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AMD Phenom II X3 720 Triple-Core 2.8 GHz Socket AM3 95W HDZ720WFGIBOX Black Processor
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- 4000 MHz
- 45 nm SOI 95W
- 6MB L3 Cache
- 3 x 512KB L2 Cache
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Overview
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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 three 2.8GHz cores having L1 and L2 caches for each core and 6MB of L3 cache to be shared 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 and up to 21GB/s memory bandwidth for DDR3 memory controller 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.
AMD64 Triple-core TechnologyAMD64 is designed to enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. With Triple-Core technology, three 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 ControllerThe AMD Phenom II X3 Triple-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.
HyperTransport TechnologyHyperTransport 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 X3 triple-Core processor enjoys 4000MHz system bus speeds.
AMD Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 TechnologyAMD's Cool'n'Quiet 3.0 technology is an enhanced solution available on AMD Phenom II X3 processor-based systems that can effectively lower power consumption and enable a quieter-running system while delivering performance-on-demand.
AMD VirtualizationVirtualization 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.
AMD CoolCore TechnologyAMD 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.
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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- Return for replacement within: 30 days
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- Support Phone: 1-408-749-3060
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Pros: Any fourth core can be unlocked if you have a bios that will allow it, simply setting ACC to on in your bios you can test it out. Yes the fourth core can be defective but there are people running theirs stable @ 4.0 Ghz unlocked on all four cores. And it does not matter what batch cpu you get, all that matters is if you get a functional core. So to all the "noobs" saying no amount of modding or hacking will allow it. AMD confirmed it and is making Mobo Manufactures update the bios so it can't be done. You can still downgrade your bios and unlock it though and who is to say no one is going to have modded bios to do so.
Cons: Nothing This chip, is amazing having 3 cores @ 4.0ghz if you luck out and get a good fourth core, you will save so much cash. Even though the fourth core/third core are useless in some games and you only gain a small FPS increase.
Overall Review: Please to the people saying you can't unlock the fourth core and if you do it will harm your CPU, you can't be for real. They disable fourth cores on perfectly good quads to meet the demand for the triple cores which i assume is Extremely higher then they anticipated with the bios allowing to unlock the fourth core. So there will be quiet a few PERFECTLY USABLE fourth cores on the X3s. Look at any overclock site, overclock .net or xtremesystems and do a search on this.