Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Reasons why I bought it: This is the latest version of processor from AMD codenamed Vishera. It has new microarchitecture, which basically uses 32nm meaning it consumes less power than previous generation, and this is the best-bang-for-your-buck product compared to intel's processors. Also, it just works and paired with AMD's improvements (just read the product detail if you want to know more) made it quite tempting to buy on sale. In addition, I found no need to use an aftermarket cooler or a liquid cooler SO FAR lol, cooler provided by amd has no problems with overheating even on games maxed like gw2, sc2, sleeping dogs. I believe the max temperature for AMD FX series is about 60-65 degrees C, and mine is maxing at 35C. So, I think I'm good. Also, I want to point out that all Visheras are unlocked, which I believe means you can overclock it as high as you want if there's no heating problems. Package contains: 1) 1 processor (obviously) 2) 1 cpu fan (silent, blows air downward with gaps/fins in all 4 directions for heat to leave in all sides) with thermal paste already on it 3) 1 sticker 4) 1 small guide/information packet Requirements: 1) Make sure you have a mother board that supports fx processors, usually it'll be "AM3+ mother board" Comparisons: 1) Even though AMD's line of processors can't beat intel's higher end i7, I think the price for Visheras really makes it quite worth the money, but this can compete with intel's i5. 2)Comparing FX-6200 vs FX-6300: Both are 6-core processors but the fx-6300 is newest model with 10-15% increase in performance. Recommended to: If your a gamer, I've read a lot that six core isn't really necessary for gaming as of today (maybe in the future), and 4 core is more than enough for most. But if your also a semi-heavy multi-tasker, novice video/photo editors on a budget, I think this processor is a good product to consider or if you want something better, and want to stick with AMD you could go all out and get an 8350 along with a liquid cooler. I really want to comment on shipping even though it says your not suppose to, oh well Amazon can edit this out if they want. Everything arrived sooner than expected which was a good surprise, but I didn't know that it wasn't going to be packaged in a box to keep it safe, however, the cpu was unharmed,looked like it wasn't even touched. So if you're really worried about it getting damaged on the way, you can gift it so they'll put it in a nice safe box. I am a type of person: Gamer, novice video editor and computer builder Will add more info, but loving it so far! Computer specs: Case: Antec three-hundred two PSU: Rosewill Hive series 650w Graphics card: Sapphire radeon 7870 ghz ed. oc Ram: G.skill ripjaws X series 8gb Wireless PCI-E: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe (NOT using anymore) Powerline adapter: WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit 200Mbps - extend Internet to your HDTV Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 CPU: AMD-FX 6300