AMD 4800+ dual core socket 939

[FP]

My 4800+ is arriving tomorrow and I was going to replace my existing single core 3500+ with it.

I currently have an XP-90 HSF on it with a pretty good fan on top. Will this be adequate to cool the 4800+.

My XP-90 is not the copper version.

Cheers.

 

[myocardia]

At stock speeds, it will be fine. You won't be able to get a max overclock with it, though.

 

[FP]

No worries there as I never overclock my machines.

I was alittle worried because my current CPU hits 57C under heavy load but I haven't cleaned the dust out in probably over a year.

 

[seemingly random]

XP-90 should be plenty.

This 4800 939 is new? Who's still selling them?

I assume the mb has been checked for dual-core support. If not already done, the bios should be updated with the 3500.

57c is not unheard of under full load but it is a little on the high side. Got good case ventilation?

 

[Pederv]

I use an XP-90 on my 4800, but it is the copper version, but I also have a lower RPM fan on the XP-90 to keep it quiet. Can't check the temp, I'm not at home, but it will keep the system running when I overclock.

 

[FP]

Originally posted by: seemingly random
XP-90 should be plenty.

This 4800 939 is new? Who's still selling them?

I assume the mb has been checked for dual-core support. If not already done, the bios should be updated with the 3500.

57c is not unheard of under full load but it is a little on the high side. Got good case ventilation?

Link

TigerDirect and NewEgg are both selling OEM versions of the chip for around $120.

NewEgg hasn't had that chip in stock since Jan/Feb of this year.

Yep, I am using an Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe and according to the cpu chart it is supported.

 

[FP]

Just got the new processor installed.

Did anyone else with an X2 AMD processor install the MS or AMD hotfixes or Dual Core Optimizer?

 

[Dadofamunky]

Can't go wrong with that. I used an XP-90C with my rig for awhile. I moved over to a SFF, which has the same CPU. The 4800+ is still an excellent processor, though it's obviously lapped by the Core 2s now.