AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ 2.6 GHz Processor with 1024KB L2 Cache and 64-Watt Socket AM2 (ADO5000DSWOF) Reviews

• AMD does it again!

  
  By A11PUP82AVMWYB on 2007-12-13
  Upgrading from an Athlon 64 3700+ 939 to the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ AM2 shows noticable differences in performance at stock settings. Opening applications seems instant and start up and shut down times are so fast you can't blink or you'll miss them.
  
  (I upgraded to Vista along with this processor and, to tell you the truth, Vista runs better than XP as far as I'm concerned. Computer starts up in less than 15 seconds {including motherboard bios screen} and shuts off in less than 6 seconds.)
  
  I was able to overclock this processor from 2.6 GHz to 3.0 GHz without adjusting the voltage and it be stable. (I was able to do that due to there being no core multiplier restriction. Make sure your motherboard can do this before you purchase this processor!) I could easily get another .2 GHz out of this processor by messing with the voltage multiplier, still have a stock AM2 heatsink and fan on it, and it be stable. Not only that, but the processor temps were just over room temperature.
  
  I haven't tested it, but if you have a very nice aftermarket heatsink and fan or watercooling in your PC, you might be able to get it to overclock further and be stable. I'm some what limited due to the processor being in a micro-ATX case as airflow and space are limited.
  
  I dought you can find an Intel chip with this kind of performance at this price.
  
  NOTE: This processor is built for the overclocker in mind as it doesn't come with a heatsink and fan. This would be the only con for this product if it could be considered a con.
  
  

• Read ALL the info!

  
  By A1J7J7Q12TYFTW on 2008-03-26
  This processor will give you 6400 performance at $100 bucks!!
  How people can complaine about the heatsink, if they are overclocking, is beyond me. This is the ONLY reason to get the "Black Box"! People don't seem to read all the print.
  Great CPU, Great performance, but upgrade your cooling!
  
  

• amd5000

  
  By A1I4S1M8S7O3PO on 2007-12-23
  Nice processor. Have mine clocked @ 2.95ghz. runs cool (30c at idle) 35c full load.
  
  

• EZ to overclock

  
  By A1CIHQ29THK6NB on 2008-02-25
  Just get a mainboard that lets you change multipliers and you can be running at 3.2ghz or better in no time. Check out Tomshardware dot com for a review and what steps they took to overclock this cpu.
  I've found the processor runs pretty cool even when overclocked.
  You get good speed for a good price.
  
  

• Excellent Processor

  
  By A2S3ZNIVOW0SXL on 2008-03-04
  Easy to install and cool running with an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro. Bumped the multipler in my Gigabyte BIOS to x15 and the proc is running at 3.011 with no problems. Highly recommended for the price.
  
  
• Great low-power consumption, mid-range CPU
  By A1D2WIRQQT9LSN on 2008-03-27
  The 5000+ CPU is a great solution for those looking for good performance/price balance. I chose the 5000+ because it provides adequate performance without running so hot as to require special considerations. Its low 64-watt power consumption allowed me to take advantage of the components I already had. For instance an older power supply I had was well suited to its power requirements.
  
  You will need to provide your own cooling solution; none is provided with the CPU. Because the chip runs at relatively low temperatures there is no need for extravagant cooling systems; your basic heat-sink and fan combo work fine.
  
  The chip uses AM2 pin layout so it's easy to upgrade later to something more exotic.
  
  
  
• A black pearl shinning in my case
  By A14EVLEXI93VZ on 2008-05-10
  Pros: Over-clockable, runs at very low temperatures (mine at 33*C in 100% load) which means you can push it far. Great multitasker. 15% performance gain if you run it at 3GHz according to the various tests I had run, and this without even playing with the voltage. Very good at floating point.
  Cons: No fan (this is to be expected since it's for OCing), I run mine with a cheap $25 Rosewell. 2x512 KB L2 seems a bit low for something made in 2007, this would inevitably affect performance due to latencies.
  Other: If you don't plan to overclock, may be you should get the Windsor - it would perform better right out of the box and would come with the cooler. No Intel CPU could match the performance/price ratio of this baby. I am very happy with mine.
  
  
• a decent CPU with a glorious history
  By A2NWUCVIZLX6WZ on 2007-12-04
  This is a pretty fast CPU which used to beat all the Pentium4s, and thanks to the new 65nm techniques, this dual-core Cpu doesn't need a lot of power to run. Another good thing is if you own a single core AM2 CPU, you don't need to change your mainboard to upgrade to this CPU.
  
  So my suggestion is, if you own a Mainboard which supports AM2 socket and want to upgrade your CPU, then go for this.
  
  Unless you are an AMD die-hard fan, go for a Intel Core 2 Duo, that is just better than any AMD Dual Core right now, speed, power consumption whatever...
  
  
• No Heatsink/Fan Enclosed
  By A5VTYXV0GIRZ4 on 2008-02-09
  As someone commented prior, there is no Heatsink or Fan that comes with this Processor. Don't be like me thinking when you get your parts you will be able to build the computer. It is not AMD's fault, but Amazon's fault for not making it clear. First thing I read on the box when I got it was NO HEATSINK/FAN ENCLOSED. I was like that is really wonderful, thanks Amazon. Anyway, I can't wait to get to the store tomorrow to buy the heatsink and get this bad boy running. Just wanted to share about the heatsink/fan deal so the rest of you will know. (The older heatsink I have will not work, requires a new one.) AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ 2.6 GHz Processor with 1024KB L2 Cache and 64-Watt Socket AM2 (ADO5000DSWOF)
  
  
  
• Best value available-- but a bit too weak
  By A23KK6E4DUUX2X on 2008-03-31
  This processor is a bit too weak to be used in gaming. In modern games like UT3, I find it bottlenecking me in many situations, even with overclocks to 2.9 (2.8 is about as far as I can get it go with any stability). Hearsay is that all 512 x 512 l2-cache Athlon models suffer poor in-game performance because of the 65nm architecture. My 6400+ is on its way, so I'll be able to test whether or not that is true shortly.
  
  I'm putting this in my dad's system. It is an amazing performer for your dollar if you are planning on using the internet, word-processing, listening to music-- basically, anything but gaming.
  
  And, in fact, it's DECENT at gaming. I guess I'm not complaining.
  
  
• For a budget PC you get a good value
  By AYTAPEELOXI2P on 2008-04-09
  Prior to this processor, I had an Athlon X2 3800. The difference between this one the the 3800 was very noticeable. My desktop loading time went down by a good margin and games were less laggy. For the price (bought at $99.99) there is no better processor than this. period. It will overclock up to 3.1 Ghz without modifying any other thing easily. In my case, i'm limited by the motherboard, which does not give too many options for overclocking.
  
  Even with 1MB of L2 cache, i can run most benchmarks right on par with my friend's E6600, for which he paid well over $200 at the time. a really great step up from the base dual core models, and best choice if you are looking for a bargain pc.
  
  
• Black Box? aren't those on airplanes?
  By A3T7V207KRDE2O on 2008-03-01
  I'm a software guy. I need a fast computer at a great price. I have always built my own. But it's hard enough to keep up with technology let alone black box or not. Give me break! It could have easily been in the description. I am tired of acronyms, model numbers, etc that require decipering.
  
  So I get it and see it needs a fan. Order a great one on here (thermallake) but it is too damn tall for my case!
  
  SO BEWARE - THIS COMES WITH NO FAN! It's in a black box!
  
  
  
• Gran compra
  By A1KMO0WBNMH4BG on 2008-04-03
  Bajo precio, montado con un disipador Thermaltake AMG3 y se mantiene con buena temperatura, cuando se termine la garantía lo montaré en un equipo viejo y aprovechare el potencial de poder modificar su multiplicador
  
  
• Overclocker
  By A1PNXNFDNIHMF9 on 2008-04-05
  Great product from AMD. I see they have gone all the way with some of their latest CPU (multiplier unlock) Get involved all.
  
  
• X2-5000+ Black Box - Overclocking
  By AQBFHXO5BNRM8 on 2008-04-26
  Just bought this and stuck it in an Abit AN-M2 uATX motherboard. Sooo easy to overclock to 3.2GHz (multiplier set at 16x, stock voltage(1.35)). Running Kubuntu 8.04 with NVidia's commercial driver and a 7600GT card - cannot make this fail. Am ordering 2 more to replace my older X2-4200 CPU's
  
  

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