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AMD Phenom II X4 945 Deneb 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

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OverviewCustomer ReviewSpecificationsProduct Tour
Like the superheroes of old, the AMD Phenom II streaks out of the night to lay waste to your enemies with 3.0GHz quad cores, each of which has L1 and L2 caches. An additional 6MB of L3 cache is available 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 delivers an amazing 33.1GB/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 technology 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.

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Why to buy AMD

white Reviewed By: Linuxuser-since-1996 on 5/11/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
Pros: Read Ed Bott's article about why many Intel cpus will not run "XP Mode" in Windows 7. But all dual-core AM2, AM2+, AM3 AMD Athlon 64, all Phenom, and all Phenom II cpus will.

Search Google for How Many Intel CPUs will fail the XP mode test in Windows 7
Cons: None
Other Thoughts: Running AMD cpus from 8088 through Phenom II. Always the best bang for the buck. Plus, without AMD's competition, Intel's cpus would be even more overpriced than they already are.
72 out of 99 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No

The best deal @ Newegg!!

white Reviewed By: Nate on 5/9/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
Pros: This is THE BEST, in it's class, processor that $(225)$ can buy. OC'd to 3.7GHz w/o a sweat (56c).
Cons: A power hog (for it's architecture size).
Other Thoughts: Not free.
33 out of 41 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No

Quick Specs (view all30)

ModelHDX945FBGIBOX
SeriesPhenom II X4
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3
CoreDeneb
Multi-CoreQuad-Core

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O.C Dream

white Reviewed By: Headcase on 11/20/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
Pros: This PCU is easily the fastest Processor I've seen and or modded. It runs very, very cool, which is surprising for a Quad core (8 cores if you unlock them). Most importantly however, this PCU is literally built for overclocking. I'm running this with a T series Biostar, and easily have this 3.0 Ghz O.C'd to 3.6, with much more room to go should I feel the creed. Also, despite the overclock, it still runs a cool 30 Celcius, which if you've ever used a LGA 775 or Socket A, or even some of the Core i7's, you'd know is decent at the least. The activity meter during idle or low program usage never goes over 5%. The fan is almost silent, as is most AMD fans/HS.With 8MB of Cache, it makes this, IMO, the best PCU for the price, hands down.
Cons: None. I honestly cannot think of one problem. AMD has done it again with this one.
Other Thoughts: Specs

Biostar T series Mobo
6 Gb Patriot GDDR2 RAM @ 800 Mhz
AMD Phenom II 945 Deneb O.C >> 3.6 Ghz
500 Gb Sata II Western Digital HDD
ATI Raedon 3870 512 MB GDDR5
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Awesome

white Reviewed By: riscy on 11/14/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Very fast and ultra-stable, even OC'd to 3.4 GHz!
Cons: None
Other Thoughts: Can't go wrong
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A BEAST!

white Reviewed By: Bors on 11/13/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: This processor is a BEAST! Chews through everything I throw at it and laughs. Conversion time to burn video to DVD cut in half.
Cons: 140 watts made me fear my power supply would be stressing to keep up, but no issues thus far.
Other Thoughts: Upgraded my main PC to this from a 3.0ghz Pentium D. Needless to say, my jaw dropped at the performance increase.
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Model
Brand AMD
Processors Type Desktop
Series Phenom II X4
Model HDX945FBGIBOX
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type Socket AM3
Tech Spec
Core Deneb
Multi-Core Quad-Core
Name Phenom II X4 945
Operating Frequency 3.0GHz
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 streaks out of the night to lay waste to your enemies with 3.0GHz quad cores, each of which has L1 and L2 caches. An additional 6MB of L3 cache is available 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 delivers an amazing 33.1GB/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 technology 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

newegg 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.
newegg 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.
newegg HyperTransport 3.0 Technology
HyperTransport Technology (HT or HTT) 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 quad-Core processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
newegg 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.
newegg 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.
newegg 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.

Quick Specs

BrandAMD
CoreDeneb
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3
L2 Cache4 x 512KB
L3 Cache6MB
Manufacturing Tech45 nm
Multi-CoreQuad-Core
Operating Frequency3.0GHz
SeriesPhenom II X4
Thermal Design Power125W
Voltage0.875V - 1.5V
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