ATHLON 64 x2 3600 AM2 Brisbane OEM $59 shipped

[nonameo]

This was dropped to 65 + free rainbow 6

 

[touchmyichi]

wow it just keeps getting better and better. I love it when AMD has to go on the cheap .

 

[upsciLLion]

How much faster is this than a plain Jane A64 3200+?

 

[BlackPear1]

I would guess that it would be faster in applications that utilize multiple cores, somewhat slower in those which don't as the 3200 has a higher clock speed.

 

[f4phantom2500]

Originally posted by: nonameo
This was dropped to 65 + free rainbow 6

ok, nevermind, this deal is no longer ridiculous, it is now officially ludicrous. seriously, if i didn't already have a good 939 rig, i would definitely jump on this. match it up with a tforce 550, freezer 64 pro, and one of those $100 2GB super talent kits from ewiz, and you're set .

EDIT: hey it says this processor is clocked at 1.9GHz. Is it using a 9.5 multi?

 

[Insomniator]

I have a 3500+ now, would I be able to use the retails hs/f from that on this chip?

 

[f4phantom2500]

Originally posted by: Insomniator
I have a 3500+ now, would I be able to use the retails hs/f from that on this chip?

i don't see why not, it's a pretty decent heatsink.

 

[codeyf]

Fvck. I ordered Saturday night. I didn't care about the $4, but missing out on R6 sucks. I emailed Customer Service to see if they'll hook me up.

 

[Zap]

OMFG I'm thinking about ordering one and I don't even need it. Stay away, hot deals!

 

[IEC]

I'm thinking of switching from a Pentium D just because this is such a good deal

 

[TecJunkie]

sorry for the noob comment, but can we please get some good mobo recommendations? Which type of board works with this chipset, how do you know?

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: TecJunkie
sorry for the noob comment, but can we please get some good mobo recommendations? Which type of board works with this chipset, how do you know?

You'll want a mobo that supports the AM2 socket. Examples

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Queasy
You'll want a mobo that supports the AM2 socket.

Don't forget a fan/heatsink that supports AM2. Besides one that explicitly supports it, most/all socket 754/939/940 fan/heatsinks that use the stock retension system should work.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

OMG that's cheap. Especially getting it with a AAA+ title like Rainbow Six Vegas. You can ebay the game for prolly $30 and be getting the proc for $35.

Crazy friggin cheap as chips.

 

[f4phantom2500]

So um, what gives with this 1.9GHz speed? Is it using a 9.5x multi ?

 

[JasonE4]

Originally posted by: f4phantom2500
So um, what gives with this 1.9GHz speed? Is it using a 9.5x multi ?

Yes.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Any word on whether or not AMD's quad core CPUs will be using the AM2 pin-out when they start shipping? I'd probably jump on this if I knew I could toss in a quad core proc somewhere down the line, if not, I'll stick with my 939 Opty 165 @ 2.8Ghz for now and see what happens later this year.

 

[mazeroth]

Originally posted by: Krakn3Dfx
Any word on whether or not AMD's quad core CPUs will be using the AM2 pin-out when they start shipping? I'd probably jump on this if I knew I could toss in a quad core proc somewhere down the line, if not, I'll stick with my 939 Opty 165 @ 2.8Ghz for now and see what happens later this year.

Same thing I would like to know.

Also, what's a good budget board for this processor?

 

[najames]

I have the rest of the system and a spare AMD factory heatsink leftover, are you sure this 939 heatsink will work on AM2?

I ordered this today not even knowing they shipped the free game until I checked out, doh!!! I am not a gamer, so I'll give it to a relative who is.

Supertalent 2GB $100
Biostar 690G board $80
Brisbane 3600 $65
Total $245

The Intel C2D 6400 I was looking at is $218....WOW!!

 

[GeezerMan]

Yes, a factory AMD 939 HSF will fit an AM2 socket board. I did it myself. Aftermarket 939 HSF may not

 

[Fenixgoon]

will an AM2 board run DDR memory, or only DDR2?

 

[allies]

This deal is crazy!

 

[codeyf]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
will an AM2 board run DDR memory, or only DDR2?

Only DDR2.

 

[middlehead]

Getting tougher and tougher to avoid buying

 

[GeezerMan]

Link

Here's a good link discussing HSF and what works on the 754, 939, AM2 socket.