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AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

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AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition 3.1GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
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AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition 3.1GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

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Like the superheroes of old, the AMD Phenom II streaks out of the night to lay waste to your enemies with 3.1GHz dual cores, each of which has L1 and L2 caches. An additional 6MB of L3 cache is available to handle really heavy loads or large data sets.

Memory transfers get faster than ever. HyperTransport Generation 3.0 mode allows up to 16.0GB/s of bandwidth. Up to 17.1GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR2 delivers an amazing 37GB/s of processor-to-system bandwidth. This unprecedented bandwidth is needed to feed the data hungry AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture cores.

You'd think that all of this power would be too hot to handle. Think again. AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology works with CoolCore Technology to minimize heat while keeping power and efficiency up. Now the cores can shut down unused parts of the processor when not in use. This saves power and helps to reduce the amount of heat generated. This function is built in so there's no need for drivers or BIOS updates.

Review Summary (read more reviews, write a review)

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Total Reviews: 714

Amazing

white Reviewed By: NordicPC on 6/5/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Fast and cool. Running mine at 3.8ghz, 1.4v on a NVIDIA 8300 motherboard with a Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme. Under full load, it hits a whopping 40c. Cool n' Quiet still works too, meaning it goes from 800mhz 1.0v, to 3.8ghz 1.4v with no issues.
Cons: No amount of extra voltage seems to help it get to 4.0ghz, but that's pretty normal for these cores. I'm still happy with 3.8ghz.
Other Thoughts: Because the setup is so flexible and I'm able to run my RAM faster, it actually beats out my Core 2 Duo E8400 at 3.6ghz in Cinebench rendering, among other things.
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white Reviewed By: on 6/24/2009
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Just thought I'd update now that I've had this CPU for about a month. Still running rock solid 24/7 at 3.8ghz just by simply having the multiplier at 19. Vcore is at 1.40v.
Cons: Only thing I can say is it idles warm, about 42c. But then again with a 20% overclock what can you expect? On the stock cooler no less, not really much of a con...which is why is still gets 5 eggs!
Not sure what it idles at stock speeds, don't care to find out either haha.
Other Thoughts: Can't wait to upgrade my mobo to something with the SB750 and try to unlock the quad beast out of this bargain CPU.
This is THE best bang for the buck cpu, bar NONE!

My setup-
AMD 550 cpu OC'd to 3.8ghz
ASRock 780g board
4gb G. Skill 1066 ram
8800gts
250gb sata HDD
2x sata LG dvd burners
Antec 500w PSU
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Quick Specs (view all30)

ModelHDZ550WFGIBOX
SeriesPhenom II X2
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3
CoreCallisto
Multi-CoreDual-Core

Review Summary (read all 714 Reviews, write a review)

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absolutely awesome!

white Reviewed By: Tobes on 2/9/2010
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: i got this to go into a second small gaming rig, have it running at 3.8ghz as well and i couldn't ask for more. i was on a budget and the combo was a great price. i highly suggest this!
Cons: none whatsoever!
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Unlocked easily, great CPU

white Reviewed By: GreenMonkey on 2/8/2010
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Unlocked to quad very easily with unlock-friendly board. Was running even with Cool n Quiet enabled for a while.

Overclocked to 3.6ghz on 1.35v.
Cons: I thought I had one unstable crash due to trying to run quad / Cool n Quiet setup at stock dual-core voltage so I went back to overclocking. Keep in mind an unlock likely means giving up CnQ.

Stock heatsink isn't so great. Ran way too hot when unlocked to quad. If you have a successful unlock you'll want to order a good aftermarket cooler.
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Very Awesome what a CPU :)

white Reviewed By: MTrox on 2/8/2010
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Was able to unlock to a Quad Core
CPU-Z shows it as a AMD Phenom II X4 Deneb B50 CPU
Cons: None to Date
Other Thoughts: Case: ANTEC Three Hundred Illusion
Mobo: ASUS M4A77D AMD 770 ATX Mobo
Video Card: GIGABYTE GV-N220OC-1GI 1GB 128-Bit DDR3
PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W
CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1Ghz
CD/DVD Burner: LG DVD Burner GH24NS50
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Model
Brand AMD
Series Phenom II X2
Model HDZ550WFGIBOX
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type Socket AM3
Tech Spec
Core Callisto
Multi-Core Dual-Core
Name Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition
Operating Frequency 3.1GHz
Hyper Transports 4000MHz
L2 Cache 2 x 512KB
L3 Cache 6MB
Manufacturing Tech 45 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Transport Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Voltage 0.85V - 1.425V
Thermal Design Power 80W
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 years limited
Labor 3 years limited

Introduction

Like the superheroes of old, the AMD Phenom II streaks out of the night to lay waste to your enemies with 3.1GHz dual cores, each of which has L1 and L2 caches. An additional 6MB of L3 cache is available to handle really heavy loads or large data sets.

Memory transfers get faster than ever. HyperTransport Generation 3.0 mode allows up to 16.0GB/s of bandwidth. Up to 17.1GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR2 delivers an amazing 37GB/s of processor-to-system bandwidth. This unprecedented bandwidth is needed to feed the data hungry AMD64 with Direct Connect Architecture cores.

You'd think that all of this power would be too hot to handle. Think again. AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology works with CoolCore Technology to minimize heat while keeping power and efficiency up. Now the cores can shut down unused parts of the processor when not in use. This saves power and helps to reduce the amount of heat generated. This function is built in so there's no need for drivers or BIOS updates.

Highlights

newegg AMD64 Dual-core Technology
AMD64 is designed to enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. With Dual-Core technology, two complete processor cores on a single die run at the same frequency to deliver exceptional multi-tasking power, allowing users to surge through the most demanding processing loads, including advanced multitasking, critical business productivity, complicated visual design and modeling, serious gaming, and visually stunning digital media and entertainment.
newegg Integrated DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM Memory Controller
The AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core processor is integrated with DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM memory controller capable of supporting registered and ECC DRAM. The integrated memory controller changes the way the processor accesses main memory, resulting in increased bandwidth, reduced memory latencies, and enhanced processor performance.
newegg HyperTransport 3.0 Technology
HyperTransport Technology (HT or HTT) is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase communication speeds between integrated circuits in computers, servers, embedded systems, and networking and telecommunications equipment. With HT 3.0 technology the AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
newegg AMD Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 Technology
AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology is an enhanced solution available on AMD Phenom II X2 processor-based systems that can effectively lower power consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
newegg AMD Virtualization
Virtualization on desktop computers allows a single PC to act like multiple virtual machines. AMD Virtualization can enable client computers to seamlessly support multiple operating environments. And it also helps make it easier for PC enthusiasts to upgrade and maintain their PCs through emulation.
newegg AMD CoolCore Technology
AMD CoolCore Technology reduces processor energy consumption by turning off unused parts of the processor. Power can be switched on or off within a single clock cycle so that energy is saved without compromising performance.

Quick Specs

BrandAMD
CoreCallisto
CPU Socket TypeSocket AM3
Hyper Transports4000MHz
L2 Cache2 x 512KB
L3 Cache6MB
Manufacturing Tech45 nm
Multi-CoreDual-Core
Operating Frequency3.1GHz
SeriesPhenom II X2
Thermal Design Power80W
Voltage0.85V - 1.425V
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