AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz Socket AM3 Quad-Core Processor

AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGIBOX

4000MHz
45 nm Deneb 125W
6MB L3 Cache
4 x 512KB L2 Cache

Like the superheroes of old, the AMD Phenom II X4 955 streaks out of the night to lay waste to your enemies with four 3.2GHz cores that have dedicated L1 and L2 caches for each , and 6MB of shared L3 cache to handle really heavy loads or large data sets.

Memory transfers get faster than ever. HyperTransport Generation 3.0 mode allows up to 16.0GB/s of bandwidth. Up to 17.1GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR2 and up to 21GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR3 memory controller delivers an amazing total of 37GB/s of processor-to-system bandwidth. This unprecedented bandwidth is needed to feed the data hungry AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture cores.

You'd think that all of this power would be too hot to handle. Think again. AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 works with CoolCore Technology to minimize heat while keeping power and efficiency up. Now the cores can shut down unused parts of the processor when not in use. This saves power and helps to reduce the amount of heat generated. This function is built in so there's no need for drivers or BIOS updates.

AMD64 Quad-core Technology AMD64 is designed to enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. With Quad-core technology, four complete processor cores on a single die run at the same frequency to deliver exceptional multi-tasking power, allowing users to surge through the most demanding processing loads, including advanced multitasking, critical business productivity, complicated visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and visually stunning digital media and entertainment.
HyperTransport 3.0 Technology HyperTransport 3.0 Technology (HT 3.0) is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase communication speeds between integrated circuits in computers, servers, embedded systems, and networking and telecommunications equipment. With HT 3.0 technology the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Quad-Core processor enjoys 3200MHz system bus speeds.
AMD Virtualization Virtualization on desktop computers allows a single PC to act like multiple virtual machines. AMD Virtualization can enable client computers to seamlessly support multiple operating environments. And it also helps make it easier for PC enthusiasts to upgrade and maintain their PCs through emulation.
AMD CoolCore Technology AMD CoolCore Technology reduces processor energy consumption by turning off unused parts of the processor. Power can be switched on or off within a single clock cycle so that energy is saved without compromising performance.
AMD Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 Technology AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology is an enhanced solution available on AMD Phenom II X4 processor-based systems that can effectively lower power consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
Integrated DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM Memory Controller The AMD Phenom II X4 Quad-Core processor is integrated with DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM memory controller capable of supporting registered and ECC DRAM. The integrated memory controller changes the way the processor accesses main memory, resulting in increased bandwidth, reduced memory latencies, and enhanced processor performance.

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Model

Brand: AMD

Processors Type: Desktop

Series: Phenom II X4

Model: HDZ955FBGIBOX

CPU Socket Type

CPU Socket Type: Socket AM3

Tech Spec

Core: Deneb

Multi-Core: Quad-Core

Name: Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition

Operating Frequency: 3.2GHz

Hyper Transports: 4000MHz

L2 Cache: 4 x 512KB

L3 Cache: 6MB

Manufacturing Tech: 45 nm

64 bit Support: Yes

Hyper-Transport Support: Yes

Virtualization Technology Support: Yes

Voltage: 0.875V - 1.5V

Thermal Design Power: 125W

Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts: 3 years limited

Labor: 3 years limited

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Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years

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milar 4/17/2013 1:40:06 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great chip Pros: No problems after nearly 4 years of use. Still capable of running all 2012 / 2013 games with no problems. Overclocks nicely great bang for buck Cons: it's dated Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 3/14/2013 10:27:54 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 2/5	Rating: 5/5Awesome cpu Pros: Currently running in my Gaming computer and works Wonders! Can overclock to 4.1Ghz with the Asrock 970 Pro3 and the right cooler! Runs everything I throw at it with max settings! Cons: Absolutely none. Other Thoughts: I have no clue why Newegg would discontinue this great processor. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Sly 3/6/2013 3:23:04 AM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 4/5	Rating: 5/5Fantastic CPU! Does such a great job at standard clock speeds! Pros: This thing is just doing an impressive job with my at the moment budget build! it plays Crysis2, GTA IV, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, Saints Row The Third, and a bunch of other games in nearly max settings! Had I had faster ram and a beefy graphics card I could sing many praises, but even without all of that it does an impressive job. Imagine if I over clocked it! Cons: Cannot think of a darn thing bad to say about this processor! Why would they discontinue such a great product? :( Other Thoughts: My budget rig that will soon be a mega beast: MOBO msi 970a-46 geforce gt 630 1gb ddr3 8gb ram 500gb hdd raidmax z1000 case this bad boy(amd phenom ii x4 955 be) Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 3/3/2013 10:46:23 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/54 years and running Pros: Nice cpu, works like a charm! Cons: none. Other Thoughts: Outlasted my motherboard. GPU. Memory. Hdd's. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
goofas7070 2/10/2013 9:27:20 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5PERFECTION Pros: Been running @ 3.6 on stack cooler since 4/30/2009! Cons: paid $249 in 2009 Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Mobedda 12/31/2012 8:47:59 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Outstanding Pros: Bought this back in July of 2010 and its still going strong, paired it with a GIGABYTE GA-790XTA-UD4 AM3 AMD 790X and both have been flawless. I've never really been hung on Intel or AMD like some of the fanboys, I just really like a quality product and this does it for me. Cons: I didnt buy a few more to build a 2nd rig. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Eryxx 12/1/2012 2:34:27 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Excellent CPU Pros: Very competitively priced. Great overclocker with adequate cooling. Nice for gaming or any other general application. Easily installed (as CPUs go.) Just drop into the ZIF socket and lock it down. Still in daily use 3 years later, durable and strong performer. Cons: Starting to show its age. Other than that, no complaints, I've loved this CPU. Other Thoughts: I've upgraded GPUs twice since installing this CPU, and even now my games and applications are rarely CPU-limited. I've just purchased a brand-new FX Vishera-octocore CPU because, let's face it, this Phenom II won't hold out against new applications forever. I've run it overclocked at 3.6 GHz (with just a 0.0125V boost for good measure) with no problems whatsoever, never crashes or gives me any trouble. I do have a huge (Thermaltake Frio) air cooler on it, and it rarely sees the high side of 50C even when pushed hard for hours on end. My son has an AM2+ motherboard and Phenom II 945 (non-BE,) I'll probably see if he wants to upgrade to this so he can try his hand at some easy and stable overclocking. I'm going to miss this tried-n-true CPU once I get the FX rig up-and-running, but time and technology march on. If you have an older AMD board and want a strong, stable CPU, get this chip, if you can still find one! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 11/29/2012 7:58:28 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Top notch Pros: + Fast + Stable + Cool + Quiet Cons: Nada Other Thoughts: Been using this processor for three years now, and it still runs the new games on full settings without issues. Definitely a good buy. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
JR Maxwell 11/28/2012 4:50:57 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 5/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Excellent Product Pros: Bought this back in March of 2010 on newegg. Still going strong and performing phenomenal just like the day I took it out of the box. Runs cool, stable and very reliable. Cons: Stock cooler runs a bit loud but its almost 3 years old and probably needs to be replaced or cleaned out real well anyway. Other Thoughts: I can probably use this rig for another 2 years, the only thing bottlenecking performance is my old gts 250. I couldnt be happier with this cpu. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Mike 9/6/2012 11:50:07 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 5/5	Rating: 5/5Great CPU! Pros: I have it overclocked to 3.8 MHz with the stock cooler. Idles around 26°C and at 100% capacity ran at about 60°C for 20 hours during stress test. Fan is audible but reasonably quiet. Cons: Phenom series has been discontinued. Other Thoughts: I would recomend this to anyone who is considering buying this either used or new from another seller. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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