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AMD's Socket 939, Athlon 64 FX-54 amd 64 3800+

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the thats-a-lotta-digits dept.

BudKnight writes "It looks like AMD is launching four new desktop processors, a new core, and a new socket infrastructure today. HotHardware has tested AMD's two new flagship processors, the Athlon 64 FX-53 and the Athlon 64 3800+. The new FX-53 no longer needs registered memory to function and the 3800+ has only 512K of cache, but it gets an upgraded 128-bit memory controller. The usual suspects also have reviews posted as well - TechReport, Hard|OCP, Beyond3D - more are sure to follow."

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  1. Low-power chips by _|()|\| · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I'd like to build a system with a 35 W mobile Athlon 64 (e.g., AMD2800BQX4AX). It would be just the ticket for a Shuttle, or even a quiet mid tower. The only problem is, it lacks the integrated heat spreader, so I don't know what heat sink to use.

  2. If running Windows.... by Perianwyr+Stormcrow · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ...it most certainly will.

    Not since Windows 98 have I been able to swap out a drive from one machine to another without reinstalling.

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