Here we go again.
By David Murphy Aug 13, 2009
On the plus side, the newest version of AMD's Phenom II processor won't cost you a penny extra over what you'd currently pay for the company's top-of-the-line CPU, the $245, 3.2-GHz Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition processor. Consider the company's newest and fastest-ever CPU a free upgrade of-sorts--if you ignore the slight drop in price that will undoubtedly hit all Phenom II processors once this new Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition processor hits the market. If you're a little put off by the slight variance in numbers between AMD's two top chips, that's understandable. The two processors are nearly identical in form and function. Both CPUs contain the same amounts of cache, the same compatibility for both DDR2 and DDR3 memory types, and the same unlocked multiplier that can lead to substantial overclocks, amongst other attributes. If you're looking to slap this processor on an AM2+ system, know that AMD has boosted the CPU's TDP to 140 watts and that might be incompatible with your current setup.
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