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AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX

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Experience a new world of quad-core computing with the AMD Phenom II X4 965. Every aspect of this processor was designed with speed and energy efficiency in mind. AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture and 45nm technology has created a tuned processing pipeline that helps keep your system performing at the highest levels. HyperTransport Technology provides up to 16.0GB/s bandwidth to reduce system bottlenecks and AMD Balanced Smart Cache ensures quick access times to highly used data.

Energy efficiency is important to AMD, allowing you to enjoy a cool, quiet PC while saving energy and reducing heat, noise and the effect of your computer on the environment. Energy efficiency innovations include Cool’n’Quiet and AMD CoolCore. These technologies reduce power consumption and processor activity.

AMD Phenom II processors also offer support for Virtualization Technology. You can run virtual environments on one system with ease, allowing you to use legacy programs on a separate operating system. Add the convenience and power of multi-core processing and enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency with an AMD Phenom II X4 965 today!

AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture AMD64 technology allows the AMD Phenom II X4 965 processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling a new generation of powerful 64-bit software applications. Moreover, all AMD Phenom II processors are built on AMD’s revolutionary Direct Connect Architecture, where processors are directly connected to one another. An I/O and memory subsystem are also directly connected to each processor, helping improve overall system performance and efficiency.
True Quad-Core Processing With the power of four processor cores on a single chip, the AMD Phenom II X4 965 processor delivers industry-leading multitasking performance with each core having its own L2 cache memory and ability to quickly share data among cores utilizing the L3 cache.
Integrated Memory Controller The AMD Phenom II X4 965 processor features a high-bandwidth, low-latency integrated memory controller that directly connects the processor to memory for optimum performance, low latency, and high throughput.
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 965 quad-Core processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
PowerNow! 3.0 Technology CPU power management technologies featured in AMD PowerNow! 3.0 Technology like AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology result in proven, measurable benefits for businesses and consumers, including reduced power usage, lower energy costs, and greener PC operation.
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. It also helps make it easier for PC enthusiasts to upgrade and maintain their PCs through emulation.

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Brand: AMD

Series: Phenom II X4

Model: HDZ965FBGMBOX

CPU Socket Type

CPU Socket Type: Socket AM3

Tech Spec

Core: Deneb

Multi-Core: Quad-Core

Name: Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition

Operating Frequency: 3.4GHz

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

Thermal Design Power: 125W

Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included

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Parts: 3 years limited

Labor: 3 years limited

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Filter Results Last 2 Weeks (52) Last 6 Months (491) All Reviews (883) 92% (807) 6% (57) 1% (8) 0% (4) 1% (7) Verified Owners Video Reviews Mfr. Responses keyword Go page SubmitTopPaginationForm of 89 previousTopPaginationForm\| nextTopPaginationForm
N/A 9/7/2010 1:31:50 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Afordable and reliable Pros: Been running this in my new PC for about six months now with no issues Cons: none so far Other Thoughts: AMD makes affordable and reliable Processors that's why i buy them. Intel makes faster Processors but they also cost more and when every dollar counts on a my budget i always go with AMD. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 9/7/2010 12:26:40 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Oh my! What a screamer! Pros: Runs fast and cool. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: This chip again proves why I have used AMD for all these years and hundreds of builds. They are so much less $'s than the competition, and operates just as fast or faster, at a cooler temp. I don't care to OC, but if this chip can handle what some others are doing to it, it will still be kickin' long after I'm dead and gone. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 9/7/2010 10:28:16 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5WOW!! Pros: upgraded to this from my old single core 939, enough said. bends time and space around it. Cons: didnt come with the flux capacitor D: Other Thoughts: who needs a 6 core 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Brad 9/7/2010 7:24:08 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great Processor Pros: Great Processor, easily overclockable, Stays cool (39C Idle 49C under load using out of the box cooler) Cons: None Other Thoughts: Glad I didn't go with the 2.8ghz x6 Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
CyberWarrior 9/7/2010 12:40:45 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5	Rating: 5/5Great chip Pros: This chip is so easy to O/C,from 3400 to 4000 with just a jump of the X Vcore bumped to 1.40v Cons: none Other Thoughts: For the price,can't go wrong.Make sure that you get a C3 stepping. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Kable The Unstable 9/6/2010 11:36:13 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great processor Pros: This is a great processor. I have over clocked mine to 4ghz. Works with out a hiccup. I used an aftermarket CPU cooler. The CPU cooler that comes with it is very nice and better then most CPU coolers that you get stock. I would suggest if you plan to overclock (which if you are buying a black processor why wouldn't you over clock it) upgrading the CPU cooler is a must. I am running the Cooler Master V8 with it and it is cold to the touch even overclocked. I use this computer for gaming. Cons: The only thing i found that was a con is it didnt have any CPU grease and maybe that was just with mine. Problem with that is for people that dont know to buy better grease or didnt think to buy grease are going to be a tad upset by this. So if you are not certain buy some grease just in case. It was a pain to find a good motherboard for a good price that runs AMD. Other Thoughts: I love the price of the AMD. After i over clocked it to 4ghz and have 4gb of ram OC'ed to 2000mhz it beats most Intel's. The exception was the xeon and the i7's. The i7 beat it on a few test but a few others they were neck and neck. I really like AMD and the price was right. Only downside is that motherboards are getting tougher and tougher to find for AMD's that are superb quality there are some but not as many as Intel's. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Swollpatroll 9/6/2010 3:16:47 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great buy Pros: Fast OC's great Runs cool Cons: none Other Thoughts: This thing is fast. Glad I chose it for my first build. After tinkering around in the BIOS I got this thing running stable at 3.8Ghz, 1.4v. Great buy Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
ChadJ 9/5/2010 7:13:20 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 3/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great, but runs hot Pros: A nice quick CPU with an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking. All in all, a great way to get into quad-core computing. Cons: The chip does run rather hot, so an aftermarket cooler is, in my opinion, required. Then again, if you are going for one of these, then you probably already know you need one. Also, I found that the VCore was running a bit high on my chip. It was set to 1.375 volts, but registered as 1.408 volts. I actually found that, at stock clock speeds, I could turn the VCore down to 1.260 volts and it ran perfectly stable (passed 15 hours of Prime95). Turning the VCore down also dropped my idle temps by about 4C and my load temps by 5C. So if you see your temps getting a bit hot, try lower the voltage and see if it helps, I know it did for me. Other Thoughts: I bought this chip as a way to upgrade from an AMD Athlon 64 x2 6400+, on an AM2+ motherboard as a way to avoid having to buy a whole new mobo and RAM. Totally worth the money. BUT! Before you buy and install this, make sure your motherboard can support this specific chip, AND that you have UPDATED THE BIOS IF REQUIRED FIRST! I read my motherboard manufacturers website first and realized I needed to update the bios before installing the chip, so it wasn't an issue for me, but I imagine it will be for some people. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 9/5/2010 5:30:01 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 2/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5fantastic quad core Pros: when it comes to budget gaming rigs, this is one of the best choices for getting the performance you need. at this price point, intel doesn't offer anything with this much overclocking potential. It's not far from the i7 in terms of performance, but it comes in at a fraction of the price, not to mention AM3 mobos are cheaper. Cons: none Other Thoughts: I got this as part of an upgrade package that included an ATI 5770 and 4GB DDR3@1600. It's not really fair to compare, but this thing is a beast compared to my original 3.0GHz P4 Prescott, 1GB DDR@400, and nVidia 5200FX. I use it to play StarCraft2 and my gf plays The Sims2, both games play great maxed out at 1680x1050 Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 9/4/2010 9:06:54 PM Tech Level: 3/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Great Processor Pros: Great processor for its price. Very happy with this especially with the haf 932 amd special edition tower. Runs everything pretty fast. Cons: none at all Other Thoughts: Can't wait to see what comes next after the six core processors from amd. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
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