AMD 125W CPU Cooler Fan Near Silent for Phenom II X2 X4 X6 Processor AM2 AM3 New
Bottom line: The AMD 125W CPU Cooler Fan Near Silent is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
FM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM2, AM2+, 939 & 940. Phenom II X4 Model No : 920, 940, 945, 955 & 965. Phenom II X6 Model No : 1035T, 1045T, 1055T, 1065T, 1075T, 1090T, 1100T. Phenom I Model No :9500, 9550, 9600, 9750, 9850 & 9950.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD 125W CPU Cooler Fan Near Silent using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. AMD's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| tdp_watt | 125 |
|---|---|
| compatible_cpus | Phenom II X2,Phenom II X4 920,Phenom II X4 940,Phenom II X4 945,Phenom II X4 955,Phenom II X4 965,Phenom II X6 1035T,Phenom II X6 1045T,Phenom II X6 1055T,Phenom II X6 1065T,Phenom II X6 1075T,Phenom II X6 1090T,Phenom II X6 1100T |
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