View Full Version : Phenom 8850 BE or "regular"?
knopflerbruce
07-14-2009, 08:03 AM
As the title suggests, I'd like to know if the 8850 is unlocked or not:p: I don't really know, as I've seen different information. Maybe there are two versions out there (like 7750), I don't know. The PN of my chip is HD8850WCJ3BGH FYI.
No, I can't test it as it's not in my hands atm (the PN was sent to me by my mate who got it today).
Lightman
07-14-2009, 08:10 AM
As the title suggests, I'd like to know if the 8850 is unlocked or not:p: I don't really know, as I've seen different information. Maybe there are two versions out there (like 7750), I don't know. The PN of my chip is HD8850WCJ3BGH FYI.
No, I can't test it as it's not in my hands atm (the PN was sent to me by my mate who got it today).
I'm not sure, but here is a quote from xreview.com
AMD presented a new processor model AMD phenom X3 8850 ( HD8850WCJ3BGH). It will become the first processor in this series oriented to overclocker, Black edition.
LowRun
07-14-2009, 08:10 AM
AMD Phenom™ X3 8850 (2.5GHz/95W) - [TRAY OPN# HD8850WCJ3BGH] - This new processor is designed to support AM2+ platforms, and will come with a 2.5GHz core speed. Other technical details include a TDP level of 95W and 2MB of L3 cache. The Phenom X3 8850 will become the first triple-core Phenom processor to be part of the company's Black Edition series. The X3 8850 will obviously have an unlocked multiplier for overclocking enthusiasts.
http://www.guru3d.com/news/amd-launches-faster-8850-x3-and-a-x2-5050e-processor/
knopflerbruce
07-14-2009, 08:53 AM
I'm not sure, but here is a quote from xreview.com
http://www.guru3d.com/news/amd-launches-faster-8850-x3-and-a-x2-5050e-processor/
Looks promising, I really hope it's unlocked:p:
...on the other hand, the 8750 BE has the PN HD875ZWCJ3BGH - notice the "Z" there, after 875. Same for the 7750 BE, there's a "Z" there as well. And the non-BE edition has a "0" in that position.:(
perkam
07-14-2009, 09:16 AM
Stay away from Barcelona :stick: Go Phenom II.
Perkam
imamage
07-14-2009, 09:51 AM
Why not get Phenom II x3 / Athlon II x3?
knopflerbruce
07-14-2009, 09:51 AM
Stay away from Barcelona :stick: Go Phenom II.
Perkam
Why choose when you can have both:p: I've got a 920 and a 940, too. Still got no board, though:( Neither my NF590 nor my M2R like my K10 chips:p:
Why not get Phenom II x3 / Athlon II x3?
Because I like to have some rarities - and to have alot of CPUs in general (I THINK I'm close to 300 K8's now, and 10 K10 as well). I will definately buy 45nm tricores in the future (actuall I wanted to buy a 700e last night, but I forgot and then the auction ended...), but I prefer to jump on cheaper deals than expensive ones - IMO you can have just as much fun with a $50 chip as with one that costs 3-4 times that.