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AMD Athlon 64 3800

AMD Athlon™ 64 3800+, 2.4 GHz (ADA3800BPBOX) Boxed Processor

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 4200

AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4200+, 2.2 GHz (ADA4200BVBOX) Boxed Processor

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Product Description
Maximize system efficiency and stay ahead of the curve with the technically superior PC processor, packed with advances such as HyperTransport technology, an integrated DDR memory controller,... More
Maximize system efficiency and stay ahead of the curve with the technically superior PC processor, packed with advances such as HyperTransport technology, an integrated DDR memory controller, Cool'n'Quiet and Enhanced Virus Protection for Microsoft Windows XP SP2. Whether it is for business, school or play, with the AMD Athlon 64 processor, you can address your current and future computing needs. Less
Frustrated by staring at the hourglass icon as soon as you try to work on more than three programs at once, especially when you're working with digital media? Increase your performance... More
Frustrated by staring at the hourglass icon as soon as you try to work on more than three programs at once, especially when you're working with digital media? 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. Do more in less time with the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor. Less
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Key Features   
Architecture 90 nanometers 90 nanometers
Clock Speed 2.4 GHz 2.2 GHz
Package Type AMD Processor in a Box (PIB) AMD Processor in a Box (PIB)
Socket Type   Socket 939 Socket 939
Product Type Processor Processor
Bus Speed - 2000 MHz
Processor Type Athlon 64 Athlon 64 X2
Processor   
Processor Number - 4200
Processor Type   Athlon 64 Athlon 64 X2
Processor Instruction Set 3DNOW! • SSE2 • SSE3 3DNOW! • Intel MMX • Intel x86 Compatibilty • SSE • SSE2 • SSE3
Performance Index 3800+ 4200+
Clock Speed   2.4 GHz 2.2 GHz
Manufacturer AMD AMD
Product Type   Processor Processor
Memory   
L2 Cache Size 512 KB 1 MB
L1 Cache Size   128 KB 128 KB
RAM Technology   DDR SDRAM DDR SDRAM
Other Features   
Included Devices Cooling Fan • Heat Sink Cooling Fan
Package Qty. 1 1
Platform   PC PC
Processor Features 64-bit Instruction Set Support • HyperTransport technology • Built-in Memory Controller Low power technology • Enhanced Machine Check Architecure (MCA) with Extensive Error Correcting Code (ECC) • 64-bit Instruction Set Support • HyperTransport technology • Dual Core
Brand AMD AMD
Warranty   
Warranty 3 Years 3 Years
Miscellaneous   
UPC 730143843805 -
Recommended Use Basic Computing Needs Gaming • Multimedia applications • Digital Video
Release Date - May, 2005
Product ID 24413924 25208790
Product MPN   
MPN ADA3800BPBOX ADA4200BVBOX
 
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AMD Athlon 64 3800
AMD Athlon™ 64 3800+, 2.4 GHz (ADA3800BPBOX) Boxed Processor
$229.95
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 4200
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4200+, 2.2 GHz (ADA4200BVBOX) Boxed...
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Product Review Summary

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Based on 3 user reviews
67% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

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Don't Drink the Kool-aid!

byblsavage Oct 28, 2005
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Makes you seem "hip" with the youthful, over-clocking crowd. Runs cool.
Cons Can't multi-task. Can't run XP well. Poor CPU performance produces concurrent...
Recommended it? No

I built my desktop computer using an AMD Athlon 64 3800+ after years of using Intel CPUs. It seems every corner of the Web contained another review or forum post raving about the superiority of the AMD CPUs to Intel's. So I jumped with both feet into the water and sank straight down. Believing all... Read full review »

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amd rocks

bymariosunshine Nov 3, 2005
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros very fast, runs very cool in comparison to the Intel
Cons no cons
Recommended it? Yes

I have both, a Pentium 3.2 Hyperthreading and the Amd 3800+. I can just say the pentium sucks in comparison to this cpu. and I am not a game or Benchmark type, the Intel maybe better for videoencoding, that all. Read full review »

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AMD Athlon64 X2 4200+: Dynamic Duo!

bytheuerkorn Aug 29, 2005
56 Helpfuls 57 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Dual core with individual Cache (!!!), overall performance, socket 939 compatible, 64bit,...
Cons Currently limited software support for full benefit, no DDR2 or DDR3 support
Recommended it? Yes

In a time where game consoles are getting a processor with no less than 6 cores (IBM Cell for PS3), dual core processors just about make it into PCs creating a new hype for promised speed improvements.

The X2 family currently consists of 5 models out of which the 3800 is the entry level... Read full review »

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