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Old Jan 31, 2011, 11:54 PM   #1
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I'm thinking about switching from Intel to AMD cpu in Feb. I would like to hear from those of you that are using the AMD Phenom II - 6 core cpu. Likes or dislikes. Using stock cooling fan or what are you using? ALL comments would greatly be welcomed!!!
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Re: AMD Phenom II - 6 core cpu
Don't have the 6 core, but do have 2 unlocked X2 that are now X4 and they rock! Get a Black Edition no matter what you end up doing.
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Stock fan can be noisy.
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I didn't find the stock fan/heatsink that bad, but ended up with aftermarket anyways.... I read somewhere that the 6 core has a heatpipe type cooler, but probably has basically the same fan.
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Re: AMD Phenom II - 6 core cpu
Here's a couple of pics of the stock HSF for my PhII X6 1090T BE

I've seen a number of reviews where they get pretty decent OC results with the stock BE HSFs
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Re: AMD Phenom II - 6 core cpu
At stuck i dont find the stock hsf noisy at all, i built a system using the x6 1055t and 8 gb ram for use as a photoshop rig, and it runs great.

Later here in february im building a gaming rig for one of my friends, and its gonna contain a x6 1090t black edition and a hd 6850
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I want to thank you guys for your input. I thank OLD BUZZARD for the pictures, real helpful. Will let you all know how things go later this month.
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Stock fan can be noisy.

mine is silent and i am running the Phenom 2 X4 3200mhz .... it's as if my computer is off

my opinion on the new phenom processors is that they rock big time

best mobo for the Phenom 2 in my opinion is the Asus M4A89TD PRO 890FX Socket AM3/usb3

.... the good thing about AMD is they don't chop and change their motherboards as much as intel ... your phenom 2 works with both AM2 & 3 motherboards
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Re: AMD Phenom II - 6 core cpu
I probably tried running the fans at a much higher speed.

If you mean the AM2+, then yes, it's possible if the mobo manufacturer provided a microcode update. Although, many AM2+ processors only support the 95w or lower ones, and they would be "stuck" at HT 2.0. Might be limited, but it's still better than Intel in that aspect.
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I just build the comp for my friend, and using the cooler master v6gt and got it to 4 ghz at only 50*C at full load in prime
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Re: AMD Phenom II - 6 core cpu
My cousin just customized a new gaming PC...
Phenom x6 1055T
4 gig 1600 kingston hyperX
sapphirem 6850 toxic
gigabyte mobo...

he's using the stock cooler for now before changing with a aftermarket cooler...
the performance was superb... I'm also planning foward for a new rig in the future with phenom x6 1100T BE...
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Re: AMD Phenom II - 6 core cpu
I'm using:
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
MSI 890GXM-G65
4GB DDR3 @1333MHz

My CPU is OCed to 3.8GHz with CPU vCore @ 1.2875

At Full Fan speed the Idle/Load Temp is 29C/50C respectively.
I haven't tried OCing more. Is it ok?
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Those temperatures are fine. Make sure to stress test it with Prime95 and LinX
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Test with Prime95 is done and stable. I will try to OC more later on.
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Nice. Maybe make your own thread about it in the http://www.hardwareheaven.com/overclocking-modding/ forum though
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