(18 reviews)
Review: Most AMD motherboards allow you to adjust the multiplier, but the processor usually comes locked. The X2 7750 Black Edition Black Edition has a factory unlocked multiplier which allows for the easiest overclocking possible. This also removes the need to use CPU/Ram dividers, although many users still apply them to fine tune their system for maximum clock speeds. Even with the stock cooler, you can adjust the multiplier or front side bus to achieve speeds beyond 3.0 Ghz before heat becomes an issue. Available for as low as $60 online, this processor is a tremendous value.
Description: The AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Black Edition processor features dual-core and performance tuning potential. Whether you're building a new machine or upgrading an existing system, the AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Black Edition processor delivers heart-pounding performance at a down-and-dirty price.Customize your gear with graphics as revved up as the AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Black Edition processor. Get free downloads of special graphics, including chassis cling, stickers, tattoos, and more.The AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Black Edition processor features AMD64 technology for blistering performance that immerses you in the game.
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(18 total reviews)
VERY fast Black Edition Dual-Core CPU for a very cheap price. Can't go wrong!! March 28 2009This won't be my FULL review of this item. I've only had it for about 4 days installed in my new computer build. WILL update this after I've spent more tim...read full review
Great processor! December 23 2009I installed this processor several months ago in a computer I built. It's been working perfectly. At first I played with the overclocking quite a bit, but ...read full review
Great Buy May 22 2009I'm glad in the end I went with this processor. Overclocks easily to 3ghz with stock heatsink an no heat problems. You can get 3ghz by setting the multip...read full review
I had one of these on gigiabyte mobo, corsair 800 ddr2 sticks, vista 32 dynex 500 watt and oclocked to 3.1 and it totally fried!! i had identical setup with intel e2180 the 3rd place winner, an got 3.4 ghz easily and still runs today!! very fragile compared to intel i feel!! dont oclock it!!
As you experienced, it is an easy chip to fry if you overclock and don't upgrade your cooling. I've been running this processor for about six months now. It runs just fine when overclocked to 3.0 GHz. Any higher and it starts to become unstable. I have seen one overclocked to 3.25 GHz, but I'm in no need of that kinda power right now, so I haven't looked into how it was done.