AMD Athlon XP 2500+ Barton

This AMD Athlon XP processor with QuantiSpeed architecture is based on the Barton core of 0.13 micron processors. The Athlon XP 2500+ operates at a frequency of 1.86Ghz. The processor features 512KB on-chip L2 and 128KB L1 cache, 2.7GB/s memory bandwidth, supports DDR memory, and is meant to be compatible with Socket A motherboards.

Neoseeker Editor's Take
Many sounded the death knell for overclocking when one of the overclocking stalwarts, AMD, started locking their massively popular Athlon XP chips. The 2500+ remained a popular product however with the ease it hit 3200+ speeds with a simple FSB adjustment. However, the king may yet live in the form of the 2500+ Mobile, a lower volted version of the 2500+ that is also conviniently multiplier unlocked. Those in the market still for an Athlon XP chip may want to hold off purchasing decisions until after reading through this article. »Read Full Article