For those in the process of building / considering build options, AMD has just released a new range of energy efficient CPU's which are a very nice prospect for HTPC use.
All are 45W parts
AMD Athlon™ II X4 605e 2.3 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X4 600e 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X3 405e 2.3 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X3 400e 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X2 240e 2.8 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X2 235e 2.7 GHz
AnandTech review (20 October 09)
AnandTech: AMD's Athlon II X3 435 & New Energy Efficient CPUs: Killing Intel Below $90
All are 45W parts
AMD Athlon™ II X4 605e 2.3 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X4 600e 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X3 405e 2.3 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X3 400e 2.2 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X2 240e 2.8 GHz
AMD Athlon™ II X2 235e 2.7 GHz
AnandTech review (20 October 09)
AnandTech: AMD's Athlon II X3 435 & New Energy Efficient CPUs: Killing Intel Below $90