DEAD: AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 San Diego 2.6Ghz Socket 939 - $139 @ Newegg!

[Bill Brasky]

I just couldn't resist and bought one an hour ago with a scythe infinity. 3.0 here I come. Just so everyone knows, this offer expires on 10/31/06.

Here's where I found the expiration date.

 

[legcramp]

Originally posted by: GR8Madmax
Has any one gotten their chip yet? Curious how well they're overclocking..

I hit 3ghz with ease, using 1.45vcore. I am going to try for higher with the DFI expert board when it comes in the mail

 

[burney]

Gdamn it bought one..even though i do not need one...I will not come to HOT DEALS forum anymore...it should renamed to Deals make you go broke

 

[PhoenixOrion]

way to go burney!! lol.

 

[sintaxera]

YES BURNEY!!!!! I KNEW YOU'D SEE THE LIGHT!!!

 

[jjmIII]

This is a great deal......still glad I bought a 939 x2 3800+ at its low point a few weeks back ($152 shipped from the Egg). It does 270bus, but I run it at 250bus default V core.

 

[Bill Brasky]

...it should renamed to Deals make you go broke

LOL. I got a good laugh outta that one.

 

[WA261]

Sweet. Just got mine. Cant install untill tonight, though...Ugh!!
Stepping - CABCE

 

[imported_Graeme]

Another nice 'budget' deal on a cooler to go with the great price on the chip

Provantage Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro

$15.38 + shipping

 

[WA261]

^ Only 13.99 at the Egg I purchased the one from NewEgg. I want this thing running tonight, and my Mach II is ripped apart right now...Im trying to find a new top case (besides the PC-60).

**Just noticed...The base of the cooler does not cover the entire chip! Reading the reviews this seems to be a common problem...WTF??!! **

 

[jjmIII]

Great..I just noticed the sent me the wrong sink!!!! It is to small to cover the entire chip!! FISUCK!!

Which cooler??

I "think" the Freezer 64 Pro leaves some of the chip uncovered...

 

[WA261]

Yeah, I just found that out. Very lame design.

 

[thegimp03]

I finally gave in. It was just too tempting...thanks for the deal though!

Definitely didn't need a new chip...sigh.

 

[imported_Graeme]

Originally posted by: jjmIII

Great..I just noticed the sent me the wrong sink!!!! It is to small to cover the entire chip!! FISUCK!!

Which cooler??

I "think" the Freezer 64 Pro leaves some of the chip uncovered...

Its actually not that chip but the IHS that has some left uncovered. The contact point between the AC Freezer Pro is directly above the chip itself. This is why it has been able to do so well in so many reviews. The heat passes through the IHS to the Freezer Pro then is 'vented'. While all of the IHS may not have equal cooling the part in contact with the processor does indeed receive direct cooling.

Looks funny, works fine


On the $13.99 price at Newegg I *think* thats an open box....but when it comes to this sort of product an open box isnt a big risk. Nice find

 

[LDegrelle]

Originally posted by: jjmIII

Great..I just noticed the sent me the wrong sink!!!! It is to small to cover the entire chip!! FISUCK!!

Which cooler??

I "think" the Freezer 64 Pro leaves some of the chip uncovered...

Well darn - are we talking about the ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro Cooling Fan with Heatsink? Cause thats the one that just got delivred to my door - that would suck.

 

[imported_Graeme]

From the Arctic Cooling webpage explaining what you are seeing.....

The Cooler doesn't cover the complete CPU
The protection cap of the CPU is a lot larger than the DIE underneath that is to cool. The size of the DIE is just about 14x14mm. Thus not the complete protection cap needs to be covered. A smaller contact area can achieve a better cooling performance since the pressure and therefore the heat transfer in the important area will be higher.

The 'protection cap' they refer to is the IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader) I was refering to earlier. In short....(and not according to me, according to virtually every reviewing site)....it doesnt matter

 

[Plester]

just slapped mine in my trusty Ultra-D, 12x250=3ghz even 1.52v, testing for stabilty.


SCREENIE HERE

 

[soflawill]

for a 939 go for this one or the 3800x2 or 4200x2?

 

[bigfil]

if i had a socket 939 board id buy
but im on 754 holding out for core 2 duo/nvidia love nest

 

[imported_Crusader]

Basically, this chip @3ghz (or even stock) would smoke any 939 dualcore in gaming. Beyond Oblivion and Q4, that is.

 

[Cabages]

You guys are evil. I am actually thinking about getting this. I was originally gonna build a cheap media center, but this is just too good of a deal...

 

[nyker96]

MUST resist at all cost ... low on dollar ... must resist ...

 

[GR8Madmax]

Originally posted by: Plester
just slapped mine in my trusty Ultra-D, 12x250=3ghz even 1.52v, testing for stabilty.


SCREENIE HERE

1.52v is pretty high Plester. It wouldn't boot with anything lower?

 

[Rockhound1]

Originally posted by: Graeme

Originally posted by: jjmIII

Great..I just noticed the sent me the wrong sink!!!! It is to small to cover the entire chip!! FISUCK!!

Which cooler??

I "think" the Freezer 64 Pro leaves some of the chip uncovered...

Its actually not that chip but the IHS that has some left uncovered. The contact point between the AC Freezer Pro is directly above the chip itself. This is why it has been able to do so well in so many reviews. The heat passes through the IHS to the Freezer Pro then is 'vented'. While all of the IHS may not have equal cooling the part in contact with the processor does indeed receive direct cooling.

Looks funny, works fine


On the $13.99 price at Newegg I *think* thats an open box....but when it comes to this sort of product an open box isnt a big risk. Nice find

Yep, it is an "open box" item, but since it is just a heatsink and fan, I ordered one. Pretty good deal at less than $20.

 

[Mustanggt]

Originally posted by: Crusader
Basically, this chip @3ghz (or even stock) would smoke any 939 dualcore in gaming. Beyond Oblivion and Q4, that is.

Thats not what the benchmarks on toms page say?