IBM Computer, Laptops and Servers

Cons: A PCI Express x16 video card will hinder your case sound connection a little - it connects, but it might be tight.

Other Thoughts: Awesome board!

Newegg Delivers again

Pros: My first gigabyte product. Wow, works like a champ. Easy to install, posted on boot

Cons: pci express lanes are 8x each for sli mode. 1 IDE plug

Other Thoughts: get it if you are on a budget!!

Part of the next-generation of AMD's 64-bit strategy, the Opteron 280 Dual Core processor adds significant new features to give you a whole new way of doing business. The processor is based on AMD64 technology - an innovative technology that allows IT professionals to run 32- and 64-bit applications simultaneously. Organizations can now grow into 64-bit computing without sacrificing their existing IT investments. Running at a rapid 2.4GHz, it enhances multitasking and improves overall performance. This processor helps eliminate the real challenges and bottlenecks of systems because everything is directly connected to the CPU thanks to its Direct Connect Architecture, which delivers the best system for x86 computing. It's the ideal performance boost for the working environments of today and tomorrow.

Pros: As a System Engineer for my company I've gotten great performance out of this chip. We purchased this chip when it was around $1000.00, and it was well worth it. We're managing several small Business's IT, and these BAD BOYS run at a Business day average of 8% w/ 30 User CRM package, AD, Exchange, SQL, File and Print Server. This chip is INCREDIBLE!

Cons: Running Windows on it! Hehe.. Just kidding!

Other Thoughts: The memory can't feed this chip information fast enough. Running 2 gigs my memory is the bottleneck.

Pros: Very fast, I have 2 of these in S2895 and nothing can stop them! :-) With Zalman 9500 they idle at 35C

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: Newegg is fantastic!

Pros: Installed a couple of these on my dual CPU opteron motherboard (asus 8kn-dl). It is running Gentoo Linux SMP and the four processors scream when building packages. As always newegg is super.

Cons: None.

Pros: See Other Thoughts!

Cons: See Other Thoughts!

Other Thoughts: Price is a bit steep for a dual core, you can get an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 that runs at the same frequency, only with 4 cores rather than two. The Quad Q6600 is also $1 cheaper :)

AMD64 is designed to enable simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing with no degradation in performance. With dual-core technology there are two complete processor cores in one physical package running at the same frequency to deliver TRUE multi-tasking power, allowing users to switch from one program to another without pausing for the computer to catch up and reducing annoying processing pauses. Integrated DDR DRAM Memory Controller The AMD Opteron 280 Dual-core processor is integrated with a DDR DRAM memory controller capable of supporting registered and ECC DRAM. The integrated memory controller changes the way the processor accesses main memory, resulting in increased bandwidth, reduced memory latencies, and enhanced processor performance. Usage of DDR400/PC3200 memory will provide each processor in either a 1-way or 2-way system with up to 6.4GB/s memory bandwidth.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 2.2GHz Socket AM2 65W Processor - Retail

Image Viewer

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 2.2GHz Socket AM2 65W Processor - Retail AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 2.2GHz Socket AM2 65W Processor - Retail

Pros: Noticably faster than the Athlon XP 1600+ system it replaced and does indeed run ""Cool'n'Quiet"" as advertised. Seems to run much cooler than my XP 1600+ CPU.

Cons: After the price drop, I wish I had purchased the 4600+ for less than $20 more.

Other Thoughts: I don't overclock and use this processor for a small office Windows XP computer. In real world stuff that I do, my X2 4200+ system seems to run about 2-2.5x faster than my Althon XP 1600+ on single tasks. For example, I can rip songs with Itunes (gotta make time during the day for music) at about 25x speed vs 11x. The system also boots in less than half the time. Also, when programs are multitasked on the 4200+ they run MUCH smoother as compared to the XP 1600+.

Pros: Dual core, multi task, the stock heatsink has been good enough and I like to game, cod2, company of heroes. I have not o/c it yet, it's fast enough for everything I do right out of the box.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Even though there is only a small copper square, an aftermarket heatsink is not needed. I may need one if I decide to o/c it.

Pros: It doesn't get hot or use a lot of power, and it is a quick little processor.

Cons: none so far

Other Thoughts: I've had this processor for 2 months now and it has run flawlessly. Definately a good price too

Pros: This was a great preformer and runs quite cool for the 90nm process.The stock heatsink was good enough to get to 2.4 without going over 50C.

Cons: None

Pros: Everything I expected and more. Runs much cooler than any of my XP 2500+ Bartons - 28C idle, 33C loaded pretty well. All on the stock heat sink with the thermo pad pre-applied. Even with arctic silver 5 my Bartons would run no cooler than 42C idle until I hung a big Thermaltake 97A heat sink on them. Am amazed at the speed applications run. Lower power consumption also a big plus.

Cons: I'll probably need something faster - like maybe at 5200+ for video editing - but for this rig, it's great.

Other Thoughts: Running in an EpoX EP-MF4-J3 MB. 2GIG GSkill RAM, and a moderately priced ASUS vid card. I don't game and don't OC, so don't need anything more for this box.

Pros: Blazing fast 2 X 2.4Ghz Awwww...Yessss. Socket AM2 dropped right into my foxconn 590SLI board with no force (Like it should) Plays all games with not so much as a pause.

Cons: Cant think of any other than the 2 X 512Kb L2 Cache rather than the 2 X 1Mb Cache but like others have said this is AMD's new standard for lower end CPUs

Other Thoughts: Rig- Foxconn C51WEM2AA 590 SLI board, 2 Gigs of Corssair DDR2 675 C4 Ram, This CPU, a Nspire 600 Watt PSU, and 2 X XFX 7950GTs in SLI all in a NZXT Apollo Case.......Im in heaven

Pros:

It works (or atleast the LED indicator tells me so) laptop battery

Cons:

Its rather large and bulky, takes up some valuable extra room in my computer bag! The swivel plug is hard to move in and out of position. thinkpad

Other Thoughts:

I would not buy this again. microsoft

Pros:

Stick it in your backpack n your ready to go. This is perfect if you are a college student for using at the library b/c most outlets don't have surge protection. Your 1K+ investment can be lost in an instant but with this on hand you'll save your investment for as long as your a broke college student. laptop computers

Cons:

none laptop computer

Other Thoughts:

Wish computer adapters already came with surge protection. desktop computer

Pros:

Not huge, although I've yet to experience a surge, so I'm not sure if it would fail or not! notebooks

Cons:

Power at my university should be less reliable so I can test this baby out. lenovo

Newegg.com - TRIPP LITE TLP712 12 Feet 7 NEMA 5-15R Outlets 1000 joule Protect It! Surge Suppressor - Retail

Total Reviews: 0 Model Brand Specification Outlets Cord Length Input Voltage Output Amperage Capacity Output Watt Capacity AC Suppression Joule Rating EMI/RFI Noise Filter AC Clamping Protection Modes Certifications Unit Weight Unit Dimensions Features EggXpert - The Key to a Smarter Community hard drive

Finally, a community site dedicated to Newegg.com shoppers. customer service Newegg.com - Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Heatsink - Retail

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Heatsink - Retail

Image Viewer

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Heatsink - Retail Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Heatsink - Retail Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Heatsink - Retail Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme CPU Heatsink - Retail

Pros:

The best heatsink ever my system stays about 31 degrees C under load 35 degrees C Overclock to 3.66ghz travelstar

Cons:

None gateway

Other Thoughts:

I have a gigabyte GA P35 DS3L, E6750, GSKILL PC2 1000, PSU Thermaltake W0116RU, Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme, 500gig Seagate, ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe, EVGA 512-P3-N841-A3 GeForce 8800GTS laptop parts

Pros:

Effective cooling provided a well-known manufacturer. Very good quality build and good engineering. software

Cons:

In the last week I bought two of these. Thermalright STILL has not fixed the quality control problem of not ensuring a flat heatsink base. Both of my Ultra 120 Extremes required lots of sweat, wet-dry sandpaper, and time time spent lapping to get the heatsink bases flat. Come one Thermalright! Your good reputation won't last forever if you keep doing this. These complaints are nothing new. Also, Thermalright needs to work on the screw-in retention clamp. It is just not rigid enough and does not put enough downforce on the heatsink base-CPU. hard drives

Other Thoughts:

If you think this heatsink is ""huge, "" you obviously have not used top-tier heatsinks before that are designed for high performance CPUs. As far as size and weight go, the U120E is nowhere near the largest or heaviest. I'm getting about 2C cooler CPU operation with the U120E compared to the Tuniq Tower 120; 3C better compared to Zalman 9700NT. System used for temperature measurement/comparison: Abit IP35-E, Intel Q6600 at 3.5GHz (1.1GHZ overclock) running at full load, very well ventilated case. electronics

Pros:

Mounting is solid and secure canon

Cons:

Size, Weight desktop pc

Other Thoughts:

Just wanted to explain a little about this thing. Yes it is huge, which can be a pro or a con, depending, but if you buy this you should already know that. Taking this straight from the box and attaching a 120mm Panaflo to it gave a drop of about 8 to 10 celcius over a Zalman 9700. With the cooler lapped, temps dropped another 8 to 10 degrees. With the processor lapped, temps dropped another 5 or so degrees. A 5000+ Black Edition overclocked to 3480MHz and running below 27C idle, is quite an achievement for air cooling, and in turn, this cooler paired with a good fan and some time and knowledge, outperforms or matches some water cooling setups that could be 4 times the price. For $100 or less, this WILL surely make your temps drop significantly keeping on par with water setups for half (or more) the price. desktop computers

Pros:

for the price it just can't be beat. I use it with a 15"" MacbookPro and it fits fine. I would imagine it would fit the 17"" models as well because it now comes with an extra bar to widen the support underneath. think pad

Cons:

none yet, but we'll see repair

Other Thoughts:

There is no active cooling but for my laptop I don't need it. The usb coolers will just suck the power from the laptop and I didn't want that. Love the fact that it is easy to adjust height. data recovery

Pros:

Easy to use with my 17"" Dell Inspiron. cisco

Cons:

None keyboard

There are better options.

Pros:

Light, thin, and easy to pack (when LEGO-like ""lifters"" are removed). Swivels very nicely. Rubber pieces help your laptop stay in place. monitor

Cons:

17"" laptops are not best suited for this stand. If you carry a lot of stuff in your bag and you carry this stand, expect to lose the plastic ""lifters"" that attach to the base. It happened to me several times. desktop

Other Thoughts:

I am now looking for a solution that includes everything in one single part. I will miss the swivel action of this stand but I won't have to worry about losing the tiny little black cones. infosys

monebaggasse