AMD CPU COOLING FAN FOR PHENOM II BLACK EDITION X4 970-975-980 125W Near Silent
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Manufacturer description
Phenom II X4 Model No : 920, 940, 945, 955, 965, 970 & 980. Phenom I Model No :9500, 9550, 9600, 9750, 9850 & 9950. Phenom II X6 Model No : 1035T, 1045T, 1055T, 1065T, 1075T, 1090T, 1100T. AMD New Designed Near Silent Tall Thermal Solutions.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD CPU COOLING FAN 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
| supported_cpus | Phenom II X4 970,Phenom II X4 975,Phenom II X4 980 |
|---|---|
| supported_tdp_w | 125 |
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