AM2 CPU and Motherboard Release Reviews and Heatsinks

[crackhead2k]

M2N32-SLI Deluxe – Extreme overclocking power with the latest AMD AM2 socket
The ASUS M2 Series provides ultimate performance for the advanced user who wants only the best. With the patented ASUS 8-phase power design, the ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe leads the way for AM2 platform by superior stability even with extreme over-clocking loads.

CPU: AMD AM2
Chipset: NVIDIA C51D/MCP55P
Memory: Dual Channel, DDR2
Graphics Slot: 2 x PCI-E x 16, SLI support
Storage:
South Bridge:
ATA 133*1
SATA 3GB/s*6 (RAID 0,1,5,0+1, JBOD)
Silicon Image 3132:
SATA 3Gb/s*1 + e-SATA*1
Audio: 8-CH (HD)
LAN: Dual Gb
Form Factor: ATX

The above are the Specs for the new board... Those who are really looking towards AMD's new CPUs and ASUS's quality boards :)

AMD Desktop Roadmap (According to andyisc00l another member of XS here)
Product Core Socket Launch Date
Athlon 64 FX-62 Windsor M2 Q2'06
Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor M2 Q4'06
Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Windsor M2 Q2'06
Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Windsor M2 Q2'06
Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor M2 Q2'06
Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Windsor M2 Q2'06
Athlon 64 4000+ Orleans M2 Q2'06
Athlon 64 3800+ Orleans M2 Q2'06
Athlon 64 3500+ Orleans M2 Q2'06
Sempron 3800+ Manila M2 Q3'06
Sempron 3600+ Manila M2 Q2'06
Sempron 3500+ Manila M2 Q2'06
Sempron 3400+ Manila M2 Q2'06
Sempron 3200+ Manila M2 Q2'06
Sempron 3000+ Manila M2 Q2'06

Reviews:
(MAY22)
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/amd-socket-am2.html

Overclock Links (3.6ghz Cascade -95ccoldbug -30c OC) using AM2 FX62 (1mb cache 2.8ghz) (Yesterday)
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=100443

Reviews for AM2 and benchies (MAY 23 New review)
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2762

Heres some more info below..
http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=3636
Some more info and photos
http://www.ocworkbench.com/ocwbcgi/newspro/viewnews.cgi?newsid1147792008,83495,

And heres some info for those who are new to AM2 who dont know what the hell it is... and AMD 5000+
http://www.nordichardware.com/Reviews/?skrivelse=481

An update for those who like air cooling for AM2 (Compatible Heatsinks)
The list (Link)

http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=get...55&articID=451

There is also a zalman CNPS 9500 am2 Version now
Heres the review
http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...id=1958&page=3

Oh heres a place where you can buy the AM2 cpus and the Mobos

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...RCH&Search=AM2
For those who like to buy online or if you ive in BC, Canada near Vancouver ou can buy here:
http://search.ncix.com/search.php?quicksearch=am2&minprice=Min.+Price&maxprice=Max.+Price&imagefield.x=0&imagefield.y=0

Update:

Sis Confirms Socket AM2 Chipsets to ship Q2
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/02..._am2_chipsets/
And some coming cheap asrock stuff thos of you that just want a working Comptuer Systems with the new chips
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=31826
UPDATE: For people who want their AM2 CPUs water cooled Koolance will release their AM2 adapters soon... Cools up to 1000watts..
http://www.koolance.com/

Official AMD Socket AM2 Reviews And Info (DFI fan OC ers I think youll like this thread)
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=100516

MAY 23 -
UPDATE: AMD Athlon 64 FX-62/X2 5000+ AM2 Performance Preview
http://firingsquad.com/hardware/amd_athlon_64_fx_62_5000/page4.asp
New Review Tomshardware
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/05/23/amd_reinvents_itself/index.html

Please note that this Post is going to be edited so people can read reviews for added info

[v0dka]

I've seen it in stores already and I must say it aint cheap! Wonder what they mean with extreme overclocking... 1.5 Vcore in BIOS? :rolleyes:

Has someone really tested this thing yet?

[crackhead2k]

Yes it has been tested, read the review from Nordic hardware... it is reviewd May 21....
I think you'll find it most interesting :)

I have posted the link already V0dka
Here it is again...
http://www.nordichardware.com/Reviews/?skrivelse=481

[v0dka]

Thanks mate ;)

[vitaminc]

No words on M2N32-WS yet ><

[crackhead2k]

An update for those who like air cooling for AM2 (Compatible Heatsinks)
The list (Link)

http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&number=2&artpage=1855&articID=451

There IS also a zalman CNPS 9500 am2 Version now
Heres the review
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1958&page=3

Oh heres a place where you can buy the AM2 cpus and the Mobos

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Store_Code=M&Screen=SRCH&Search=AM2

[ooztuncer]

Thank you OP for the consolidated thread - I am excited like a kid again after couple of months, hehe. Waiting for more results, come on!! Cold bugged cpu's still suck though :slapass:

[crackhead2k]

Sis Confirms Socket AM2 Chipsets to ship Q2
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/02/10/sis_socket_am2_chipsets/
And some coming cheap asrock stuff :) thos of you that just want a working Comptuer Systems with the new chips :)
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=31826

[crackhead2k]

UPDATE: For people who want their AM2 CPUs water cooled Koolance will release their AM2 adapters soon... Cools up to 1000watts..

Have fun you guys :)
http://www.koolance.com/

[Kaiser_Sose]

Newegg has two Am2 boards available, one Gigabyte 6100 with on board video and an Asus

[elec999]

I saw in a review when using sli with this board, two sata ports get blocked. I dont think this matter much.
Thanks

[wickedld9]

Single core 3800+ AM2 now on Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103631

[crackhead2k]

Official AMD Socket AM2 Reviews And Info (DFI fan OC ers I think youll like this thread)
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=100516

[crackhead2k]

UPDATE: AMD Athlon 64 FX-62/X2 5000+ AM2 Performance Preview
http://firingsquad.com/hardware/amd_athlon_64_fx_62_5000/page4.asp

It seems that there is just a bit of a performance leap here however mid range CPU conroes already can acheive that kind of performance.... Higher end INtel conroes (xtreme editions) may already exceed that by 20% - 30% according to numerous benches here at XS... I would like to see some more competition :) lets see some more intel vs AMD reviews when they come :)

[whoodiestyle]

some of your links are not working

[crackhead2k]

The Links should be working
UPDATE: TOMSHARDWARE REVIEW - LOTS OF AM2 CPU TESTED
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/05/23/amd_reinvents_itself/index.html

AM2 Fans will like this review....