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Like the superheroes of old, the AMD Phenom II streaks out of the night to lay waste to your enemies with 3.1GHz dual 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 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 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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Amazing
- Pros: Fast and cool. Running mine at 3.8ghz, 1.4v on a NVIDIA 8300 motherboard with a Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme. Under full load, it hits a whopping 40c. Cool n' Quiet still works too, meaning it goes from 800mhz 1.0v, to 3.8ghz 1.4v with no issues.
- Cons: No amount of extra voltage seems to help it get to 4.0ghz, but that's pretty normal for these cores. I'm still happy with 3.8ghz.
- Other Thoughts: Because the setup is so flexible and I'm able to run my RAM faster, it actually beats out my Core 2 Duo E8400 at 3.6ghz in Cinebench rendering, among other things.
Update
- Pros: Just thought I'd update now that I've had this CPU for about a month. Still running rock solid 24/7 at 3.8ghz just by simply having the multiplier at 19. Vcore is at 1.40v.
- Cons: Only thing I can say is it idles warm, about 42c. But then again with a 20% overclock what can you expect? On the stock cooler no less, not really much of a con...which is why is still gets 5 eggs!
Not sure what it idles at stock speeds, don't care to find out either haha.
- Other Thoughts: Can't wait to upgrade my mobo to something with the SB750 and try to unlock the quad beast out of this bargain CPU.
This is THE best bang for the buck cpu, bar NONE!
My setup-
AMD 550 cpu OC'd to 3.8ghz
ASRock 780g board
4gb G. Skill 1066 ram
8800gts
250gb sata HDD
2x sata LG dvd burners
Antec 500w PSU
| Model | HDZ550WFGIBOX |
| Series | Phenom II X2 |
| CPU Socket Type | Socket AM3 |
| Core | Callisto |
| Multi-Core | Dual-Core |
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Nice CPU
- Pros: Nice CPU, what else is there to say. Its fast, can be over-clocked easily, or you can unlock the 2 hidden cores to make it a quad core. Works Great.
- Cons: NONE
Dual to Quad 3.1 to 3.6GHz
- Pros: Ok it's not my i7_920 OC but unlocked all cores and running stable at 3.6GHz thats 4 cores 256K L1 2ML2 and 6ML3 total 8.26M cache and it didn't cost a penny more. AMD good job on this one I built it for a friend but thinking one for me soon p.s. the wattage is up to 183W get a bigger PS and check MB VRM max rating
- Cons: Are you joking two free cores
- Other Thoughts: This is the first one lets try it again!!!
unlocking the other 2 cores
- Pros: good cpu for the price
- Cons: N/A
- Other Thoughts: you can unlock the other 2 cores with an ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
| Model |
| Brand |
AMD |
| Series |
Phenom II X2 |
| Model |
HDZ550WFGIBOX |
| CPU Socket Type |
| CPU Socket Type |
Socket AM3 |
| Tech Spec |
| Core |
Callisto |
| Multi-Core |
Dual-Core |
| Name |
Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition |
| Operating Frequency |
3.1GHz |
| Hyper Transports |
4000MHz |
| L2 Cache |
2 x 512KB |
| L3 Cache |
6MB |
| Manufacturing Tech |
45 nm |
| 64 bit Support |
Yes |
| Hyper-Transport Support |
Yes |
| Virtualization Technology Support |
Yes |
| Voltage |
0.85V - 1.425V |
| Thermal Design Power |
80W |
| 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 3.1GHz dual 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 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 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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AMD64 Dual-core Technology
AMD64 is designed to enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. With Dual-Core technology, two 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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Integrated DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM Memory Controller
The AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-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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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 X2 Dual-Core processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
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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 X2 processor-based systems that can effectively lower power consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
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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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Quick Specs
| Brand | AMD |
| Core | Callisto |
| CPU Socket Type | Socket AM3 |
| Hyper Transports | 4000MHz |
| L2 Cache | 2 x 512KB |
| L3 Cache | 6MB |
| Manufacturing Tech | 45 nm |
| Multi-Core | Dual-Core |
| Operating Frequency | 3.1GHz |
| Series | Phenom II X2 |
| Thermal Design Power | 80W |
| Voltage | 0.85V - 1.425V |
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Reviewed By: NordicPC on 6/5/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
