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Retail AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.8GHz Processor / heatsink - Fry's Electronics Box
Bottom line: The Retail AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.8GHz Processor / heatsink is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpu coolers & fans 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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SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Retail AMD Athlon II X4 630 2.8GHz Processor / heatsink using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. AMD's retro cpu coolers & fans 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.
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Full Specifications
| cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| socket | AM3 |
| clock_mhz | 2800 |
| retail_box | true |
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