AMD FX 8-Core FX-8150
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Model overview based on user reviews
The AMD FX 8-Core processors are praised for their affordable price and solid performance, making them a popular choice among budget-conscious users. Many users appreciate the overclocking potential and the ability to handle gaming and everyday tasks effectively. However, the stock cooler is often criticized for being noisy and insufficient, leading users to recommend upgrading to a better cooling solution. While some users note that the processor can run hot, especially under heavy loads, others highlight its cool operation with appropriate cooling. Despite its age, the FX series still competes well with newer processors in certain scenarios, although some users suggest considering newer models like Ryzen for future-proofing. Overall, the AMD FX 8-Core offers good value for money and remains a viable option for those seeking a cost-effective solution.
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I used the FX-4, it was an ancient processor but handled everything. I decided to upgrade my PC since I had some savings. Initially, I wanted to buy a Ryzen because the motherboard was suitable for future upgrades, but I changed my mind after reading AMD news. I wanted 4GHz and didn't care about the number of cores, and then I noticed this... 8 cores and a good frequency... 8 cores Overclocking potential 4GHz Price As with the last one, it consumes a lot and you need to replace the stock cooler immediately, otherwise it will burn to smithereens. Well, the DDR3 RAM and its speed are not that great... use AMD FX-9370 less than month |
It’s an excellent, albeit old, processor, I use it in 2020 and everything is ok, better than any new i3 and quite competes with the i7 2600-4770, depending on the game. I use it without overclocking, memory 1600 16GB. All games run on high-ultra settings. No friezes were observed. Very cold percent, maximum 40 degrees, under the cnps10x tower. There are no competitors for this price, especially with the current dollar. After PS4, the performance seems simply cosmic, heaven and earth. + the process is already 8 years old. Of course, it’s better to take new Ryzen, but the performance of the fx is completely sufficient even now. I will update it after the console generation changes. Price. 8 cores. No friezes. Overclocking Low temperatures. At this price and with this age there are none. use AMD FX-8350 OEM more than year |
to unleash its full potential, I bought a 128G SSD
recently sold a system unit (I sell computers) with an i7 and deployed Windows 8.1 not impressed although it's quieter FX-8120 8 cores have been grinding everything for about 2 years now work in a virtual machine as if on a desktop without slowdowns video encoding simply amazes the imagination AMAZING TIME SAVING i installed additional coolers in the system unit  Yaroslav: use AMD FX-8150 month or more |
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