14 DAY TRIAL // Just how many times have you cried out for more CPU power while having your computer performing complex tasks? Well, in case you feel like getting more power from your AMD-loaded Asus motherboard, the Core Unlocker should be your tool.
AMD runs quite a lot of tests on their CPUs, and while some make it big to the top-notch series being sold for the big bucks, some just don't. In order to improve stability, some CPUs will have some cores simply locked, or disabled.
It's the case of some dual and triple-core CPUs in the Phenom series, which are indeed quad-core processors, but with "hidden" cores. And here's where the Core Unlocker comes in to brighten the day of tweak-happy enthusiasts.
With just a push of a button, you can access said locked cores and put them to work. The operation is as simple as it gets – no complicated BIOS settings in order to get more CPU-power from your machine. Asus reveals that AMD Phenom II X2 550 CPU delivered speeds up to 103% higher.
Now, remember that AMD doesn't lock some cores in various CPU series just for fun... so potential damage from unlocking them isn't covered by warranty and no support is offered in such case. Nevertheless, if you like this kind of tweaking, using the Asus Core Unlocker features on your motherboard could deliver great fun.
Here's the list of Asus boards which support Core Unlocker: Crosshair III Formula,M4A79T Deluxe. M4A79 Deluxe, M4A79XTD EVO, M4A78T-E, M4A78-E, M4A785T-M, M4A785-M, M4A785TD-V EVO, M4A785TD-M EVO, M4A785D-M PRO, M4A78-AM, M4A78-EM/1394, M4A77TD PRO, M4A77TD, M4A77T, M4A77D, M4A77, M4A78L-M LE, M4A78L-M, M4A78LT-M, M4A78LT-M LE, M4N82 Deluxe, M4N72-E, M4N78 PRO, M4N98TD EVO, M4N75TD, M4N68T PRO, M4A89GTD PRO, M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 M4A79T Deluxe/U3S6, M4A785TD-V EVO/U3S6, and M4A77TD PRO/U3S6.