AMD SOCKET AM3 COPPER CORE HEATSINK & FAN FOR PHENOM II X4 955-965-970 - NEW!
Bottom line: The AMD SOCKET AM3 COPPER CORE HEATSINK & FAN FOR PHENOM II X4 955-965-970 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
939, 940, AM3, AM3+, AM2 & AM2+ FM, FM2 Processors. 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.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD SOCKET AM3 COPPER CORE HEATSINK & FAN FOR PHENOM II X4 955-965-970 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
| compatible_cpus | Phenom II X4 920,Phenom II X4 940,Phenom II X4 945,Phenom II X4 955,Phenom II X4 965,Phenom II X4 970,Phenom II X4 980,Phenom X4 9500,Phenom X4 9550,Phenom X4 9600,Phenom X4 9750,Phenom X4 9850,Phenom X4 9950 |
|---|---|
| compatible_tdp_w | 125 |
| compatible_sockets | AM3,AM3+,AM2,AM2+,FM2,FM2+,939,940 |
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AMD SOCKET AM3 COPPER CORE HEATSINK & FAN FOR PHENOM II X4 955-965-970 - NEW! is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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