Athlon 64 3200+ Venice Core Processor Review

**MIG-31** · Apr 7, 2005, 07:27 AM

PC enthusiasts and overclockers have been familiar with AMD's 90nm parts for a while now, as the lower end AMD processors have been using the 90nm-based Winchester core. Currently, the top speed processor available with 90nm technology is the 3500+ processor and it has quickly become one of the top choices for overclockers.

The next step in AMD's 90nm transition comes in the form of the Venice core and it will offer a couple of updated features as well as bring 90nm parts to the high end range, to the FX-55 and beyond. There were early indications that the first 90nm revision from AMD wouldn't be able to scale soundly to the higher clock speeds of the FX parts and Opterons. This is why the latest Opteron, the 252 running at 2.6 GHz, was put on hold until the Venice core was ready.
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Review: PC Perspective

Jejking · Apr 7, 2005, 10:00 AM

A new overclocking wonder has been born!

I think this is going to be a popular one, especially in the bang-for-the-buck-category.

A little bit offtopic: Actually, I am still wondering why Dell is not going to implant any AMD64-processor in their PC's

Oh yes... because they have an Intel-one-and-only-contract. Hmm... in my opinion there is a huge market for this kind of AMD64-processors, so I would take that step... Don't bother, that is not up to me (unfortunately

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MitchRapp · Apr 7, 2005, 05:46 PM

that is absolutely amazing .... 800mhz overclock on default voltage/cooling ...... geezus christ ..... i can only manage 200mhz on defaults with my newcastle 3400+ 754 ....
it might have something to do with the DFI board though ..... those are crazy for overclocking
someone should review the new CPU on say.... an Asus board just to make sure it overclocks just as well

but damn !

CDsDontBurn · Apr 7, 2005, 05:57 PM

AMD pwnz all

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Asmoday · Apr 7, 2005, 06:07 PM

Ok, could somebody please send me one of those...

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 8, 2005, 02:03 AM

I'll "prossably" buy one...

No_Style · Apr 8, 2005, 03:44 AM

Venice core is fantastic. Unfortunately, I have no interest in purchasing a single threaded processor

MitchRapp · Apr 8, 2005, 09:13 AM

i'd buy one but then i'd need a 939 board and a pci-e video card ... and the cost of the processor .... by the time i save up the cash dual cores will be out soooooo...... i dunno depends on the dual core prices i guess

bananaman · Apr 8, 2005, 09:34 AM

i would really like one of these babies, bet it is goign to me at least a month until they make it to the UK though

nana

Apr 7, 2005, 07:27 AM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Athlon 64 3200+ Venice Core Processor Review PC enthusiasts and overclockers have been familiar with AMD's 90nm parts for a while now, as the lower end AMD processors have been using the 90nm-based Winchester core. Currently, the top speed processor available with 90nm technology is the 3500+ processor and it has quickly become one of the top choices for overclockers. The next step in AMD's 90nm transition comes in the form of the Venice core and it will offer a couple of updated features as well as bring 90nm parts to the high end range, to the FX-55 and beyond. There were early indications that the first 90nm revision from AMD wouldn't be able to scale soundly to the higher clock speeds of the FX parts and Opterons. This is why the latest Opteron, the 252 running at 2.6 GHz, was put on hold until the Venice core was ready. _______________ Review: PC Perspective __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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Jejking HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 582 Rep Power: 0	A new overclocking wonder has been born! I think this is going to be a popular one, especially in the bang-for-the-buck-category. A little bit offtopic: Actually, I am still wondering why Dell is not going to implant any AMD64-processor in their PC's Oh yes... because they have an Intel-one-and-only-contract. Hmm... in my opinion there is a huge market for this kind of AMD64-processors, so I would take that step... Don't bother, that is not up to me (unfortunately ) __________________ Strike back with Team MAD against disease, it's worth the try

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MitchRapp a.k.a. pepiman Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 998 Rep Power: 51 System Specs	that is absolutely amazing .... 800mhz overclock on default voltage/cooling ...... geezus christ ..... i can only manage 200mhz on defaults with my newcastle 3400+ 754 .... it might have something to do with the DFI board though ..... those are crazy for overclocking someone should review the new CPU on say.... an Asus board just to make sure it overclocks just as well but damn !

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MitchRapp a.k.a. pepiman Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 998 Rep Power: 51 System Specs	i'd buy one but then i'd need a 939 board and a pci-e video card ... and the cost of the processor .... by the time i save up the cash dual cores will be out soooooo...... i dunno depends on the dual core prices i guess

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