AMD 5000+ BLACK

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http://game.amd.com/us-en/unlock_athlonblack.aspx

So, what all does this mean to the OC crowd?

Augustus

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> http://game.amd.com/us-en/unlock_athlonblack.aspx
>
> So, what all does this mean to the OC crowd?


It means this...
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/328

Paul

Withheld at Owners Request wrote:
> http://game.amd.com/us-en/unlock_athlonblack.aspx
>
> So, what all does this mean to the OC crowd?
>

They mention the tangible benefits of the AMD program here
- a black cardboard box for the processor, without a retail cooler.
What could be better ? (/sarcasm)

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...129TX1K0000532

Take the chart here, then extrapolate the 6000+ (nom. 3GHz)
to whatever you imagine the top overclock might be (3.5GHz maybe
on air). The E6600 at stock, is still keeping up. And then
it is the Intel guy's turn to overclock...

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...roundup_6.html

Paul