AMD FX processor unlocks maximum, unrestrained processing performance for extreme responsiveness you can see and feel.
$ 104.99
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AMD FX-4170 4.2GHz Quad-Core Socket AM3+ CPU with AMD Virtualization Technology – FD4170FRGUBOX
First factory CPU clocked above 4GHz without using turbo!,
For the cost to performance this is a decent buy. There are differences in AMD and Intel architectures and thus the negative reviews are not as bad as it is made to seem. This does make a nice CPU to build around. If you do multitasking or gaming this is a good option in my opinion.
What other processor can you buy that has a factory clock at 4.2 GHZ? None! I know clock speed doesn’t matter anymore to some and I did buy this from the ‘Other Guy’ a tad cheaper but it does a little better then my old Phenom IIx4 965 BE and the temps are much lower.
One last thing is I did have this overclocked to 4.9 GHZ. on my M5A99X EVO mobo, G/skill Sniper 1866 memory 8gb with the cooler master 212 EVO and it is lightening fast! Would recommend.
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|HOLY SH**! It is FAST,
Picked this up when I decided to rebuild my wife’s computer. Coupled this with a an ASUS M5A99X-EVO and a Corsair H70 and WOW. Just WOW. Not only does it chew through high end video games and such, its just fast. Really fast. Oh, and let me caution you real quick…
FIRST) Invest in some serious cooling for it. Air-cooled may work for some, liquid for others. But get it. The stock heatsink is just that, stock.
SECOND) Just messing with the ASUS UEFI BIOS on the new mobo, decided to use the ASUS “Optimum Performance Settings” for some generic “let’s see what BS they do with this fun”, and OOPS. This Bad mamajamma was running at 4.695GHZ @ 39c!!!!!! WHAT. Yes, I honestly think with the right cooling you could get this CPU up to 5 GHZ and beyond with ease. So fantastic.
THIRD) Buy this processor. Its the fastest CPU for your dollar.
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|FAST!,
Upgraded from the amd athlon dual core processor . this thing gets the job done! i play battlefield 3 smoothly with an hd 6850 graphics card.
5/5
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