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AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (AM2) Overclocking Performance @ TechSpot

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On July 12, 2006, 3:54 AM EST

AMD recently announced a new revision of the Athlon 64 processor core. This new revision codenamed 'Orleans' brings a number of new features to the Athlon 64 line-up including SSE3 support, an updated memory controller and a 90nm SOI process. However despite of the fact these new processors are substantially different to past revisions, AMD decided to play it quiet.

We have been doing a lot of testing with the new processors designed for the AM2 platform. Combined with the amazing ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard, we found the Athlon 64 3800+ could reach quite incredible frequencies. Next in line for testing was the more affordable Athlon 64 3000+ that we are testing today. Without wasting too much time in dream land I fired up my web browser, headed over to a local supplier and quickly made the purchase, which worked out to be just $90.

We say a 900MHz overclock out of stock cooling is not too shabby. Read on for more details as we experiment with the Athlon 64 3000+ Socket AM2.



Read the complete review here.

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mirob
on July 12, 2006
6:47 AM
It's about the same as 939.[url]http://www.techspot.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo
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Nobody
on July 12, 2006
6:42 PM
Hello - nice report I wish you could have used DDR21000/8000 ram at DDR800Have the AMD AM2 3000 - benchmarks @ 335x9Have a AMD AM2 4000 - benchmarks @315x10 No Drama on a $80 Biostar550 / H20From the basic benchmarks SuperPi etc Iv run on the above AM2s, They seem a good deal faster than an 3150Mhz FX57 (2225)

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viper770
on August 3, 2006
3:34 AM
It may be much like the 939-pin 3000+ but the point is that the AM2 overclocking is just as good!

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