35W CPU - where to buy?

[rhegedus]

The 35W AMD AM2 socket X2 3800+ (ADD3800CUBOX) is as rare as rocking horse $hit.

Everywhere seems to be out.

Does anyone know of a secret stash?

[GKar]

If you don't mind Ebay:

http://computers.search.ebay.com/AMD-AM2-socket-X2-3800_Computers-Networking_W0QQfkrZ1...tsearchZSearch

Sorry missed the part about ADD3800CUBOX.....

[rhegedus]

Not 35W....

[GKar]

This might sound a bit extreme, but it might be the last way to get one, buy the HP s7600e computer configured with one and take the processor out and dump a different one (el cheapo) in then sell the box on Ebay.

CPU Choices:
AMD Sempron(TM) 3000+ (1.6GHz, 35W)
AMD Sempron(TM) 3200+ (1.8GHz, 35W)
AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3500+ (2.2GHz, 35W)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ dual-core (2.0GHz, 35W)

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do;jsessionid=FtjMPWawq2zKzG2d 9yIHqG4t1x6sty2BeLq1sTs7c3MxfoZhZ7Sw!-1698058052?storeName=computer_store&category=deskt ops&series_name=s7600e_series&tab_switch=true&catL evel=3&tab=specs

[aedipuss]

amazon has them in stock

http://www.amazon.com/ATHLON64-3800%2B-X2-Box-AM2/dp/tech-data/B000FVQVQQ/ref=de_a_smt...756279-3887259

[rhegedus]

This might sound a bit extreme, but it might be the last way to get one, buy the HP s7600e computer configured with one and take the processor out dump a different one in then sell the box.

It's getting that way.....

[rhegedus]

amazon has them in stock

Not the 35W.

[aedipuss]

sorry. how about this one. they list both 3800+s but the description on this one is not readable here - maybe?

http://www.krex.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1523

[GKar]

rhegedus,
is this an overclockers dream chip, low power and all. just wondering why you want this particular model if you don't mind me asking. The "backordered" $400+ ones I found make me think the HP deal I mentioned might be a bargain, buy it in a minimal configuration and cut the costs down.

[Webster]

just wondering why you want this particular model if you don't mind me asking..

I think he want to upgrade his computer from 3500+ single core to the bonus duel core which he got from HP without frying up his system.
https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=316459&highlight=
https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=319094&highlight=

[rhegedus]

just wondering why you want this particular model if you don't mind me asking..

I think he want to upgrade his computer from 3500+ single core to the bonus duel core which he got from HP without frying up his system.

Yep, I'm a sucker for small things.

The HP Slimline has a tiny footprint, freeing up a lot of deskspace. I'll just use my current PC with 1TB of HD space as network storage in another room.

That said, I draw the line at using a $400 back ordered chip - for $800 I could build a blindingly fast dual core system with 2Gb RAM in a small form factor case like this:

[Webster]

Yep, I'm a sucker for small things.

The HP Slimline has a tiny footprint, freeing up a lot of deskspace.

If you really like tiny footprint, check out the refurbished Dell Optiplex GX620 Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF) with pentium D dual core CPU. Its footprint is even smaller than that of the Shuttle SFF or even the HP Slimline. I'd have a couple of these machines running at home, and so far I'm happy with them.

[cowgoo]

Here's a place in Canada
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18462&vpn=ADA3800CUBOX&manufacture=AMD

[Webster]

Here's a place in Canada
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18462&vpn=ADA3800CUBOX&manufacture=AMD

That won't work for him.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Dual Core Processor Socket AM2 Windsor 2.0GHZ 2X512KB 89W 90NM Retail Box.

It will fry his MoBo for sure...

I think you can get the 35W OEM only, not retail.....

[ken.bosley]

http://www.pcsuperdeals.com/ProductView.asp?ProductID=07208920-033c-4395-bace-844ffdf6ef32&Refer=11

$387 though...

[ken.bosley]

Actually I think the suggestion farther up is actually the best idea. You can buy direct from HP a s7600e cto with the 3800+x2 for $579. If you swap the processor and sell the new box for say $400 you with end up paying $179 for the processor upgrade. This is approx the price of the 89W ones. Best to find a buyer before you buy the new computer...not a problem if you use ebay for instance.

[rhegedus]

Bear in mind that I live in the UK and HP uk does not allow customisation....

I might have a better idea....

Sell it and build my own small form factor PC.

[Capmaster]

Bear in mind that I live in the UK and HP uk does not allow customisation....

I might have a better idea....

Sell it and build my own small form factor PC.

Find a guy in the states willing to take receipt of it and ship it to you

[GKar]

I thought I was going to be able to post you a low wattage AMD X2 cpu. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane is a new 65nm fab process cpu and you would expect it to be lower powered than it's 90nm predecessor's...no such luck, it's 65 watts. Maybe their next 45nm fab will provide the lower powered cpu's...AMD surely is taking a dump next to Intel lately...hopefully they will step up and provide their (consumers) with the much needed competition. I've been a die hard AMD person for a long time, but they need to step it up.

[rhegedus]

Yeah AMD have shot themselves in the foot with the limited supply of x2 35W CPUs - what makes it worse is that they are being supplied to big corps like Dell and HP but the public has no access at all.

HP haven't exactly covered themselves in glory by making the motherboard so restrictive that you have only limited choice of CPUs.

The HP Slimline could be fantastic with the right kit - unfortunately HP want to hold you ransom to their demands, not the customers'

[GKar]

You would think that AMD could have really made a good strategic move on intel by mass production of X2 3800+ 35w chips (and faster) across a broad variety of socket/chipsets for motherboard makers as well as a good advertising campaign for public awareness, even though on the forum fronts the chip's prowess is fairly well known.