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AMD Heatsink CPU Cooling Fan for Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Socket 939-940-AM2 - New
Bottom line: The AMD Heatsink CPU Cooling Fan 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. AMD Athlon 64 Dual Core X2 : 6000, 6000+, 6400 & 6400+. Athlon 64 X2 : 3600, 3800, 4000, 4200, 4400, 4600, 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600. One New Original Genuine AMD Copper Core/Pipe "3" Tall Heatsink Fa n.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Heatsink 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
| core_count | 2 |
|---|---|
| base_clock_ghz | 2.3 |
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