Product ReviewsAMD FX-8300 - 3.3 GHz Quad-Core (FD8300WMHKBOX) Processor

About this processor being "8 Cores".

PLEASE READ! **This is not a traditional 8 core processor, it is only 4 with two logical processors per core. Effectively making this 8 cores or, 8/8/4 (Logic 8, Threads 8, Cores[4x2]). When you buy this just keep this in mind, your computer will register this, and utilize this as 8 cores, but will only read as 4 in the sysinfo, or task manager. I didn't find this information out, until I seen it first hand, then researching about this tactic on the internet. And lo and behold, its all true. With that all said.. this is still worth the money/time/upgrade if you are going from a traditional 4 core or lower AMD processor. I just wanted to share this with everyone, and possibly help others that find this processor only displaying 4 cores, not 8. Side note, I think its funny that the name of this processor listed on task manager and sysinfo, says (AMD FX(tm)-8300 Eight-Core Processor) just to further mask the fact its a four core with two "brains" per core... makes me laugh every time. Cheers!Read full review...

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Amd 8300 buy and install

GREAT! unopened BOX. obviously NEW. very EASY INSTALL. I'm told Amd is easy compared to most Intels. Works fast and quietly and fast. Love the 95 watt TDP. will save $ in long run. And fast.

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GREAT PURCHASE

It's a great CPU. The performance is decent. Don't need to go above DDR3-1600 memory for the CPU. Comparable to the i7 4th generation. I've built many PC using this CPU. I've used with Linux and Windows.Read full review...

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killer combination

This in that awesome shell is a killer combination!!! Its so fast i have to keep a fire extinguisher by it (not really,) bcuz it's SMOKIN'!!!!! t downloads so fast i have to have several hard drives connected to keep things separated!!!IRead full review...

Nice cheap CPU

Pros
runs cool high 20s low 30s w rosewill z1 non gaming.
easy install
passmark score 7800
Cons
none -

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A LOT OF BANGS FOR THE BUCKS

EASY TO INSTALL. I USED AN AMD SILENT COOLER 125 WATT RATED FOR THE HEATSKINK FAN.. TOGETHER, THEY WORKED LIKE A CHARM. I.CAN NOW PLAY GAMES THAT I COULD NOT PLAY BEFORE.

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AMD FX 8300 used CPU

Glad I didn't have completely upgrade my computer. This worked great in my existing AM3+ motherboard and with existing memory. Thanks.

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Performs flawlessly

I was kind of sketched out, I've heard of a lot of scams on electronics such as this on this website, but this is the real deal no scams

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Wow

What an increase from what I had ! Shutdowns and Startup and overall performance

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pc parts

just a great buy on a reliable cpu

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