AMD Athlon XP 2600+ CPU AXDA2600DKV3C AIUHB Socket A 462 Thoroughbred B 2.133GHz
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 2600+ CPU AIUHB Socket A 462 Thoroughbred B 2.133GHz 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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Manufacturer description
• Part Number: AXDA2600DKV3C. • Stepping: AIUHB. It operates at a 2.133 GHz clock speed with a 266 MHz front side bus. The CPU includes 256KB of L2 cache and was manufactured in Malaysia. This component is ideal for retro gaming builds, legacy system repairs, or hardware collections requiring authentic late-90s and early-2000s computing power.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 2600+ CPU AIUHB Socket A 462 Thoroughbred B 2.133GHz 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpu coolers & fans 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 | Thoroughbred-B |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 266 |
| clock_mhz | 2133 |
| l2_cache_kb | 256 |
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