Geeks.com Athlon 64 3000+ CPU/Motherboard Combo
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CPU:
This combination from the Geeks.com comes with an AMD Athlon 64 3000+ CPU already installed in the motherboard. There is a sticker bridging the edge of the CPU and the ZIF socket clearly stating if it is removed the warranty is void.
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Using the numbers on the heat spreader on the CPU I was able to find these specifications on it.
» Athlon 64 Frequency/Model number3000 MHz (rated), 2000 MHz
» L1 cache 64KB+64KB
» L2 cache 512 KB
» Multimedia Instructions: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
» Maximum operating temperature 65°C
» Stepping E6, single processor, 0.09 micron, socket 754
» Voltage 1.4V
The Athlon 64 chips have made a great name for themselves, and we will get more into how well it performs once we get everything installed in a system and start running benchmarks.
Heatsink/fan:
The heatsink is from Cooler Master and is constructed of aluminum with an 80mm fan mounted on top of it. There is a thin layer of thermal grease already applied to the bottom of the heatsink, which is protected by a plastic cover you remove when ready to install.
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Mounting is handled by a lever operated clip that makes the process a breeze and eliminates the worry of slipping a screw driver and damaging the motherboard.
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