The first processor to incorporate AMD's innovative 3DNow! technology, the AMD-K6-2 processor delivers an outstanding combination of price and performance along with a powerful 3D... more
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The first processor to incorporate AMD's innovative 3DNow! technology, the AMD-K6-2 processor delivers an outstanding combination of price and performance along with a powerful 3D experience for Windows computing. The AMD-K6-2 processor works hand-in-hand with today's leading 3D graphics accelerators to enhance 3D processing power and generate exciting levels of realism in personal computing. With the 3DNow! technology advantage in physical modeling and geometry, the AMD-K6-2 processor's graphics performance complements your 3D graphics card to deliver vibrant images, accurately detailed scenery, and colorful 3D graphics. The AMD-K6-2 processor's combination of 3DNow! technology and superscalar MMX technology capability enables a total sensory experience including full 3D sound and rich digital video. From movie-quality DVD to the surround sound of exciting new PC games, the AMD-K6-2 processor works together with today's multimedia applications to provide a more enjoyable PC experience. DirectX and OpenGL libraries optimized for the AMD-K6-2 processor's 3DNow! technology will enable you to travel through 3D web environments with smooth imagery and crystal-clear sound. The AMD-K6-2 processor gives you an excellent balance of online performance and enjoyment at an affordable price.
Advantages: Reliable, fast and low cost. Disadvantages: May require updated patches for the Bios/chipset.
...The AMD range of K6processors was a bit of a god send, providing the speeds to match the Intel range of processors, but without paying out an arm and a leg for the privilege.
I made the jump from an Intel P-100Mhz to an AMDK6-2450Mhz, and apart from some problems with the ALi chipset on the motherboard (which was solved with an updated driver) it has been running fine for months now.
I would highly recommend using this brand of CPU if you require a decent reliable processor, but without the high price of the mainstream branded chips.
It has made upgrades for many of my friends easier, and more affordable, and there is no noticable difference performance as far as I can see....
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Advantages: FAST, brilliant 3D, New life into old PC Disadvantages: Discontinued and scarce. Hope K6-2plus appears soon. Dearer than K6-2
...My son has a Socket 7 PC, built by yours truly (he added modestly) originally he had a Cyric PR200 in a Tyan Trinity S1590 motherboard.
He was moaning that it wasn`t quick enough to run his Amiga Emulator and play SimCity3000. I eventually relented and after a lot of difficulty bought the AMDK6-3 450MHz. The chip has 256K on-board L2 cache on top of the 64K L1 cache and this promised a VERY quick processor, the cache on the motherboard now becoming L3.
This chip has been DISCONTINUED although I understand thet it is to be reborn, rebranded and resurrected at the K6-2plus, go figure. This may have something to do with AMD making an on-die cache version of the Athlon.
The K6-3 absolutely FLIES in a decent motherboard such as the Tyan and issss SIGNIFICANTLY FASTER than the Pentium 2450 by a factor of about 15%. So much for socket 7...
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Advantages: Saves Money on Upgrading a Super Socket 7 Motherboard Disadvantages: Motherboard needs to support a Core voltage of 2.0, also requires the latest BIOS upgrade for your motherboard
...Although the AMDK6 III+ 450MHz was designed for laptop use they can be used in Super Socket 7 motherboards as many of the major board makers have now released BIOS upgrades to support the CPU. The AMDK6 III+ 450MHz is available on auction sites such as eBay and QXL, but not in the shops as they are only released by AMD as OEM for the major laptop makers. The CPU is made using the 0.18 Micron process which is the same as the Duron range, the old K6 III series which is no longer available was made using the 0.25 Micron process. So as look as your board supports a Core voltage of 2.0, Multiplier of 4.5, FSB of 100MHz. It is also possible to overclock these processors to 600Mhz because of the 0.18 Micron process and the 2.0v Core voltage with the use of a good fan and heartsink. All this will help the owners of Super Socket 7 motherboard...
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It might be bit techy for some people, but surely help full so here it goes .
I- Introduction
There has been confusion regarding AMD's 64Bit Processor and its line up. Many Users have been confused to tell by AMD's new line up.
Let's See If I Can... more
As an Amd fan I often check the performance of the new Amd products. Based on a new 65 nm architecture I really expected that this processor is better than than the X2 3800 processor but I had mixed opinions and I'm a little disappointed.
The good... more
When I first bought my HP compaq notebook, never did I ever thought of having a good performance with the processor that the shopkeeper suggested and that too with Windows Vista™ premium.
I usually do not go for products that are suggested by others... more
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