IBM POWER5 1.65 GHz processor board

Advantages: Cheap, sufficient performance, low power consuption
Disadvantages: Core processors are faster and overclock better

...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 things: Dual core decent performance at low price Small power consumption , approximate 60 w at full load and only 8w when Cool‘n’Quiet is enabled. Pretty good. Good stability, The processor is stable and cold tanks to 65 nm fabrication technology Integrated memory controller. Good price The nod so good things: The new l2 cache memory is slower than the old 90 nm fabrication technology Doesn't overclock as good as core 2 processors Smaller performance than x2 3800 in some applications and also smaller performance than the Intel e4000 in many applications... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Very hot - great if you are in a cold climate
Disadvantages: Overheats

...Pros: Nice big screen, fast processor. When you pump it up to 1GB RAM it works quite well You can put your coffee cup next to the cooling fan outlet and keep your coffee warm for hours. Great in cold climates. It's got the IBM logo on the outside. Now that I know that IBM stands for "Its a Broken Machine" I'm no longer as thrilled. I am retiring the machine as a LAMP server and have moved my Windows apps to my Acer replacement laptop. Cons: The hard drive died within a week of using it. It was replaced under warranty, but they installed the wrong OS. When the correct OS was installed, it came with free spyware. 18 months later this laptop still overheats terribly, and the IBM workshop took 4 weeks to "fix" it and there is no improvement whatsoever. It's a terrible design flaw, and totally overpriced. I am using a replacement laptop... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful

Advantages: Very hot - great if you are in a cold climate
Disadvantages: Overheats

...Pros: Nice big screen, fast P4 processor. When you pump it up to 1GB RAM it works quite well You can put your coffee cup next to the cooling fan outlet and keep your coffee warm for hours. Great in cold climates. It's got the IBM logo on the outside. Now that I know that IBM stands for "Its a Broken Machine" I'm no longer as thrilled. I am retiring the machine as a LAMP server and have moved my Windows apps to my Acer replacement laptop. Cons: The hard drive died within a week of using it. It was replaced under warranty, but they installed the wrong OS. When the correct OS was installed, it came with free spyware. 18 months later this laptop still overheats terribly, and the IBM workshop took 4 weeks to "fix" it and there is no improvement whatsoever. It's a terrible design flaw, and totally overpriced. I am using a replacement... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful