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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 3Ghz (BX80570E8400A) Boxed Processor

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Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9550s, 2.83 GHz (BX80569Q9550S) Boxed Processor

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Product Description
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is the new brand name for our next-generation energy-efficient performance desktop and mobile processors. Formerly known by their codenames Conroe and... More
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is the new brand name for our next-generation energy-efficient performance desktop and mobile processors. Formerly known by their codenames Conroe and Merom, the Intel® Core™2 processors for desktop and mobile computers are based on the Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, Intel's new industry-leading foundation for all mobile, desktop and server platforms moving forward. Less
With four execution cores, the Intel Core 2 Quad processor blows through processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the most of highly threaded applications.... More
With four execution cores, the Intel Core 2 Quad processor blows through processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the most of highly threaded applications. Whether you're creating multimedia, annihilating your gaming enemies, or running compute-intensive applications at one time, new quad-core processing will change the way you do everything. Pioneer the new world of quad-core and unleash the power of multithreading. Less
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Key Features   
Architecture 45 nanometers 45 nanometers
Clock Speed 3 GHz 2.83 GHz
Package Type Intel Boxed Intel Boxed
Socket Type   Socket LGA775 Socket LGA775
Product Type Processor Processor
Bus Speed 1333 MHz 1333 MHz
Processor Type Core 2 Duo Core 2 Quad
Processor   
Processor Number E8400 -
Processor Type   Core 2 Duo Core 2 Quad
Processor Instruction Set SSE • SSE2 • SSE3 • SSE4 Intel MMX • SSE • SSE2 • SSE3 • SSE4
Clock Speed   3 GHz 2.83 GHz
Manufacturer Intel Intel
Product Type   Processor Processor
Memory   
L2 Cache Size 6 MB 12 MB
L1 Cache Size   64 KB -
Other Features   
Package Qty. 1 1
Platform   PC PC
Processor Features Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology • Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) • Execute Disable Bit • Dual Core • Virtualization Technology • Intel Thermal Monitor 2 • Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology • Execute Disable Bit • Virtualization Technology • Intel Thermal Monitor 2 • Quad Core
Brand Intel Intel
Miscellaneous   
UPC 675900938243 675900972247
Product ID 53897755 81602326
Product MPN   
MPN BX80570E8400A BX80569Q9550S
 
Consumer Reviews
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 3Ghz (BX80570E8400A) Boxed Processor
From $155.00
Intel Core 2 Quad
Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9550s, 2.83 GHz...
$369.95

Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 5 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Good Value (2)
  • Energy Efficient (2)
  • Amazingly overclockable 45nm (1)
  • Reliable Performance (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Powerful (1)
  • Fast (1)
Cons
  • none (2)
Good For
  • Home (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Upgrade (1)
  • Replacement (1)
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Consumer Reviews

6

My Over-Clocking King.

bywheelchair-wiz Feb 17, 2009
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to overclock, runs cool, doesn't use much energy.
Cons May require a large hsf replacement, as the stock HSF is not very good.
Recommended it? Yes

This is the processor I am using day in and day out and it is by far the best piece of hardware I have ever owned. Not only does it work perfectly and stay cool, it over-clocks like no tomorrow.

I have my little E8400 running at 4.0Ghz on air-cooling which was a lot easier to set-up than I... Read full review »

94

Intel E8400 do's & don'ts

byglenn_welt Apr 12, 2009
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Best value 4.0Ghz Dual Core 6MB L2 Cache processor available today.
Cons $165 less for me to spend on pizza.
Recommended it? Yes

Having built many PCs back to the days of paying $1,000 for a processor that ran at 100hz, recalling the progressions over almost 30 years has brought me to the point where justifying the purchase of another CPU has become nearly impossible due to the almost instantaneous launch and multi-task... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

35

Unbelievabl fast!

bydmski1 Mar 2, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, Reliable Performance, Energy Efficient
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

I build a computer from scratch and bought this as OEM. Plugged it into my motherboard...set everything up...this thing is super fast! I was able to rip / encode a blu ray in 6 hrs! All my pc games also run at the highest settings and are able to achieve high fps as well. This is one of the most... Read full review »

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