X2 5200+

[Geoff]

Did anyone else see this? It must be pretty new since there aren't any reviews yet.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103758

AMD A64 X2 5200+ for $599.

 

[Archangel]

I've seen it yes

its just 200MHz slower then the FX-62, and has locked multipliers (obviously).
so i think it would be an o.k. buy ( C2D has a better price performance ratio tough )

 

[Geoff]

( C2D has a better price performance ratio tough )

Of course, hehe

This is just so AMD fan boys can upgrade to an X2 5000+/5200+

 

[Archangel]

well... 5000+ and 5200+ definately sounds a lot better than 4800+

 

[Geoff]

well... 5000+ and 5200+ definately sounds a lot better than 4800+

Ya, it does. Just like the 4200+ sounded alot better then the 3800+. And even with the C2D's, the E6300 sounds cheap, but the E6400 doesnt.

 

[Archangel]

Isnt there a way to change the CPU name visible in the software?
Id like to change mine to 'DingBrains'

 

[mrjack]

There are a few ways, yes. One way is via the registry, however that usually resets everytime you restart your computer. There's another way which makes it "long term".

 

[leetkyle]

Cooling device not included - Processor Only

never seen it before!

 

[StrangleHold]

The price point on the upper Athlons are insane, the 4600 is about 250 but if you jump to the 5000 you only get a extra 200mhz and its 500 bucks, between the 5000 and 5200 the 5200 is a better deal but comparied the the 4600 there rip offs in price!

 

[ChickenWing]

my X6800 > that X2 muhahaha

 

[StrangleHold]

Got to be 12 years old!

 

[Archangel]

The price point on the upper Athlons are insane, the 4600 is about 250 but if you jump to the 5000 you only get a extra 200mhz and its 500 bucks, between the 5000 and 5200 the 5200 is a better deal but comparied the the 4600 there rip offs in price!

same cache size?

 

[StrangleHold]

Yea the 4600 and the 5000 have the same cache, the 4600 is 2.4 and the 5000 is 2.6 and 500 bucks. Man 250 is a lot to pay for 200 mhz.

 

[Geoff]

Yea the 4600 and the 5000 have the same cache, the 4600 is 2.4 and the 5000 is 2.6 and 500 bucks. Man 250 is a lot to pay for 200 mhz.

Don't forget your also paying for bragging rights. Since saying you have a 5000/5200+ sounds much better then a 4600/4800+

 

[StrangleHold]

Yea I guess thats true, I got a 5200 man-slight release of foul smelling gas