AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition – Decent Performance and Price

The heat is on for the race for the fastest processor in town. AMD is in-line with those giant producer of powerful processor comes with its AMD Phenom II X4 975 (Black Edition) processor, a feat of success in terms of performance and price.

AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition Fast and Economical Processor

AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition - Fast and Economical Processor

Although Phenom II X4 975 never turns out to be the best yet it fairly compete among its technologically advanced rivals which makes it an excellent option for high-end gamers and users. In fact, Phenom II X4 975 is far from being cheap but an economical choice among quad-core counterparts. Hence, read on what AMD Phenom II X4 975 boast which makes it an excellent choice for a processor.

Build and Specs

In terms of appearance, nothing exciting is to be expected with Phenom II X4 975 since it is made using similar 45-nanometer process and similar L2 cache (2MB) amount with previous quad-core Phenom II series. However, with the black edition, the CPU is unlocked meant for overclocking which is effectively an added value. Granted, AMD utter that support along with clear warning; Damage caused by overclocking is not covered by warranty.

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Noctua NH-C 14 CPU Cooler: The Best Cooler in the Market

Noctua is Austrian-Taiwanese joint venture that primarily caters to computer enthusiasts providing world class CPU coolers and computer fans. In their 5 years of operation, they were able to produce 3 CPU coolers which significantly beat any other coolers. Now they offer the Noctua NH-C 14 CPU cooler. It still sports the same physical feature with some updates on its fin and fan profiles.

Noctua NH C 14 CPU Cooler

Noctua NH-C 14 CPU Cooler

It has a C-Type top-flow design allowing super quiet cooling with its low noise and ultra low noise adaptors and exceptional airflow performance of 110.3 m³/h but has a lower profile. It has a normal rotational speed of (+/- 10%) 1200RPM and can be reduced up to 750RPM for ultra low noise profile. Its normal acoustical noise is 19.6dB and 10.1dB for the ultra low noise profile.

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The Rise of the New Intel Processor – Pentium G6960

Sandy Bridge Processors is the second generation of i Core processors developed my Intel.  It is intended to increase performance while maintaining its core transistor. It has an updated security system with commands transmitted through 3G or an internet connection. Now, it has released its latest model – Pentium G6960.

Intel Sandy Bridge Pentium G6960

Intel Sandy Bridge Pentium G6960

Pentium G6960 according to Intel is an enhanced micro-architecture of Westmere which uses the 32nm manufacturing process. It has a dimension of 1.48 by 1.48 inch with part number CM80616005373AA and S-Spec number of SLBT-6. It features a dual Clarkdale core chip clocked at 2.93GHz. It will have a shared 3MB of L3 cache system and an integrated DDR3 SDRAM memory controller.  It works for socket 1156 motherboards and can support DDR3 – 1066 memory.

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Origin Genesis – Designed for Gaming

This is the very first system that has new of the Sandy Bridge Core i7 2600K chip of Intel. The system can be over clocked and can be exceeded. With this kind of system, it has provided a platform that is intended for gaming purposes. The Origin Genesis Intel Core i7 has impressive over clocking performance which has established a new standard for price and performance.

Origin Genesis

Origin Genesis

Specifications:

  • 4.7 GHz Intel Core i7 2600 on Intel P67
  • 1.5GB Nvidia Geforce GTX 580
  • 8GB 1,333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
  • DVD-Burner (dual layer)
  • 64GB SSD, 1TB, 7,200rpm WD
  • Windows 7 Home Premium

Not only is the system has good performance for gaming but it also provides efficient power, aside from the over clocking system. The price too is pretty cheap when compared, outpacing its older system even much closer that to the new Intel CPU intended for gaming as well. It has also lived up to its commitment in providing sturdy build quality.

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