I easily Installed this CPU in a 2009 Dell Inspiron 546, replacing a single core Sempron CPU. I was amazed at the speed difference. Web pages load instantly, videos play with no pauses. I did a little script mining for Monero, went from an embarrassing 2-3 hps, to a respectable 30 hps. With 3 out of 4 cores maxed at 100%, temp = 65 C. Very happy with the upgrade, well worth the money. I'm going to dig out a couple more old PC's, and see if it's possible to bring them back to life.
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I wanted this cpu to be installed on a MOBO pegatron M2N78-LA violet 3, since HP does not offer to much information about the little details of a 100% compatible CPU I just went with the general specifications of this cpu and order it and found out that it was not compatible.
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this was,is a nice upgrade from amd 2.8 dual core, works great,love this for the price, Will say can't beat this upgrade ver. the money. the highest I could go is to a 3.2 6 core but for the value this AMD Processor was double the cores, plus went from 2.8 to 3.0 dual core to quad core I checked asus motherboard website, to see what is compatable cpu's and what memory is compatable
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This is a self built system with an ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe motherboard. Found if I upgraded the BIOS to ver 1804, it would run an AMD Phenom II quad core CPU. Former CPU was an Athelon 5000 dual core. Works great. Increased speed, especially with rendering videos.
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Installed in my older AMD rig and it is working great. I was able to overclock this processor to 3.45GHz but since it's locked you won't be able to change the multiplier. I was able to set my bus speed to 230 anything pass that would cause bsod. Sits about 32C with Hyper 212 cooler under load.
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I installed the AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz on an Asus M2N-Sli Deluxe to replace the AM2 6400+ 3.2 ghz and my processor performance went from a 6.3 to a 7.3 in the windows experience index, and to my surprise the imaging improved as well I think because of the programing in the processor. A very nice upgrade to an older system. I was not sure there would be much benefit to this upgrade but in terms of real world usability there was and its worth it.
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This CPU performs rock solid and is great performance for the dollar, on older AMD based motherboards, you may be wanting to upgrade. Don't hesistate at this price point, it helps from less core CPUs you may be using. I have this installed in a Supermicro AM2+/AM3 socket MB, that has maximum 95W to the socket, and this Phenom II-X4 945 delivers the most from it's supported CPU list. Running 8GB of DDR2, 512GB SSD, and NVIDIA GTX 750ti 2GB, for a great budget build. Very pleased with this CPU addition as it has made a significant difference over the prior 3 Core lower frequency AMD CPU in the machine. If you are reading to this part, you probably spent the cost of the CPU in just your time alone, so buy one! You'll be happy.
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The pins needed some straightening to install into AM3 socket. It took almost 20 minutes to have the cpu drop in. Used lighted 10x and 20x magnifier to align outside row of pins on two opposite sides. EXTREME care in straightening pins with fine knife blade. Not the first time received used cpu with minor problem. Takes a lot of patience but the result was gratifying. Seven year old computer never worked so fast.
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Processor was a good upgrade for my computer that was built in 2007. Replaced my AMD X2 5800+ on my ASUS M2N-SLI (not the deluxe) motherboard and works great. Computer runs great and newer software I was having trouble running before runs smoothly now.
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Clocked at 3.4ghz no issues with cooling on stock amd heatsink idles 28c. Plays well in all newer games. Would buy again for more builds even being a older cpu performs very well! I do tons of gaming for countless hours, and it never skips a beat.
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