CPU AMD Phenom II continues to impress its accelerating potential, possible thanks to the new 45nm production technology. The attention of most overclockers riveted to the Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition, and it must be said, quite deservedly. However, it is worth remembering that, in this processor family, there are other models that deserve special mention. For example, the processor Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition has a nominal frequency 3.1GGts, but is able to accelerate 6124MGts by cooling with liquid nitrogen.

Characteristics of the test system:
ASUS Crosshair III Formula
AMD Phenom II X2 BE 550
Crucial PC16000 C9
Cooler HIS HD 4890 w (950/4400MHz)
PCP & C Turbo-Cool 860W

Of course, dual-core processor is not able to achieve the same results as the Quad, but at 35,237 points in 3DMark05 perfect test result for the Radeon HD 4890 with air cooling. The results of overclocking the processor that clearly indicate that the architecture of Phenom II is perfect for lovers of high and not too hot systems.