Advantages: Budget, Low Heating, Less Power Consumption, 64 Bit Architecture, Solid Built Quality, High Performance
Disadvantages: None in particular

...AMD Sempron 2800+ code name PALERMO [Socket 754] ~1.60GHz [1600MHz] is a 64 Bit affordable and high performance processor from AMD Corp. Having 256 KB L2 Cache and 800MHz [*8x] HyperTransot running at 1.40 volt, it is suitable for all everyday work and gaming too. AMD Sempron 2800+ is based on AMD x8664 architecture supporting MMX, Enhanced 3d Now, SSE, SSE2 and NX Bit. It support 64 Bit Operating systems and applications. We can extract the maximum performance from this processor if we use a 64 Bit Operating System with it. It doesn't heat up as AMD's older processors. I run Kubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04 x64 having this processor and a 768 MB of DDR 400MHz RAM and its giving me much more than enough. It can serve you as good as an Intel 2GHz processor. If you are interested ina budget 64 bit processor and good performance then its for you... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, Reliable, AMD
Disadvantages: Slowish compared to better CPUs

...becausw of the lower clock speed! this is why we get AMD Sempron 2800+ with a clock speed of 1.66ghz, The 2800+ merely indicates that this would outperform (hence the (+) at the end of the figures) an equivalent processor running at 2.8ghz. These rpcoessors are plug in and play, simply drop the processor into the socket, pull down the lever and clip on the heatsink and fan and there it is! Instructions do come with these processors if you buy the Retail Pack, the instructions have full colour step by step guides, you can;t go wrong! Intel are mass marketed and mainstream, TV adverts the lot, AMD....no, AMD processors are bought, used by people who are in the know how and don't need to rely on mass marketing schemes. This processor in particular is very nice. at 1.66ghz and 2800+ it allows applications to open and run rather quickly... Read review

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Advantages: Low prices
Disadvantages: -

...Processor speeds have accelerated at their greatest rates over the last twelve months, with AMD hitting the 1 Gigahertz mark first, but Intel hitting the 2 Gigahertz ahead. Poor old Cyrix (now owned by Via Technologies) were left far, far behind. In terms of market, Cyrix are aiming at the ultra low end and embedded systems, leaving AMD and Intel to fight out the desktop and server market. AMD can claim to have captured a large percentage of the desktop market especially at the budget end and mid-range, while Intel seem to be left with the top end and the server market. Unfortunately for AMD, Intel hit the 'magic' 2 Gigahertz first, while AMD could 'only' manage 1.6Ghz, which prompted AMD to re-name their processors and bring back the infamous PR (Performance Rating), something which Cyrix first introduced some years back... Read review

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Advantages: Incredibly cheap, reliable CPU
Disadvantages: FSB+Cache could be better

...when the AMD X2 prices come down in the future, if you are planning to upgrade. Although the FSB and cache aren't amazing, it wouldn't really be a cheap processor if they were, so I can't really complain about that. If you're looking for a cheap, reliable CPU. Wether you're on a budget, or want something until the X2 prices come down, a Sempron is a recommended buy.... Read review

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Advantages: Price - Runs Vista
Disadvantages: Quite Hot -

...I recently used this processor when upgrading from a Sempron 2800+, which had come to the end of its lifespan. This processor, was great from the start. It was easy to install (Though I recommend getting a professional to do it, if you don't know much about computers yourself.), Simply putting it into the Socket 939 compatible motherboard, with a small blob of thermal paste (Supplied) and then placing the heatsink on top. Wack on the fan, and you're ready to go. It runs reasonably quietly, but if your looking for that "Silent PC" i'd say replace the fan/heatsink. Thats how easy it is. I've been using mine now for around a 4 months, without a single problem. Good work AMD :D. I've heard from friends that this Processor will also comfortably run Vista, if using it in a decentish system. I'll be upgrading shortly, so i'll keep you... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, cheap, easy to upgrade
Disadvantages: Not Intel - Is that really a problem

...their products at work, and haven't looked back. --- Why "1800+" and what happened to MHz and GHz numbers? --- Intel have been numbering their processors and measuring their power in terms of Megaherts and Gigaherts (MHz and GHz). Until recently, so did the other chip makers. More recently, AMD realised that a processor from Intel labelled "1.8GHz" was only as powerful as an AMD chip labelled "1.6GHz" - An unfair comarison. AMD quite sensibly under the circumstances decided to start labelling their chips differently. An 1800+ is claimed to be equivalent to or better that an 1800MHz (1.8GHz Pentium IV processor) - So far their claims have proven broadly accurate. --- Overall --- Yippee! Wow! Super! Smashing! No regrets at-all. To do the upgrade myself, I had to buy: 1 x AthlonXP CPU (1800+ model.) 1 x Matching CPU fan 1 x Motherboard which... Read review

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Advantages: cheap, reliable, clockable
Disadvantages: stlii quite slow

...at 182Mhz. If you plan to do this I would strongly recommend extra cooling, I have 3 case fans and a huge CPU fan to keep it all cool. Even at this speed it still operates at around 75-85 degrees celsius even when at 100% for long periods of time. Reliability I have never had a problem with this processor and it does take a lot, this is why I have always used AMD and probably always will. The only reason I would change this one is for an AMD 3200 Athlon because even with overclocking you can only take it so far! Definately recommended!... Read review

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Advantages: Inexpensive dual core prossesor - Very low temp
Disadvantages: No noticeable difference for gaming

...which doesent realy matter since most motherboards can only handle between 4 - 16 GB plus buying that much Ram would be expensive. Why choose Dual Core ````````````````````````````````` 1. Temperature I always noticed my old AMD 3000+ processor was running at high temps (about 55 degrees+), I've went through many heatsinks and fans trying to find a quiet one with no luck always had to settle for a high speed fan that made a noisy system. I've tried running multiple programs and applications on my 4200+ processor (more than I need or ever would use) and I haven't been able to get the temp above 41 degrees which means less fans and low fan speeds which makes a much quieter system, perfect if you leave your computer on 24/7 like I do. 2. Speed & Loading Times I started up a few programs that I use on a regular basis on my old AMD 3000... Read review

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Advantages: lower price & reability
Disadvantages: no documentation

...controller after clocking to 2800 mhz it's still working but the cpu fan is already for AMD ATHLON XP 3,5 GHZ nowadays it's always better to look for mother board support and capacity bios upgrade before taking this cpu MSI mother board on nforce are more detailized for the price and the velocity you'll need to set it up and control always your pc (temperature fsb) to avoid crash... Read review

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Advantages: A worthy cheaper rival to Pentium 4
Disadvantages: The AMD heatsink and fan is not good enough, and hard to attach to the motherboard

..., the AMD XP 3200+ is a 400mhz processor so your processor frequency should be set at 200, this is automatically done with some motherboards or you will have to change the jumper setting manually. Though the core clock speed is set at 2.2Ghz on the AMD XP3200+, with the advanced instruction set contained on the Barton core, this means the AMD XP 3200+ processor is comparable in speed and performance to a Pentium 4 running at 3.2Ghz, hence the XP3200+. The AMD XP3200+ now includes 3DNow! Professional Technology which further enhances your 3D gaming experience, offering faster access to the processor while playing labour intensive 3D games. Already packed with 3DNow! Advanced Technology (contained on previous processor versions) this added feature will give yet another added bonus when playing games. The AMD XP3200+ comes with a generic heatsink... Read review

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