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Description:
The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor features innovative technology to provide extraordinary performance and a computing experience without parallel. The AMD Athlon 64 FX processor runs on AMD64, a revolutionary technology that 1) allows the processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling the coming wave of powerful, 64-bit software applications, and 2) provides Enhanced Virus Protection when used with the Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). AMD64 technology shatters barriers to new and advanced software that require 64-bit technology and blazing processor performance. Power-hungry enthusiasts, gamers, and prosumers can explore the full potential of AMD64 technology while enjoying outstanding performance on today's PC software.
Quick Glance
Processor Class: AMD Athlon
Processor Socket: AMD Socket PGA-939
Processor Type: Single-core
Processor Speed: 2400
Summary
Product Title: AMD Athlon 64 FX-53 - 2.4GHz Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Power Score: 5 | 2 Reviews
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Product Reviews (2)
I can't even imagine anything...
Strengths: 2.4 GHz of 64-bit AMD FX technology with 1MB L2 Cache that will blow any Intel chip (current and upcoming) out of the water. This thing smokes. Also has built in virus protection that works w/SP2!!!
Weakness: Only in my knees and bowels when I think about this chip...
I can't even imagine anything faster then this chip, it runs like it's 4+ GHz...and think about it...the FX-57 will be here in no time...all the chips are standard Socket 939 now so once you buy a board you can upgrade your chip all you want (if you got the cash that is)! Only thing that sucks is no PCI eXpress yet or DDR2 anytime soon, but hey...IT'S STILL SMOKIN' INTEL W/OUT THESE THINGS AND...
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By factor_xXxxXx - Jun 29, 2004
Down fanboys, down. The Athlon 64...
Strengths: Great performance.
Weakness: High Price.
Down fanboys, down. The Athlon 64 FX line is a good series of chips. AMD's Athlon64/FX and Opteron families excel at gaming and office productivity. Intel's Pentium 4 and Xeon line are still the better choices for Multimedia and Content Creation. All benchmarks show the flip-flop between AMD and Intel in those key areas. Realistically any modern Athlon64 or Pentium4 system will provide more than...
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By LinksMaster - Jul 1, 2004