FX-55, ClawHammer vs. SledgeHammer?

[Richard Dower]

Below are two models of FX-55 on sale at Newegg, top one is OEM and priced
at $901, ClawHammer.

The bottom one is a retail FX-55 for $849, SledgeHammer.
Thus can anyone tell me why an OEM chip costs more then retail?, and what
makes them different, i.e. ClawHammer v.s SledgeHammer.


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-492&depa=0

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-496&depa=0

 

[S.Heenan]

Below are two models of FX-55 on sale at Newegg, top one is OEM and
priced at $901, ClawHammer.

The bottom one is a retail FX-55 for $849, SledgeHammer.
Thus can anyone tell me why an OEM chip costs more then retail?, and
what makes them different, i.e. ClawHammer v.s SledgeHammer.


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-492&depa=0

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-496&depa=0

As far as I can tell, there's no difference between the two processors. Both
should be called Clawhammer, since the A64 FX-55 is not capable of SMP. The
OEM version is often more expensive in the retail sector due to lack of
demand.


Model# ADAFX55DEI5AS OEM


Model# ADAFX55ASBOX RETAIL

http://139.95.253.214/SRVS/CGI-BIN/...71706069,K=5265,Sxi=6,Solution=4273#OPN_guide

ADA = AMD AthlonT 64 Desktop
FX53 Model Number:
FX55
FX53
FX51
C Package Type:
C = 940 Pin Lidded C?PGA
D = 939 Pin Lidded O?PGA
E Operating Voltage:
E = 1.50V
P Case Temperature:
I = 63º Celsius
P = 70º Celsius
5 Size of L2 Cache:
5 = 1 MB
AS Part Definition:
AK = Rev C0
AT = Rev CG
AS = Rev CG