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Prepare yourself for a new personal computing experience with the Athlon II X2 245. Save time and accomplish more with multi-core processing that makes multitasking quick and simple. The Athlon II X2 features the next-generation AMD Direct Connect Architecture for a fast, responsive PC. This processor is also optimized to take advantage of the power management features in Windows 7 using AMD PowerNow! 3.0 Technology.
Energy efficiency is important to AMD, allowing you to enjoy a cool, quiet PC while saving energy and reducing heat, noise and the effect of your computer on the environment. Energy efficiency innovations include Cool’n’Quiet, AMD CoolCore and AMD Smart fetch. These technologies reduce power consumption and processor activity. You’ll experience up to 50% energy efficiency over previous AMD Athlon II processors.
AMD Athlon II processors also offer support for Virtualization Technology. You can run virtual environments on one system with ease, allowing you to use legacy programs on a separate operating system. Also providing 64-bit support, this processor can handle the most demanding programs with ease. Add the convenience and power of multi-core processing and enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency with an AMD Athlon II X2 245 today!
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.
Integrated DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM Memory Controller The AMD Athlon II X2 245 Dual-Core processor is integrated with DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM memory controller capable of supporting unregistered DRAM. The integrated memory controller changes the way the processor accesses main memory, resulting in increased bandwidth, reduced memory latencies, and enhanced processor performance.
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 Athlon II X2 245 processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
AMD Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 Technology AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology is an innovative solution available on AMD Athlon 64 processor-based systems that can effectively lower power consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
Enhanced Virus Protection All AMD processors equipped with AMD64 technology are Enhanced Virus Protection-enabled. Enhanced virus protection acts as a preventative measure causing viruses to be localized, short-lived, and non-contagious, eventually being flushed from system memory.
Pros: Cheap, picked it up for 58 bucks. Dual core / low power consumption.
Cons: ?
Other Thoughts: My pc was long overdue for a rebuild. This chip replaced a socket A sempron @ 1.7 ghz. Vista is actually responsive. Next on my list, OEM copy of windows 7.
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Fireshadow
8/29/2010 9:56:22 PM
Tech Level: 3/5
Ownership: 3/5
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Rating: 5/5Great CPU
Pros: This was purchased to do a budget build. Specifically, no gaming, but heavy websurfing and photo editing. Some light office work. This met the needs. The included install instructions were a good reminder. As this build would not be overclocked, the stock heatsink and fan work very well.
Cons: None
Other Thoughts: Works fine in a GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with an Antec Earthwatts 380w power supply.
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Brett
8/28/2010 6:36:14 AM
Tech Level: 4/5
Ownership: 2/5
Rating: 5/5For the money and an upgrade
Pros: I got this processor because I upgraded my motherboard and the board wouldnt accept the AMD phenom 2 x4 AM2+ so this was a cheap alt and it makes my system run much faster, if you have a chance to get this one get it, and make sure you get the right board as well.
Cons: I bought this from a local computer store and paid about 40$ above what Newegg is wanting, wish I had gone with new egg, only con there.
Other Thoughts: this is my new system
AMD athlon II x2 245 pro OCd to 3.48GHz 4 gig OCZ pc 12800 ram, 4 gigs are going to get ordered her soon after I get running in 64 bit MSI 770-g45 motherboard sapphire Radeon HD 4850 GDDR3 vapor-x(I plan on buying another one of these from newegg so I can use the crossfire on the board)
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Deforest
8/25/2010 6:58:13 PM
Tech Level: 4/5
Ownership: 4/5
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Rating: 5/5
Pros: I've purchased quite a few of these for cheap workstations / friends on a tight budget / even personal use. They perform quite well for the money.
Cons: N/A
Other Thoughts: The more adventurous type may want to pick up a different processor and try unlocking a core or two.
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N/A
8/24/2010 8:13:20 PM
Tech Level: 5/5
Ownership: 2/5
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Rating: 4/5Good CPU for the $
Pros: It's a quick cpu for the money. And there are many motherboards with this socket to pick from.
Cons: None
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MikeFuryXP
8/22/2010 7:37:30 PM
Tech Level: 5/5
Ownership: 3/5
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Rating: 5/5This little Athlon II is abit to strong why won't it kill intels medium range lineup ?
Pros: I bought this CPU for my mother and a new MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 mobo. A lightning storm knocked out her old LGA 775 celeron D 352 system I built last august, it wasn't very fast, and every month her old system kept getting slower and non responsive. I showed her this Athlon II and told her I would buy her this and some other new parts for under 200.00.
It doesn't quite out match my Athlon II X3 system but it does a great job with simple tasks which is office suites running, microsoft security essentials corel paint shop pro and windows 7 ultimate, plus F@H SMP and GPU clients.
Cons: It won't annihalate intel's upper last 2009 core2duo series. Other than that no bad cons.
Other Thoughts: If you buy this cpu a AM3 ready mobo and good DDR2 or DDR3 ram at 4gb's for under 200.00 you could upgrade that stupid dell that sits in the closet begging for a upgrade... ;)
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Chris
8/22/2010 7:39:48 AM
Tech Level: 5/5
Ownership: 2/5
Verified Owner
Rating: 5/5Works great
Pros: Built a system around this chip for my father-in-law. Coming from a P4 3.0ghz 800fsb there is a huge difference in performance as expected. Fast excellent chip for the net surfing and photo editing he does. Paired with a Gigabyte MB using DDR2 800.
Cons: None for this application.
Other Thoughts: Would have preferred a 4 core and DDR3 capable MB myself but he wouldn't go the extra few dollars!
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Splixter
8/20/2010 12:08:39 AM
Tech Level: 5/5
Ownership: 2/5
Verified Owner
Rating: 5/5WOO these things are crazy!
Pros: Only took 2 days to get here from clicking the order button. :) I waited on the front porch as soon as the tracking number said "Out For Delivery". UPS guy was fun to talk to too. As soon as I got it, I replaced my 4800+ and WOW. Huge difference. Instantly I started overclocking just to see how it would do. 3.6ghz completely stable with stock HS/Fan. 45c after 3 hours of prime. Simply amazing. Programs open before I even click them, and I can finally use the full power of my video card.
Cons: Unlike most of you, this DOES do my laundry, get my paper, and make me coffee.
Other Thoughts: Love it. :) Now I just need an AM3 mobo and ddr3 ram.
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N/A
8/19/2010 3:13:54 PM
Tech Level: 3/5
Ownership: 4/5
Verified Owner
Rating: 5/5Budget/Office Build
Pros: Processor was used for a budget office computer to perform simple financial tasks and does it well. For what it's used for, I have no complaints. The new rig is significantly faster than the old one.
Cons: None.
Other Thoughts: The old comp. was a celeron with 1 gig DDR so this AM3 X2 is ridiculously fast in comparison. Programs actually open in a reasonable amount of time now.
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N/A
8/18/2010 6:06:39 PM
Tech Level: 5/5
Ownership: 4/5
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Rating: 5/5Love this processor.
Pros: I love this processor, it's seriously the best processor you can get for the price.
Cons: None.
Other Thoughts: Third one I've bought, all work flawlessly.
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit Biostar A770E3 Logisys 575w PSU AMD Athlon II 245 at 3.1GHz Asus Radeon 5670 1GB Rendition 2GB DDR3-1333 Samsung 22x IDE CD/DVD Burner
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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.
Integrated DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM Memory Controller The AMD Athlon II X2 245 Dual-Core processor is integrated with DDR2 and DDR3 DRAM memory controller capable of supporting unregistered DRAM. The integrated memory controller changes the way the processor accesses main memory, resulting in increased bandwidth, reduced memory latencies, and enhanced processor performance.
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 Athlon II X2 245 processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
AMD Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 Technology AMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology is an innovative solution available on AMD Athlon 64 processor-based systems that can effectively lower power consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
Enhanced Virus Protection All AMD processors equipped with AMD64 technology are Enhanced Virus Protection-enabled. Enhanced virus protection acts as a preventative measure causing viruses to be localized, short-lived, and non-contagious, eventually being flushed from system memory.
