AMD X6 1100T Introduction

If you were to ask anyone what the most important component in any PC is they would doubtlessly say the CPU. For good reason too; if the CPU is not up to the job it has a knock on affect on everything else. The CPU plays a part in everything, be it media playback, file compression or even calculating Pi to several million digits the CPU is vital, without it you have but a pile of useless components. What then should your next choice of processor be? We have one processor here that aims to be your next choice, with six cores, huge overclocking capabilities and a moderate price tag can the Phenom II X6 1100T BE from AMD win us and potentially you over?

Specifications

Model Number

Frequency

Total L2 Cache

L3 Cache

Packaging

Thermal Design Power

CMOS Technology

1100T

3.3 GHz

3MB

6MB

socket AM3

125W

45nm SOI

Features

  • Unlocked Multiplier for maximum overclocking potential.
  • Onboard memory controller - Support for DDR3 and DDR2 memory.
  • Turbo Core technology