CPUs > From 2.0 GHz to 2.5 GHz CPUs > Socket A

Advantages: Cost effective, stable and easy installation
Disadvantages: Will struggle on the very latest generation of games

If you need a fast chip for day to day work and some low to medium level gaming this is the chip for you. It runs at a very low and stable temperature even under load, which will improve the stabilty of the chip. It also is very easy to install, including a installation guide. If you want a budget processor for gameing however this still is a good choice, it will smoothly run most games apart from the latest games such as DOOM 3 or F.E.A.R. But if ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, cheap, potential
Disadvantages: Misunderstood

...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. ... Read review

Advantages: Quick, Never an error, Very affordable
Disadvantages: NONE!

...not come with the official AMD heatsink and fan but then I really didn't want that anyway. I always find these certified fans too noisy so I bought a Zalman CNPS6000-CU AMD cooler. If you have seen these then you will know they are not your typical heatsink and fan. They have a huge surface area and a large fan running at a very low RPM. This makes for efficient and quiet cooling. The CPU runs at around 55C and if you are playing games or a CPU demanding ...
...Since I have had this CPU for such a long time I would have expected to be playing games now where my system would struggle but this is not the case. I can still play the latest games such as Doom 3 and still have perfect game play. I think this makes it excellent value for money. I think I am only going to replace my current system when the new Athlon 64s come down in price and when performance is considerably more because even after 18 months I ... Read review

Advantages: Fastest 266mhz Athlon
Disadvantages: Not upgradable

...This was the fastest processor AMD released with a 266mhz bus. If you have an old PC lying around which could benefit from this, it's probably better sooner rather than later, as the price has pretty much bottomed out, and the processor is now low end, and some companies may stop stocking it. Make sure you get the OEM version, as it's a damn sight cheaper. It's not like you'll need support for it. ... Read review

Advantages: Good solid stable processor
Disadvantages: limited 333 fsb

...and performance of this AMD product. Computers now are becoming cheaper by the month so you could probably afford a much more powerful one for the same money i paid 3 years ago. But anyone wondering if they should buy one i would say yes definitely. overall rating 8.5/10 ... Read review