Multitasking leaps to a new high with the AMD Athlon 64 3800+! With dual processor cores each running at 2GHz, this Socket 939 processor can manage two streams of data simultaneously while running multiple programs and the new generation of multi-threaded software. This advanced development, once seen only in "supercomputers" allows you to switch between programs without annoying delays, resulting in a potential productivity increase of 22%! It's integrated with a high-bandwidth, low-latency memory controller enabling support for up to DDR400 memory.
Other features including support for 3DNow! Professional technology and SSE3 accelerate multimedia applications and enable stellar performance when working with audio, video and photography software. This is a fine value for a 64-bit dual core processor that will beef up your processing power without emptying your wallet.
AMD64 Dual-core TechnologyAMD64 is designed to enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. With dual-core technology there are two complete processor cores in one physical package running at the same frequency to deliver TRUE multi-tasking power, allowing users to switch from one program to another without pausing for the computer to catch up and reducing annoying processing pauses.
HyperTransport TechnologyHyperTransport 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. The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Socket 939 processor is equipped with HT technology to enable a system bus speed of up to 2000MHz, delivering a maximum of 8GB/s I/O bandwidth and 14.4GB/s processor-to-system bandwidth.
CNQ: Cool'n'Quiet TechnologyAMD's Cool'n'Quiet technology is an innovative solution available on AMD Athlon 64 processor-based systems that can effectively lower the power consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
Enhanced Virus ProtectionAll AMD processors equipped with AMD64 technology are Enhanced Virus Protection-enabled. Enhanced virus protection acts as a preventative measure causing the virus to be localized, short-lived, and non-contagious, eventually being flushed from system memory.
Pros: If you are looking for a great processor for a great price, this is the one to get. I easily overclocked mine to 2.4 and it still runs cooler and just as fast as my roommate's FX-53 and I paid about $xxx less than he did! Mine runs about 32 degrees C idle and about 39 degrees C under full load! If you get this processor and a gig of ram, you will have absolutely no trouble running anything. I can run any game out with max graphics settings and never slow down! This is a must have a for a hardcore gamer (on a budget like me)!
Cons: NOTHING!
Overall Review: My system is as follows: MB: Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI CPU: AMD Athlon X2 3800+ GPU: 2 x Chaintech 6600 256MB RAM: 2 x 512 Corsair Dual-Channel Value Select Memory