AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ - Athlon 64 X2 Brisbane Dual-Core 1.9 GHz Socket AM2 65W Processor - ADO3600DDBOX

Pros: Full load of 44c with scythe at 3.2ghz with two instances of cpu burn in with error checking disabled. Prime 95 (two instances) stable 24 hours 38 mins confirmed, but I stopped there. (42c in two instances of prime 95.) I can't really speak for stock operation because it only installed windows and linux at stock, after that I went on a mission to see how far it would go.

Cons: Many motherboard manufacturers do not support the Brisbane core. Check revision dates of available Bios downloads. I believe quite honestly all of the negative reviews can be attributed to this. Only other thing I can say is that I would really like 1mb per core. But for this price I think I can be happy anyways :)

Overall Review: Make sure you have the capability/knowledge to flash your Bios. You will probably need to do it. At time of posting (4/21/07) biostar did not have a suitable Bios available, leading to many headaches. Asus, being very proactive issued a bios update on the day of the Brisbane's release. Nice.

Pros: High temperatures are not the CPU's fault.

Cons: None

Overall Review: If yours is running very hot, here's why: some AM2 motherboards do not support this CPU. I have an Abit KN9 and the CPU voltage only goes down to 1.3 volts. However, the Brisbane cores need only 1.2 volts. The latest BIOS did not help, either. Be sure to check the motherboard's CPU compatibility!

Pros: It's not the fastest chip out there, obviously. But it is fast enough for your average user and only marginally more money than a single core chip. Core 2 Duo (as of this writing) isn't yet at this price point, and AMD 64 x2 is a better architecture than the older Netburst dual core chips that are in this price range. If you're on a budget, this is the chip to start looking at. Stock cooler is reasonably quiet and works pretty well. Full load in a good case hits 52-55c. Idle is 27-30c.

Cons: None, unless you try to compare it to chips that cost more money. If Core 2 Duo drops to this price range, it may be a better option, but so far it hasn't, so not a con yet!

Overall Review: Chips are all about bang for the buck -- if you can afford a quad core Intel, then why are you reading this? If you're looking for an entry level chip for a budget system, this (and some of the ones just above it) are great choices. At least as of April 2007, this is your best budget entry into the dual core world.

Pros: I have this brisbane @ 2.9GHz 1.33v using a si-97 heatsink. Won't add more as this probably wont get read. But nevertheless, cheapest best bang for hte buck CPU ever!!!

Cons: NONE!!!

Pros: Great dual core CPU. Best CPU you can buy for under $70. Arrived in just 3 days after placing my order, Newegg is always fast! The box is packaged with an aluminum heatsink, was hoping for one of those AMD heatsinks with copper heatpipes. Anyways even with the stock fan, I was able to overclock it to 2.75Ghz easily with Crucial Ballistix PC2 6400 cas 4 memory. :-D outperforms the FX-60 and benches very closely to the E6600 (costing 3 times as much!)The CPU only used 65w and this is probably the most efficient dual core CPU out their, the cost of savings in ownership is a plus! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Cons: Thought I would come with the copper heatpipe heatsinks like the Opteron dual cores...

Overall Review: Price cut on AMD CPUs are coming in about a month, around a 20% cut, but that wouldn't effect this too much because you won't save too much, so don't wait till then, just get it now!

Pros: Cheap, quiet, cool, dual core, 65nm, heard it was a good overclocker.

Cons: slower then C2D family, but that's all

Overall Review: Like the other reviews, C2D is way faster but twice the price, using AMD you don't have much options of upgrade since most CPU's are 1 mb l2 cache, I do highly recommend you buying this and buying a GOOD cpu cooling, then get over 3Ghz, saving your money for other stuff. (think about it, it is worthless getting a x2 3800+ - x2 5000+ which is not a good overclocker like this one and it has the same L2 cache) of course n00bs would say this is slow due ghz's, but just dont listen, read this review and do what i'm telling you.. you are not going to regret it =]

Pros: Good price for dual core. Great that it comes with heatsink,fan, and 3 yr warranty-I don't plan to overclock. Easy install, Fast cpu.

Cons: None really-although,It's cheaper in price now. That's just how tech works.

Overall Review: I was having the same overheating issue (mine showing 70*C and shuting down my PC) that I see others posting. I knew the temp was wrong because the heatsink was barely warm to the touch. I verfied low temps using CxxxTemp software. I have a Biostar Tforce 6100 board and they just released a bios upgrade that supports the 65nm cores. Like magic, running cool has not gone above 43*C. Definitely needs a motherboard that supports Brisbanes. Fast delivery and great customer service--Thanks Newegg.

Pros: Runs cool, stock HSF is quiet and works well. I scraped the stock thermal grease off and applied my own though. Overclocking 5% with no problems and runs at 45c.

Cons: No Way

Overall Review: Asus M2NPV-VM; AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane; 1GB x 2 Adata DDR2 800 Dual Channel Kit; Western Digital 250GB SATA 3GBS; NEC 18x DVDRW. Runs Vista Like a Dream.