AMD Sempron 64 3000+ Palermo Single-Core 1.8 GHz Socket 754 SDA3000BXBOX Processor

Pros: Why get this instead of one of the cheaper sempron 64s? 2 reasons: 1) 9x multiplier, much better than the 8x, if you are going to overclock. 2) Cool and Quiet. Sempron 64s below this one don't have it. Sure you have to download a utility at the amd site to enable it, but that's easy. I don't think they allow links in these reviews, so just google "cool and quiet sempron explained" Choose the first link, it should go to hardwaresecrets. Follow the instructions. You'll now have a cooler and quieter system.

Cons: People will think you have a cheap chip because of the small cache, and you may end up wasting time explaining to them that cache may make a few percentage points difference on the charts, but you don't care because you just ended up with a chip near half the cost of their Athlon64s.

Overall Review: Don't bother spending any more than this though on a Sempron, because then you are approaching Althon64 territory, and you might as well spring for one of those if you're going to spend much more. Literally the perfect balance of power/performance and price at the moment - grab one before they're all gone! (overclocked to 2.25 -- 14 hours of prime95, rock stable -- with stock hsf. 31-37 degrees idle, in the low 60's full load in a SFF case with lousy ventilation. It could easily go higher, but why bother?)

Pros: Great Price, O/C to 2.2Ghz without a sweat, stock cooler, stock volts, idles at 25C, load at 33C. Going to push it further soon.

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: Paired this with BioStar T6100 Micro-ATX MB, 512MB RAM, Apex Case, 80GB HD, Leadtek GeForce 7300GS for a CHEAP (300 dollars) low profile Media Center with SPID/F and HDTV connections.

Comments: I purchased this over the 2600+ because I don't like to overclock much. This CPU at 1.8GHz smokes my old Athlon XP 2800+ system, and runs so cool that the heatsink doesn't get warm! Runs all the latest games just great with a Geforce 6600GT...the 128kb of L2 doesn't seem to hinder the performance. A++++ AMD CPU!

Pros: Processor works like a champ. Low heat,good performance,best reliability. Just like New Egg Always Does, Fast delivery, Low Price,Did not break the bank.

Cons: Wish I could have purchased this processor years ago at this price!!!!

Overall Review: After 11 years of computer building and servicing, I will have to say this is the lowest price I have ever paid for any processor. And I have installed many!!! Better get them while you can.

Pros: Dont believe the hype about the low L2 Cache on this chip. You have to understand that full speed exclusive L2 Cache coupled with a large L1 cache blows away Inclusive L2 Cache of Intel Pentium 4 chips. Even with 1/4 the cache this CPU overclocked spanks the Pentium 4E 3.8 Ghz. Not good for gaming? Where did anyone ever get that? Coupled with a cheap X800GT I scored over 21000 on 3dMark 2001se. At this price you cant go wrong. At 2.3 Ghz CPU is idling at 29C 43C under full load.

Cons: None

Overall Review: The benchmarks dont lie. Sisoft Sandra reports that this chip is a contender. I will continue to offer these in my budget gaming rigs.

Pros: Great price for a retail CPU with approved heat sink and fan. Used ths cpu along with the MSI K8MM3-V board to replace a dead socket A motherboard (1600 XP)unit. Within an hour I was up and running again. I prefer retail CPU units since the right fan is there and minimizes question if a warranty matter should arise, although Ive never had a CPU fail by itself

Cons: None

Pros: Works flawlessly

Cons: None

Overall Review: With the mobo, easiest setup I have EVER had

Pros: upgraded office 486. MSAccess reports of 1 minute plus now take 12sec minus. Have AMD Tbred 3000+ at home. Runs ambient+28c. This one is faster and runs ambient+ 5 to 18c max.

Cons: none for me. Going from 486 to amd64 is a rush but others may opt for the latest and greatest toys.