-bit applications.
Both 32- and 64-bit applications can run virtually simultaneously and transparently
on the same platform. AMD64 technology enables new, cinematic computing experiences
and capabilities, in addition to increased performance. AMD64 technology allows
end users to take advantage of new innovations such as real-time encryption,
more life-like games, accurate speech interfaces, cinema-quality graphic effects,
and easy-to-use video and audio editing.
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket 939
Processor Class:
Athlon 64 X2
Processor Speed:
X2 4200+ / 2.20GHz
Cache Size:
1MB
Bus Speed:
1000MHz (2000 MT/s)
Fan:
Included
Additional Technologies:
HyperTransport
Detailed Features
Features
AMD Athlon™
64 X2 Dual Core
Like all the processors in the AMD Athlon 64 family, the AMD Athlon 64 X2
Dual-Core processor is designed for people who want to stay at the forefront
of technology and for those who depend on their PCs to keep them connected,
informed, and entertained. Systems based on AMD Athlon 64 processors are
able to deliver leading-edge performance for demanding productivity and
entertainment software today and in the future.
HyperTransport™
Technology
HyperTransport™ technology is a high performance, easy-to-implement
system interconnect technology originally invented by AMD. It is designed
to increase overall system performance by removing I/O bottlenecks, increasing
bandwidth, and reducing latency. HyperTransport technology implemented in
the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX processor enables a system bus to run at 1600MHz.
AMD Cool‘n’Quiet™
Technology
In the past, increased processor performance has often meant increased power
consumption and increased noise levels. AMD Cool‘n’Quiet™
technology is an innovative solution available on AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-based
systems that can effectively lower the power consumption and enable a quieter-running
system while delivering performance on demand, for the ultimate computing
experience.
Enhanced
Virus Protection
All AMD64 processors, including the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, AMD Athlon 64,
and Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors, are enabled with Enhanced Virus Protection.
With Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), you will be able
to fully utilize the security technology*. By providing extra security at
the platform level, AMD lets you easily embrace the future of computing.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
5
Customer Reviews:
22
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Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
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Reviewer:
tk11 on
Apr 22, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Great CPU. Rock solid stability even while overclocked from stock 2200MHz to 2750Mhz on stock cooling. The few issues I've experienced were due to software not supporting dual core properly which were easily resolved with a little utility called ''set affinity'' I couldn't be any happier with this purchase.
Reviewer:
GrahamSlam on
Apr 20, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Shweeeeet!
Upgraded from a 3500+ 2.2.
Upgraded memory from the OEM 1GB (2x512MB) to 4GB (4x1GB).
Upgraded to a GeForce 8600 GT.
All purchased at Tiger Direct.(Saved almost $300)
Man I cant keep my hands off it. Everything rocks, runs at a constant 42C. I have thrown everything at this and the kitchen sink, it just smiles and says bring it on. For the price and performance improvement, you cant afford not to get this upgrade. AMD you Rock!!!!!
Tiger Direct your my hero!
Reviewer:
DerekArthu on
Apr 19, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This thing is...wow. Just wow... I shoved this CPU into my budget gaming computer and it's great. And you can't beat that price! 175 CAD for this!? I wouldn't go near an intel cpu at the same price. For intel to match this one, it would cost about $320. Scored a 5900 on PCmark05. I am so pleased.Good for overclocking too! got it up to about 2.5 GHz on stock fan. 5/5 for sure
Reviewer:
JeremyM on
Oct 17, 2006 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
A Must Buy....My computer boots up faster than it ever has before. THe cpu i had before was a p4 4.0 GHz and this AMD cpu blows it away so far out of the water it will need a parachute to land safely. Just for kicks I was able to run BF2,and Age of Empires 3 at the same time with ease.
Reviewer:
Mike3700 on
Oct 13, 2006 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is why AMD is so much BETTER than INTEL. They have intel so far in the cpu head to head. I went from a AMD 3700+ (754) to this and man what a diff. The only thing is I cant really put it to the test yet b/c I only have a PCI card. Geforce fx 5500 128 Mb DDR!!!! But when I get my Geforce 7600 GT Lets ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!:)
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
This product has a
939 CPU Socket.
Your CPU is the heart of your computer. Keeping it cool improves
performance and prevents damage. Be sure you have a good CPU cooling
product! Click Here To View Available
Socket 939 CPU Cooling Products
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To learn more about how to keep your PC Very Cool, view our
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Hyper-Transport Technology
HyperTransport™ technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in computers, servers, embedded systems, and networking and telecommunications equipment up to 48 times faster than some existing technologies.
HyperTransport™ technology helps reduce the number of buses in a system, which can reduce system bottlenecks and enable today's faster microprocessors to use system memory more efficiently in high-end multiprocessor systems.
HyperTransport™ technology is designed to:
Provide significantly more bandwidth than current technologies
Use low-latency responses and low pin counts
Maintain compatibility with legacy PC buses while being extensible to new
SNA (Systems Network Architecture) buses.
Appear transparent to operating systems and offer little impact on peripheral drivers.
Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
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Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
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Mfg Part No:
ADA4200BVBOX UPC No:
730143024204 Box Size:
( Length:
6, Width:
8, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
1.5500 pound(s)
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