Summary: Even though the Core 2 Duos are killing AMD processors right now I am stuck on AMD. I have been running AMDs for years now and will not be going back to Intels any time...
Summary: The retail package I bought came with a heatsink and fan. Installation was very simple on my custom built system. Absolutely no hesistation; it is an excellent processor.
Pros: Lightening fast! Keeps cool; doesn't overheat. Very reliable. No problems at all!
Summary: Amd's dual core's were the best for quite some time. Right now the Intel Core 2 Duo's are probably alittle better, but this chip does everything I need and is easily...
Summary: I built my first computer the same time I was helping a friend build his. After spending way to much time and effort installing a Socket A heatsink I chose Pentium.
Pros: Blazing fast, dual core, 1 MB L2 cache, heat sink installation is effortless and the processor is highly reliable - worth every penny!!!
Summary: Performed a major upgrade by swapping out my old trusty 8 old Pentium II 400MHz setup and installing a new motherboard (Gigabyte M55Plus S3G), X2 4200+, 2x1GB RAM
Summary: After using P4-s for several last years, I am back to AMD, and very happy with it. Work very stable on Asus M2N32-SLI Wireless Edition Motherboard.
Excerpt: AMD ATHLON X2 SOCKET AM2 64 BIT PROCESSOR Quick Review = A very good multitasker. Main Specs/Features This is one of the best Dual core processors available in the market...
Pros: Multitasking, Gaming, Very stable, Silent operation, Minimal heat production
Excerpt: I own this product at my home and using Windows XP SP2. I like this AMD processor because have dual core system and more faster than Intel Pentium Core Duo 2.2Ghz.