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AMD Athlon XP 2600 Review ofAMD Athlon XP 2600+ / 2.08 GHz processorby
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Advantages: Fast 333mhz bus speed, Easy to install, Cheaper than other brands. Disadvantages: May not work in all motherboards
...given two choices:
1/ AMD Athlon XP
2/ Intel Pentium 4
Owing to the fact that Intels Pentium 4 2.0ghz was roughly twice the price of the Athlon XP 2600 2.08Ghz, I opted for AMD`s Offering.
As i opted for an OEM processor, it came with no manual or Heatsink and fan (Retail versions come with both)
Installation was fairly simple:
Flip open the lever on motherboard Socket, put the Athlon XP in, flip the lever back down, Add Thermal paste to CPU ... ...telling me i had An AMD Athlon XP 2600.
Everything Ran a lot smoother, and i wasnt waiting aroud as long for windows to do what i wanted it to (not that it does anyway).
All in all, i would definately recommend this processor (or one of its faster brothers) to anyone thinking of upgrading their PC. ...
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...was always a fan of AMD but when I started to really learn the differences between them and their Intel competition I started to LOVE them.
I currently have this CPU running on my main PC, which I prefer to the Athlon 64 3000+ I also have.
Granted the 64 has more number-crunching ability, however for the price and limitations it has, the XP soars forward.
The temperature and voltage of this CPU may be relatively high, but for it's age it's a cracker. ... ...about, my CPU is unlocked so even more safe overclocking available.
As for Pentium 4s... these are more expensive and slower. I recently pitted a 1.7Ghz versus a 1700+ (1.4Ghz) and the AMD won by a significant margin. Intel technology is behind that of the AMD factory. ...
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Architecture Features: 3DNow! Professional technology, MMX instructions set, 3DNow! Professional technology, PowerNow! technology, MMX instructions set
Cache memory
Installed Size: L2 Cache - 256 KB
Type: Pipeline Burst
Expansion / connectivity
Compatible Slots: 1 x processor - Socket A
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.
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 3 years
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