AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Processor ADO4600DOBOX
Frustrated by staring at the hourglass icon as soon as you try to work on more
than three programs at once, especially when you’re working with digital media?
Increase your performance with the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual core processor. Work
or play with multiple programs without any stalling or waiting. Dual-core technology
is like having two processors, and two working together is better and faster
than one working alone. Do more in less time with the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core
processor.
PC World Best Buy Award 2006
The AMD Dual-Core 64 X2 has been named by PC World Magazine one of The
100 Best Products of the Year.
"AMD fans need wait no longer
for dual-core desktop processors--they're ready now. And in our exclusive
tests of an AMD reference system, we found that it beat Intel's dual-core
Pentium Extreme Edition across the board." PC World.
Next Generation Platform is Here
Socket AM2 from AMD is designed to enable next-generation platform innovations
such as AMD Virtualization and high-performance, unbuffered DDR2 memory to the
award-winning AMD64 architecture. This new technology is for prosumers and digital
enthusiasts who are looking to run sophisticated, multiple processor-intense
applications simultaneously. With socket AM2, AMD brings new capabilities like
AMD Virtualization to both commercial and consumer users. 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. Therefore, IT managers can now gain the ability to develop
and test software across multiple operating systems on a single computer to
facilitate software migrations, isolate business and personal operating environments
to increase security and reliability, and to initialize and manage client computers
with less interruption to end users. AMD Virtualization helps make it easier
for PC enthusiasts to upgrade and maintain their PCs through emulation.
DDR2 Support Jump Starts Transfer Rates
DDR2 memory is the next generation of DDR memory that supports the open standards
efforts of the Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC), the governing
body for integrated circuit specifications. It uses an advanced signaling scheme
that can offer higher data transfer rates than DDR1 memory. The advanced signaling
scheme mentioned above allows high transfer rates using traditional PC motherboard
manufacturing techniques. DDR2 benefits to customers include lower voltage and
higher frequency headroom than DDR1 memory. Socket AM2 processors from AMD will
support DDR2 speeds of 400MHz, 533MHz, 667MHz and, for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2
dual-core and AMD Athlon™ 64 FX dual-core processors, 800MHz.
Like all the processors in the AMD Athlon 64 family, the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
processor is designed for people who want to stay at the forefront of technology
and for those who depend on their PCs to keep them connected, informed, and
entertained. Systems based on AMD Athlon 64 processors are able to deliver leading-edge
performance for demanding productivity and entertainment software today and
in the future.
Specifications
Processor Speed:
X2 4600+ / 2.40GHz
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2
Processor Class:
Athlon X2
Processor Core:
Windsor
Cache Size:
2 x 512KB L2
Bus Speed:
1000MHz (2000 MT/s)
Additional Technologies:
HyperTransport
MMX
SSE
SSE2
SSE3
NX bit
AMD64
Cool'n'Quiet
AMD Virtualization
Architecture:
65 nm
Wattage:
65W
Stepping:
G2
Fan:
Included
Detailed Features
Features
AMD Athlon™
64 X2 Dual Core
Like all the processors in the AMD Athlon 64 family, the AMD Athlon 64 X2
Dual-Core processor is designed for people who want to stay at the forefront
of technology and for those who depend on their PCs to keep them connected,
informed, and entertained. Systems based on AMD Athlon 64 processors are
able to deliver leading-edge performance for demanding productivity and
entertainment software today and in the future.
HyperTransport™
Technology
HyperTransport™ technology is a high performance, easy-to-implement
system interconnect technology originally invented by AMD. It is designed
to increase overall system performance by removing I/O bottlenecks, increasing
bandwidth, and reducing latency. HyperTransport technology implemented in
the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX processor enables a system bus to run at 1600MHz.
AMD Cool‘n’Quiet™
Technology
In the past, increased processor performance has often meant increased power
consumption and increased noise levels. AMD Cool‘n’Quiet™
technology is an innovative solution available on AMD Athlon™ 64 processor-based
systems that can effectively lower the power consumption and enable a quieter-running
system while delivering performance on demand, for the ultimate computing
experience.
Enhanced
Virus Protection
All AMD64 processors, including the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, AMD Athlon 64,
and Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processors, are enabled with Enhanced Virus Protection.
With Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), you will be able
to fully utilize the security technology*. By providing extra security at
the platform level, AMD lets you easily embrace the future of computing.
Latest Owner Reviews
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REVIEW BY: Reviewed
Nov 09, 2008
Cheap and fast, what else do you need?
REVIEW BY: Tony Reviewed
Oct 20, 2008
Great little chip. Not state of the art in terms of speed but nonetheless very fast especially for the price. Unless you are into having the very best and fastest that exists this chip is a great choice. I am very pleased. Games very well also!
REVIEW BY: Reviewed
Oct 07, 2008
Great little processor. Not the fastest kid on the block, but it gets the job done for an upgrade. If you're not a big gamer you won't even notice the difference. Do yourself a favor and google up the multi-core tweaks for your OS. XP in particular can be sped up quite a bit. I don't overclock it so the basic fan/HS is sufficient. If I did overclock it I would get a better fan.
REVIEW BY: SpeakerGee Reviewed
Sep 20, 2008
On a budget, this chip will get you a working computer that lasts. Just don't expect to impress your geeky friends with its performance. However, with a decent graphics setup, even hybrid SLI or the crossfire equivalance, this machine will actually game decently. Where it really has trouble is converting media and loading large files, like some of the cut-scenes in games. It's not frustrating slow, by any means, though. If you are trying to build a machine that you can game on for less than $500, this chip is a good choice. If you convert lots of media, get something a little better.
REVIEW BY: Sharky Reviewed
Sep 11, 2008
Great processor beats out my single core of course but yes indeed its good. Fast shipping my computer works faster without fail.
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Socket AM2 CPU Socket.
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Manufactured by:
AMD Mfg Part No:
ADO4600CZBOX UPC No:
730143241779 Box Size:
( Length:
7, Width:
4, Depth:
6 )
Shipping Weight:
.5000 pound(s)
Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
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