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More processor than I need
- Pros: Quad core. Got it in a combo deal and couldn't be happier. Cool 'n Quiet works like its supposed to. I've played a few games when booted in Windows and didn't even notice my virus scanner activating. Compare performance to an i7 and the price/performance ratio comes out in this processor's favor.
- Cons: I probably could have saved a few bones by purchasing an X2 because I don't use all four cores all the time but hey... the combo deal was too sweet to pass up.
- Other Thoughts: MA770T-UD3P
HD 4770
Phenom II X4 955
Little toasty but books it
- Pros: Was easily recognized by mobo, it has its multipliers unlocked like all BEs, and is pretty darn speedy for less than the 965 3.4ghz.
- Cons: It runs a little hotter than I'd prefer. Maybe it's my airflow (stock cooler, 1 front intake, 1 exhaust other than the GPU/PSU fans) but it runs a good 45-50c under load and seems very touchy to the ambient heat around the case (such as GPU; I bet this is largely the stock cooler's fault; might get replaced one day). I've seen it jet up to 55-57 before, which is still underneath the peak operating temperature of 62c, but I get nervous and I tend to watch temperatures pretty actively the first few months I have a system. It's not worth knocking more than an egg for, and if you're ready for it, just consider this a 5/5!
- Other Thoughts: Apparently it can be easily overclocked using AMD Overdrive so right out of the box with a few clicks it's just as good, if not better, than the more expensive 965. I won't be trying it until I get a few more fans to accomodate the heat my 5770 gpu seems to put out, but it's definitely something to consider when thinking of futureproofing.
Solid CPU
- Pros: Love the CPU, great speed bump over my Socket 939 platform
- Cons: None... wish I had upgraded sooner.
- Other Thoughts: Not really newegg's fault, but I wish that I went with the C3 stepping over the C2 stepping.
The C3 stepping includes a slightly higher headroom for overclocking. Do you homework before spending your hard earned $$$$
| 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 |
Introduction
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.
Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Quick Specs
| Brand | AMD |
| Series | Phenom II X4 |
| Multi-Core | Quad-Core |
| Core | Deneb |
| 64 bit Support | Yes |
| Manufacturing Tech | 45 nm |
| L2 Cache | 4 x 512KB |
| L3 Cache | 6MB |
| Cooling Device | Heatsink and Fan included |
| CPU Socket Type | Socket AM3 |
| Processors Type | Desktop |
| Operating Frequency | 3.2GHz |
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5x Winner of Customer Choice Award - Processors - Desktops
Reviewed By: Fastestone on 4/27/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
