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Advantages: fast, and overclockable Disadvantages: hot
As a stock cpu the XP2500+ continues the performance gains over slower rated cpu, but the XP2500+ also sees the introduction of the faster Barton core. The same type core as still used in the XP3200+. Not much to say on this side really at stock speeds...
Ever since cpu first became interchangeable items in a computer people have wanted to try to get more from what they already have by forcing the cpu to run at higher speeds than it is officially ... ...as slower speed cpu, yet these would perform almost flawlessly at the original speed for most users.
Also a lower rated cpu on a new core may have room to be pushed as the core is also used to produce faster cpu.
My motherboard supports up to XP3200+ and 200MHz front side bus, but the XP3200+ is a little too expensive for me(£140). Enter the XP2500+ (approx £60 oem without heatsink and fan). You find two oem versions now. Older versions (available ...
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Advantages: Performance, Performance and Performance Disadvantages: None
I wanted to upgrade my current machine, and usually the best way to do it is by getting a new processor. Being that I already had an Athlon processor (1.2 GHz T-bird) I wanted something that would be compatible with my motherboard.
After reading a few reviews and comparing prices I decided that the Athlon 2500XP was the one that had the best price/performance ratio.
Here are the specs:
-Manufacturer: AMD
-Core: Barton
-Operating Frequency: 1.83GHz
... ...Socket A
-Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!
Installation was not too difficult, I just placed the CPU in the socked and locked it. Setting the stock fan on top was a little trick because space was tight, but after a few tries It worked. Make sure you connect the power cable that comes with the fan, if you don't the processor will burn.
Overall this has been a great upgrade. My system runs smooth, applications like Photoshop and Dreamweaver ...
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Advantages: Fast efficient and cheap Disadvantages: Can get a little hot
Don't be fooled by numbers. You not only get a 333Mhz FSB capable CPU running at 1.84Ghz, but you also get 512k of L2 Cache. Twice as much as earlier thoroughbred versions from AMD. This ensures excellent performance for any multimedia PC (Gaming, or otherwise).
Just make sure you have DD333 (PC2700) or greater before you purchase. If your not sure go for crucial you cant go wrong with them and its free delivery if you buy their ram direct.
Now ... ...your hands dirty in the BIOS this is THE current "Holy Grail" of CPU's in terms of overclocking potential. There are people getting these upto speeds in excess of 2.4Ghz at FSB speeds over 400Mhz... well beyond the current top end 3200+ CPU's at a tiny fraction of the price.. ...
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Advantages: Easy Overclock To 3200+ And So Cheap Disadvantages: None
Based on my experience the 2500+ is an easy overclock to 3200+
You need a motherboard capable of 200 Mhz FSB such as one based on the NForce2 chipset. I am using an ASUS A7N8X-X which costs circa £50 to £60
Simply choose 200 Mhz FSB instead of 166 Mhz FSB for rock solid performance. Keeps very cool (circa 50 degrees under full load, 43 degrees otherwise) and despite the overclock is very stable.
All this with the standard OEM heatsink, no special ...
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I have had this Proccesor almost a year and half now. All i can sya is it is great, I have used my motherboards overclocking tool nad when running the sandra benchmark it has beaten the XP2800+, I know i coul go further but my memory is generic 333MHZ memory whih will probably be destroyed if i increase the FSB further. Although the Multiplier is shown to be locked on the overclocking software i have, i am sure it could be over come. THe only thing ... ...one and getting 400MHZ DDR Ram. As then you will be really able to let this processor rip. It runs at just over 50 degrees C with the inbuilt fan with SETI runing most of the time, could i have bought a better chip for the money, i do not think so. ...
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Packaged Quantity: 10 (specifications are for single item)
Processor
Type / Form Factor: AMD Athlon XP 2500+
Processor Qty: 1
Clock Speed: 1.83 GHz
Bus Speed: 333 MHz
Compatible Processor Socket: Socket A
Cache Level 1 Size: 128 KB
Architecture Features: 3DNow! Professional technology, MMX instructions set
Processor Model: Model 10
Core Voltage: 1.65 V
Thermal Specification: 85 °C
Cache memory
Installed Size: L2 Cache - 512 KB
Type: Pipeline Burst
Expansion / connectivity
Compatible Slots: 1 x processor - Socket A
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Cooler (fansink)
Package Type: AMD Processor in a Box (PIB)
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 3 years
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Manufacturer's product description
The AMD Athlon XP processor with QuantiSpeed architecture powers the next generation in computing platforms, delivering extra performance for cutting-edge applications and an extraordinary computing experience. The AMD Athlon XP processor is the latest member of the AMD Athlon family of processors designed to meet the computation-intensive requirements of cutting-edge software applications running on high-performance desktop systems. AMD delivers tremendous performance by increasing the amount of work done per clock cycle and improving the operating frequency at the same time. The end result is a processor design that produces a high volume of work done per cycle and high operating frequencies - an optimum combination for compelling application performance. The AMD Athlon XP processor offers fast results when working with digital media like audio, video, and image files. It provides for outstanding near real-time voice, video, and CAD/CAM as a result of features like larger cache memory, 3DNow! Professional technology, and the innovative QuantiSpeed architecture, which includes the industry's most powerful fully pipelined x86 floating point engine. The AMD Athlon XP processor brings digital entertainment like games and DVDs to life with rich, smooth graphics and true to life sound. The processor enables a more life-like audio experience with special surround sound enhancing features. The AMD Athlon XP processor takes advantage of connected digital devices and their content by delivering realistic photos, smooth videos, and rich sound. The combination of the Windows XP operating system's features and the exceptional capabilities of the AMD Athlon XP processor provide a phenomenal Internet experience with smoother streaming audio and video. The AMD Athlon XP processor offers compelling performance for running Microsoft Windows XP, as well as outstanding performance on previous versions of Windows. The raw power and robust features of the AMD Athlon XP processor enable users to make the most of multitasking and user switching capabilities offered in Windows XP. Microsoft optimized the DirectX 8.0 interface for Windows XP specifically for the AMD Athlon XP processor. The AMD Athlon XP processor's innovative QuantiSpeed architecture helps propel Windows XP application performance to a new level. To unleash the rich features found in Windows XP, AMD and Microsoft worked together to optimize applications like Media Encoder 8.0 for AMD's 3DNow! Professional technology. QuantiSpeed architecture, the latest technological enhancement to the award-winning AMD Athlon processor core, provides for extra performance in the cutting-edge features users need most. At the heart of QuantiSpeed architecture is a nine-issue, superscalar, fully-pipelined core. This provides more pathways to feed application instructions into the execution engines of the core, simply allowing the processor to complete more work in a given clock cycle. Additional features of QuantiSpeed architecture include a superscalar, fully pipelined floating point engine, hardware data prefetch, and exclusive, speculative Translation Look-aside Buffers (TLBs). Combined, these features help boost overall productivity and allow a system to boot and load applications quickly. In the end, users will enjoy an effortless computing experience.
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