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AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Pro Reviews

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bjorn3d‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Follwing up the Fall release of the 3.5GHz Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition with a Winter release of the Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition seems like the logical thing for AMD to do. While the 100MHz provides a slight increase in performance over the previous top end Phenom II X4, the approximately $20 price jump may not be worth it to users looking for a new quad-core AMD CPU. The overclocking results bring performance up as expected, but gains are not very large over the previous model. What we essentially have is the same processor, just slightly faster. Nothing more, nothing less.

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Jan 04, 2011

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition is the newest chip in AMD's quad-core Phenom II range, but it uses the same old 45nm Deneb die first seen nearly two years ago. Okay, we're now up to stepping C3, and a few tweaks have been made along the way, but there's no denying that AMD's chips are woofers well past learning significantly new tricks.

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Mar 02, 2011

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pcstats‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Bottom line, if you're looking to assemble an entirely new PC from the ground up, an Intel Core i5 and Core i7 computer will be a bit more pricy to build than an AMD Phenom II X4 platform is likely to set you back. That being said, Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture certainly has its benefits (at the time of this writing we were not able to include Sandy Bridge results) so invest a little time researching that processor too. Perpetual CPU envy will continue to crop up every three months to convince you otherwise, but where value for performance is considered the AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition has a strong case to make.

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Jan 08, 2011

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extremeoverclocking‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Once again, AMD delivers new processors at a prices that are extremely competitive. The Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition continues to deliver top-notch quad-core performance for under $200. While the Phenom II X4 840 still brings home the bacon in a budget quad-core for only $100. The only processors Intel has for $100 or less is dual-core "Wolfdale" processors which simply can't compete.

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Jan 04, 2011

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HEXUS‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The 3.6GHz Phenom II X6 975 Black Edition processor would have been great in January 2010. Fast forward and a year and its appeal is diminished, if not quite extinguished.

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Jan 10, 2011

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HardwareZone‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Like the previous couple of AMD processor updates that we saw last year, there's no new technology at the heart of the new AMD processors out this month. As usual, AMD is attempting to introduce more models to consolidate its market share in the budget and value segment. The Phenom II X4 975 'Black Edition' is a small nod to the enthusiasts that remain on the AMD platform, where overclocking is still alive.

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Jan 10, 2011

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techPowerUp!‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Introduction of Phenom II X4 975 BE is more of a sting towards Intel rather than fatal strike, attempt to ruin their day, or rather Sandy Bridge introduction day. But Phenom II X4 is in a whole different category, forced by Intel it has been downgraded to a mainstream brand, best value for money. It lacks the marketing power to stand up to Intel's brand new architecture, and it lacks the raw power and features to come close to Sandy Bridge in any way. Nevertheless, Phenom II X4 975 is here and it is certain many buyers will make the most of it. It's still a great performer in its class, and offers great value for the money.

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Jan 05, 2011

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hardwaresecrets‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new Core i5-2500K simply crushes its main rival, the Phenom II X4 975 (3.6 GHz), in almost all applications. In some games with an entry-level add-on video card installed, however, the Phenom II X4 975 was faster than the Core i5-2500K (it is important to remember that with high-end video cards the CPU usually doesn’t play a significant role in performance). The truth is that AMD is very delayed with the launch of the Phenom II X4 975, a CPU that should be released months ago.

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Jan 04, 2011

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benchmarkreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Phenom-II X4-975BE performs very well in its place at the top of the AMD quad-core line-up. The Phenom-II X4-975BE follows on the heels of a long line of CPUs that were great overclockers. It appears that the Phenom-II X4 series is reaching the end of its line, however. The Phenom-II X4-975BE we received for testing only reached a stable overclock of 4.0GHz. AMD's HDZ975FBK4DGM is set to release at an MSRP of $195. That fits right in line with where the newest Phenom-II quad-core should fit.

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Jan 03, 2011

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www.legitreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

If you are in the market for a mid-to-low range system and don't need or care about what the fastest and most expensive CPU is on the market, then the AMD Phenom II X4 975 BE and X4 840 CPUs could be of interest even in the wake of Intel's Sandy Bridge. However, if you already have a Phenom II X4 970 BE, the extra 100 MHz will likely not be of interest at the moment.

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Jan 03, 2011

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overclockersclub‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The two new additions to the Phenom II line bring a fresh update to AMD users. The Phenom II X4 975 offers the top-end stock performance for an excellent price. The higher end Phenom II X4 975 brings top-level quad-core performance with a great sub $200 price. Both have a great bang for buck ratio, which will make any user's current or future AM3 system a great performer. Overall, these are two great additions to the Phenom II line and are sure to make any budget happy.

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Jan 03, 2011

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computershopper‘s review Edit Like Unlike

AMD’s new high-end quad-core CPU is a good choice for upgraders, but if you’re building from scratch, Intel’s comparable "Sandy Bridge" chip is speedier at around the same price.

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Jan 04, 2011

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hardwarecanucks‘s review Edit Like Unlike

We have said this time and again but it needs to be repeated: AMD has built up an impressive array of value-oriented processors and many of them bring excellent performance to the table for their respective prices. Both the Phenom II 975 BE and 840 continue this tradition and they fit into AMD's current lineup quite well. However, a lineup based almost exclusively upon value will only go so far since a large, influential and very lucrative portion of the market wants performance leadership as well. We would recommend that you wait a bit, since we suspect that AMD is going to do a few price cuts in the not too distant future.

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Jan 03, 2011

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tweaktown‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I have to say that I was a little disappointed with these two new CPUs. I guess I was hoping for a little more than was presented. In that respect, the 975 BE and the 840 do a pretty good job. In the end, we can say that both of these CPUs perform well for the money, but with new things on the horizon we are not sure if we can recommend them just yet.

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Jan 04, 2011

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