CPUs > 2.0 MB and more CPUs > Dual-Core > Socket AM2

Advantages: Price, performance
Disadvantages: Heat

A brilliant processor, can run the latest games with ease. Brilliant value too! I play the likes of crysis and cod4 seamlessly with this processor. There are a few things you must be careful of though, first of all this processor gives out a fair amount of heat! I dont feel that the supplied fan is good enough, but that could just be because of my cramped case. Secondly, the edges are sharp! I cut myself while installing it. Be careful! This is ...
...it didnt complain at all. Thats with an aftermarket cooler though. I upgraded from a single core and was surprised the massive difference it made. So, in conclusion, this is a very impressive cpu for an appealing price! Just look at the ciao price comparison and you will see it available for £75! a bargain. I bought mine at £100. I wish i had found ciao then! ... Read review

Advantages: Multi-Tasking, Will Run Nearly All Aplications without a fuss
Disadvantages: Temp Could be a problem, Slightly sluggish on very high end Apps

This processor is good compromise for a person who wants a high end processor but doesn't want to pay the high price. Combined with a good system this little guy will run most games very well, however if you don't have a sound card and are using your motherboard's integrated sound expect a slight drop in performance. At rest my system's temp is about 30 degrees Celsius, but peaks up to 37-40 during heavy use. Temp is however very dependent on the ...
...how many fans you have and/or use water cooling. I have two computers with this chip and I find that it is quite satisfactory. I regularly play video games, download and play music, video edit, and dabble in a little bit of everything and I have not ever ran into a program that I could not run because of a slow processor. The times when I wished I had a slightly faster processor were few, and they were not enough for me to warrant paying the big ... Read review

Advantages: Fast
Disadvantages: None

Computers now are more demanding and need more speed/power to keep up with performance games and software. Dual core work as two CPU cores which increases performance, it is the equivalent of getting two processors in one. In a dual core processor each core handles data simultaneously to increase efficiency. This processor would be for users who are after 'power' in thier computer. I own this product and it runs like a dream, it has never crashed ...
...all the recent high demanding games such as crysis as long as you have a good graphics card to go with it. Its main use is to multitask which means having more than one program loaded up. I recomend this product to any user who is after high demanding processing. Product details Socket - Socket AM2 Clock speed - 3,2GHz Bus speed -1000MHz 64-bit - Yes Price is around £130 ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, Ease of Installation
Disadvantages: Daunting for new users

...Personaly i chose the AMD 64 4400 dual core processor. The reason for my choosing is because this procesor hits the perfect balance between performance and value. With the AM2 socket processors released the price of 939 socket processors ( such as this ) has dropped dramaticaly allowing customers to get an excellent deal. For anyone who's familiar with computer hardware, then installing this processor is incredibly easy to use. It even comes attached ...
...the old, and inserting the new. For unexperienced users however, installing such an expensive part seems daunting - It really isn't. Clear instructions are provided and although the process is quite 'fiddly' at times it doesn't take more than a few minutes. This processor is definitely worth it's cash - It even comes with a 3 year guarantee, a service most companies do not offer. ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, Very Fast
Disadvantages: Not worth the £££s

I bought this thinking it was the dogs, well it is, but wish I had bought a x2 dual core CPU for the same price, as this will be more helpful with Vista and other applications. I can't fault this CPU in any of the tasks that I need it for though, it breezes through Quake 4 and Prey with easy, in no way does it bottle my 7900GTX GFX. I think I will only feel the affect of not having dual core when it comes to running Vista in the near future. I would ... Read review