| Processor | 3.6 GHz A_Series_Dual_Core_A6_5400K |
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AMD A6-5400K APU 3.6Ghz Processor AD540KOKHJBOX
| Brand | AMD |
| CPU Manufacturer | AMD |
| CPU Model | A-Series Dual-Core A6-5400K |
| CPU Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| CPU Socket | Socket FM2+ |
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- L2 Cache Size: 512 KB, L2 Cache Count: 2
- Core Count: 2
- Base Speed: 3.6 GHz
- Voltages: 0.825-1.475V
- Wattage: 65 W
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AMD A6-5400K Dual-Core APU Processor 3.6GHz Socket FM2, Retail (Black Edition).
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| Brand | AMD |
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| Item model number | AD540KOKHJBOX |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 12.25 x 5.3 x 7.25 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.25 x 5.3 x 7.25 inches |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Number of Processors | 2 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Department | cpu |
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B0095VPBFY |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 3, 2012 |
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3.6 out of 5 stars |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #1,162 in Computer CPU Processors |
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Customers like the functionality, value for money, and speed of the computer processor. They mention it performs well for web browsing, is a great budget processor, and starts in seconds. Customers also appreciate the ease of installation and graphics quality. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the cpu performance and gaming capability.
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Customers like the functionality of the computer processor. They say it performs really well, is easy to install, and has no issues. Customers also mention it works well for web browsing, is great as an office/internet machine, and never fails with the highest settings. They also appreciate the great quality and mention it keeps the unit cool with only the factory fan.
"...It was easy to install. The fan works surprisingly well, never had my processor go above 45℃ (no gaming though)...." Read more
"...Black Ops, but at 720p and medium settings the game ran smooth and played well...." Read more
"...So good job AMD 5 Stars9/16/13-Well guys this chip is running awesome, Its currently in my free nas server running a raid-z config...." Read more
"...For everyday basic stuff, like email, facebook, internet, etc., they work fine...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the computer processor. They mention it's a great budget processor, a good starting point for a cheap build, and an excellent GPU.
"Great price and handles everything I need in terms of graphics for my HTPC...." Read more
"...between high graphics capability without a card and good computing power without the high price...." Read more
"...Great price for a processor. Great starting point for a cheap build. Building a HTPC? I'd definitely consider this guy. It was easy to install...." Read more
"I love this cheap CPU. I used it to upgrade an old single core and wow...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the computer processor. They mention it's very fast, has a dual-core processor, and doesn't seem to skip a beat.
"...Its actually faster than my gaming rig (phenom 2 1045 six core) at watching youtube videos...." Read more
"...Running windows 10 with dual monitors and it doesn't seem to skip a beat. Value at it's finest. Would probably make a great HTPC processor as well." Read more
"...It is plenty fast for a non gaming rig (ie. surfing the web, watching video, etc.)" Read more
"...Windows 8.1 starts in seconds and did not found any task that this processor would not be more than enough for." Read more
Customers find the computer processor easy to install. They mention the included heatsink is a quick install and the build is easy.
"...Building a HTPC? I'd definitely consider this guy. It was easy to install...." Read more
"...Easy installation and runs well on my computer...." Read more
"...Had no issues with installation and it is running just fine. I don't overclock, so I can't comment on that aspect of the CPU." Read more
"Bought to power my living room HTPC. Works flawlessly--included heatsink was a quick install. Runs hotter than Intel but a great bargain." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the graphics quality of the computer processor. They mention it has excellent graphics and a rare balance between high graphics capability without a card and good performance.
"...are stronger chips out there, but these have a rare balance between high graphics capability without a card and good computing power without the..." Read more
"...Easy installation and runs well on my computer. Integrated graphics is great and I'd suggest to for individuals doing light to moderate computer use..." Read more
"Excellent graphics but a skimpy 1 MB L2 cache. Only slightly faster than the A4-5300 but costs about $20 more...." Read more
"...I also played some games on it and the graphics have been very nice." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the overclocking ability of the computer processor. They mention it's simple and runs very stable when using an upgraded cooler.
"...it has a HIGH cpu speed (3.6 that can be OCed to 3.8) and it's easily overclockable...." Read more
"Overall not bad, very easy to overclock to 4.1...." Read more
"...From what I've read elsewhere, overclocking is simple if you are so inclined." Read more
"...Easily overclocks to 4.3 and runs very stable when using a upgraded cooler such as the larger one from a 5800k, which gets liquid cooling" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the computer processor. Some mention it's snappy, while others say it'll take a second or two to load and is the computer's bottleneck.
"...Netflix on a Windows PC is, unfortunately, very processor intensive due to Silverlight and its DRM requirements, which actually keeps this CPU at..." Read more
"...Using Windows 8, the system worked okay. Lots of lag and stutters...." Read more
"...down lower for Black Ops, but at 720p and medium settings the game ran smooth and played well...." Read more
"...Speeds above that are not as reliable." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the gaming capability of the computer processor. Some mention it's great for games on medium settings, while others say it'll play some lighter games.
"...can OC it a bit to get a little more speed out of it, and it'll play some lighter games.I ran DOTA2 on max...." Read more
"...what is displayed on the box, this low budget APU is in fact NOT suited for gaming and/or intensive CPU tasks...." Read more
"...Works great for everyday functions, and can even handle some light gaming." Read more
"it can run skyrim on medium with no mods and only a little lag. its not very good at muti-tasking as you would expect form a single core processor...." Read more
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I am using this CPU mainly as an HTPC. I do not have cable service so I do not use it for any encoding and I cannot comment on how it would do for this, but for web browsing, Youtube, Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, etc, it runs fine.
Netflix on a Windows PC is, unfortunately, very processor intensive due to Silverlight and its DRM requirements, which actually keeps this CPU at around 60-70% when watching HD.
The computer I'm using this CPU in is running Windows Server 2008 R2 and is also functioning as a domain controller with a few roles (DHCP, DNS, Hyper-V with 2 VMs (Win 7 for remote access and Linux for a fileserver) and has not been having any trouble. I have not really tried too much with gaming on this APU but I plan on getting a AMD Radeon HD 6570 discrete graphics card to go along with it in the near future. This is the discrete card which AMD recommends to take advantage of the "Dual Graphics" option for this line of APUs. There are several models of graphics cards with this chipset available on Amazon between $40 and $70 right now and I feel like this would be a worthwhile upgrade should I ever decide to game with this APU.
Great price for a processor. Great starting point for a cheap build. Building a HTPC? I'd definitely consider this guy. It was easy to install. The fan works surprisingly well, never had my processor go above 45℃ (no gaming though). And the fan was almost completely silent, too.
Unfortunately, there are some minor quirks. Using Windows 8, the system worked okay. Lots of lag and stutters. And Windows 8 generally runs faster than previous versions, too (not that I am a huge fan). Everything starts, but it takes a second or two to load. Additionally, you HAVE to install the AMD drivers before you can utilize all the graphics resolution. No big deal, just a heads up.
In the end, I ended up returning this guy and purchasing a more powerful A8-6600k. While I use the processor to power a part-time HTPC, I also power a part-time cloud server. The A6 chip probably would've been adequate, but I was just not won over by it's performance during the day to day grind. If you are less needy than me, it'd be a great deal.
My build:
MSI FM2-A75IA-E53 mini-itx board
FSP 350w PSU
OCZ Vertex III SSD
Silverstone SG06 case
4gb Kingston KHX memory
Stock/included CPU cooler
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Lo consiglio indubbiamente a chi ha budget limitati, non lo consiglio solo a chi vuole un PC per giocare seriamente, ma ovviamente un gamer non lo avrebbe nemmeno visionato!
Unica pecca, è la riproduzione di contenuti in 4K; al momento non sono molto diffusi, ma con questa APU è impossibile fruire di questi contenuti in maniera accettabile.
Infine la ventola non è molto fastidiosa, ma per chi come me è maniaco del silenzio suggerisco di dotarvi di un dissipatore aggiuntivo. Certo, in questo caso è divertente vedere come un buon dissipatore arrivi a costare quanto la CPU stessa...Beh, in quel caso meglio tenersi quello in dotazione!