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AMD Athlon II X2 240

AMD Sempron 140, 2.7 GHz Athlon II X2 240 (SDX140HBGQBOX)

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Intel Core i5 2500K, 3.3 GHz Processor

$49.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
Affordable performance for everyday computing Get to fun, faster, with a system that boots and loads applications quickly and easily. Enjoy reliable, responsive performance on thousands of... More
Affordable performance for everyday computing Get to fun, faster, with a system that boots and loads applications quickly and easily. Enjoy reliable, responsive performance on thousands of software applications—including those that let you communicate with family and friends. - Affordable - Performance. - Full-Featured to Improve your Computing Experience. - AMD64 Technology. - HyperTransport™ Technology. - Enjoy full compatibility with the tools you use daily. - Get more value from your PC. - Reliability from an Industry Leader. Less
The Intel Core i5 processor delivers the next level of productivity. With Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, this quad-core processor with 4-way multitasking capability delivers extra speed... More
The Intel Core i5 processor delivers the next level of productivity. With Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, this quad-core processor with 4-way multitasking capability delivers extra speed whenever you need it as well as security features to help protect information and data.2nd generation Intel Core i5 processors feature Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Virtualization Technology, enabling required security applications and protocols to run efficiently in the background without compromising productivity. Today's more visually sophisticated communication needs will be met with Intel HD Graphics 3000 Technology, integrated into 2nd generation Intel Core processors. Less
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Key Features   
Architecture 45 nanometers -
Clock Speed 2.7 GHz 3.3 GHz
Socket Type   Socket AM3 Socket LGA1155
Product Type - Processor
Processor Type Athlon II X2 240 Core i5
Processor   
Processor Type   Athlon II X2 240 Core i5
Clock Speed   2.7 GHz 3.3 GHz
Manufacturer AMD Intel
Product Type   - Processor
Memory   
L2 Cache Size 1 MB 1 MB
L1 Cache Size   - 256 KB
Other Features   
Package Qty. - 1
Platform   - PC
Brand AMD Intel
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4016138578409 735858217354
Product ID 88206892 106533190
Product MPN   
MPN SDX140HBGQBOX -
 
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AMD Athlon II X2 240
AMD Sempron 140, 2.7 GHz Athlon II X2 240 (SDX140HBGQBOX)
$49.99
Intel Core i5
Intel Core i5 2500K, 3.3 GHz Processor
From $205.00

Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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  • Good Value (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • Reliable Performance (1)
  • Great Design (1)
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Consumer Reviews

rgathright
546

How Fast Is The AMD Sempron 140 AM3 Processor?

byrgathright Nov 17, 2010
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The AMD Sempron 140 has dual processor cores and overclocks very well.
Cons Anemic cache size.
Recommended it? Yes

In a hurry to build my Dynamics AX development server, I ordered an AMD Sempron 140 from Amazon.com earlier this year.  The AMD 1090T x6 Black Thurban processor was on back order at this time so many people had to settle for a cost effective alternative while they waited for the stock to come... Read full review »

SWEETBIGMOMA
102

WITHOUT A PROCESSOR, YOUR PC WONT WORK. GREAT FOR STARTER UPS.

bySWEETBIGMOMA Dec 14, 2009
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good Value, Energy Efficient, Fast
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

THIS IS A NICE PROCESSOR, ITS GOOD FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE UPGRADING FROM 1.4GHZ OR MORE, THIS PROCESSOR HAS MORE SPEED .PROGRAMS RUN FASTER, SEARCH THE WEB MORE QIUCKLY, I LIKE IT BECAUSE ITS AFFORDABLE AND IT HAS SPEED, AND AS YOU KNOW WITHOUT A GOOD PROCESSOR YOUR PC IS AT A MINIAUM, IT CAN NOT... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

8

Quality Processor

byjimbok Jan 16, 2012
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros -Speedy- great for gamers<br>-Cool<br>-Quad core<br>-Good mobo...
Cons -Included fan is cheap<br>-Not so good for the most CPU-intensive tasks
Recommended it? Yes

This is a great processor, definitely powerful enough for almost all users. This is more than enough for even hardcore gamers, and is a much faster processor than even the 8-core AMD CPU's. I am using this processor in my current PC, and it has performed admirably. I can overclock to 4.4 Ghz,... Read full review »

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Currently The Best Bang For Your Buck

bykingstonltd Oct 23, 2011
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Best Bang for the Buck<br>Fast<br>Not too expensive<br>Overclocks very...
Cons Might require a new motherboard/memory
Recommended it? Yes

Intel's i5 2500k is Currently The Gamer's Choice

I'm a hardcore PC gamer. There, I admitted it. When I was upgrading my gaming rig a few months ago I did some extensive research on what was currently the best CPU for the price. That CPU was the i5 2500k.

Here's... Read full review »

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