Athlon 64 fx-53

[jwk_57_316]

I recently purchased a fx-53. I was just wondering if this processor is really worth the money or is it a rip off for the money. I only paid like $300 for it, but it use to retail at one point $800 and its a rare one that you dont see very often; the 939 version. I mean is it worht having or should i turn around and sell it to make a profit and go with a x2 or a 4000 sandiego? Dont worry about my system, just for the price range of $300 what should i go with? Gamer, but not serious, just looking for something i can play games without problems and overclockable. THanks.

 

[K8MAN]

I would keep it. 2.4ghz of K8 powa should be more than enough for what you've described.

 

[sp6yd6er6]

I agree, for a mere $300 you just became a member of the FX64 club, congrats!
:lol:

I just bought in March, a 3700+ San Diego (2.2) for $212, and I am pretty satisfied with my gaming performance.

 

[MU_Engineer]

The Socket FX-53 Clawhammer is a 2.4GHz, 1MB L2 cache part. The 4000+ San Diego is basically the same as your FX-53 but 90nm and with a locked multiplier. Your FX-53 will run a tad hotter than the 4000+ San Diego, but its unlocked multiplier leads to better overclocking than the 4000+.

$300 is a VERY reasonable price for the FX-53 as the 4000+ is about $360 and the performance should be about identical between the two. I'll say you did well if the chip has not been burned up or otherwise damaged.

 

[1Tanker]

I'll say you did well if the chip has not been burned up or otherwise damaged.

Five-Finger Discounted.

 

[SidVicious]

You won't get that much of an OC out of that FX53 compared to what the newer 90nm cores are capable of but you do get the unlocked multipliers for a fair price.

You won't be breaking any records with that CPU but 2.6GHz is just a matter of using an higher multiplier and some extra voltage. It's easier than having to work with an high HTT and ratios but I would'nt say that it will give you a better overclock.

 

[jwk_57_316]

Well seeing i cant even find a review of this cpu for the socket 939, i am pretty sure its a rare CPU and there are not many of these out there, most of them at 800mhz fsb and socket 940. WOOT WOOT WOOT WOOT. It also costed about $650 to $800 brand new.