For those who's considering a Phenom X3 720 BE

[yomamafor1]

If you're considering upgrading or purchasing a Phenom X3 720BE, DO NOT EXPECT YOUR CPU TO HAVE A UNLOCKABLE CORE!!!

Case in point:

Note:

When you buy an X3, you DO NOT expect it to be able to unlocked to have a fourth core; you EXPECT it to have three core. If you happen to stumble across a sample with an unlockable fourth core, consider yourself lucky, don't expect it. Also, it doesn't matter if you have an ASUS or Gigabyte or Biostar board, if you only have an X3 with three functional cores, it doesn't matter if you use a omgwtfbbqpwnzored board or not, you'll still get three cores.

 

[pete3867]

yeah , erm thats why its called the x3 , surely this chip is outstanding value even with "only" 3 cores , and 3.7 ghz is around a 25 % increase , not bad imho

 

[spathotan]

What a joke. Idiot gives it 3 out of 5 because the "4th" core wasnt unlockable? Must have been one of the fools up here dr00ling and wanking all over the news when it broke.

This thread should be stickied.

 

[amdfangirl]

Hey, what'd you expect for a Newegg review?

 

[yomamafor1]

Just like those who complained that they couldn't overclock their Phenom II over 4.0Ghz on air. Both overclocking and unlocking a fourth core IS NOT GUARANTEED! Both AMD and motherboard manufacturers only promise stock operation. If your component can't perform at stock, they're at fault. But if you tried to take things further, its entirely your own risk.

Newegg really needs to take that "Tech Level" down, as it is useless to say the least.

 

[ravenware]

Agreed, I sent a letter to them a long time ago about peeps knocking a product do to their own insufficient knowledge and suggested a forum link of some sort where users could respond to resolve their issues or something like it.

They ended up doing the eggXpert thing but not sure if that actually helped.

The manufacturers response's sometimes help out.

 

[misry]

Was it here? I don't remember. I read somewhere a `tard returned his 720 because the 4th core wouldn't unlock. I agree with taking the Tech Level off. People claim a high level but don't understand why the light on their floppy drive stays on.

 

[amdfangirl]

The chances of getting it done are like 10% anywayz. Wouldn't ever count on it.

 

[yomamafor1]

Yet people still expect they're lucky.

Would you expect to win the lottery when you buy a ticket?

 

[amdfangirl]

Some people just don't learn.

I'm gonna bet some people complain about their lottery tickets.

 

[spathotan]

Would you expect to win the lottery when you buy a ticket?

Yes

 

[Helloworld_98]

he also used an asus board when all over the net about this says you can not unlock with an asus board.

you also need a good aftermarket cooler too.

 

[spathotan]

An aftermarket cooler has nothing to do with unlocking the 4th core.

 

[Helloworld_98]

actually it will on the bottom grade cpu's.

 

[someguy7]

How in the world would the cooler have a an effect on unlocking the 4th core?.

Do you happen to be there person that wrote that newegg review?

 

[smithereen]

It won't have an effect on the unlocking per se, but the cooler the X3s ship with is much worse than the X4s.

 

[spathotan]

It has nothing to do with unlocking the core. It has nothing to do with the chip at all. This isnt up for debate.

 

[amdfangirl]

actually it will on the bottom grade cpu's.

If you meant OC ability, yes. If you meant what you meant, no.

It'd be like getting extra cooling for a 3 cylinder engine, won't change the fact its three cylinder.

 

[ravenware]

lmao