AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU AXDA2000DUT3C AIRGA Socket A 462 1.667GHz Thoroughbred
Bottom line: The AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU AIRGA Socket A 462 1.667GHz Thoroughbred 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
• Stepping: AIRGA. • Part Number: AXDA2000DUT3C. AMD Athlon XP 2000+ processor with Thoroughbred core for Socket A (462) motherboards. Unlocked multiplier. Operates at 1.667 GHz with a 266 MHz FSB and 256KB L2 cache.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU AIRGA Socket A 462 1.667GHz Thoroughbred 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 |
|---|---|
| stepping | AIRGA |
| part_number | AXDA2000DUT3C |
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