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AMD Phenom II X2 550 - 3.1 GHz, Cache L2 1 MB, L3 6 MB, socket AM3 - Black Edition Reviews
Processor - 1 x AMD Phenom II X2 550 / 3.1 GHz - Socket AM3 - L3 6 MB - OEM More product details
$104.99
AMD's Phenom II is a popular series of multi-core 45nm processors. Succeeding the original Phenom... (businesscomputingworld.co.uk)
Will this dual core Phenom II offer better value compared to the X3? (techtree.com)
alaTest Review Summary for AMD Phenom II X2 550 - 3.1 GHz, Cache L2 1 MB, L3 6 MB, socket AM3 - Black Edition
We have collected and analyzed 6 expert reviews and 138 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 62/100 and users rate it 99/100. The average review date is July 11, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 46749 reviews from other Processors & Motherboards. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition
AMD's Phenom II is a popular series of multi-core 45nm processors. Succeeding the original Phenom, the Socket AM2+ version of Phenom II was released at the end of last year, while Socket AM3 versions with DDR3 support made their way into the market ...
The X2 550 Black Edition is currently the cheapest Phenom II processor on the market. Don't let that put you off - AMD's latest budget processor gives you massive bang for the buck and offers a good compromise between dual-cores and quad-cores. The X2 ...
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AMD Phenom II X2 550 BE: For those on a Budget
Will this dual core Phenom II offer better value compared to the X3?
Power consumption is still high compared to Intel
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AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition
Today we are taking a look at AMD's latest processor based on the Phenom II architecture. Surprisingly this is not a quad-core or even triple-core part, but rather a dual-core processor. That said, do not be fooled by the new Phenom II X2 550 Black ...
Grid game fps falling suddenly..
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User Reviews (138)
Awesome
Gonna grab another one.
Runs cool ; 3.8Ghz out of the box on stock cooler and a tiny bump in vcore ;
My motherboard can't unlock, but that's my fault ;
AMAZING
If you're looking to unlock this processor to 4 cores, realize that you may be lucky enough to get a processor that you can do this with. There is a batch of 550's that reportedly are not able to be unlocked. Also, research your choice in motherboards bef...
Unlocked to 4 cores right out of the box with MSI 790GX-G65 with one change in the BIOS (Luckily the Motherboard shipped with BIOS Version 1.4). Now running 3.1ghz x 4 cores at 32 degrees celsius under load with air cooling using OEM heatsink/fan. Plenty...
None that I can think of ;
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
Unlocked multiplier makes overclocking easy.
Was able to unlock to a quad using Gigabyte 770ud3 - wasn't able to run stable during Prime95 so reverted back to a dual core. Plenty fast running as a dual and the cpu temps hover in the 26-27 degree range at idle ;
None so far ;
Manufacturer's Description
AMD Phenom II X2 Black Edition processor combines value and unlocked potential for gamers and tuners on a budget. Users can now experience the power of AMD platform technology, codenamed "Dragon" with dual-core configurations. AMD Black Edition processors help users to take control and unleash the maximum potential of Dragon platform technology's unprecedented performance tuning capabilities. With dual-core processors, AMD provides platform level solutions at multiple price points, each of...
