AMD Athlon X2 4850e - Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.5 GHz Socket AM2 45W Processor - ADH4850DOBOX

Pros: This cpu provides good compute power at low power consumption. Typically a cheaper system build than similar Core 2 Duo configurations. This CPU is a great candidate for a quiet desktop or HTPC build, with appropriate cooling strategies (the noise is in the cooling system, of course). My 4850e ran several hours of PRIME95 with no problem.

Cons: Most BIOS do not officially support this cpu yet (5/1/08), but since it's very similar to the BE-2400 it shouldn't be long before updates arrive. The 35W Core 2 Duo processor will have a noticeably lower power consumption, but at a pretty stiff price increase; $200 vs $90 for the CPU alone.

Overall Review: None

Pros: N/A

Cons: DOA

Overall Review: Unfortunately we waited over a month until we had a chance to install it only to find that it was DOA. AMD is replacing it for us and their RMA phone process was very easy. Their web page RMA process only supports IE and they need to support FireFox as so many people use it.