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Increase your performance by up to 80% with the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor. Work or play with multiple programs without any stalling or waiting. Dual-core technology is like having two processors, and two working together is better and faster than one working alone.
Quick Glance
Processor Class: AMD Athlon 64 X2
Processor Socket: AMD Socket AM2 PGA-940
Processor Type: Dual-core
Processor Speed: 2800
Summary
Product Title: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5600+ 2.80GHz Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Power Score: 4.5 | 18 Reviews
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Product Reviews (11)
amd boxed cpu 5600
Strengths: low cost
Weakness: fan is not as good as Intel's
I bought this around 149. It was cheaper than Intels for the same Ghz. Fan was simple one. No frills. Cpu is fast and easy to install. Just strap the bands against two plastic parts. I am scared that if the plastic pieces break off, then the fan would no longer hold the cpu anymore. Thermal grease is pre-applied so no need to buy any. cpu easy to install.
By asianspaz - Aug 25, 2007
best buy for the $
Strengths: very fast, 64 bit dual core, very inexpensive
upgraded from a 2700 xp and the difference is night and day. matched with a 570 sli mobo & 2 gig of ram, i have a screaming new system for under $500. i wouldn't buy anything other than an AMD and imo the 5600 has the best performance for the price.
By markgil - Jul 23, 2007
Great CPU... Excellent Value
Strengths: Excellent Speed, good amount of cache and relatively cheaper than the intel equivalent.
Weakness: Needs an aftermarket fan/heatsink. OEM runs hot even without heavy gaming and overclocking
Built a new machine with this chip and it's awesome. Coming from a Pentium 4 this thing runs super speedy. Now that prices have been lowered it's an even better deal. Great performance/price value.
By bobes - Jul 13, 2007
Great CPU!
Strengths: Screamer! Easy install, quite fan. Super fast vs. Intel in same price range.
Weakness: Not as clockable as Intel cpu's.
Lots of speed at a decent price. Uses AM2 socket which is good for future upgrades. As one reviewer mentioned, it can't beat intel's 6600, but the 6600 also costs $50 more that the 5600.
By edthemag - May 19, 2007
Very good
Strengths: Dual core, relatively low price.
Weakness: Cooling fan.
The processor costs way less than Intel's Core 2 Duo E6600, yet it performed as good as E6600. Because this processor uses 90nm tech. instead of new 65nm tech., it consums more power and generates more heat than Intel processors, but not too bad. Because Athlon 64 processors has memory controllers built in to the processor, it out performs Intel in memory latency. OEM Cooling fan and heatsink is...
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By lambition - Apr 23, 2007