AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ 2.10GHz Processor

Multi purpose AMD processor

Strengths: dual core, 65nm design, fast for everyday use

Weakness: non

I was interested in building my first computer from scratch. Trying to get best performance for not a lot of money. This processor gives me several routes that I started exploring. First I'm using it in my HTPC and I can leave the PC on without worries of wasting as much energy as I did with my older PC. I've read other have overclocked theirs and that will be my next project once I "have to...
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I was interested in building my first computer from scratch. Trying to get best performance for not a lot of money. This processor gives me several routes that I started exploring. First I'm using it in my HTPC and I can leave the PC on without worries of wasting as much energy as I did with my older PC.
I've read other have overclocked theirs and that will be my next project once I "have to upgrade" to a better HTPC system.
But for now this processor is a lot faster than my previous 939 socket PC. I was using a Celeron and this one is noticeable faster.
Retail version that comes with cooling fan. Looks small but I don't think I need an overclocker's fan when it doesn't get stressed in my current setup.
At today's prices, you can buy with your eyes closed and feel good about getting a good value.

By bping - Feb 28, 2008

A great CPU for the performance/price

Strengths: Runs cool. Overclockable. (Very easily OCed from 2.1G to 2.5G using stock fan and default voltage in my nFoce 570 motherboard) Priced only half of the intel E4XXX series.

Weakness: not faster than the Intel Core2 DUO.

It's a great CPU for those who want to build an affordable PC or HTPC. Yes it's not as fast as the Intel Core 2 DUO E4XXX, even slower than the Dual Core 21XX in Super Pi test. But considering the price of it and its motherboard, it is a great buy. It's capable to handle most of the general works like multimedia playing, word processing,web surfing, etc. You won't notice much difference even...
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It's a great CPU for those who want to build an affordable PC or HTPC. Yes it's not as fast as the Intel Core 2 DUO E4XXX, even slower than the Dual Core 21XX in Super Pi test. But considering the price of it and its motherboard, it is a great buy. It's capable to handle most of the general works like multimedia playing, word processing,web surfing, etc. You won't notice much difference even compare with Intel Core 2 DUO 6XXX for these applications.

By fermicn - Feb 25, 2008

Budget CPU with very good OC potential

Strengths: low price. dual core. Heatsink included. Easily OC-able.

Weakness: None

Though this CPU is priced to sell, it is a good candidate for Overclocker. It runs at 2.1GHz at stock speed. That is enough speed for office work, internet browsing. If you want to squeeze more, this CPU overclocks easily up to 3GHz. You need to increase voltage little bit though. Even with stock voltage, I was able to run it at 2.5GHz stable, which is my current setting. The retail box comes...
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Though this CPU is priced to sell, it is a good candidate for Overclocker. It runs at 2.1GHz at stock speed. That is enough speed for office work, internet browsing. If you want to squeeze more, this CPU overclocks easily up to 3GHz. You need to increase voltage little bit though. Even with stock voltage, I was able to run it at 2.5GHz stable, which is my current setting. The retail box comes with the heatsink. It runs at 2700rpm at 12V, but it's not that noisy. I use smart fan feature from the motherboard and runs at 1600rpm idle. It's very quiet. Idle temperature was about 40 degrees.
This CPU is for budget builder, but performs really well and overclocks easily. Best choice for the price!

By min0603 - Nov 27, 2007

Good budget cpu

Strengths: Cheap Dual core Low power (brisbane core)

Weakness: Somewhat small heatsink

Considering I got this thing for under $70 and it is common to get 30-40% overclock out of it, this is a great deal. The lower power (brisbane) version of this ones makes it especially suitable for a HTPC box, which is where I'm using it. Amazing power for the money.

By jojocat - Sep 13, 2007

Super fast low priced AMD dual core CPU!!!!!

Strengths: Brisbane 65nm (so it uses less power and runs cooler too), it's an amazing deal at $70, Brisbane CPUs are known to overclock good, it's an AMD CPU.

Weakness: None

I used this processor as the basis for my first dual core build. I only paid $70 for it at newegg.com right after the July 9, 2007 AMD price cuts! I have this in a Gigabyte GA-M61P-S3 motherboard which has on-board video. I have the CPU overclocked to 2667MHz at an amazing 1.2 volt Vcore (the stock is 1.3v) 24 hours Orthos stable. Yes, I overclocked it by 567MHz and undervolted it still. It's not...
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I used this processor as the basis for my first dual core build. I only paid $70 for it at newegg.com right after the July 9, 2007 AMD price cuts! I have this in a Gigabyte GA-M61P-S3 motherboard which has on-board video. I have the CPU overclocked to 2667MHz at an amazing 1.2 volt Vcore (the stock is 1.3v) 24 hours Orthos stable. Yes, I overclocked it by 567MHz and undervolted it still. It's not even breaking a sweet but the Gigabyte mobo is holding me back so I bought a DFI Infinity NF UltraII-M2 open-box mobo from New Egg. I built a computer for a relative with an X2 3600+ OCed to 2.85GHz with that DFI board. It is already super fast at 2667MHz though. I can run Orthos and surf the internet with no lag at all. In my old rig I could do virtually nothing while Prime95 was running because it would be crazy slow. Dual core is a wonderful thing! I highly recommend this CPU for anybody and everybody!

By XPMobile2400Antec - Jul 25, 2007