FX-53 or not ?

PoliticallyCorrect · 8 Apr 2006 at 14:39

i currently have a 3500+ Venice and i've spotted a used FX-53 for about £40

the stepping thingy is ADAFX53DEP5AS (AAABC 0407WPAW)

the only difference i'm aware of is the SSE3 instructions.

could anyone tell me if this upgrade is worth it and what other things i should be aware off

Durzel · 8 Apr 2006 at 14:47

A FX-53 for ..... £40?

Isn't that ridiculously cheap?

Goody_GTI · 8 Apr 2006 at 14:52

Durzel said:
A FX-53 for ..... £40?

Isn't that ridiculously cheap?

thats what i thought!

fair enough the fx-53s are a bit old now but 40 quid...

Vegeta · 8 Apr 2006 at 15:20

There must be something dodgy

Goody_GTI · 8 Apr 2006 at 15:25

agreed i'd be a little suspicious

trojan698 · 8 Apr 2006 at 15:49

Socket 940 perhaps?

Traducer · 8 Apr 2006 at 16:06

What speed to FX-53s run at?

brightside_ · 8 Apr 2006 at 16:08

yeap, FX-53=socket 940

MeatLoaf · 8 Apr 2006 at 17:01

brightside_ said:
yeap, FX-53=socket 940

No you can get them on 939 as well

PoliticallyCorrect · 8 Apr 2006 at 19:06

AMD Athlon FX-53 2.4GHz Socket 939 CPU

"This FX-53 has never been overclocked - it is in perfect working order and all there are no bent pins!"

janesssssy · 8 Apr 2006 at 19:19

go for it tbh

Traducer · 8 Apr 2006 at 19:25

I'd snap that up before someone else does mate.

Dreadi · 8 Apr 2006 at 19:52

get it and then sell it to me for less

Nelly · 8 Apr 2006 at 21:08

Well to buy it's equivelant now = AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego 90nm (£237.29 Including VAT at 17.5%)

I'm still running my FX-53, will run any game fine I can assure you, runs at 1.5v so if your looking to increase the multi etc make sure you have a mobo that will increase volts above 1.5v.

Its definitly worth £40 if theres nothing wrong with it, one hell of a bargain - should be able to get 2.8ghz on air, I've only tried mine upto 2.6ghz but it needs more volts really.

Durzel · 8 Apr 2006 at 22:11

Slenpree said:
AMD Athlon FX-53 2.4GHz Socket 939 CPU

"This FX-53 has never been overclocked - it is in perfect working order and all there are no bent pins!"

Wasn't the best idea posting that, because I've just found that chip now.

Don't forget how many vultures there are around here - plenty of people would buy an FX53 at £40!

Explicit · 8 Apr 2006 at 22:15

Durzel said:
Wasn't the best idea posting that, because I've just found that chip now. Don't forget how many vultures there are around here - plenty of people would buy an FX53 at £40!

I too have found it at a famous auction site!!!

quadboi · 8 Apr 2006 at 22:23

I dont think you will make a bargain now

Im going to be watching it too!

Durzel · 8 Apr 2006 at 22:32

I'm not cruel enough to bid on it, but only because I'm waiting for Conroe

Mr Mister · 8 Apr 2006 at 22:39

£40 is a bit of a rip mate, i can pick one up for £16 +p&p at the moment.

Eliot · 8 Apr 2006 at 22:54

pmsl

yes, its rubbish, , might as well spend *** 40 quid on a time machoine and nick a pentium one from the past.