Customer Reviews

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5600+ 2.8 GHz Processor, Socket AM2

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An AMD Athlon X2 processor is a good idea for a system builder, because it offers two cores using a 64-bit architecture. A comparable CPU type might be the Intel Core 2 Duo processors, which are also two cores using a 64-bit architecture. Just recently, AMD price cuts have brought the costs of the AMD Athlon X2 5600+ CPUs under comparable Intel Core2 Duo E6400 CPUs. Even better, the AMD processor outperforms the Intel processor.

A quick perusal of the CPU charts at Tom's Hardware shows that the AMD Athlon X2 5600+ is now showing much faster than the Intel Core 2 Duo E6400, and with pricing being cheaper, is a clear performance value.

AMD systems offer, in general, a very good alternative to Intel-based machines. For systems builders, be they hobbyists or professionals, the recent price cuts are a good indication that AMD is going to compete in the short-term against Intel to preserve market share. AMD needs to retain its base until its new fabrication dies are being produced in volume, and with it quad-core CPUs to compete against Intel's offerings and once again try to wrest the performance crown from them.

What this means to end users like us is that you can get a more powerful CPU at a lower cost, which is always good. Be sure to get a retail version of any CPU you purchase, as they have longer warranty periods (three years as opposed to three months) and easier return processes.

-Fred

PROS:

2,8GHZ Core speed
1MB x 2 Cache
It's AMD!
Less expensive that Intel (and faster)
Core temp under 50°C with original fan

CONS:

NONE!

I have a CPU for more than 2 years of rugged use, temperature, can not complain I'm happy with my AMD recommend + + +

I love the AMD 5600+ Dual core. Runs fast on low volts.
I run at 3 Ghz .
No problems whatsoever. Good gamer CPU without breaking the bank.
Get this one.

I was shipped the wrong product. For anyone out there who are familiar with computers, you know that a processor for your computer and motherboard have to be EXACT. Then, after recieving the product, I was told there was a no return policy. If I could give this merchant a 0 star, I would have.

We were supposed to get a AMD ATHLON 64 X2 Dual-Core 5600+ 2.8 GHz processor but instead, only received a cooling fan! The company, Computer Geeks, removed the processor from the box before shipping it to us. We feel that if you advertise an item for a certain price, they should honor the price! We know they made a mistake but they should have handled the mistake differently. Since we did not receive the processor, we really can not rate it, but we are rating the company we ordered it from. We will NEVER order anything from Computer Geeks again!