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Matthew G.

Matthew G.

Joined on 09/10/04

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Best bang for the buck!!

AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition - Phenom II X2 Callisto Dual-Core 3.1 GHz Socket AM3 80W None Integrated Graphics Processor - HDZ550WFGIBOX
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition - Phenom II X2 Callisto Dual-Core 3.1 GHz Socket AM3 80W None Integrated Graphics Processor - HDZ550WFGIBOX

Pros: Unlocked Multi allows for easy OC'ing. AM3 45Nm technology Unlockable 3rd and 4th cores. High OC potential. Runs very cool stock.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Was able to unlock all 4 cores using a Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P and Hybrid BIOS. Has passed testing with AMD Overdrive@ 6 hrs, Cinebench, KribiBench, 3DMArk06, and SuperPI 2 million. As would be expected, temps went up after unlocking all cores, so an aftermarket HSF should be used. Also, remember that not every chip may unlock and be stable. The cores are locked for different reasons. Some had bad caches, while others fail calculation tests, and some ran too hot with stock HSF. Keep this in mind. All in all, you really cant lose with this. You either get a high clocking dual core or a very good quad core.

Good Cooler

COOLER MASTER V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD AM3/AM2+/AM2
COOLER MASTER V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel 1366/1155/775 and AMD AM3/AM2+/AM2

Pros: Plenty of heat pipes. Plenty of cooling surface. Very nice finish on Heatsink. Mean looking!

Cons: Heavy. Very large. May cause clearance issues. Craftsmanship "iffy". Instructions not entirely clear.

Overall Review: Overall, a quite capable cooler. Keeps my AMD 5400 BE OC'ed to 3.2ghz around 7c @ idle and no higher then 42c @ full load in a CAF 932. Though My old Kingwin 92mm HDT kept it around the same temps. The reverse threads are not stated in the instructions. Also, The threads for the mounting brackets where not cut completely and had to chase them.

Best G Skill memory I have used to date!

G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B
G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B

Pros: Runs cool. Low voltage (1.9) Runs @ 4-4-4-12 with no volt increase!. Nice looking. Good OC'er.

Cons: Heat spreader is a little tall. "May" interfere with the HSF.

Overall Review: This memory runs nice and cool. Spreaders do the job nicely. Ran Memtest stable for 12 hours at 4-4-4-12 with no errors! This barely clears my CoolerMaster V8 HSF on a Asus MoBo.

Awsome CPU!

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400 - Athlon 64 X2 Brisbane Dual-Core 2.8 GHz Socket AM2 65W black edition Processor - ADO5400DSWOF
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400 - Athlon 64 X2 Brisbane Dual-Core 2.8 GHz Socket AM2 65W black edition Processor - ADO5400DSWOF

Pros: Unlocked Multi. Low wattage. Low heat. Easy overclocker.

Cons: none

Overall Review: Smoking fast dual core. Took 1.49 CPU voltage to get 6 hours OCCT stable. Some info about OC'ing this baby. 1) You WILL have to raise your Vcore to be stable @3.2ghz. 2)If your not at least 6 hour stable, YOUR NOT STABLE! 3) Go in baby steps when raising Vcore. Raise it, then Stress test. Repeat. 4) Get a GOOD aftermarket Heatsink/Fan assy!

VERY good memory!!

G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B
G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBPI-B

Pros: Very stable. Running @ 4.4.4.12 at stock Volts. Memtest passed @ 12 hours. Orthos passed at 12 hours. Waiting for my 5400 BE to arrive before OC'ing these but I expect good results

Cons: None!

12/19/2008

Fet Cooling ONLY

ZEROtherm ZH100 VGA FET Cooler
ZEROtherm ZH100 VGA FET Cooler

Pros: Nice looking. About the same as any other HS.

Cons: None

Overall Review: These are NOT for VGA memory chips. These are FET HS's. I didnt know that when I bought these. Not a big deal though as I planned on buying some anyways. But just a heads up.