I bought this to revive an older computer. I assumed the processor would be a step up from the old Celeron core in my computer, but I never thought how MUCH of a step up it would be. I managed to unlock this CPU to a dual core and I am now overclocking to 3.3 Ghz, at a steady temp of 40c on the stock cooler and in a case whose cooling is less than ideal. Overall, I am very pleased with the performance.
I don't know how this thing will handle newer games, but I can say that I've been able to run Oblivion, COD 4, FarCry, and Crysis with no problems ( in Linux no less).
Do be warned, I have noticed that running programs like Blender or Inkscape will slow this guy down if you're working on a huge file and have music in the background. If you're thinking about doing heavy duty graphics work Do Not Buy! If you're planning on using your computer for document writing, Internet browsing, some gaming, Youtube 1080p, perhaps some light photo editing/vector graphics, then this processor is great, especially in Linux.
CPU: Sempron 145 (unlocked to Athlon II x2) @ 3.3 Ghz
Motherboard: As Rock FX N86C-GS
Ram: 2gb ddr3
VGA: EVGA Geforce 9800GT Akimbo
OS: Linux Mint 13 XFCE
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| Customer Rating | (241) | (57) | (36) | (3105) |
| Price | From $20.00 | $55.05 | $38.95 | $115.00 |
| Sold By | Available from these sellers | iT Hardware | iT Hardware | Maestro Technology LLC |
| CPU Model | AMD Sempron | Phenom II X4 Quad-Core 945 | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Core i9 |
| CPU Model Manufacturer | AMD | AMD | AMD | AMD |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM3 | Socket AM3 | Socket AM2 | Socket AM4 |
| CPU Speed | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Device Type | Processor | — | — | Processors |
| Item Dimensions | 3 x 5 x 4.5 inches | — | — | 1.6 x 0.3 x 1.6 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.05 lbs | — | 0.01 ounces | 1.15 lbs |
| Model Year | 2010 | — | — | 2017 |
| Processor Count | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Wattage | 45 watts | 95.0 watts | 89.0 watts | 65 |
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Mr. D. C. Spagnol
Good for the money - with potential to be great for the lucky ones!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 20, 2014Poopums
two cores for the price of one if you're lucky
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 22, 2011Del M.
great CPU for the price
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