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Throw another day’s work on the "done" pile. The Athlon II X2 250 makes it easy. With 2 3.0GHz cores that have their own 1MB cache, you have the power to do anything you like. HyperTransport technology boosts system performance by giving each core a dedicated cache of memory and reducing I/O bottlenecks by increasing bandwidth and reducing latency.
The 64-bit design will keep you going well into the future. The AMD64 technology is compatible with existing software and enables a seamless transition to the 64-bit applications of the future. This technology allows end users to take advantage of real-time encryption, more life-like games, accurate speech interfaces, cinema-quality graphic effects, and easy-to-use video and audio editing.
If you're going to use this processor at home, it can be the basis of a media center with AMD Live! technology. This new feature from AMD will turn your PC into an entertainment platform second to none. Watch videos or TV in one room while streaming music into another. Your system will become a true media center with music, movies, and photos all organized and able to be shared amongst all of your connected equipment.
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About Regor and Calisto
- Pros: Great CPU upgrade from any previous 65nm AM2+ Athlon X2 model. Also supports AM3 and DDR3. This is the best dual-core of any dual-core AMD offerings today. See other thoughts.
- Cons: None.
- Other Thoughts: For people that are complaining about pricing and comparing Regor 250 to Calisto 500/550. Unlike Calisto (which is still the same Deneb with manufacturing defects and 2 cores disabled) Regor is a completely new die also based on Deneb revision of K10 but with cache optimized for dual-core use and only has two cores in a die. It has no L3 because it does not justify itself to be implemented for only two cores. Regor 250 is 0 to 5% max slower in all real world applications than Calisto 500 BUT it is also rated with 15W less TDP. Regor and Calisto are two different chips. It all depends on the application. If you need a server that will always be running, there is no justification to spend extra $15 on Calisto 550 plus you will be saving on electric bill. Most systems spend most of their life idle and Regor uses less power when idle compared to Calisto.
Some people don't buy CPU's to Overclock them!!!
- Pros: Great value/performance when building an AMD-based system with a thermal envelope requirement.
Native Dual-core design and 45nm reduces the size of the chip and extra bits of silicon that waste power.
- Cons: Currently there is a bug Cool 'n Quiet bug in AMD firmware.
I prefer my heatsinks to be overbuilt so that the system can withstand higher temperatures without having a loud fan. The stock heatsink is quite small compared to what I would prefer.
- Other Thoughts: I understand that most people on this site are enthusiasts, but the purpose of CPUs in general is not to see how high you can overclock them and then complain that Y chip is a better deal.
The fact is: if you have a monetary budget, a thermal budget and need reliability, you buy the best chip available for your needs. In the AMD spectrum this chip blows away the old Athlon X2's, Kuma series Athlons (7750 & 7850) and even some of the first generation Phenom X3's and X4's (for certain tasks). This chip isn't for everybody but for it segment of the AMD market it is a superb piece of silicon.
| Model | ADX250OCGQBOX |
| Series | Athlon II X2 |
| CPU Socket Type | Socket AM3 |
| Core | Regor |
| Multi-Core | Dual-Core |
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Intel? Whos that?
- Pros: AMD! As always AMD is the way to go for performance VS price. Ridiculously fast for so little $$. Rock solid! Plug and go!
- Cons: None!
Yes sir, it`s a CPU.
- Pros: Manufactured by AMD, runs cool, uses a small amount of power, fast. Rates a 5.7 in Vista x64. The new, small boxes that AMD`s processors come in are kind of cute.
- Cons: I think NOT.
- Other Thoughts: Due to my constant shuffling of PC components, I ended up having to run an X3 720 BE in the family computer. While the 720 is certainly an outstanding processor, it`s overkill for that particular machine. So I replaced the 720 with this 250 Regor in order to lower the heat output and to lessen the power draw. The Regor won`t multitask as well, but is as fast as the tri-core doing the mundane tasks that the family PC is expected to do. Even the tiny HSF supplied with this CPU keeps it idling at 16-18C. Given the price, heat output, power usage and speed, this processsor may not have an equal.
AWSOME
- Pros: Over Clocks Very Easily i Got mine to 3.9 ghz without a problem by board will let it go to 4.5 ghz but i wont trust it with the stock heat sink!
- Cons: Not a quad but it will just fine
- Other Thoughts: AMD Athlon x2 3.0 ghz oc to 3.9ghz
ASRock M3A770DE AM3 AMD 770 ATX M.B.
Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable
G.SKILL 4GB DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Seagate Barracuda 750GB H.D.
2-160 GIG H.D.'S
630 W POWER SUPPLY ALL FOR $450
THANKS NEWEGG!!
| Model |
| Brand |
AMD |
| Series |
Athlon II X2 |
| Model |
ADX250OCGQBOX |
| CPU Socket Type |
| CPU Socket Type |
Socket AM3 |
| Tech Spec |
| Core |
Regor |
| Multi-Core |
Dual-Core |
| Name |
Athlon II X2 250 |
| Operating Frequency |
3.0GHz |
| Hyper Transports |
4000MHz |
| L2 Cache |
2 x 1MB |
| Manufacturing Tech |
45 nm |
| 64 bit Support |
Yes |
| Hyper-Transport Support |
Yes |
| Voltage |
0.85V - 1.425V |
| Thermal Design Power |
65W |
| Cooling Device |
Heatsink and Fan included |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
3 years limited |
| Labor |
3 years limited |
Introduction
Throw another day’s work on the "done" pile. The Athlon II X2 250 makes it easy. With 2 3.0GHz cores that have their own 1MB cache, you have the power to do anything you like. HyperTransport technology boosts system performance by giving each core a dedicated cache of memory and reducing I/O bottlenecks by increasing bandwidth and reducing latency.
The 64-bit design will keep you going well into the future. The AMD64 technology is compatible with existing software and enables a seamless transition to the 64-bit applications of the future. This technology allows end users to take advantage of real-time encryption, more life-like games, accurate speech interfaces, cinema-quality graphic effects, and easy-to-use video and audio editing.
If you're going to use this processor at home, it can be the basis of a media center with AMD Live! technology. This new feature from AMD will turn your PC into an entertainment platform second to none. Watch videos or TV in one room while streaming music into another. Your system will become a true media center with music, movies, and photos all organized and able to be shared amongst all of your connected equipment.
Highlights
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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 Athlon II X2 250 Dual-core processor is integrated with DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM memory controller capable of supporting unregistered 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 Athlon II X2 250 processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
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AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology
AMD's Cool'n'Quiet technology is an innovative solution available on AMD Athlon 64 processor-based systems that can effectively lower power consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
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Enhanced Virus Protection
All AMD processors equipped with AMD64 technology are Enhanced Virus Protection-enabled. Enhanced virus protection acts as a preventative measure causing viruses to be localized, short-lived, and non-contagious, eventually being flushed from system memory.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | AMD |
| Core | Regor |
| CPU Socket Type | Socket AM3 |
| Hyper Transports | 4000MHz |
| L2 Cache | 2 x 1MB |
| Manufacturing Tech | 45 nm |
| Multi-Core | Dual-Core |
| Operating Frequency | 3.0GHz |
| Series | Athlon II X2 |
| Thermal Design Power | 65W |
| Voltage | 0.85V - 1.425V |
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Reviewed By: logiotek on 6/20/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
