Reviewers Liked
- Fast
- Cheap compared to Intel
- Has overclocking potential
- Backward compatibility
- Unlocked multiplier
- Phenom II easily beats out Phenom X4 and gives midrange Core 2 Quads a good fight
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Flashing the BIOS is not for everyone
- Not worth switching platforms if you currently have LGA 775
- Doesn't overclock quite as high as the average Intel quad under 24/7 normal condition cooling
- Performance doesn't consistently match Yorkfield
- Power-hungry
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