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Since AMD 45nm CPU was more popular in 2009, AMD is more aggressive in CPU, Chipset and VGA products this year.
You can see AMD launched more new product lines to ramp up their market share.
In VGA, ATI has been in market for long time and good market share.
For CPU, it cannot implement 45nm for long time. It caused CPU power consumption, temperature and clock is in bad performance.
These factors make AMD CPU was failed in 2008.
Finally, they only could drop price to maintain the CPU market share.
However, AMD 45nm production technology was more stable in 2009, they started to launch more CPU SKUs.
Phenom II X4/Athlon II product lines are defined by 2~4 CPU cores, L3cache and frequency.
Besides, there is some official way that users have chance to enable extra cores and L3 cache of low end AMD CPU.
It makes AMD X3/X4CPU price be lower. It’s a good news for CPU market.
Previous review, I shared "AMD 3x 785G models Unlock Cores and OC Guide " to show the higher C/P value.
If users can get the capable one, it’s really super value. However, it’s not 100% guaranteed.
As the users who don’t rely on luck, I suggest you can pick AMD Phenom II X4 CPU is better.
AMD launched several CPUs to compete with Intel Core i3/Core i5 recently.
This review is about new Phenom II X4, quad core CPU, structure to assembly a performance and style mid-end AMD PC.
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 910e, power consumption 65W which is lower than the other Phenom II X4 95W.
Core name is Deneb. The voltage range is 0.85-1.25V, clock is 2.60GHz with L2 2MB and L3 6MB
The price is around 169USD. The Taiwan market popular one is 905e so far.
DRAM
I use my most favorite CORSAIR XMS3 DDR3. The clock is 1600 CL8 8-8-24 1.65V.
In USA internet shop, you can see CMX4GX3M2A1600C7, 2GBX2 1600 CL7, price is only 125USD.
CL7 version is more suitable for AMD platform and the price is cheaper.
Due to AMD DDR3 high clock is not so well, I recommend users can just purchase 1333 or 1600.
This review is using ORSAIR DDR3 2GBX3 three-channel version to test 2GBX2.
As budget concerned users, you can choose lower clock or higher CL one.
MB
I use the most popular All in one 785G chipset.
GIGABYTE GA-785GMT-USB3 is with the latest USB3.
The price is around 3100NTD, 97USD.
The pity is 785GMT-USB3 has no SidePort Memory.
If you need better 3D performance, SidePort Memory does help 785G product.
Power Supply
For this AMD platform, all in one MB power consumption is not high.
I pick be quiet! power4 350W. It’s capable to supply this platform.
The price is 1690NTD, around 53USD.
It passed 80Plus certificate. 100% Japanese made solid capacitors and 5 years warranty. The spec is quite good.
Chassis
Normally, I don’t use chassis to write this kind of review. However, my friend’s experience show me that the good chassis is also key factor of building a PC.
This time, I choose Antec Performance One Mini P18, a high end Micro-ATX chassis.
The price dropped to 3900NTD recently, around 122USD. This chassis is also a good option for high end users.
Suddenly the pic turns to outdoor scene. I am not used to it yet, but everything needs the first time.
For 2010 articles, windwithme will show the review in varied way.
The back is 12cm fan, above is 20cm fan and both with rpm control and in 3 steps.
In front is 2x USB 2.0, 1x eSATA and audio output/input.
Although the size is similar with normal ATX Chassis, 43.5 cm(H) x 21.2 cm(W) x 43.6 cm (D).
However the quality and extendibility is very good. 5x 3.5/3x 5.25 and it’s able to install the VGA long cards.
You can see AMD launched more new product lines to ramp up their market share.
In VGA, ATI has been in market for long time and good market share.
For CPU, it cannot implement 45nm for long time. It caused CPU power consumption, temperature and clock is in bad performance.
These factors make AMD CPU was failed in 2008.
Finally, they only could drop price to maintain the CPU market share.
However, AMD 45nm production technology was more stable in 2009, they started to launch more CPU SKUs.
Phenom II X4/Athlon II product lines are defined by 2~4 CPU cores, L3cache and frequency.
Besides, there is some official way that users have chance to enable extra cores and L3 cache of low end AMD CPU.
It makes AMD X3/X4CPU price be lower. It’s a good news for CPU market.
Previous review, I shared "AMD 3x 785G models Unlock Cores and OC Guide " to show the higher C/P value.
If users can get the capable one, it’s really super value. However, it’s not 100% guaranteed.
As the users who don’t rely on luck, I suggest you can pick AMD Phenom II X4 CPU is better.
AMD launched several CPUs to compete with Intel Core i3/Core i5 recently.
This review is about new Phenom II X4, quad core CPU, structure to assembly a performance and style mid-end AMD PC.
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 910e, power consumption 65W which is lower than the other Phenom II X4 95W.
Core name is Deneb. The voltage range is 0.85-1.25V, clock is 2.60GHz with L2 2MB and L3 6MB
The price is around 169USD. The Taiwan market popular one is 905e so far.
DRAM
I use my most favorite CORSAIR XMS3 DDR3. The clock is 1600 CL8 8-8-24 1.65V.
In USA internet shop, you can see CMX4GX3M2A1600C7, 2GBX2 1600 CL7, price is only 125USD.
CL7 version is more suitable for AMD platform and the price is cheaper.
Due to AMD DDR3 high clock is not so well, I recommend users can just purchase 1333 or 1600.
This review is using ORSAIR DDR3 2GBX3 three-channel version to test 2GBX2.
As budget concerned users, you can choose lower clock or higher CL one.
MB
I use the most popular All in one 785G chipset.
GIGABYTE GA-785GMT-USB3 is with the latest USB3.
The price is around 3100NTD, 97USD.
The pity is 785GMT-USB3 has no SidePort Memory.
If you need better 3D performance, SidePort Memory does help 785G product.
Power Supply
For this AMD platform, all in one MB power consumption is not high.
I pick be quiet! power4 350W. It’s capable to supply this platform.
The price is 1690NTD, around 53USD.
It passed 80Plus certificate. 100% Japanese made solid capacitors and 5 years warranty. The spec is quite good.
Chassis
Normally, I don’t use chassis to write this kind of review. However, my friend’s experience show me that the good chassis is also key factor of building a PC.
This time, I choose Antec Performance One Mini P18, a high end Micro-ATX chassis.
The price dropped to 3900NTD recently, around 122USD. This chassis is also a good option for high end users.
Suddenly the pic turns to outdoor scene. I am not used to it yet, but everything needs the first time.
For 2010 articles, windwithme will show the review in varied way.
The back is 12cm fan, above is 20cm fan and both with rpm control and in 3 steps.
In front is 2x USB 2.0, 1x eSATA and audio output/input.
Although the size is similar with normal ATX Chassis, 43.5 cm(H) x 21.2 cm(W) x 43.6 cm (D).
However the quality and extendibility is very good. 5x 3.5/3x 5.25 and it’s able to install the VGA long cards.
